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College GameDay’ viewership streak continues amid Pat McAfee’s controversy with Utah

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College GameDay chose Rice-Eccles Stadium as the site for the show this past week, returning to Utah for the seventh time overall. One member of the College GameDay crew didn’t enjoy the trip: Pat McAfee. McAfee claimed to “hate” his visit, being made to feel uncomfortable due to a video posted by the school on […] The post College GameDay’ viewership streak continues amid Pat McAfee’s controversy with Utah appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Genuinely Spiraling,’ ‘Epic Meltdown’ — CFB Fans Mock ESPN’s Pat McAfee for Going Off on Media After Rejecting ‘60 Minutes’ Interview on Utah Controversy

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After Pat McAfee declined an interview request from "60 Minutes," college football fans started mocking the popular ESPN personality.

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‘What Has Happened to Pat McAfee?’ ‘Can’t Take What He Dishes Out’ — Columnist Rips ESPN’s ‘Fearless Provocateur’ Over Utah Controversy

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USA Today columnist Matt Hayes took aim at Pat McAfee over his complaints about a Utah student video after the school had already apologized.

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‘I Think Pat McAfee Is Going to Replace Troy Aikman’ — Analyst Predicts ESPN Star Will Move Into MNF Booth Amid Cowboys Legend’s Contract Drama

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Dan Dakich explained why he thinks Pat McAfee will take Troy Aikman's Monday Night Football seat as Aikman works the final year of his ESPN contract.

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‘Helping His Guy Get Some Leverage,’ ‘Give Him the Keys’ — NFL Fans React to Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones’ Interest in Hiring Troy Aikman Amid ESPN Drama

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Cowboys fans are on board with their team bringing in Troy Aikman to the staff after Jerry Jones sounded open to the idea.

Read more‘Helping His Guy Get Some Leverage,’ ‘Give Him the Keys’ — NFL Fans React to Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones’ Interest in Hiring Troy Aikman Amid ESPN Drama

"FBI advised McAfee to wear a bulletproof vest": ESPN sends clear message as Pat McAfee reportedly receives "very real" death threats – Sportskeeda

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"FBI advised McAfee to wear a bulletproof vest": ESPN sends clear message as Pat McAfee reportedly receives "very real" death threats  Sportskeeda

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ESPN’s NFL Wild Card game day still undecided, TGL schedule shows

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Eagle-eyed sports media observers noticed a quirk in Tuesday’s TGL schedule announcement that revealed part of ESPN’s NFL playoff schedule is still up in the air. As pointed out by the Sports TV News & Updates account on X, TGL, the tech-infused simulator golf league co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports, released…

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‘Don’t Rule It Out’ — Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Makes Feelings Clear on Troy Aikman Potentially Joining Dallas’ Staff Amid ESPN Contract Drama

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Jerry Jones says he would consider hiring Troy Aikman, praising the Cowboys legend as questions continue over his future at ESPN.

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Your 2026 Week 9 college football announcing schedule

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The annual Florida-Georgia college football game arrives Saturday in Atlanta (rather than Jacksonville due to EverBank Stadium renovations). Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit will call the action between the No. 17-ranked Gators and the No. 3-ranked Bulldogs on ABC (3:30 p.m. ET). In Week 9’s other ranked matchup, No. 22 Arizona and No. 13 Texas…

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‘Is This a Work?’ ‘I’d Go Back in a Heartbeat’ — Dave Portnoy Makes Feelings Clear on Pat McAfee-Utah Controversy, Asks If ESPN Star Faked Beef

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Dave Portnoy praised Utah’s fans and questioned whether Pat McAfee’s feud was staged as ESPN backed its College GameDay star.

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FBI reportedly advised Pat McAfee to wear bulletproof vest following Charlie Kirk killing

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During a bizarre rant on his show Monday about his bad experience co-hosting College GameDay from the University of Utah, ESPN star Pat McAfee made reference to the killing of Charlie Kirk last year. The rant stemmed from a video posted by an official university account that students used to tease McAfee. The host intimated…

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Jerry Jones reveals Troy Aikman working for Cowboys is ‘very possible’ with franchise legend’s ESPN exit looming

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DALLAS Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has revealed that Troy Aikman could work for the NFL franchise. The 84-year-old Cowboys owner has spoken out as ESPN is still yet to offer…

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Charles Barkley flip flops on Stephen A. Smith for president: ‘No f*cking way’

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The Stephen A. Smith-for-president rumors have died down, and Charles Barkley seems to believe whatever political appeal the ESPN host once had has faded too. This week on Pablo Torre Finds Out, the investigative journalist looked at how athletes and sports personalities are polling among liberal and conservative fans. The results showed Barkley was polling…

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‘I’m Wondering If There May Be Some Interest’ — 5-Time NFL MVP Becomes Latest Big Name Tied to Troy Aikman’s Seat in ESPN’s MNF Booth

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Peyton Manning emerges as a potential successor to Troy Aikman on ESPN’s Monday Night Football booth after Dan Patrick hints at possible discussions.

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Jerry Jones addresses whether Troy Aikman could work for Cowboys

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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones suddenly sounds very open to the possibility of Troy Aikman having a formal role with the franchise. Jones told 105.3 The Fan in Dallas on Tuesday that it was “very possible” that Aikman could take on a larger role with the franchise in the future. The Cowboys owner added that … The post Jerry Jones addresses whether Troy Aikman could work for Cowboys appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NFL fans praise ‘stunning’ Molly McGrath after ESPN reporter shares new snaps from first-ever Paris game

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NFL fans were full of praise for Molly McGrath after the ESPN reporter shared new snaps from the sport’s first-ever Paris game. On Sunday the Pittsburgh Steelers took on the New…

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Joe Buck, tearful Troy Aikman pay tribute to late spotter David Moulton on ‘Monday Night Football’

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Troy Aikman rarely has to search for words in a broadcast booth, but on Monday night he couldn’t find them for the man who had fed him so many since 2018. Joe Buck led ESPN’s Monday Night Football tribute to David Moulton, days after the longtime spotter died at 59 in hospice care. Moulton’s wife,…

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