The Pat McAfee Show

On today's Feel Good Friday Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys hit on all things sports, including the FCS Week zero upsets, NFL’s preseason coming to a close this weekend, baseball having a night with Chris Sale pitching a gem, college football week 0, and more. They are joined by a LOADED slate of guests kicking off with ESPN Senior Writer and Golf Reporter Mark Schlabach who is live from the Tour Championship where he discusses Scottie Scheffler going into this weekend, and then takes a dive into college ball. Atlanta Braves ace pitcher Chris Sale talks about his big night on the mound after throwing his first complete game shutout since 2018, clocking 101.1mph on the gun against Shohei, and the culture of the Braves locker room and how he continues to perform at a high level at 37-years old. NFL Legend JJ Watt chats about his move to the #1 NFL Game Analyst on CBS, JAMS, the Houston Texans, Deshaun Watson and his current job status with the Cleveland Browns, and his overall opinion on the importance of the preseason, NFL Analyst for ESPN Peter Schrager gives some insight on Fernando Mendoza the how the season may look for him with the Las Vegas Raiders, then touches on Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams’ relationship, and last but certainly not least from Pro Football Ireland Michael McQuaid live from J.R. Mahon’s where he speaks glowingly about NFL ball and how much it would mean to get professional games to the Irish people. Make sure to subscribe to ⁠youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow⁠ (http://youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow) or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+.We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we’ll see you on Monday. Cheers.
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On today's Big Football Thursday Pat is LIVE from New York City as AJ Hawk and the boys celebrate ball, as FCS games kickoff tonight along with a four-game slate for the NFL with the preseason coming to an end including the Patriots facing the Browns on Prime. Some incredible guests stop by including, Senior NFL Insider for ESPN Adam Schefter joins the progrum to provide updates in regards to the statuses of Alec Pierce, and Cam Skattebo, along with giving insight on negotiations between Christian Gonzalez and the Patriots, Meredith Gaudreau to talk The John and Matthew Gaudreau Foundation which expands access to youth hockey while supporting families in the hockey community who have experienced tragedy and assisting those impacted by drunk and reckless driving. College Gameday Analyst and Thursday Night Football Color Commentator Kirk Herbstreit who expresses his excitement for the upcoming college football season, his thoughts and tells the boys who he likes down the stretch and throughout the season, and Thursday Night Football on Prime. Make sure to subscribe to ⁠youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow⁠ (http://youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow) or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+.We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers.
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On today's College Football Eve Wednesday Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys get juiced up for FCS Football kicking off tomorrow meaning that ball is BACK! While they talk about everything ball, they discuss the SEC finalizing penalties for programs that violate its new professional sports eligibility rule. Joining them today, LSU Alum and NFL Analyst for ESPN Marcus Spears gives his thoughts about his alma mater and the controversy in college about eligibility, Indiana University’s star receiver Charlie Becker discusses his cause ‘Huddle for Help’ and partnering with Buffalouie's to raise money and awareness for ALS, also his outlook on the upcoming season after winning a National Championship last season, ESPN Legend and Broadcast Hall of Famer Mike Greenberg stops by as the boys celebrate Greeny’s 30th year at ESPN, his thoughts on Lane Kiffin and LSU, his beloved New York Jets and their woes while he’s been on a microphone covering sports plus more in the NFL world. Make sure to subscribe to ⁠youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow⁠ (http://youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow) or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers.
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On today's show Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys dive into the 5 for 5 rule and LSU being the poster child for players who were in an NFL training camp and coming back to college to play, and are joined by the Authority of College Football, Pete Thamel to chat about the Big Ten's ruling that players who have declared for the draft cannot go back and play in college. Also joining the show is the CEO of the PGA Tour Brian Rolapp to talk about the new competitive model for the PGA Tour Championship Series starting in 2028; 5-Star Offensive Tackle Austin Attalah makes his decision on where he will play for the next 3-4 years; LSU Head Coach Lane Kiffin goes into all the court injunctions being made for college players wanting to come back for a 5th year of school and how he views the current chaotic state of college football; and to wrap it all up 2x Major Winner and 2026 BMW Champion Wyndham Clark joins the boys to talk about his recent success and the Tour Championship this weekend, ‘Chasing Sunday’ which debuts on PGA Tour Youtube TONIGHT at 8PM EDT. Make sure to subscribe to ⁠youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow⁠ (http://youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow) or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers.
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On today's Overreaction Monday Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap all things football including NFL preseason games this weekend and some Friday Night Highlights from high school ball. They are joined by Sr NFL Insider Adam Schefter where they discuss the announcement of Deshaun Watson as the Cleveland Browns starter, injuries around the league and the comeback of George Kittle. ESPN NFL Analyst Dan Orlovsky makes an appearance via car and shares his thoughts on Deshaun Watson and gives insights on the quarterback play from Caleb Williams. Tyrese Haliburton pops in on the progrum before his Charity Softball game tonight that features a slew of athletes and personalities including DBut, Connor, and Ty, with Pat acting as the emcee for the ball game. Make sure to subscribe to ⁠youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow⁠ (http://youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow) or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+.We appreciate the hell out of all of YOU, we’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers.
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