The Pat McAfee Show

On today's show, Pat is LIVE from Norman, Oklahoma for College Gameday this weekend, as AJ Hawk is in the ThunderDome with the boys as they recap last night's Cowboys vs. Eagles game, and preview and pick all of games from the first week of the NFL season. They are also joined by three incredible guests including 12 year NFL veteran and ESPN QB guru/analyst Dan Orlovsky, 7x National Champion and College GameDay analyst, the GOAT, Nick Saban, the GOAT of college softball, Oklahoma Head Softball Coach, Patty Gasso, and ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Make sure to subscribe to 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 for Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight’s NFL kickoff game between the Cowboys and Eagles, which currently sits at Eagles -8.5, and break down everything about the game before making their picks against the spread. Joining the show to chat about all the last items that need to be covered before the start of the season including Nik Bonitto signing a massive extension with the Broncos, other extensions, his thoughts on tonight’s game, how the Eagles were another suitor for Micah Parsons, the Giants selling 10% to the Koch brothers for $1 billion, and more. Next, ESPN NFL analyst/insider/host, and host of the new podcast The Schrager Hour, Peter Schrager joins the show to give a few predictions for the season. Lastly, Super Bowl Champion, former Head Coach of the Green Bay Packers and most recently the Dallas Cowboys, Mike McCarthy joins the progrum to discuss tonight’s game, what he likes about Dallas’ roster this year, his perspective on the Micah Parsons situation, and to announce that he’ll be joining the progrum every Thursday this year. Make sure to subscribe to 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 tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys look ahead to tomorrow’s NFL Kickoff between the Cowboys and Eagles, and all the pertinent NFL stories that need to be chatted about before the start of the season. Joining the progrum to chat about rebuilding the program, how recruiting has changed, their massive win against Notre Dame, and a look at the season ahead is Miami Head Football Coach, Mario Cristobal. Next, the host of NFL RedZone, Scott Hanson joins the show to give a look at what his Sunday’s look like in the RedZone studio, the change from “commercial free football” to “RedZone football,” and how long it took him to get settled in to the chaos of calling all the games at once. Later, 3x Defensive POY, Walter Payton Man of the Year, 7x All-Pro, 5x Pro Bowler, Texans Ring of Honor member, future Hall of Famer, and new color commentator for the NFL on CBS, JJ Watt joins the show to chat about Micah Parsons’ trade to the Packers, which games he’s most excited to call, and which teams he think will surprise people, how his soccer teams are doing, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to 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 tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are joined by 3x Super Bowl Champion, 2x AP NFL Coach of the Year, a man with 47 years of coaching in the NFL/college football, Bruce Arians for the entire show LIVE from the ThunderDome to chat about everything happening around the sports world including everything about the NFL as we are just days away from Thursday Night’s opener, and everything about Bill Belichick’s first game as North Carolina’s Head Coach. Joining the progrum to chat about the NFL this year, who his current top 3 QB’s are, his thoughts on both of the 49ers and the Chiefs this year, is 4x Super Bowl Champion, 3x Super Bowl MVP, 2x MVP, 5x All-Pro, 8x Pro Bowler, 75th and 100th NFL Anniversary teams, and Hall of Famer, Joe Montana. Later, Emmy award winner and ESPN NFL Insider/analyst, Peter Schrager joins the show to chat about his most intriguing storylines heading into the 2025 season. Make sure to subscribe to 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 tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Pat, Darius Butler, & the boys recap everything from CFB Week 1 in the FIRST 15 including Bill Belichick's UNC debut tonight, For The Brand Special Teams Special plays of the weekend, a look at Who's Real, Arch Manning Madness, & Lee Corso's perfect send off. The entire show will be posted later today. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat and AJ Hawk are LIVE from the Horseshoe in Columbus, Ohio on the campus of Ohio State ahead of Saturday’s game between Texas and Ohio State, with the boys back in Indy as they discuss the massive trade yesterday right after the show as Micah Parsons was traded to the Packers for 2 1st round picks and Kenny Clark, what it means for the Packers, the Cowboys, Jerry Jones, and how this impacts everything in the NFC. They are also joined by four incredible guests including Head Coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Matt Rhule to chat about last night’s game and announce he’ll be coming on the show every week this football season, National Champion QB from Ohio State and current QB for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Will Howard joins the progrum to discuss last year’s team and being back at Ohio State, and what he expects this year to be like in Pittsburgh. Later, National Champion Head Coach of Ohio State, Ryan Day joins the show to preview this weekend’s matchup against Texas, and lastly 7x National Champion, the GOAT, and current analyst on College GameDay, Nick Saban joins the progrum to preview this weekend of college football and announce he will also be appearing every week during the football season. Make sure to subscribe to 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. Enjoy this weekend’s college football games. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about tonight’s slate of college football games to kick off week 1 of the season, as well as everything happening in the NFL with the season one week away. Joining the progrum to chat about Nebraska football tonight, Micah Parsons, Trey Hendrickson, as well as Bussin’ with the Boys’ new partnership with ESPN, 9 year NFL veteran, co-host of Bussin’ with the Boys, Will Compton. Next, 3x Super Bowl Champion, former GM of the Cleveland Browns, current GM of the North Carolina Tar Heels, Michael Lombardi joins the show to chat about how the team is coming together and what he expects Monday night against TCU, and some of the different contractural situations in the NFL. Later, Head Coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers, Rich Rodriguez joins the show to chat about rebuilding the culture at West Virginia, what it takes to obtain a hard edge and how long it takes him to figure out whether or not a player will be a good fit, his coaching style, this upcoming season and much more. Lastly, ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter joins the progrum to chat about the news that the Cowboys are officially open to hearing trade offers for Micah Parsons, and that the Cowboys would like to get this situation resolved one way or another before their Make sure to subscribe to 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about everything happening in the NFL as final rosters are starting to come together, Adam Thielen was traded to the Minnesota Vikings, the Micah Parsons situation, and look ahead to a massive week 1 College Football slate. Joining the show to feel the beat and chat more about the growing rumors that the Packers have offered a trade to the Cowboys for Micah Parsons and the situation as a whole is Jane Slater for the Cowboys, and Matt Schneidman for the Cowboys. Next, member of College Gameday, ESPN CFB analyst and Swiss Army knife, Stanford Steve joins the show to preview the college football season and dive into an incredible week 1. Later, 12 year NFL veteran at QB, ESPN NFL analyst/QB guru, Dan Orlovsky joins the show to discuss how he missed his flight this morning to guest host the show. Lastly, fresh off a FedEx Cup Championship, PGA Tour star, Tommy Fleetwood joins the progrum to chat about finally breaking the seal on Tour and winning the Tour Championship, his mindset leading up to the final holes, how important the relationship with his caddie his, if he’s going to buy anything special with the $10 million he earned winning the FedEx Cup, becoming an instant enemy with the Ryder Cup around the corner, and more. Make sure to subscribe to 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat is out of town on assignment, as the voice and face of college football, Kirk Herbstreit guest hosts the show as they chat about Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals finally getting a deal done, they hop around the divisions in the NFL, and give their championship and sleeper picks for the power 4 conferences before previewing this weekend's Texas vs. Ohio State game. They are also joined by 4 incredible guests including, one of the GOAT's, and current play-by-play commentator for the NFL on Prime, Al Michaels, National Champion andHead Coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Ryan Day, ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter, and 16 year NFL veteran and ESPN College Football Analyst, Joey Galloway. Make sure to subscribe to 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat is out of town on assignment, as NFL Network Senior Insider, Ian Rapport guest hosts the show, to recap all the important things that happened in the last week of the preseason as well as the breaking news that Terry McLaurin is getting a 3 year, $96 million extension with the Commanders, before discussing both the Micah Parsons and Trey Hendrickson situations. Joining the show to chat about all the talk surrounding Shedeur Sanders, the Vikings trading their backup QB and signing Carson Wentz behind JJ McCarthy, his thoughts on the Colts naming Daniel Jones their starting QB and what it means for Anthony Richardson, and much more is 12 year NFL veteran at QB, ESPN NFL analyst/QB guru, Dan Orlovsky. Make sure to subscribe to 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat is out of town on assignment, as ESPN NFL Insider/analyst, Peter Schrager guest hosts in the ThunderDome with Darius Butler and the boys as they discuss the new Cowboys documentary on Jerry Jones and why it helps give context to the Micah Parsons situation, which teams might be sleepers this year, an early look at Field Yates' mock draft for next year, and everything else happening in the NFL world. Joining the show are three great guests including 2x Super Bowl Champion, Damien Woody, 6 year NFL veteran and 2x Grey Cup Champion, Andrew Hawkins, and lastly, Super Bowl Champion, CBS color commentator, and ESPN analyst Jason McCourty. Make sure to subscribe to 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. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat is out of town on assignment, as AJ Hawk guest hosts in the ThunderDome with Darius Butler and the boys as they discuss the news that Daniel Jones has been named the starting QB of the Indianapolis Colts, last night's Monday Night Football game between the Commanders and Bengals, and everything else happening around the NFL. Joining the progrum is former NFL scout, color commentator for the Los Angeles Chargers, and NFL Network Draft analyst, Daniel Jeremiah to chat about who has impressed him the most so far this preseason, his thoughts on Caleb Williams, the Colts QB situation, which player/team he thinks is poised for a breakout season, and more. Next, ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter joins the show to chat about why he thinks the Cowboys and Micah Parsons are headed for a divorce, the Colts going with Daniel Jones, Trey Hendrickson's situation, an update on Jordan Love's thumb, and more. Later, co-host of Marty & McGee, SEC Insider, and ESPN jack of all trades, Marty Smith to chat about SEC football as a whole, CJ Carr being named the starter at Notre Dame, Cam Newton getting his jersey retired, if Jon Gruden is going to the SEC, and more. Make sure to subscribe to 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat is out of town on assignment, as NFL Network Senior Insider, Ian Rapport guest hosts the show, recapping week 2 of the NFL Preseason, the Trey Hendrickson and Micah Parson situations, the QB battles around the league, who had the best performances of the weekend. Joining the show is 12 year NFL veteran, ESPN NFL analyst/QB guru, Dan Orlovsky to chat about Caleb Williams’ impressive performance, who he’s really liked so far, Matt Stafford and the Rams, and more. Next, 10 year NFL veteran, ESPN NFL AND CFB analyst Harry Douglas joins the show to chat about the Terry McLaurin situation and where he see’s it going, which rookie WR’s he thinks are going to have the biggest impact, how he thinks the Falcons will be this year, and more. Lastly, ESPN MLB Insider, Jeff Passan joins the show to give an update on the playoff race, and discuss Rob Manfred’s comments about upcoming expansion and reshuffling the divisions geographically. Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the final ruling in the Connor Stallions situation, as well as the preseason action around the NFL, with some starters playing around the league. Joining the progrum LIVE in the ThunderDome is country music superstar, Riley Green to chat about his career, having his own bar in Nashville, his college football career, what he’s got coming next, and much more. Next, NCAA Insider, The Authority Pete Thamel joins the show to wrap up the Michigan/Connor Stallions situation. Later, Kansas City Chiefs owner and co-chairman, Clark Hunt joins the show to chat about the new documentary, “The Kingdom,” that debuted last night on ESPN/ESPN+, his father’s legacy in getting the NFL to the place that it is now, how ecstatic the Chiefs are to have Taylor Swift as a fan of the team, and more. Make sure to subscribe to 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about everything going on around NFL training camps, and everything else from the sports world before being joined by 9 year NFL veteran, 20th pick of the 2005 NFL Draft, and co-host of NFL LIVE, Marcus Spears joins the show to chat about Jerry Jones’ recent comments about the Cowboys ahead of his Netflix documentary, if they can win a Super Bowl, the Cam Hayward and Trey Hendrickson’s situations, and his thoughts on the Giants. Next, All-Star closer for the Milwaukee Brewers, Trevor Megill joins the show to chat about the Brewers winning 12 games in a row and free burgers for all of Wisconsin, his routine throughout the game, if the Brewers can retain this pace, and more. Later, 2012 Heisman Trophy winner, 22nd pick of the 2014 NFL Draft, and host of the Glory Daze podcast, Johnny Manziel joins the show to discuss being on tour with Drake currently, his thoughts on Arch Manning, how Texas A&M will be this year, the current state of college football, and more. Lastly, NCAA Insider, The Authority, Pete Thamel joins the show to chat about the NCAA ruling on Michigan coming on Friday, his thoughts on some QB battles around the country, the John Mateer situation going on at Oklahoma, if any SEC teams will be interested in Jon Gruden, and more. Make sure to subscribe to 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys welcome 2x accomplished author, Tone Digs to discuss the 2025/26 College Football need to know gambler’s guide, and everything about the college football season. Joining the progrum is Buffalo Bills General Manager, Brandon Beane to discuss the new deal that he just got done with Running Back James Cook, getting over the hump in the AFC, what it’s been like having Hard Knocks around, why Josh Allen is perfect for Buffalo, an update on the stadium, and more. Next, Emmy winner, ESPN NFL Insider, analyst, and host Peter Schrager to chat about everything that’s been happening around the NFL as we have closing in on three weeks until the first NFL regular season game. Later, newly minted PGA Tour card holder, Neal Shipley joins the show so Pat can break the news that he has officially earned his PGA Tour card. Make sure to subscribe to 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about everything happening around the NFL as training camps are still in full swing, college football is right around the corner, and everything else happening around the sports world. Joining the show to make his college commitment is 5-star DE from IMG Academy, Jake Kreul. Next, ESPN NFL Insider/analyst/host, Peter Schrager joins the show live from Jets training camp after a practice with the Giants to talk about what he’s seen from both New York teams, and other thoughts from around the league. Lastly, 2x US Open along with 14 wins on tour, and now chair for President Trump's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, Bryson DeChambeau joins the progrum LIVE in the ThunderDome to chat about that appointment and what the purpose of the council is, his career as a whole, how he views the split between LIV and the PGA right now, his content which has captivated the internet golf world, the Ryder Cup, and much more before trying to make a hole-in-one on the ThunderDome short course for a $100,000 donation. Make sure to subscribe to 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are back from vacation breaking down everything that happened in week 1 of the NFL preseason, along with everything else that happened in the sports world while they were gone. Joining the progrum to chat about the biggest injuries thus far of the preseason and Micah Parsons contract situation is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Next, CEO and President of the UFC, Dana White joins the chat to chat about the new 7 year, $7.7 billion deal that the UFC and Paramount just signed. Lastly, 12 year NFL veteran and ESPN QB guru, Dan Orlovsky joins the show to chat about his biggest takeaway’s from the Quarterback play of week 1 of the NFL season. Make sure to subscribe to 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, & the boys are LIVE from outside the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio ahead of tonight's Hall of Fame game between the Los Angeles Chargers & the Detroit Lions. We start by breaking some starting line up news for the Detroit Lions tonight, and then are immediately joined by the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class, starting with 5x All Pro & the All-Time NFL Touchdown leader for Tight Ends, Hall of Famer, Chargers Legend Antonio Gates to chat about his induction into the Hall, his college basketball career, changing the game of football forever, the moment that he knew he belonged in the NFL, Tight End University, playing with Philip Rivers, his blocking acumen, 2025 Chargers expectations, & more. After Antonio, 3x All-Pro, 8x Pro Bowler with 54 career INTs & 9 defensive touchdowns, Eagles Legend Eric Allen stopped by to tell us how it felt when he received his Gold Jacket, his on field mentality & playing the ball, his thoughts on the reigning champion Eagles, his career spanning from facing Joe Montana to Tom Brady, & more. To close out the first hour, we are joined by 4x All-Pro, 2x NFL Sacks Leader, Hall of Famer #69 Jared Allen, to talk about his Hall of Fame speech writing process, how he developed into the Hall of Fame Edge that he was, his roping celebration, what led him to losing a bunch of weight, and more. In the second hour, we are joined by ESPN's #2 Edge recruit in the country, Anthony "Tank" Jones, who announced that he is joining the Oregon Ducks. To close the show, we are joined on set by Multi-Platinum Recording Artist mgk, to debut his new song for ESPN College Football, playing the Chiefs Super Bowl party, his acting career, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's YouTube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We will be LIVE from Canton, Ohio ahead of the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices