As we eagerly await the kickoff of Week 0 in college football, Pat McAfee has already found a way to steal the spotlight. McAfee, who has joined the ESPN College GameDay crew for the first time this season, made headlines during the season’s inaugural broadcast on Saturday.
The GameDay crew is in Dublin, Ireland, for a historic episode, covering the matchup between Florida State and Georgia Tech. This marks the first time the show has been broadcast internationally, adding an extra layer of excitement to the college football season opener.
During a discussion about Florida State, the conversation took a turn towards legal matters. The Seminoles are currently embroiled in a legal dispute with the ACC over the conference’s grant of rights, as they explore potential options to leave the conference for greener pastures.
McAfee, known for his humor and self-deprecating style, tried to sidestep the legal intricacies of the conversation by acknowledging his own lack of expertise in the area. However, in doing so, he brought up his own ongoing legal situation.
“I am no lawyer; I’ve been sued by Brett Favre before,” McAfee quipped, drawing immediate attention.
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This reference dates back to a lawsuit filed by Brett Favre in 2023 against McAfee and other media figures. Favre alleged that McAfee made “defamatory allegations” regarding Favre’s involvement in a welfare scandal in Mississippi. Specifically, McAfee is accused of claiming that Favre “stole from the good people of Mississippi,” a charge that the former NFL quarterback vehemently denies.
This isn’t the first time McAfee has alluded to his legal troubles with Favre on air, nor is it the first time he’s done so on College GameDay. Last season, during Week 1, McAfee jokingly mentioned Favre while making his game picks, saying, “You know, sue me. Don’t actually, shoutout Brett Favre,” much to the amusement of his co-host Kirk Herbstreit and the audience.
McAfee’s ability to turn a serious situation into a humorous anecdote is part of what makes him such a popular figure in sports media. His latest quip about Favre has once again gone viral, proving that even in the midst of legal battles, McAfee remains as entertaining and unfiltered as ever.
As College GameDay continues to roll through the season, it’s clear that Pat McAfee’s presence will bring plenty of memorable moments—both on and off the field.
