Pat McAfee invokes Charlie Kirk killing as Utah post sparks 'uncomfortable' 'GameDay' visit
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Key Points:
- ESPN personality Pat McAfee criticized the University of Utah for posting a video on its official Instagram account featuring students making negative impressions of him, which he said made him feel "very, very uncomfortable" before a "College GameDay" broadcast.
- McAfee referenced the 2025 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, expressing concern that the university was amplifying hostility against him ahead of the event.
- The University of Utah apologized for the post, stating it aimed for "lighthearted engagement" but "missed the mark," and affirmed that McAfee and the "College GameDay" crew are always welcome on campus.
- McAfee also expressed frustration over a student questioning the prize amount in his "Kicking Is Easy" contest during his visit, further souring his experience despite praising the football team and fan attendance.
- Utah defeated Houston 21-13 in the game broadcasted on "College GameDay," which marked the seventh time ESPN’s show visited the university.
