Pat McAfee did not pick Donald Trump to win Texas-Tennessee game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 10:57 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Pat McAfee's recent comments regarding the Texas-Tennessee matchup have sparked confusion. Social media misinterpretations claimed McAfee endorsed Donald Trump, despite him actually predicting Tennessee would win. The false narrative originated from a parody post by a troll account. The Tennessee coach, Josh Huepel, had previously bested McAfee in a charity challenge earlier this week. President Trump attended the game but is not officially linked to McAfee's predictions.
- •McAfee did not endorse Trump for the Texas-Tennessee game.
- •He picked Tennessee to win against Texas.
- •The confusion arose from a parody tweet.
- •Josh Huepel previously challenged McAfee in a charity event.
- •Trump attended the game but is not connected to McAfee's prediction.
- 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — Did Pat McAfee actually pick Donald Trump to win the Texas-Tennessee game?
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