Pat McAfee (Photo Via YouTube)

Pat McAfee is known for speaking his mind, but this week, he shared something serious. The ESPN star revealed that he and his family have been receiving death threats and hateful messages, leaving fans genuinely concerned.

During a recent episode of The Pat McAfee Show, the 38-year-old host got real about his thoughts. “I just got done with a little morning workout,” McAfee said. “It was nice to read those comments. I’d just like to let all you old – know, I hate you too.”

His humor couldn’t hide the exhaustion behind the words. The man who brings chaos and comedy to every Saturday’s College GameDay sounded genuinely fed up.

McAfee also jokingly calls out “old ESPN people” and “old white people” as his biggest critics lately.

“That’s who all the producers are of GameDay, too. It’s been a fun run. College football is great. Cheers, have a great day,” he said, part joke, part jab. However, fans could sense that something serious was happening behind the scenes.

Known for his energy, humor, and unfiltered style, McAfee’s revelation shocked many. Support poured in online, while others wondered what’s really happening at ESPN. This isn’t the first time he’s made headlines there. Recently, a college student claimed Pat McAfee’s College GameDay robbed him of a $600K opportunity, adding more attention to McAfee’s ESPN run.

Fans Rally Around McAfee

Pat McAfee (Photo By Julie Vennitti Botos / Canton Repository / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

The moment McAfee’s comments hit social media, fans showed up with messages of support.

“Love P Mac, he’s made game day funner,” one wrote.

Another fan added, “Don’t listen to them, Pat. You standing on the desk and ripping off your shirt? Even the 50th time, that is some Andy Kaufman-level entertainment genius right there! Can’t imagine why the producers can’t grasp the brilliance.”

Others pointed out how beloved he is by his College GameDay colleagues. “Saban seems to like him, Corso too,” one viewer noted, reminding everyone that McAfee’s chaotic style clearly works on set.

Despite all these, McAfee gave credit where it was due. “We’re very thankful for the ESPN folks for being very hospitable,” he said. But he didn’t stop there. He accused some insiders, possibly including ESPN executive Norby Williamson, of trying to sabotage his show by leaking wrong ratings data. “That’s a sabotage attempt,” McAfee claimed. “It’s been happening this entire season.”

McAfee isn’t backing down. He’ll be back on College GameDay this weekend for Vanderbilt vs. Missouri. The controversy hasn’t slowed him, if anything, he’s louder. Fans just hope the threats stop before anyone gets hurt. Unlike past outrage over his sports takes, this time it’s about real safety.