College GameDay Might Have Just Chosen Its Most Iconic Guest Picker Yet for Ole Miss vs. LSU

Both Ole Miss and LSU feature star players at the college football level, but they will pale in comparison to some of the other legendary names that will be in attendance in Oxford.

Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin (left) shares a laugh with defensive coordinator Pete Golding (right) during warm ups prior to the game against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect

The Ole Miss Rebels will be hosting the LSU Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Saturday in what's one of the most anticipated regular season games in program history.

Both teams feature star players at the college football level, but they will pale in comparison to some of the other legendary names that will be in attendance in Oxford.

ESPN's College GameDay announced Thursday that legendary actor Morgan Freeman will be the celebrity guest picker during Saturday's show at Ole Miss. Freeman has been a longtime fan of the Rebels and will now be one of the most iconic faces to appear on the legendary pregame show.

What Morgan Freeman Said About His Upcoming College GameDay Appearance

Morgan Freeman arrives at the Kennedy Center on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 in Washington D.C. to honor Dave Chappelle receiving the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Freeman spoke about Saturday's game and his upcoming appearance on College GameDay during an interview with The Pat McAfee Show.

"Well obviously I agreed to do it because I'm tied up with this lady who is an ex-professor at Ole Miss, and we're intimate about what happens there," Freeman said. "I have my own feelings about Ole Miss, their football and basketball. "I'm looking forward to being there on Saturday, I'm looking forward to this game, I can promise you."

Freeman, native of Memphis, TN., has long resided on a 124-acre ranch in Charleston, MS about an hour away from Oxford.

The pairing of Freeman and Nick Saban on the same College GameDay set will be a legendary sight for fans to behold ahead of what will be a massive game in Oxford.

Based on how the seating has routinely been arranged during prior College GameDay shows, Freeman and Saban will likely be seated next to one another.

Morgan Freeman Had Viral Moment at Ole Miss Basketball Game

Morgan Freeman talks to a referee during a timeout during the first half of the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders and the Mississippi Rebels game at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. | USA TODAY Sports

Freeman has often attended Ole Miss basketball games, where he sits courtside.

Two years ago, Freeman went viral after former Auburn forward Johni Broome accidentally bumped into him during a play. Freeman playfully tugged on the back on Broome's jersey, but Broome slapped his hand away, not knowing it was Freeman.

Broome quickly realized who it was and went to shake Freeman's hand as the two of them laughed it off. Broome then returned over to Freeman's set on the ensuing timeout to apologize once again.

It goes to show just how respected Freeman is. He's a living legend and is rightfully treated as such.

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