On ESPN’s “College GameDay” in Pittsburgh, former NFL star Aaron Donald joined the panel as a guest picker.
“Retards for Retards”: NFL Fans Lose It Over Pat McAfee and Aaron Donald’s College GameDay Moment (Image via X/CFBKings)
“Retards for Retards”: NFL Fans Lose It Over Pat McAfee and Aaron Donald’s College GameDay Moment (Image via X/CFBKings)
Pat McAfeestood in his chair, revving up the crowd before making his prediction.
Aaron Donald pushed Pat McAfee off the College Gameday set 😭 pic.twitter.com/OOWCFQlmqR
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To the surprise of many, McAfee removed his shirt live on air, a funny yet signature move, and Donald followed suit.
Moments later Donald physically tossed McAfee off the set, a lighthearted but viral interaction.
This all happened after McAfee picked Notre Dame to defeat Donald’s alma mater, the Pittsburgh Panthers.
Despite the playful shove, both men shared laughs. The banter underscored McAfee’s energetic presence and Donald’s willingness to engage.
McAfee’s antics added a memorable moment to the broadcast, elevating the show’s entertainment factor.
Fans watching online quickly reacted to the moment, flooding social media with opinions and jokes.
McAfee has become a central face on ESPN since his YouTube show evolved into “The Pat McAfee Show”.
His personality and willingness to go off-script have helped “GameDay” reach record viewership.
NFL Fans Share Strong Reactions to the McAfee-Donald Exchange
Fans filled social media after the funny on air moment between Donald and Pat McAfee. Their reactions covered every emotion and captured how unexpected the exchange felt in the moment.
One fansaid, “I would agree with anything Aaron Donald says if he is within 100 yards of me out of pure fear of the man.”
Anotheradded, “That could have been a brawl.”
A third fanchimed in, “love pat. it’s like he practically owns espn at this point. :)”
A fourth fanwrote, “Pat was shocked 😂”
And yet another bluntlyreacted, “Retards for retards.”
The comments reveal how the interaction evoked a range of emotions, from admiration to humor to shock.
Viewers recognized Donald’s toughness and McAfee’s playful energy as a perfect mix for a viral TV moment.
The range of reactions also highlights how McAfee’s unscripted style divides opinion among fans.
Some saw the moment as pure entertainment. Others seemed more surprised by the physicality and spontaneity.
Regardless, the exchange amplified McAfee’s image as a Wild Card host, not afraid to mix fun and serious.
This moment may become one of the most replayed “College GameDay” segments of the season.