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Analyst Defends Pat McAfee After Former ESPN Star's Criticism Over Utah Controversy

Analyst Defends Pat McAfee After Former ESPN Star's Criticism Over Utah Controversy
World Sports · 08:14:17 - Tuesday, 10 November 2026

An ESPN analyst has defended Pat McAfee after a former ESPN star criticized the popular broadcaster over a controversy involving Utah. McAfee, who hosts a daily show on ESPN, was broadcasting live from the sidelines of Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh ahead of the Pittsburgh Panthers versus Notre Dame Fighting Irish game on November 15, 2025. The nature of the Utah controversy and the identity of the former ESPN star were not disclosed in the initial report.

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