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Pat McAfee leaves record tip at CWS Jello-Shot Challenge

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 8:47 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Pat McAfee leaves record tip at CWS Jello-Shot Challenge

Summary

Pat McAfee has made headlines for leaving the largest tip in history at Rocco's Pizza & Cantina for the 2026 NCAA Men’s College World Series Jello Shot Challenge. The news emerged ahead of the tournament, with West Virginia baseball rising to the top of the standings with 7,911 jello shots purchased, significantly ahead of Ole Miss and Troy. This surge in sales occurred before West Virginia’s first game, set for 1 p.m. CT against Troy. The challenge aims to showcase fan support for participating teams in Omaha, Nebraska.

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By the Numbers

•Pat McAfee leaves largest tip in CWS Jello-Shot Challenge history.
•West Virginia leads with 7,911 shots purchased.
•Ole Miss and Troy trail with 2,088 and 1,127 shots respectively.
•West Virginia plays Troy at 1 p.m. CT for their first game.

Latest Updates

8:47 PMYahoo Sports — Pat McAfee leaves largest ever tip in Rocco's Jello Shot Challenge at College World Series
8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Pat McAfee had beef with Rocco’s CWS jello shot contest: ‘They think they are bigger than the World Series’
6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Pat McAfee leave's Rocco's largest tip in CWS Jello-Shot Challenge history

What they're saying

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Pat McAfee dropped big money on jello shots at Rocco’s ahead of the College World Series, but the experience didn’t live up to the hype when the bar failed to honor the sale with any VIP treatment. The Omaha-based bar and pizza cantina has gone viral in recent years for its now-famous jello shot challenge.…
— Yahoo Sports

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Pat McAfee left the largest tip in Rocco's history at the College World Series, although he wasn't impressed by the Jello Shot Challenge.
— Yahoo Sports