A former ESPN host has criticized Pat McAfee for expecting others to take care of his "emotional well-being," according to a report published by EssentiallySports on November 5, 2026.
The criticism comes after McAfee appeared on ESPN's College GameDay on November 15, 2025, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh for the University of Pittsburgh Panthers versus Notre Dame Fighting Irish game.
Details of the former host's specific remarks were not disclosed in the initial report.
