A fan brought a bit of Hollywood into the Ohio State game spotlight on Saturday morning, when a sign referencing Chad Powers appeared during College GameDay ahead of Texas and Ohio State.
The Hulu series stars Glen Powell as Russ Holliday, a quarterback who changes his identity to Chad Powers in hopes of getting another shot at the limelight. That made the sign a fitting piece of pregame pageantry for one of the biggest matchups on the schedule.
What happened on Saturday
The sign showed up during College GameDay, giving the Texas-Ohio State buildup an extra pop before the teams met later that night at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. No. 4 Texas was set to face No. 1 Ohio State, with Arch Manning leading the Longhorns and Julian Sayin starting for the Buckeyes.
College GameDay has long been a stage for creative fan signs, but this one stood out because it tied directly into a popular Hulu series and the national attention surrounding the game. In a matchup already drawing plenty of interest, it added a lighter moment to an otherwise serious buildup.
Why it mattered
The timing made the sign more than just a joke. With No. 4 Texas and No. 1 Ohio State meeting in a high-profile opener, every part of the pregame broadcast carried extra attention. A reference to Chad Powers gave viewers another reminder of how college football Saturdays often blend sports, entertainment and social-media-ready moments.
By kickoff, the focus shifted back to the field. But for a few minutes on Saturday morning, the Ohio State game had its own pop-culture twist.
