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Former ESPN Star Criticizes Pat McAfee Over Utah Controversy

Former ESPN Star Criticizes Pat McAfee Over Utah Controversy
World Sports · 16:21:51 - Saturday, 31 October 2026

A former ESPN personality has accused Pat McAfee of amplifying a controversial video involving Utah, claiming the College GameDay host gave it a national platform. The criticism comes as McAfee continues his role on ESPN's College GameDay, where he appeared on set before the Penn State vs. Ohio State game at Beaver Stadium on November 2, 2024.

Details regarding the specific video, the nature of the Utah-related outrage, and the identity of the former ESPN star were not disclosed in the initial report by Yahoo Sports. The story was published on October 30, 2026, by Kevin Harrish.

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