FBI advised ESPN’s Pat McAfee to wear a bulletproof vest after death threats.

The FBI reportedly advised ESPN host Pat McAfee to wear a bulletproof vest while appearing on *College GameDay* after he received death threats. The warning came during the week Charlie Kirk was killed in September 2025, though officials have not disclosed the specific threat or confirmed that it was connected to McAfee’s later dispute with the University of Utah.

McAfee criticized Utah after the school posted a social media video asking students to imitate him, describing the post as uncomfortable and questioning whether a university should amplify content that could fuel hostility. Utah apologized, saying the clip was intended as lighthearted engagement but had “missed the mark,” and confirmed McAfee and the *GameDay* crew remained welcome on campus.

McAfee has faced death threats before: after missing key field goals for West Virginia in 2007, he said his car was vandalized and the experience deeply affected him. The latest report has renewed attention on security for sports broadcasters and McAfee’s safety as *College GameDay* continues its season.

### Key Takeaways
– The FBI reportedly recommended that McAfee wear a bulletproof vest on *College GameDay*.
– The specific threat behind the advice has not been publicly disclosed.
– Utah apologized for a video mocking McAfee after he raised concerns about its potential impact.
– McAfee has previously described receiving death threats after a 2007 college football loss.

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