Pat McAfee’s Risky Pick Leads to On-Air Interaction with Nick Saban, Bryce Young
Pat McAfee made a risky pick during ESPN's College GameDay broadcast in Tuscaloosa, which resulted in a physical interaction involving Nick Saban and Bryce Young.
Flint Saginaw Bay City, MI, October 10, 2026 — During a recent broadcast of ESPN’s College GameDay in Tuscaloosa, commentator Pat McAfee engaged in a moment that involved a physical interaction with former Alabama head coach Nick Saban and quarterback Bryce Young.
The incident occurred while McAfee was making a selection for a college football game, described as a “risky pick.” Details surrounding the specific nature of McAfee’s pick or the exact context of the interaction were not provided in the summary. However, it is noted that both Nick Saban, who recently retired from coaching, and Bryce Young, a former Heisman Trophy winner and Alabama quarterback, were part of the on-air segment.
The exact nature of the “physical interaction” has not been fully detailed. Observers noted the event unfolded during McAfee’s segment on the popular ESPN pre-game show, which was broadcast live from Tuscaloosa. ESPN’s College GameDay is known for its pre-game analysis and predictions, often featuring prominent figures from the college football world.
Pat McAfee, a former NFL punter and current media personality, joined ESPN in 2023, expanding his popular show, The Pat McAfee Show, to the network. Nick Saban concluded his storied coaching career at the University of Alabama following the 2023 season. Bryce Young, who led Alabama to a national championship, was a key figure during his tenure with the Crimson Tide and is now an NFL player.
Story summarized from the original created by Mark Heim on www.mlive.com, see more information here.
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