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University of Utah apologizes to Pat McAfee after students mock the ESPN host

University of Utah apologizes to Pat McAfee after students mock ESPN host

By · Published October 28, 2026  08:36 UTC · Updated October 28, 2026  08:36 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: University of Utah apologizes to Pat McAfee after students mock ESPN host
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McAfee, an ESPN host, recently visited the campus for College GameDay and described the experience as 'uncomfortable'. Coverage from Yahoo Sports and NewsNation report that McAfee has received death threats and was advised by the FBI to wear a bulletproof vest.

The extent of the backlash and the University's response are still unclear, as coverage does not yet specify the nature of the threats or the exact circumstances of the apology.

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What happened during Pat McAfee's visit to the University of Utah?

McAfee described the experience as 'uncomfortable'

Has the University of Utah apologized to Pat McAfee?

Yes, after students mocked him on social media

Has Pat McAfee received death threats?

Yes, according to coverage from Yahoo Sports and NewsNation

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