Pat McAfee stated Monday that he felt "very very uncomfortable" during a recent visit to the University of Utah, citing a social media video posted by the university that mocked him. The comments follow McAfee's appearance on College GameDay in Salt Lake City for a matchup between the Utah Utes and Houston Cougars.
University Social Media Friction
During his Monday appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, the ESPN analyst revealed that his grievances stemmed from a video posted by Utah Student Experience in conjunction with the official University of Utah account. The video featured several students mocking McAfee as they camped out for the Saturday festivities.
Uncomfortable University Interaction
McAfee noted that the video was released just as he was preparing to appear on the program. He described the experience as something he had never encountered in his life, stating, "It's an uncomfortable feeling... It made me feel a little bit weird." The video has since been deleted from the university's Instagram and TikTok accounts.
Controversial Kicking Segment
The tension follows a College GameDay appearance on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, where a student's interaction with McAfee drew attention from fans. While lined up for the "Kicking Is Easy" segment, Utah junior Morgan Boring asked McAfee about a $3 million kick involving a BYU student from the previous week.
BYU Prize Comparison
Boring, a chemical engineering major and swimmer, was attempting to kick for a $1 million prize. The exchange drew reactions from viewers who noted McAfee appeared "visibly annoyed" when the BYU prize amount was mentioned. McAfee later referenced the incident during his broadcast, remarking that the person who won the kicking raffle previously said $1 million was not enough before missing the kick.
Prize Money Details
The $3 million prize mentioned by Boring was provided by Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth owner Ryan Smith and his business partner Ryan Sweeney, who contributed $1 million each. The BYU student, Carter Smith, successfully made a field goal on his second attempt during the segment.
Utes Secure Victory
The University of Utah won its matchup against the Houston Cougars 21-13 on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, extending its undefeated season to seven wins.
