# Pat McAfee's Military Joke Sparks Left Backlash

> Pat McAfee's college football comment about military threats ignites online anger from liberals.
- Title: Pat McAfee's Military Joke Sparks Left Backlash · OutKick
- Summary: Pat McAfee's college football comment about military threats ignites online anger from liberals. Pat McAfee's remark on 'College GameDay' that military…
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- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/pat-mcafee-illegal-immigration-joke-college-gameday-liberals-lose-minds
- Author: Jon Root
- Published: 2026-09-19T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pat mcafee, college gameday, ted cruz, military, illegal immigration, left wing, college sports, america, news, politics
## College GameDay Hosts Ted Cruz
ESPN's College GameDay features Senator Ted Cruz discussing college sports regulations and NIL deals on America Reports.
## Military Flyover at Game
The Mississippi National Guard flies over College GameDay's set during a game between Georgia Bulldogs and Mississippi Rebels.
## McAfee's Military Remark
Pat McAfee said, 'We certainly appreciate the hell out of the American military. And if you're not the United States of America and you hear that sound, your ass better run.'

> We certainly appreciate the hell out of the American military. And if you're not the United States of America and you hear that sound, your ass better run.
## Left Wing Backlash
Online users criticized College GameDay for 'blatant propaganda' and called it 'Fox News Sports' after McAfee's comment.
## McAfee's Military Context
McAfee's remark likely refers to America's military against enemies, not illegal immigration, as he is not available for comment.
## Online Reactions
Users described McAfee's comment as 'jingoistic, macho bulls***' and said they no longer look forward to College GameDay.
## Key takeaway

Pat McAfee's remark on 'College GameDay' that military enemies should 'run' when hearing American sounds provokes left-wing backlash.