Former NFL punter and media personality Pat McAfee has selected the Utah Utes as his sleeper pick to contend for the college football championship, a choice he says few would have anticipated. "Don't think anybody would have expected this," McAfee said during an ESPN appearance on November 1, 2026.
McAfee's endorsement highlights the Utes' potential to surprise in the postseason race, adding to growing buzz around the program ahead of the upcoming season.
