University of Utah apologizes to ESPN's Pat McAfee over student video

University of Utah apologizes to ESPN's Pat McAfee over student video

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The University of Utah apologized to ESPN host Pat McAfee after a student-recorded Instagram video mocked him during a College GameDay broadcast. University officials said the apology was issued to address the criticism and to reaffirm respect for guests on campus.

McAfee had earlier told reporters that the video, which featured student comments, made him feel unsafe and uncomfortable, and he said he did not plan to return to the university for future events. His remarks were reported following his appearance on College GameDay, where he praised the overall event but highlighted the negative impact of the social-media post.

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October 27, 2026
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University of Utah apologizes to ESPN host Pat McAfee after student comments posted online
University of Utah apologizes to ESPN host Pat McAfee after student comments posted online

NBC News • 27 Oct 20:27

The university issued an apology after a student-recorded video posted on its Instagram mocked Pat McAfee, prompting the ESPN personality to criticize the use of the campus platform.

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Pat McAfee criticizes University of Utah video after College GameDay appearance
Pat McAfee criticizes University of Utah video after College GameDay appearance

Defector • 27 Oct 17:29

ESPN host Pat McAfee said a University of Utah Instagram post mocking him made him feel unsafe, prompting apologies from both the school and ESPN.

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Pat McAfee criticizes University of Utah after campus video sparks controversy
Pat McAfee criticizes University of Utah after campus video sparks controversy

Los Angeles Times • 27 Oct 16:11

ESPN’s College GameDay co-host Pat McAfee said he hopes not to return to Utah after a university-produced video mocked his on-air shirt-removal routine, prompting an apology from the school.

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University of Utah apologizes to ESPN host Pat McAfee over student video
University of Utah apologizes to ESPN host Pat McAfee over student video

Bleacher Report • 27 Oct 14:18

The University of Utah issued an apology to Pat McAfee after a student-made video posted on its Instagram page sparked controversy during a College GameDay broadcast.

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Pat McAfee criticizes University of Utah's social media post before College GameDay
Pat McAfee criticizes University of Utah's social media post before College GameDay

Fox News • 27 Oct 05:05

ESPN personality Pat McAfee said a University of Utah Instagram video featuring student comments made him feel unsafe before his appearance on College GameDay, prompting an apology from the school.

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Pat McAfee says University of Utah social media post made him uncomfortable during College GameDay visit
Pat McAfee says University of Utah social media post made him uncomfortable during College GameDay visit

KUTV • 27 Oct 02:17

Pat McAfee criticized a University of Utah social-media post that featured student impressions of him, saying it made him feel uneasy before the ESPN College GameDay broadcast.

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October 26, 2026
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Pat McAfee criticizes University of Utah after College GameDay appearance
Pat McAfee criticizes University of Utah after College GameDay appearance

The Salt Lake Tribune • 26 Oct 20:53

ESPN’s Pat McAfee said he was uncomfortable with a student-made Instagram video posted by the University of Utah during his College GameDay broadcast and expressed no desire to return.

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Pat McAfee says he felt uncomfortable during ESPN College GameDay at University of Utah
Pat McAfee says he felt uncomfortable during ESPN College GameDay at University of Utah

KSL News • 26 Oct 20:48

ESPN analyst Pat McAfee said a University of Utah Instagram post and the campus atmosphere made his recent College GameDay appearance uncomfortable, though he praised the event overall.

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