Troy Aikman looked unbothered this week at SoFi Stadium during his “Monday Night Football” prep despite a reported feud at the venue with his broadcast partner Joe Buck, new video captured by the California Post shows. Aikman arrived for the Bills vs. Rams clash in a black SUV by himself at around 1:55 p.m. PT … Read more
Troy Aikman’s murky contract situation remains a dark cloud over ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” booth and Pat McAfee wants nothing to do with it. McAfee threw cold water on a Front Office Sports opinion piece stating he could replace Aikman, who is in the last year of his deal and remains without a new contract … Read more
New ESPN executive vice president Mike Foss has little time for the critics of the network’s most recognizable personality. When Foss was asked what he would say to those critical of Pat McAfee’s time on “College GameDay,” the network executive had a blunt reply. “Absolutely nothing,” he said during Tuesday’s Front Office Sports’ “Tuned In” … Read more
Nick Saban — and one of his former star pupils — expressed his frustration at ESPN’s Pat McAfee after the “College GameDay” panelist defied expectations by predicting that No. 2 Georgia would beat sixth-ranked Alabama on the road on Saturday night. The other panelists — Desmond Howard, Alabama alumnus and Panthers QB Bryce Young and … Read more
Pat McAfee is bringing his alternate football broadcast to the NFL — including the Super Bowl. The ESPN personality announced Friday on “The Pat McAfee Show” that his “Field Pass” broadcast will be featured during Super Bowl 2027 on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. The show will also cover select “Monday Night … Read more
Pat McAfee wasn’t shy around Caitlin Clark but did apologize for his actions to the Indiana Fever star. Clark was the guest picker on ESPN’s “College GameDay” at the University of Iowa, where she played college ball, before the No. 14 Hawkeyes took on No. 5 Ohio State in football on Saturday. The WNBA star, … Read more
ESPN media personality Pat McAfee was seen smoking what looked to be a marijuana joint in his studio earlier this week. McAfee (who has also spoken about his love for marijuana in the past) was not put in hot water by his employers after this studio smoking controversy raised eyebrows more than the act itself. … Read more
Pat McAfee might want to think twice about what he does on his show. During Thursday’s episode of “The Pat McAfee Show,” a short eight-second clip emerged on social media of McAfee attempting to put out a lit item. It’s unknown what McAfee was putting out, but the item was placed into an ashtray and … Read more
Pat McAfee couldn’t stop sweating when he met Taylor Swift at the Chiefs’ home opener on Monday night. During Tuesday’s installment of “The Pat McAfee Show,” the ESPN personality — who made his “Monday Night Football” debut during Kansas City’s 31-10 win over the Denver Broncos — shared his conversation with Swift and explained how … Read more
Pat McAfee’s influence at ESPN only grows larger by the day and some speculate he played a role in a notable behind-the-scenes “College GameDay” shakeup. Veteran producer Jim Gaiero has been removed from his role after 10 years in a move shared among those involved with the college football show earlier this month, according to … Read more
Linda Cohn isn’t on ESPN’s airwaves anymore and she isn’t a fan of what her former employer is becoming. The longtime “Sportcenter” host, who retired from the Worldwide Leader in June, objected to the network’s “lovefest” with Pat McAfee. “I admire it all, but admiring what Pat McAfee has accomplished doesn’t mean I believe he … Read more
A potential Pat McAfee “Monday Night Football” alt-cast is pending approval from the NFL, according to The Athletic, which cited anonymous sources briefed on matter. ESPN and McAfee reportedly are in discussions on a list of checkpoints and once they reach an agreement, an alt-cast will begin immediately. The former NFL punter and his team … Read more
ESPN personality Pat McAfee joined President Donald Trump in Ohio for the Patriot Games, and no, that’s not a reference to the 1992 action movie with the same name starring Harrison Ford. McAfee, the former NFL punter, joined Trump at the SPIRE Academy in Geneva for the high school sports competition, which will award one … Read more
Pat McAfee has faced some heat in the wake of ESPN’s mass layoffs — and he’s not going quiet about it. Despite reportedly being in talks with ESPN on a new contract worth up to $65 million annually, McAfee said Tuesday that his eponymous show often gets blamed for the network’s layoffs — including this … Read more
After being surprised by an invitation, Pat McAfee is sharing what he can about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding earlier this month. The former Colts punter kicked off Monday’s edition of “The Pat McAfee Show” by giving fans some details about the wedding of the year, though he said there were no phones or … Read more
Pat McAfee could be in line for one of the biggest paydays in sports media. ESPN and McAfee’s representatives are discussing a contract extension that could pay him more than $60 million per year, according to The Athletic. The deal is not yet completed, and the final number could depend on McAfee taking on an … Read more
Pat McAfee is likely sticking around at the WorldWide Leader. The ESPN host and former Colts punter is in early talks to extend his contract with the network, Front Office Sports reported. McAfee, whose eponymous show has become a ratings hit for ESPN, previously joined the network in 2023 on a deal worth around $85 … Read more
ESPN personality Pat McAfee and his wife Samantha welcomed their son, Midas Robert, after she underwent an emergency C-section on Friday night, he explained in a joint Instagram post. McAfee said their son was a “dawg and a fighter” as he spent roughly 36 hours in the NICU — and Samantha “was recovering like a … Read more
Pat McAfee said he isn’t sure where he stands with his ESPN colleague, Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman. During Tuesday’s installment of “The Pat McAfee Show,” which taped live from the annual NFL meetings in Phoenix, McAfee explained his failed attempts to get the “Monday Night Football” analyst as a guest on his … Read more
Don’t expect to see Pat McAfee on WWE anytime soon. In response to a question from a fan on Instagram, McAfee seemed down on his chances of returning to WWE, where he primarily worked as a color commentator and occasionally wrestled. “I don’t think you ever say never, especially with the WWE. But right now, … Read more