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“Garbage show” “Get rid of that clown”: NFL fans mock ESPN as Nick Saban “knocks out” Pat McAfee on ‘College GameDay’

ESPN’s "College GameDay" delivered one of its most chaotic moments of the season Saturday when Nick Saban and guest picker Bryce Young playfully knocked Pat McAfee to the floor.

By Farouk Yusuf · Sportskeeda

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 2:58 AM

Key Things to Know

Fans mocked ESPN's "College GameDay" after Nick Saban and Bryce Young playfully knocked Pat McAfee to the floor.
The staged physical stunt occurred after McAfee picked No. 2 Georgia to defeat No. 6 Alabama in Tuscaloosa.
Viewers criticized the segment online, calling the broadcast a "garbage show" and targeting McAfee.

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Fans reacted negatively to ESPN's "College GameDay" after a chaotic segment featuring Nick Saban, Bryce Young, and Pat McAfee. During the Saturday broadcast, Saban and guest picker Young playfully knocked McAfee to the floor. The moment occurred after the former NFL punter chose No. 2 Georgia to beat No. 6 Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

Online viewers criticized the stunt and the show's direction, calling the broadcast a "garbage show" and demanding McAfee's removal. The lighthearted physical exchange took place as the panel discussed the high-profile SEC matchup between Georgia and Alabama.

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