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ESPN’s Pat McAfee blasted for comparing himself to Charlie Kirk

2026-10-28T06:04:53.348Z · framed 2026-10-28T06:07:50.533Z · 2 outlets covered

University of Utah students directed disparaging remarks toward ESPN host Pat McAfee during a recent visit for College GameDay. The incident sparked a public controversy involving both the students' behavior and McAfee's subsequent public comments comparing himself to activist Charlie Kirk.

Coverage

• NBC News — University of Utah apologizes to Pat McAfee after students mock the ESPN host
• The Hill — ESPN’s Pat McAfee blasted for comparing himself to Charlie Kirk