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‘I hate this place’: Pat McAfee said he felt unsafe on ‘College GameDay’ after a Utah video mocked his antics

Pat McAfee said he hopes to avoid returning to Utah with 'College GameDay,' after a university video mocked his shirt-removing routine and called his antics 'corny.'

By Steve Henson · LA Times

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 4:11 PM

Key Things to Know

Pat McAfee stated he felt unsafe at Utah after the university posted a video mocking his antics.
McAfee indicated he plans to avoid returning to Utah for future episodes of "College GameDay."
The University of Utah deleted the video and issued a public apology to McAfee.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Pat McAfee expressed strong criticism of the University of Utah following a school video that mocked his antics on ESPN's "College GameDay." Speaking on his talk show, McAfee stated he felt unsafe and unwelcome on the Salt Lake City campus, declaring he hopes to avoid returning in the future and citing security concerns regarding public events.

The University of Utah issued an official apology and removed the clip, stating the video was intended as lighthearted engagement but missed the mark. Meanwhile, ESPN issued a statement supporting McAfee and his safety concerns, while reactions across social media largely poked fun at the analyst's reaction.

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