ESPN College Gameday Selects Blake Shelton as Guest Picker for Norman Visit

Country Music Star to Join Rece Davis, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, and Lee Corso

Country music star Blake Shelton will serve as the guest picker for ESPN's College Gameday when the show visits the University of Oklahoma in Norman on September 17th. Shelton, a native of Ada, Oklahoma, is a multi-platinum-selling artist and one of the most popular coaches on NBC's The Voice. He's a huge fan of college football, particularly the Sooners. "I'm so excited to be a part of College Gameday," Shelton said. "I've been a fan of the show for years, and I'm honored to be able to join the crew in Norman. I can't wait to see the Sooners play and to help get the crowd fired up." Shelton will join Rece Davis, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, and Lee Corso on the set of College Gameday, which will be located on the Oval in front of the Bizzell Memorial Library. The show will air live from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. CT on ESPN. "We're thrilled to have Blake Shelton join us in Norman," Davis said. "He's a huge Sooners fan, and he's going to bring a lot of energy to the show. We can't wait to hear his predictions for the game." Shelton's appearance on College Gameday is sure to generate a lot of excitement among Sooners fans. The show is one of the most popular in sports, and it's a great way to get the crowd pumped up for the game.

Tickets for the Oklahoma-Nebraska game are on sale now.

* Fans can purchase tickets online at SoonerSports.com or by calling the OU Athletics Ticket Office at (405) 325-2424. * Tickets start at $65. * The game is expected to be a sellout, so fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets early.