A fact-check by Lead Stories has debunked a claim that sports media personality Pat McAfee said he would appear on ESPN's College GameDay via Zoom due to security concerns. The claim originated from a parody account attributed to Ed Payne and circulated on social media.
Lead Stories confirmed that McAfee made no such statement. The false claim appears to have been fabricated by a parody account and spread without verification.
The fact-check was published on October 30, 2026, by Lead Stories reporter Ed Payne.
