Pat McAfee did not say he'd join College GameDay by Zoom

Contrary to rumors, Pat McAfee did not announce plans to appear on ESPN's College GameDay via Zoom due to security concerns. The false claim originated from a parody account on X, which ESPN confirmed. Following a recent appearance where McAfee expressed discomfort over a university video mockery, security issues have been a topic of discussion. He mentioned safety suggestions including wearing a bulletproof vest in light of past incidents affecting public figures. ESPN emphasized their commitment to safety for their team and fans and labeled the claim as misinformation.

• 5:35 AMYahoo Sports — Fact Check: Pat McAfee Did NOT Say He Would Join ESPN's GameDay By Zoom Due To Security Concerns