Pat McAfee announces boycott of all media after 60 Minutes request
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 10:45 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Pat McAfee declared on October 28 he will refuse media interviews following a request from CBS' 60 Minutes for a profile. This decision comes after a controversial stint at the University of Utah where he faced backlash from fans. McAfee expressed concerns over misrepresentation in media coverage and stated he feels uncomfortable with his portrayal. He aims to control his narrative amid ongoing tensions with various media outlets and frustrated reactions from fans regarding his style and comments. McAfee's stance signals a shift as he attempts to distance himself from traditional media engagement.
- •McAfee plans to decline all media engagements permanently.
- •His comments followed a difficult weekend at the University of Utah.
- •He faced criticism related to his prominent role in ESPN's College GameDay.
- •McAfee expressed frustration over media misrepresentation and public perception.
- •He intends to focus on his approach to sports commentary moving forward.
- 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Never in a million’ – Pat McAfee reveals 60 Minutes reached out to do a profile amid backlash
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Never in a million years’: Pat McAfee done with the media
"Pat McAfee finds himself in the eye of a media storm and, as a result, has to fend off some of the biggest media outlets in the world. McAfee is arguably the most polarising figure in sports media today, as his loud, abrasive, and brash style of coverage – a style that famously rejects traditional and insightful analysis – has become something many fans have grown tired of.
"Pat McAfee has never been shy about voicing his frustrations with the media, and it sounds like he’s not interested in giving anyone a chance to interview him anytime soon. On Monday, the ESPN star revealed that CBS’ 60 Minutes had reached out about doing a feature on him. But rather than considering it, McAfee…
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 10:45 AM‘Never in a million’ – Pat McAfee reveals 60 Minutes reached out to do a profile amid backlash
Pat McAfee finds himself in the eye of a media storm and, as a result, has to fend off some of the biggest media outlets in the world. McAfee is arguably the most polarising figure in sports media today, as his loud, abrasive, and brash style of coverage – a style that famously rejects traditional and insightful analysis – has become something many fans have grown tired of.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 10:40 AM‘Never in a million years’: Pat McAfee done with the media
Pat McAfee has never been shy about voicing his frustrations with the media, and it sounds like he’s not interested in giving anyone a chance to interview him anytime soon. On Monday, the ESPN star revealed that CBS’ 60 Minutes had reached out about doing a feature on him. But rather than considering it, McAfee…
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