ESPN College GameDay: Picks for Week 12, Notre Dame at Pittsburgh

ESPN brought College GameDay to the Steel City in Week 12. Pat Narduzzi might not think so, but a massive game is on the docket, as Notre Dame is in town to take on Pittsburgh.

The Panthers head coach set the college football world buzzing during the week with his wildly casual assessment of his team’s showdown with the Irish. With national attention zeroing in on 7–2 Pitt and ESPN in town, Narduzzi brushed aside the idea that the matchup was a “must-win.”

Whether that rings true with his team or not remains to be seen, but Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Nick Saban, Pat McAfee and Celebrity Guest Picker Aaron Donald are ready to lock in their predictions. Check them out in full below, and see if you agree with their commentary for Saturday’s top showdowns.

ESPN College GameDay Picks for Week 12:

Notre Dame at Pittsburgh: There won’t be any love between the Fighting Irish and the Panthers this afternoon. Howard and Donald are on the Panthers in a raucous environment, while Saban, Herbstreit and McAfee think Marcus Freeman’s team survive and advance.

Texas at Georgia: No pick from Herbstreit, as he’ll be on the call for this huge SEC showdown. It’s a clean sweep for the Bulldogs across the board though, as everyone thinks Georgia gets it done in Athens.

Oklahoma at Alabama: The Crimson Tide are looking for a bit of revenge after last season’s loss. McAfee and Herbstreit think the Sooners don’t allow that to happen, but the rest of the crew is on Alabama.

TCU at BYU: A tough loss last weekend to Texas Tech, now can the Cougars bounce back? Herbstreit is on an island, the only one willing to rock with the Horned Frogs.

Arizona at Cincinnati: Herbstreit is the lone dissenter. He’s on the Wildcats, while everyone else believes in the Bearcats.

Iowa at USC: The Hawkeyes are heading to Hollywood. McAfee has them making their dreams come true, but everyone else is on the Trojans.

Virginia at Duke: A gigantic ACC showdown. Donald and Herbstreit believe in the Cavaliers, but Howard, Saban and McAfee are on the Blue Devils.

South Florida at Navy: The Bulls are in the Top 25, but they’re on the road against the Midshipmen on Saturday. McAfee and Donald think Navy pulls the upset, but the rest of the crew are picking the Bulls.

West Virginia at Arizona State: McAfee is rocking with his Mountaineers. Everyone else believes the Sun Devils get the dub.

Full analyst picks for Week 12:

Desmond Howard: Pittsburgh, Georgia, Alabama, BYU, Cincinnati, USC, Duke, South Florida, Arizona State

Nick Saban: Notre Dame, Georgia, Alabama, BYU, Cincinnati, USC, Duke, South Florida, Arizona State

Pat McAfee: Notre Dame, Georgia, Oklahoma, BYU, Cincinnati, Iowa, Duke, Navy, West Virginia

Celebrity Guest Picker — Aaron Donald: Pittsburgh, Georgia, Alabama, BYU, Cincinnati, USC, Virginia, Navy, Arizona State

Kirki Herbstreit: Notre Dame, No pick for Texas at Georgia, Oklahoma, TCU, Arizona, USC, Virginia, South Florida, Arizona State

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