In an exciting week of college football, the ESPN College GameDay crew made their predictions for key matchups in Week 13. Ann Arbor, Michigan, took center stage as The Game between Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines loomed large. The lively atmosphere and the presence of college football legends elevated the anticipation for this epic clash.

Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee, Lee Corso, and Rece Davis received a warm welcome from the energetic crowd. Adding to the excitement, ESPN brought back Wolverines legend and Detroit Lions star Aidan Hutchinson as their Celebrity Guest Picker, a fitting choice given his involvement in the intense Ohio State-Michigan rivalry in recent years.

The much-anticipated showdown between the Buckeyes and the Wolverines captured the attention of the GameDay crew. Howard, known for his allegiance to Michigan, joined Hutchinson in predicting a Wolverines victory. Meanwhile, McAfee deviated from the norm by selecting the visiting team, the Buckeyes, as his pick. Longtime Ohio State supporter Herbstreit also backed the Buckeyes, despite the chorus of boos that followed his selection.

While the Ohio State-Michigan clash dominated headlines, other intriguing matchups took place across the nation. The Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn stirred excitement, while Jayden Daniels continued his Heisman campaign as LSU faced Texas A&M.

In the Clemson Tigers' showdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks, Dabo Swinney's team, fueled by their recent improvement, was the unanimous pick by the GameDay crew. The Apple Cup between the Washington State Cougars and Washington Huskies had the crew favoring the Huskies in their final meeting under the PAC-12 banner.

The Florida State Seminoles faced the Florida Gators without the injured Jordan Travis, leading to uncertainty. Except for Herbstreit, who was calling the game, the crew rallied behind the Seminoles, hoping they would navigate this challenge with Tate Rodemaker. In the Texas A&M Aggies' clash against the LSU Tigers, everyone put their faith in LSU and Jayden Daniels.

The battle for Paul Bunyan's axe between the Wisconsin Badgers and Minnesota Golden Gophers saw only McAfee backing the Badgers, surprising the rest of the crew. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma State Cowboys aimed to secure their spot in the Big 12 title game against the BYU Cougars, with the entire crew wagering on the Cowboys' success behind Ollie Gordon.

In the matchup between the Iowa State Cyclones and Kansas State Wildcats, the crew unanimously supported the Wildcats as they sought to conclude their season strongly, albeit not as Big 12 champions. The North Carolina Tar Heels faced the NC State Wolfpack, and the predictions were split, with McAfee and Hutchinson backing the Tar Heels, while Howard, Corso, and Herbstreit sided with the Wolfpack.

Lastly, the Kentucky Wildcats faced the Louisville Cardinals as the Cardinals cruised towards the ACC title game. However, Corso was the lone voice picking the underdogs, the Wildcats.

Overall, the College GameDay crew made bold predictions for Week 13's highly-anticipated matchups, guaranteeing an action-packed and thrilling weekend of college football. Fans eagerly awaited to see if the crew's predictions would come true or if there would be any surprising upsets along the way.