Pat McAfee Uses Profanity On Air as GameDay Show Expense Nearly Hit $1M

In the last few seasons, College GameDay has been literally raising the bar. They have added a football twist to the basketball half-court challenge, where one student from each campus has a chance to win thousands of dollars by making a 33-yard field goal. Chris Vannini of The Athletic claims that the concept “was McAfee’s idea ahead of the 2023 season,” and that fans will have the opportunity to kick after winning a raffle. Dan Orlovsky confirmed that Pat McAfee “is the source behind the field goal payouts.” McAfee’s willingness to spend “hundreds of thousands of dollars” every week for the sake of having fun is pretty incredible, despite his extensive NFL background and media career.

This generosity was in full display in a recent post on IG shared by patmacfeeshow, that read, “It’s been an EXPENSIVE start to the kicking contest this season..  Since you’ve never kicked before…$300,000 from me ..$300,000 from @kirkherbstreit..NOGOOD…We will still donate $100,000 to the Pat Summitt Foundation.” During the clash between No. 6 Georgia and No. 15 Tennessee  College GameDay was set up in Knoxville, where one Tennessee fan, Gavin, a nuclear engineering major, was allowed to kick a field goal worth an incredible $600,000 as part of the show’s games. The catch? He was obviously anxious because he had never kicked before and had not practiced. Still, Kirk Herbstreit and Pat McAfee encouraged him by promising big rewards.

“Since you never kicked anything, I’ll give $200,000, Herbie will give $200,000, and then we’ll add an extra $100,000 to the Pat Summit Foundation. It’s a $500,000 kick,” Pat joked before turning it into an even bigger prize. He immediately doubled down after Gavin missed his first attempt. “Per term, street will give $300,000… I will match that,”Pat said, after raising the stakes to $600,000. A third of the funds were to go to charity, the Pat Summit Foundation, and the remaining portion was to go to Gavin’s bank account.  When the ball came dangerously close to passing through the uprights, Pat blurted out, “Oh, shit,” perfectly encapsulating the thrill and craziness of the moment.

Unfortunately, Gavin missed his second attempt as well, bringing an end to the two-week run of successful kicks. This was the twist that nobody wanted to happen. Pat joked, “We’ll still donate one more,” showing once more that it wasn’t just about the challenge but also about giving back and making memories. Even though Gavin’s streak came to an unlucky end, Pat’s cheerful spirit and commitment to charity kept the spirits high. This is what really makes Pat McAfee’s shows stand out.

Pat McAfee’s journey from the field to the airwaves

Pat McAfee’s transformation from NFL player to media tycoon is truly incredible. McAfee swiftly made the switch to sports broadcasting after retiring from his position as a punter for the Indianapolis Colts, where he was an All-Pro and made two Pro Bowls. His blunt, “R-rated” humor stood out from other sports shows when he first started his podcast with Barstool Sports in 2017. He eventually went on to create his own media conglomerate, Pat McAfee Inc., which consists of several podcasts and an avid fan base that enjoys his humorous commentary.

The Pat McAfee Show’s popularity has skyrocketed since then. With millions of fans watching for McAfee’s unique blend of humor and sports analysis, the three-hour daily sports talk show is now available on ESPN, ESPN+, and YouTube. He has collaborated with icons like Kirk Herbstreit and Aaron Rodgers along the way. He has even appeared for the WWE, entertaining wrestling fans with his humor and enthusiasm.

McAfee’s ability to blend heart and humor is what sets him apart. He always adds humor while staying grounded, whether he’s hosting from the “FanDuel Igloo” studio in Indianapolis or working as an analyst on College GameDay. Fans love that he doesn’t take himself too seriously; he at times shares behind-the-scenes stories, laughs, and swears, but he also interacts with people personally and supports organizations like the Pat Summit Foundation. His rise from the NFL field to major broadcasting deals and sold-out comedy shows is evidence that being genuine, humorous, and giving is the winning combination.