The Pat McAfee Show

Join Kirk Herbstreit, a college football analyst, as he dives into the SEC Championship hype between Alabama and Georgia. Hear insights from legendary coach Nick Saban about building successful programs and the importance of loyalty in coaching. High school star Chris Henry Jr. announces his commitment to Ohio State, discussing his reasons and expectations. Pete Pavacqua, Notre Dame's athletic director, weighs in on the team's CFP aspirations and scheduling strategy. The excitement in Atlanta is palpable as championship weekend approaches!

Dan Orlovsky, a former NFL quarterback and current ESPN analyst, shares insights on the upcoming Cowboys-Lions game, emphasizing matchups and Dak Prescott's resurgence. Cody Campbell, a Texas Tech Board member, discusses the fiscal challenges facing college athletics and proposes reforms to support struggling athletic departments. Super Bowl-winning coach Mike McCarthy offers game strategy insights while reflecting on his fourth-down philosophy and the importance of protecting mobile quarterbacks. It’s a thrilling ride through sports strategy and college funding crises!

JJ Watt, a former NFL defensive powerhouse and CBS commentator, dives into NFL Week 13 highlights, sharing insights on team dynamics and coaching instability. Nick Khan, WWE President and TKO board member, discusses the Revival Act's implications for boxing and TKO's promotional strategies. The duo navigates the intersection of sports and business, exploring trends in recruiting and the evolving landscape of athlete promotion. The conversation sparks with banter on analytics in sports, offering a mix of expert analysis and candid opinions.

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, and the boys are joined by 3x Super Bowl Champion, and former Head Coach of the Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Bucs, Bruce Arians to recap last night’s Monday Night Football game that saw the Patriots be the first team in the NFL to reach 11 wins in dominating fashion against the Giants. Joining the progrum to chat about his biggest takeaway’s from not only Thanksgiving, but the weekend as a whole and the Monday Night game is ESPN NFL Insider/analyst and host of the Schrager Hour, Peter Schrager. Next, Texas Tech Head Coach Joey McGuire joins the progrum to chat about Texas Tech’s culture, how closely he’ll pay attention to tonight’s College Football Rankings, and how he would change the college football calendar for the betterment of college football. 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 overreact to everything that happened in week 13 of the NFL season that saw another weekend of chaos as well as three incredible Thanksgiving games, as well as breaking down the entire Lane Kiffin situation, they go through some overreactions from the internet, and preview tonight’s Monday Night Football game between the Giants and Patriots. Joining the progrum to give some of the biggest injury updates from the weekend is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Next, co-host of Marty & McGee, and ESPN Swiss Army knife, Marty Smith joins the show to break down the entire Lane Kiffin to LSU situation as he was boots on the ground from the Egg Bowl through the decision to become LSU’s new Head Coach. Later, color commentator for the NFL on Prime, and the face of College Football, Kirk Herbstreit joins the show to give his thoughts on the college football playoff and the conundrum that the selection committee might have going into tomorrow’s rankings. 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

The discussion kicks off with the Steelers fans' frustrations over recent losses and the uncertainty surrounding Mike Tomlin's future. There’s a deep dive into defensive predictability issues in Pittsburgh and the chaos in the AFC South due to unpredictable team performances. Celebrating standout plays, hosts highlight incredible catches despite team losses. Adam Schefter provides injury updates on key players like Danny Dimes and Sauce Gardner. Plus, there's praise for the coaching changes revitalizing teams like the Bears.

Nick Saban, the legendary college football coach, shares his insights on rivalry week, discussing coaching strategies and why Ohio State fans need to chill. JJ Watt, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, previews Thanksgiving NFL matchups, touching on broadcasting life and sharing personal family moments. They dissect key games, including the Colts vs. Texans and how teams like Kansas City are adapting their game plans. The importance of handling distractions and the impact of coaching changes also make for an engaging conversation.

This conversation features Bruce Arians, a three-time Super Bowl champion coach who shares insights on NFL narratives and the latest Monday Night Football stinker. Dan Orlovsky, former NFL quarterback, dives into quarterback evaluations and the mechanics of stars like J.J. McCarthy. Comedian Theo Von discusses SEC culture and coaching rumors while Will Compton brings the rivalry heat with Iowa-Nebraska banter, topped off with a Thanksgiving twist from Arians and hearty laughter throughout.

Peter Schrager, an ESPN NFL analyst and host of The Schrager Hour, dives into the chaos of Week 12, highlighting standout performances from Matthew Stafford and the Rams. He breaks down the Eagles' struggles and discusses injury updates from Adam Schefter, while previewing the Monday Night Football matchup. The panel also reacts to fan overreactions, debates AFC contenders, and reflects on the Vikings' quarterback woes. Expect insightful takes on the Thanksgiving slate and fervent discussion about team performances!

The guys dive into the Rams' impressive performance, spotlighting Matthew Stafford and the impact of Devontae Adams. They also discuss the emergence of young defensive stars and Aaron Donald's future. Switching gears, they praise Caleb Williams' growth with the Bears and their newfound success. Special teams get their moment, with standout plays highlighted. Finally, they break down the Cowboys' thrilling comeback against the Eagles and recap a high-energy overtime clash between the Chiefs and Colts.