Pat McAfee criticized for fake Southern accent during LSU-Ole Miss game
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 9:31 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
During the LSU Tigers vs. Ole Miss Rebels clash on September 19, broadcaster Pat McAfee's use of a Southern accent while making his game pick garnered mixed reactions from fans. The moment, intended to engage the Oxford crowd, quickly became a topic of debate, with viewers questioning the authenticity of his accent. As Ole Miss took control of the matchup, McAfee's antics added an unexpected layer of discussion. The game is ongoing, with Ole Miss leading 24-21 after three quarters.
- •McAfee used a Southern accent while making his pick from Oxford.
- •Fans expressed confusion and irritation with McAfee's accent.
- •Ole Miss led LSU 24-21 after three quarters.
- •The game is a highly anticipated matchup featuring LSU coach Lane Kiffin.
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Pat McAfee Saved Sports Media,’ ‘Can’t Get Enough of This Guy’ — CFB Fans Heap Praise on ESPN Star After ‘College GameDay’
- 3:57 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Always Bothers Me,’ ‘Brian Kelly Is Even Embarrassed for Him’ — CFB World Rips Pat McAfee for ‘Horrible Fake Southern Accent’ During LSU-Ole Miss
"Pat McAfee’s latest College GameDay appearance was chaotic, controversial, and entertaining… to some people, at least. He made the trip to Oxford for the showdown between the LSU Tigers and Ole Miss Rebels and gave the internet plenty to talk about.
"College football fans tuned in for the LSU Tigers-Ole Miss Rebels showdown, but Pat McAfee soon gave them something else to talk about. While making his pick from Oxford, McAfee suddenly leaned into a Southern twang that caught viewers off guard.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 9:31 AM‘Pat McAfee Saved Sports Media,’ ‘Can’t Get Enough of This Guy’ — CFB Fans Heap Praise on ESPN Star After ‘College GameDay’
Pat McAfee’s latest College GameDay appearance was chaotic, controversial, and entertaining… to some people, at least. He made the trip to Oxford for the showdown between the LSU Tigers and Ole Miss Rebels and gave the internet plenty to talk about.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 3:57 AM‘Always Bothers Me,’ ‘Brian Kelly Is Even Embarrassed for Him’ — CFB World Rips Pat McAfee for ‘Horrible Fake Southern Accent’ During LSU-Ole Miss
College football fans tuned in for the LSU Tigers-Ole Miss Rebels showdown, but Pat McAfee soon gave them something else to talk about. While making his pick from Oxford, McAfee suddenly leaned into a Southern twang that caught viewers off guard.
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