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Pat McAfee says he 'hates' University of Utah after latest 'College GameDay' appearance
KSL News • • general
Key Points:
- ESPN personality Pat McAfee expressed discomfort and dissatisfaction with his experience at the University of Utah during a recent "College GameDay" broadcast, citing an Instagram post from the university that encouraged students to mock him.
- McAfee was unsettled by negative student impressions shared on the university's official account, including comments calling him "corny" and "creepy," which he found inappropriate given his role promoting the event.
- The incident affected McAfee's usual enthusiastic demeanor on air, leading to a more reserved performance and a somewhat dismissive game pick segment.
- McAfee linked his discomfort partly to a heightened sense of unease following a recent shooting incident in Utah and an interaction with a student requesting money during his segment.
- Despite his negative experience with the university's social media approach, McAfee praised the student section and football team, acknowledging a generally positive "College GameDay" event overall.
