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Kirk Herbstreit and Pat McAfee continue to be two of the most prominent personalities at ESPN and in the college football media world, known not only for their presence on "College GameDay" but also for everything else they do in their careers. For McAfee, he has created one of the most popular sports shows on television, "The Pat McAfee Show." Alongside nearly the same team since its inception, he has built the show from a YouTube-only program into a multi-platform broadcast, now featured in ESPN’s noon slot five days a week. The show regularly features high-profile interviews and attends major events, but Tuesday’s episode was particularly special. On Veterans Day, McAfee hosted the show from Parris Island in South Carolina, honoring current and former Marines. The episode drew a strong reaction from Herbstreit, who frequently appears on the show to discuss both college football and the NFL. “As good of a show as you’ve ever put on! Congrats to you and the boys for making today special,” Herbstreit posted. “Happy Veterans Day to all those who sacrificed so much.” More NCAA: 13 College Football Players Suspended Following Massive Week 11 Brawl More NCAA: Washington HC Jedd Fisch Explains Why Family Isn’t Living in Seattle Sports fans echoed a similar sentiment. "Great show today!" A fan said. Someone else added: "It was spectacular today." Another person wrote: "ABSOLUTELY AGREE!!!" "Thank you for honoring the veterans— especially THE MARINES— today! That was awesome," one more fan commented. McAfee’s emergence in the sports world has been unprecedented. After a long NFL career as a successful punter, he has quickly become an even more recognizable name beyond his playing days. Since joining "College GameDay" in 2022, the show has consistently posted record-breaking numbers. While he isn’t solely responsible for its success, his chemistry alongside Herbstreit, Rece Davis, Desmond Howard, and legendary coach Nick Saban has helped turn it into a must-watch weekly program.
