Pat McAfee blasts Utah after ‘College GameDay’ visit

Key Points:

• ESPN personality Pat McAfee expressed strong displeasure with his recent visit to the University of Utah, citing an Instagram post by the university that mocked him as a key reason for his negative experience.
• The university’s official Instagram shared a video featuring students making disparaging remarks about McAfee, calling him "corny" and "creepy," which McAfee found unprofessional and hurtful, especially as it was posted just before his appearance.
• McAfee described feeling uncomfortable and singled out in front of the crowd, noting that the university’s public criticism was unprecedented in his career and contributed to his desire not to return.
• He also criticized a student contestant’s comment during a contest comparing prize amounts to BYU, further souring his impression of the visit.
• Despite praising Utah’s football team’s performance, McAfee stated he hoped never to return to the university and joked about potentially missing future "College GameDay" visits there.