Pat McAfee Goes Shirtless on College GameDay Alongside Caitlin Clark
WNBA star Caitlin Clark joined the live broadcast as the celebrity guest picker, backed by an energetic crowd that watched former Alabama head coach Nick Saban assist McAfee when his shirt cuffs became stuck.
The broadcast took place ahead of the Iowa Hawkeyes matchup against the Ohio State Buckeyes. As the program reached the selection segment, Clark backed her alma mater, the Iowa Hawkeyes, to defeat Ohio State. When the cameras turned to McAfee for his prediction, the analyst stood up and stripped off his shirt.
Caitlin, I apologize to be like this in front of you. But when it calls, it calls. The football gods have called for me to get shirtless in front of these fantastic people,
McAfee screamed during the live broadcast.
After receiving assistance from Saban with his stuck shirt cuffs, McAfee went on to pick the Ohio State Buckeyes to win the game. He stated that he planned to put his shirt back on, walk over to Kinnick Stadium, and watch the Buckeyes secure a victory, noting that he still believed Iowa had a path to the playoffs despite his pick for the day.
Fan Reactions and Online Divide Over the Broadcast Stunt
Online responses to McAfee’s bare-chested appearance quickly divided viewers on social media platforms like X. Supporters defended the antics as standard entertainment from the broadcast personality, while detractors criticized the behavior.
I still find him very entertaining,
one viewer posted on X. Another user added, That’s just Pat being Pat, never know what he’s gonna do.
Other users voiced frustration with the recurring stunts. One critic wrote, I’m so glad we as a society are getting tired of the Pat frat boy antics. 39 years old with no family, and he’s doing [expletive] like this every weekend. A shameful and depressing legacy.
Despite the divided reactions to the broadcast moment, the game itself unfolded decisively on the field. Ryan Day and the Ohio State squad defeated Iowa with a score of 31-14. The Hawkeyes offense, led by quarterback Hank Brown, struggled significantly in the second half against the Buckeyes defense.
Ohio State Season Outlook After the Week 5 Victory
Following the win in Iowa City, the Ohio State Buckeyes hold the No. 3 spot in the CFB Power Rankings. Their sole loss of the season occurred in a narrow defeat against the Texas Longhorns during Week 2.
The Buckeyes host the Maryland teams at home for their next matchup, maintaining their position as a primary contender for the Big Ten title and a spot in the national championship game.
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