Key is from Southfield, Michigan and attended the University of Detroit Mercy. He earned his master's degree from Penn State.

He is known for his participation in the popular sketch series Key & Peele, in which he starred alongside Jordan Peele. Key has also appeared in films such as Horrible Bosses 2 and Pitch Perfect 2.

Each week, College GameDay selects a gaming site to host its show. Saturday marks Ohio State University's 61st appearance.

The Buckeyes are 40-20 in College GameDay play, which includes a loss to Oregon earlier this year. Ohio State's 40 wins are the most in the nation.

In the final segment of each week, the judges – Desmond Howard, Nick Saban, Pat McAfee, Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit – along with the guest picker, select winners from various games across the country.

Inside story between Ohio State and Penn State

College GameDay marks the 13th year of Ohio State vs. Penn State, marking the most appearances on the show for a matchup.

It's a testament to the storied rivalry between the programs. While Ohio State has won the last seven meetings and 24 of 38 all-time, the teams are often among the best in the country.

Saturday marks the 12th meeting in which both teams are ranked in the top 10.

It's only the second meeting ever in which both teams are in the top five – OSU won 38-7 in 1996.

Important dates

• Ohio State and Penn State: 1 day, November 2nd
• First CFP rankings: 4 days, November 5th
• The 2024 game: 29 days, November 30th
• Big Ten Championship Game: 36 days, December 7th
• Early signing period: 49 days, 20-22 December
• National Championship Game: 80 days, January 20, 2025