2 publishers · first seen Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:01 UTC · updated Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:35 UTC
ESPN personality Pat McAfee has spoken out about death threats directed at him and his family, citing concerns for his safety following a University of Utah social media post. The university had shared a video of students making negative comments about McAfee, calling him 'corny and creepy,' which it later removed and expressed regret for. McAfee said he felt uncomfortable and unsafe during his College GameDay appearance in Salt Lake City, describing it as the most uncomfortable experience of his life. He referenced the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University and said the FBI recommended he wear a bulletproof vest for the event.
ESPN has supported McAfee, acknowledging the 'very real and valid concerns' he has regarding his safety. The network emphasized that the safety of its on-air team is paramount and that it takes threats seriously. McAfee also expressed distress over threats targeting his wife, daughter, and son, stating such messages are widespread despite his efforts to avoid them.
Content auto-generated. May contain inaccuracies.