“WHY IS HE HERE”: CFB fans go gaga as Gordon Ramsay sets foot on DKR Stadium ahead of Georgia clash

Georgia Bulldogs and Texas Longhorns fans were buzzing with excitement as British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay made a surprise appearance at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium ahead of the Bulldogs (5-1) vs. Longhorns (6-1) showdown, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Per recent reports, the star chef was spotted filming near Georgetown Square, which is just 30 miles north of Austin, sparking rumors of an episode of "Kitchen Nightmares" in the works.

What got fans talking even more was when Texas football shared pictures of Ramsay at the Longhorns’ facilities, rocking a sleek black-and-white outfit with stylish sunglasses. The University of Texas Instagram page captioned the post:

"Yes, Chef"

Ramsay posed around the stadium, toured the award memorial section, and threw up the iconic Longhorns hand sign while sporting a flashy cowboy hat.

Fans went wild on social media. One enthusiast commented:

“Random pull,”

While another speculated:

“Guest picker for Gameday???”

“Let him cook,” a fan wrote.

“WHY IS HE HERE LMFAOOOO,” one fan wrote.

Screenshot, via Instagram

The excitement kept building with comments like:

“Sark is just bringing in heavyweight celebs week in & week out!! For the Longhorn culture,” another commented.

“How many F bombs did he drop go horns!” one wrote.

Screenshot, via Instagram

Recently, a video shared with KXAN showed Ramsay filming in downtown Georgetown. City permits revealed that Ramsay’s production team, Table Turn TV, Inc., had approval to film at various locations between Oct. 6-19, including The Grumpy George in Georgetown and multiple sites around Austin.

Whether it's for Kitchen Nightmares or another project, Ramsay’s unexpected visit has certainly stirred up some excitement ahead of the big game!

Texas Longhorns star praises Georgia QB Carson Beck ahead of showdown vs. Georgia

As the Texas Longhorns prepare for their big matchup against the Georgia Bulldogs, Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe had high praise for Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck.

“He’s a really, really good quarterback,” Taaffe said [H/t Sports Illustrated]. “He can put the ball wherever he wants to. He’s had a great career. He’s a veteran quarterback, those guys trust him.”

“It looks like when he takes the field, those guys are around him, and so he’s their quarterback. The offense goes through him. And so we have a really, really good challenge ahead of us.“

Beck has been impressive this season with 1,818 passing yards and 15 touchdowns. However, his five interceptions have him among the highest turnover leaders in the SEC. Meanwhile, Taaffe has been solid on defense for Texas, with 24 tackles and a sack so far this year.

The upcoming game on Saturday at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium promises to be a clash of talent, with both teams ready to prove their worth.