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Pat McAfee

It’s open season on ‘College GameDay’

Nov 4, 2026 @ 1:00pm
Football > College Football
Awful Announcing

This originally appeared in Wednesday morning’s edition of The A Block, Awful Announcing’s daily newsletter with the latest sports media news, commentary, and analysis. Sign up here and be the first to know everything going on in the sports media world. On the first Tuesday in November, with control of Congress riding on the evening’s returns,…

Read moreIt’s open season on ‘College GameDay’

‘College GameDay’ Halloween broadcast maintains historic viewership streak

Nov 4, 2026 @ 1:29am
Basketball > Football > College Basketball > Minnesota Golden Gophers > College Football > Indiana Hoosiers > Miami Hurricanes > Notre Dame Fighting Irish
ClutchPoints

ESPN’s “College GameDay” continued its meteoric ratings rise during Saturday’s Halloween broadcast from Bloomington, Indiana. Despite criticism surrounding the program’s direction and analyst Pat McAfee’s prominent role, the show attracted another massive audience during Week 9. “College GameDay” averaged 2.5 million viewers, making it the second-most-watched Week 9 broadcast in the program’s history, which started […] The post ‘College GameDay’ Halloween broadcast maintains historic viewership streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read more‘College GameDay’ Halloween broadcast maintains historic viewership streak

Morning Joe takes over Election Day with two-minute rant about Pat McAfee ruining GameDay

Nov 3, 2026 @ 5:10pm
Football > College Football
Irish Star Sport

ESPN talking head Pat McAfee became a weird Election Day talking point after Joe Scarborough blasted his growing College GameDay role and mocked his reaction to Utah students calling him corny

Read moreMorning Joe takes over Election Day with two-minute rant about Pat McAfee ruining GameDay

‘This Sort of Self-Aggrandizement Can’t Help but Run Out of Gas’ — Writer Spells Doom for ‘MrBeast Version’ of ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ Led by Pat McAfee

Nov 3, 2026 @ 3:22pm
Football > College Football
Pro Football Network

Pat McAfee is now the focal point of 'College Gameday,' but is this business model sustainable for the top college football show at ESPN?

Read more‘This Sort of Self-Aggrandizement Can’t Help but Run Out of Gas’ — Writer Spells Doom for ‘MrBeast Version’ of ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ Led by Pat McAfee

‘I’ve Had Enough of Pat McAfee Ruining College GameDay,’ ‘A Shame for the Viewer’ — Pundit Goes Off on ESPN and Its Biggest Star

Nov 3, 2026 @ 2:05pm
Basketball > Football > College Basketball > Pittsburgh Panthers > College Football > Notre Dame Fighting Irish > University of Utah
Pro Football Network

Pundit Joe Scarborough slammed ESPN's Pat McAfee for his aggressive personality and for his rant aimed at University of Utah students.

Read more‘I’ve Had Enough of Pat McAfee Ruining College GameDay,’ ‘A Shame for the Viewer’ — Pundit Goes Off on ESPN and Its Biggest Star

MSNOW Host Thinks A Big Election Day For Democrats Means An End To “The Manosphere” & Pat McAfee On ‘College GameDay’

Nov 3, 2026 @ 12:10pm
Football > College Football
Whiskey Riff Sports

I’m really excited for this election to be over. Of course I’m sure you know by now that today is Election Day, with voters headed to the polls in the midterm elections to decide some key races that will determine the balance of power in the Senate and House of Representatives for the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term. There are plenty of big issues weighing on voters’ minds, from the war in Iran and high gas prices […] The post MSNOW Host Thinks A Big Election Day For Democrats Means An End To “The Manosphere” & Pat McAfee On ‘College GameDay’ first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Read moreMSNOW Host Thinks A Big Election Day For Democrats Means An End To “The Manosphere” & Pat McAfee On ‘College GameDay’

Joe Scarborough torches Pat McAfee for ruining ‘College GameDay’

Nov 3, 2026 @ 10:30am
Football > College Football
Awful Announcing

Forget about politicians ruining the country, Joe Scarborough took a few minutes on Election Day to put Pat McAfee on blast for running College GameDay. Tuesday morning’s Election Day coverage on MS NOW’s Morning Joe was briefly usurped by football with Willie Geist discussing ESPN’s six-part documentary, Saban, which was produced by his sister Libby…

Read moreJoe Scarborough torches Pat McAfee for ruining ‘College GameDay’

‘Now You Know What It’s Like to Be a Woman, Pat McAfee’ — ESPN Legend Reacts to Sophie Cunningham’s ‘Mind-Boggling’ Revelation

Nov 2, 2026 @ 11:02pm
Basketball > WNBA > Phoenix Mercury
Pro Football Network

Linda Cohn reacts to Sophie Cunningham's comments about stalkers, and the former ESPN sportscaster had a message for Pat McAfee as well.

Read more‘Now You Know What It’s Like to Be a Woman, Pat McAfee’ — ESPN Legend Reacts to Sophie Cunningham’s ‘Mind-Boggling’ Revelation

Former Lions LB Alex Anzalone Shares Emotional Reaction to Jack Campbell’s Injury

Nov 2, 2026 @ 8:32pm
Football > NFL > Detroit Lions > Miami Dolphins
Heavy

The Detroit Lions continue to wait with bated breath on the condition of linebacker Jack Campbell, who suffered a frightening neck injury during their win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon at Ford Field.The Lions have reported that preliminary indications are positive, but that Campbell continues to be hospitalized, with not much further information […] The post Former Lions LB Alex Anzalone Shares Emotional Reaction to Jack Campbell’s Injury appeared first on HEAVY.

Read moreFormer Lions LB Alex Anzalone Shares Emotional Reaction to Jack Campbell’s Injury

Dan Orlovsky astonished by possibility of walking from Alaska to Russia: ‘Does that blow your mind?’

Nov 2, 2026 @ 6:00pm
Football > NFL > Chicago Bears > Seattle Seahawks
Awful Announcing

Dan Orlovsky went viral last week after revealing on The Pat McAfee Show that he didn’t understand percentages. This week, Dan’s back with a whole new confusion. The ESPN NFL analyst was with host Pat McAfee in Seattle before Monday night’s showdown between the Seahawks and Chicago Bears, when he said he wanted to “ask…

Read moreDan Orlovsky astonished by possibility of walking from Alaska to Russia: ‘Does that blow your mind?’

Pat McAfee gave Iowa's Stead Family Children's Hospital $150,000 after a missed kick; backlash made him raise it to $1 million

Nov 1, 2026 @ 2:31pm
Basketball > Football > College Basketball > University of Iowa Hawkeyes > College Football
Athlon Sports

Pat McAfee increases his Iowa hospital donation after backlash.

Read morePat McAfee gave Iowa's Stead Family Children's Hospital $150,000 after a missed kick; backlash made him raise it to $1 million

Everyone Noticed Something Different About Pat McAfee On ‘College GameDay’ After His Experience In Utah [VIDEO]

Nov 1, 2026 @ 9:27am
Football > College Football
Total Pro Sports

Folks saw a different McAfee at Indiana.

Read moreEveryone Noticed Something Different About Pat McAfee On ‘College GameDay’ After His Experience In Utah [VIDEO]

Pat McAfee’s Indiana video goes viral before Minnesota clash

Oct 31, 2026 @ 9:46pm
Basketball > Football > College Basketball > Minnesota Golden Gophers > College Football > Indiana Hoosiers
ClutchPoints

Pat McAfee gave the Indiana Hoosiers another reason to celebrate during ESPN’s College GameDay broadcast in Bloomington, delivering an energetic endorsement of the defending national champions ahead of their Big Ten matchup against Minnesota. The former Indianapolis Colts punter brought his usual enthusiasm to the campus gathering on Saturday, October 31, as Indiana prepared to […] The post Pat McAfee’s Indiana video goes viral before Minnesota clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read morePat McAfee’s Indiana video goes viral before Minnesota clash

Curt Cignetti drops unlikely joke after Indiana survives Minnesota OT thriller

Oct 31, 2026 @ 9:42pm
Basketball > Football > College Basketball > Minnesota Golden Gophers > College Football > Indiana Hoosiers
Irish Star Sport

Curt Cignetti pulled out a Baby Ruth after Indiana's overtime escape against Minnesota hours after Pat McAfee compared his old boast to Babe Ruth's called shot

Read moreCurt Cignetti drops unlikely joke after Indiana survives Minnesota OT thriller

‘College GameDay’ staying in Indiana for Notre Dame-Miami in South Bend

Oct 31, 2026 @ 9:00pm
Football > College Football > Miami Hurricanes > Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Awful Announcing

After two consecutive weeks in the scary state of Utah, College GameDay is staying put in Pat McAfee’s homebase for an extended stint in Indiana. ESPN’s flagship college football show announced Saturday that it’s heading to South Bend next week before the huge showdown between No. 5 Notre Dame and No. 1 Miami, which will…

Read more‘College GameDay’ staying in Indiana for Notre Dame-Miami in South Bend

Pat McAfee picks Utah as his championship sleeper: ‘Don’t think anybody would have expected this’

Oct 31, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Basketball > Football > College Basketball > Houston Cougars > College Football > University of Utah
Awful Announcing

Pat McAfee and the University of Utah have been on an emotional roller coaster together since last week. ESPN’s College GameDay touched down in Salt Lake City last week before the undefeated Utes’ Big 12 showdown with the Houston Cougars. Pat McAfee surprised viewers when he closed the show by calling out some of Utah’s…

Read morePat McAfee picks Utah as his championship sleeper: ‘Don’t think anybody would have expected this’

“Ruined the Entire Movie” “Give Him the Oscar”: Fans Have Mixed Reactions to Snippet of Pat McAfee’s Acting Debut

Oct 31, 2026 @ 6:52pm
Football > NFL > Pittsburgh Steelers
College Football Network

Pat McAfee has taken on a new challenge outside the world of sports broadcasting, making his acting debut in “The Mosquito Bowl.” The former NFL punter appears in the World War II film in a small role as an unnamed Marine Corps drill instructor. A clip featuring McAfee in character was posted on X by […]

Read more“Ruined the Entire Movie” “Give Him the Oscar”: Fans Have Mixed Reactions to Snippet of Pat McAfee’s Acting Debut

Pat McAfee thrown bone by College GameDay decision once again after Utah controversy

Oct 31, 2026 @ 6:42pm
Football > College Football > Miami Hurricanes > Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Irish Star Sport

Pat McAfee celebrated being back in Indiana on Halloween, then learned College GameDay will stay in the state for Notre Dame's heavyweight clash with Miami next week

Read morePat McAfee thrown bone by College GameDay decision once again after Utah controversy

Andrew Marchand lays blame for Troy Aikman, Pat McAfee drama at feet of Burke Magnus

Oct 31, 2026 @ 6:00pm
Football > NFL
Awful Announcing

The vibes around ESPN have been off lately. As the company pushes all its chips into the center of the table and looks to own the Super Bowl LXI story before broadcasting the game, serious concerns linger about the state of its NFL broadcast booth and Monday Night Football. The Troy Aikman situation now hangs like an…

Read moreAndrew Marchand lays blame for Troy Aikman, Pat McAfee drama at feet of Burke Magnus

‘Nice To See a Bit of Humility,’ ‘Hopefully It Stays That Way’ — CFB Fans Applaud Pat McAfee’s ‘Simmered Down Version’ on ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’

Oct 31, 2026 @ 4:57pm
Football > College Football > Indiana Hoosiers > Utah Utes
Pro Football Network

A dramatic dispute between Pat McAfee and Utah Utes lingers as College GameDay goes on from Indiana.

Read more‘Nice To See a Bit of Humility,’ ‘Hopefully It Stays That Way’ — CFB Fans Applaud Pat McAfee’s ‘Simmered Down Version’ on ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’

Pat McAfee’s Behavior On ‘College GameDay’ Was Noticeably Different Saturday – The Spun

Oct 31, 2026 @ 4:37pm
Football > College Football
The Spun

Pat McAfee’s Behavior On ‘College GameDay’ Was Noticeably Different Saturday  The Spun

Read morePat McAfee’s Behavior On ‘College GameDay’ Was Noticeably Different Saturday – The Spun

‘You’re Soft,’ ‘Corny & Lame’ — CFB Fans Mock Pat McAfee’s ‘College GameDay’ Appearance After Viral Utah Controversy

Oct 31, 2026 @ 4:22pm
Football > College Football
Pro Football Network

CFB fans continued mocking Pat McAfee during College GameDay after his controversial Utah appearance.

Read more‘You’re Soft,’ ‘Corny & Lame’ — CFB Fans Mock Pat McAfee’s ‘College GameDay’ Appearance After Viral Utah Controversy

Pat McAfee makes stunning ‘College GameDay’ pick after Utah social media video drama

Oct 31, 2026 @ 4:00pm
Football > College Football
NY Post Sports

Pat McAfee's whirlwind week had one more surprise.

Read morePat McAfee makes stunning ‘College GameDay’ pick after Utah social media video drama

‘You Treat Your Guest Properly’ — Popular Radio Host Calls Out Utah’s Role in Pat McAfee Controversy During ‘College GameDay’ Visit

Oct 31, 2026 @ 3:25pm
Football > College Football > Utah Utes
Pro Football Network

Radio host issues blunt reaction to Pat McAfee's College GameDay controversy at the Utah campus on October 24.

Read more‘You Treat Your Guest Properly’ — Popular Radio Host Calls Out Utah’s Role in Pat McAfee Controversy During ‘College GameDay’ Visit
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