GLENDALE, Ariz. — Reporter Jake Garegnani got a special shoutout from "Jake from State Farm" Friday.
Garegnani, reporting for 12News, was outside Glendale's State Farm Stadium Friday morning when he had a bit of fun with his own name.
"I'm Jake from State Farm," Garegnani said during his tagout. "How often do you get to say that?"
Garegnani pointed out that unlike the well-known State Farm commercial actor, he was not wearing khaki pants.
"I got the suit pants on, so don't worry about that," he quipped.
Then "Jake from State Farm" got in on the fun.
Jake, whose real name is Kevin Miles, sent 12News a video shoutout.
"Yo, Jake from State Farm Stadium. It's Jake from State Farm here," he said. "You are doing a wonderful job out there man."
The actor thanked Gregnani for "showing State Farm Stadium some love" and reminded people about the State Farm Stadium TikTok challenge.
"Keep rocking that suit, man. I got the khakis covered," the actor said.
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