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Bubba Wallace Had 1-Word Response To Favorite NFL Team Question

Originally posted on The Spun | By Chris Rosvoglou | Last updated Apr 24, 2025 1:15 PM ET

NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace might watch the 2025 NFL Draft, he just won't have a preference where the top prospects end up.

Wallace, 31, currently drives the No. 23 Toyota for 23XI Racing. He's coming off a rough performance at Bristol Motor Speedway where he finished 19th. That being said, he's eighth in the Cup Series standings. A strong showing at Talladega this weekend could help him catapult up the leaderboard.

Before the Cup Series resumes this Sunday at Talladega, the spotlight will firmly be on the NFL Draft in Green Bay.

Leading up to the Draft, a video of Wallace being asked about his favorite NFL team resurfaced on social media. His answer isn't exactly what fans were expecting to hear.

"Tennessee Vols," Wallace told Chat Us Up.

Wallace was asked again if he has a favorite pro team. He replied, "No."

AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 08: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Leidos Toyota, waits on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Shriners Children's 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images

Wallace claims he doesn't have a favorite NFL team because he lives in Charlotte.

We can't help but feel like that was Wallace's way of throwing shade at the Carolina Panthers. After all, they play their home games at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

It's hard to believe in the Panthers right now. They've won just seven games in the past two seasons alone. The last time they've made the postseason was in 2017.

Unless the Panthers get an absolute stud with the No. 8 overall pick, it's tough to envision a scenario where they make the playoffs next season.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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