As college football's regular season draws to a close, ESPN's College GameDay made a grand return to College Station for Week 14, setting the stage for one of the most storied rivalries in the sport: Texas vs. Texas A&M. This year's clash marks a historic moment as it occurs within the Southeastern Conference (SEC) for the very first time, magnifying the stakes and excitement of the matchup.

This explosive showdown not only ignites rival fanbases but also carries significant implications for the College Football Playoff picture, ensuring all eyes will be glued to the action. To amp up the atmosphere, YouTube sensation and trick-shot artists, Dude Perfect, joined as the Celebrity Guest Picker, promising plenty of entertainment and dynamic picks.

In addition to the Texas showdown, Week 14 features a slew of compelling matchups, including the intense battle between Michigan and Ohio State, South Carolina squaring off against Clemson, and the storied rivalry of Notre Dame against USC. Let's break down the predictions from the College GameDay crew, starting with the much-anticipated Texas vs. Texas A&M game.

Game Predictions:

- **Texas at Texas A&M:** With the Aggies hosting, Desmond Howard picked Texas A&M to pull off the upset, while Nick Saban showed confidence in the Longhorns led by head coach Steve Sarkisian. Pat McAfee riled up Aggie fans with his pick of A&M, whereas Lee Corso created a stir in the crowd with his choice of the Longhorns.

- **Michigan at Ohio State:** The Buckeyes, under Coach Ryan Day, aim to end a streak of losses against their rivals, the Wolverines. Howard stands alone with a vote for Michigan, while the rest rallied around Ohio State, signaling a clear expectation for a Buckeyes victory.

- **Tennessee at Vanderbilt:** The Volunteers look to secure a win in Nashville, and while McAfee and Dude Perfect are on the Commodores' side, the majority chose Tennessee in what promises to be an exciting SEC bout.

- **Auburn at Alabama:** In the aftermath of a tough loss to Oklahoma, Alabama’s Jalen Milroe is eager to set things right in the Iron Bowl. Most analysts, including Howard and Saban, trust Alabama to reclaim their pride, while Corso and Herbstreit went with Auburn for an upset.

- **Notre Dame at USC:** The Trojans, led by Lincoln Riley, hope to derail Notre Dame's playoff aspirations. However, the GameDay crew unanimously favors Riley Leonard and the Fighting Irish to emerge victorious.

- **Miami at Syracuse:** The Hurricanes look to affirm their place in the ACC Championship Game, with the crew mostly siding against the Orange, except for Herbstreit, who believes Syracuse could cause an upset.

- **California at SMU:** The entire GameDay team is backing SMU as they gear up for their ACC Championship Game opportunity.

- **Houston at BYU:** A classic Cougars matchup, and predictably, everyone's leaning toward BYU to clinch this one.

- **Kansas State at Iowa State:** With a shot at the Big 12 Championship, the Cyclones face off against the Wildcats, but only Dude Perfect is picking Kansas State to grab an upset.

- **Arizona State at Arizona:** Focusing on momentum, the crew is betting on Arizona State to continue their push toward the Big 12 title under Coach Kenny Dillingham.

Complete Analyst Picks for Week 14:

- *Desmond Howard*: Texas A&M, Michigan, Tennessee, Alabama, Notre Dame, Miami, SMU, BYU, Iowa State, Arizona State

- *Nick Saban*: Texas, Ohio State, Tennessee, Alabama, Notre Dame, Miami, SMU, BYU, Iowa State, Arizona State

- *Pat McAfee*: Texas A&M, Ohio State, Vanderbilt, Alabama, Notre Dame, Miami, SMU, BYU, Iowa State, Arizona State

- *Dude Perfect*: Texas A&M, Ohio State, Vanderbilt, Alabama, Notre Dame, Miami, SMU, BYU, Kansas State, Arizona State

- *Lee Corso*: Texas, Ohio State, Tennessee, Auburn, Notre Dame, Miami, SMU, BYU, Iowa State, Arizona State

With such rivalries brewing and playoff implications on the line, fans are in for a thrilling final week of regular-season college football. Will the predictions hold true, or will chaos reign in what promises to be an unforgettable week? Stay tuned!