Timothée Chalamet is not just an expert in acting.

The dune The 28-year-old star surprised several sports commentators on ESPN College game day — and fans — after he demonstrated his impressive knowledge of college football during the show’s final broadcast on Saturday, Dec. 7.

While appearing on the show as a guest selector, the star made his first pick, choosing the Jackson State Tigers over the Southern Jaguars in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).

“Going to Jackson State, eight straight wins, 11 all-conference players. It should be a comfortable and easy win for them,” Chalamet said.

The Wonka The actor then predicted an Ohio Bobcats win over the Miami RedHawks and shared his reasons why he believed there could be a Mid-American Conference (MAC) upset.

“Look, these teams are two-and-two in the last four meetings,” Chalamet said. “The RedHawks defense looks good, but I’m looking at the Bobcats fourth-year quarterback Parker Navarro.”

“65% completion rate. If he can get going, he’ll swing things in the Bobcats’ favor,” he added. “I’m going against the underdog Bobcats here.”

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The bold decision prompted broadcaster Pat McAfee to give the actor a pat on the back and even a handshake. “Yes. I like that,” McAfee replied.

Several other people online praised Chalamet for his analysis, including podcaster Ross Bolen, who wrote in a post on “

Peter Schrager of Fox Sports also shared on X: “Timothée Chalamet was prepared, researched and mentioned the Pony Express. Perhaps the best collegiate game day guest selection player yet. New York guy. Respect.”

Chalamet’s MAC prediction was spot on as the Bobcats won in a landslide over the RedHawks with a final score of 38-3, increasing their season record to 10-3 Sports Illustrated. The actor was right that Bobcats quarterback Navarro made the difference by scoring four touchdowns during the game.

Chalamet will next star in the Bob Dylan biopic A complete unknownwhich chronicles the singer-songwriter’s early life and career as he rose to fame in the 1960s. The film hits theaters on December 25th.