Pat McAfee has considered ‘independent version of College GameDay,’ per report
By Andrew Olson
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Pat McAfee has reportedly considered launching his own independent version of College GameDay.
The news comes from a new look into McAfee from The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand.
He has mused with associates about starting his own, independent version of GameDay, according to sources briefed on discussions. This does not appear to be happening, at least not now. But he is mercurial and can make big decisions seemingly on whims.
McAfee’s history of college football coverage on ESPN dates back to the 2019 season. He was a contributor to ESPN’s traveling pregame show before being hired as a full-time analyst on Sept. 7, 2022 and taking on a desk position. The McAfee and ESPN relationship has been rocky at times, leading to some uncertainties about his future with the pregame show.
This time last year, it was reported that McAfee had not signed his contract. He ultimately signed the deal and returned for another season alongside Rece Davis, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard and Lee Corso with Nick Saban joining the crew.
Corso’s final show is coming up in Week 1 of the 2025 season and GameDay will be visiting Texas at Ohio State. The departure of Corso has led to speculation of an increased role for McAfee, but that may not come to be if McAfee is having thoughts of doing his own version of GameDay.
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