India, Dec. 21 -- ESPN's College GameDay made a late change on Saturday ahead of Texas A&M's College Football Playoff game against Miami. Johnny Manziel is no longer appearing as the guest picker. Former Texas A&M basketball standout and current NBA guard Alex Caruso is taking his place.

The switch was revealed during the College GameDay broadcast, where an on-screen graphic identified Caruso as the guest picker.

No reason for Manziel's absence has been disclosed by ESPN.

Manziel, the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner and one of the most celebrated players in Texas A&M football history, had been expected to represent his alma mater for the opening-round CFP game at Kyle Field.

However, neither ESPN nor Manziel publicly addressed the change. ...