The Pat McAfee Show

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys are LIVE from Iowa City in front of a packed crowd after the Iowa Hawkeyes host College GameDay & Ohio State tomorrow. They react to everything happening around ball, including last night’s win for the Browns against the Steelers, along with this weekend’s slate of college and NFL games. Junior NFL Insider for ESPN Ian Rapoport joins the progrum to chat about Joey Porter Jr.'s availability this Sunday following the trade to Dallas from Pittsburgh, and the injury statuses of players around the league. The GOAT and 7X National Champion, Nick Saban, joins the show to talk about Iowa football and their fans, Iowa-Ohio State, the impact of Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, and his life away from coaching. Iowa Men’s basketball Head Coach Ben McCollum stops by to talk about what it means to be the head coach for the Hawkeyes, his relationship with Kirk Ferentz, his team heading into the 2026-2027 season, and what winning at Iowa does for recruiting in an NIL driven world. Iowa Football Head Coach, living legend, Kirk Ferentz joins us to discuss the additions to his Hawkeyes offense that has made a difference this season, why his players have been successful in the NFL, his thought process and the importance of special teams, along with what it means to him to being staple over the last 28 years of Iowa football. And to finish the show Stanford Steve joins the lads to pick the entire NFL slate with Ty and the Iowa faithful picking games for charity! Make sure to subscribe to https://youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EDT), ESPN’s YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. 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, AJ Hawk, Coach Chuck Pagano, and the boys break down all things ball including plays that make you go “What The Chuck?”, along with reacting to playoff baseball, NHL games, and more, before previewing tonights TNF game between the Steelers and Browns and make their picks. Joining the progrum is Pittsburgh Steelers Beat Reporter Mark Kaboly to talk about the Cowboys trading for Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr, and Mike Tomlin’s Minecraft world he built through the back half of his time in Pittsburgh. Thursday Night Football color commentator Kirk Herbstreit stops by and learns all about Coach Mike Tomlin’s Minecraft hobby, then breaks down tonight’s TNF matchup between division rivals as the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Cleveland Browns, and GameDay coming to Iowa City as the Hawkeyes take on the Buckeyes. Then, Florida Gators star running back Jadan Baugh answers Kirk Herbstreit's question about Buster Faulkner’s offense, discusses Jon Sumrall’s message for Ole Miss and keeping that same mindset for Missouri on Saturday. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EDT), ESPN’s YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. 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, DBut, AJ Hawk, and the boys touch on everything around the sports world, and then they dive into ‘Everyhthing DB’ and go ‘In The Trenches’ with AQ Shipley. Joining the show, the boys have a slew of great guests starting with CBS Analyst and Future Hall of Famer, JJ Watt reflects on his time in Brazil while being on site for the Ravens-Cowboy game, including his experience at the gym in Rio, running into Stephen A. Smith at Christ The Redeemer, breaks down the atmosphere during the “Trio in Rio”, the Chiefs who take on the Raiders this Sunday, and the Houston Texans woes. Then, 2x World Series Champion and Baseball Analyst for ESPN David Ross stops by to react to an incredible night of playoff baseball, and dives into tonight’s games. And, The Great One Wayne Gretzky joins the progrum as the NHL season starts and talks about his time and mindset as a player, the pressure on Connor McDavid, the Boston Bruins rebuilding and their young star James Hagens, and realistic expectations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EDT), ESPN’s YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. 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, DBut, AJ Hawk, and the boys get excited for a ton of sports taking place today including the MLB Postseason, NHL kicking of its season, the WNBA playoffs are happening, and as usual they talk about everything happening with ball. Joining the progrum, Manager of Team USA, 16 year MLB veteran, and MLB Analyst Mark Derosa to talk about the MLB Postseason beginning today with 4 wild card games starting with Phillies-Braves, followed by White Sox-Astros, Yankees-Red Sox and finally Cubs-Padres. College Gameday Host Rece Davis stops by to chat about College Gameday heading to Iowa City as the Hawkeyes take on the Ohio State Buckeyes, his Rece’s Pieces, Florida being the real deal, and some sneaky teams in the Big Ten. Then to cover the NHL, Stanley Cup Champion, 17 year NHL veteran, and ESPN Hockey Analyst Erik Johnson comes on to discuss tonight’s NHL slate as they kick off the season with the Florida Panthers taking on the Carolina Hurricanes, Canadiens take on the Maple Leafs, Rangers face the Bruins, and to end the night, the Canucks head to Edmonton in a matchup versus the Oilers. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EDT), ESPN’s YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. 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, DBut, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to this weekend’s incredible slate of NFL games, and reveal the top five storylines of Week 3. Joining the progrum to discuss everything NFL is Junior ESPN Insider Ian Rapoport who provides information on JJ McCarthy being traded to the New York Giants and his time frame on seeing the field amidst Jaxson Dart’s injury, Packers Offensive Line woes, and the Bears quarterback situation tonight vs. the Eagles. Then 12 year NFL veteran at QB and ESPN NFL Analyst Dan Orlovsky breaks down Brock Purdy and the 49ers, Drake Maye’s very underwhelming start, his favorite offensive trends around the league, and tonight’s matchup between the Bears-Eagles on Monday Night Football. Lastly, Oregon Head Coach Dan Lanning gives the boys an update on QB Dante Moore who was injured after a brutal hit during the Ducks game vs. USC, talks about his process going into a bye week, Big Ten teams, and their schedule the rest of the way. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EDT), ESPN’s YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers.
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