PAT McAfee, once again, was unable to be found on his self-titled ESPN show as a star analyst took his role.
Fans applauded the ESPN star’s guest hosting work on Tuesday’s edition of The Pat McAfee Show.
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On Tuesday, McAfee was absent on TPMS yet again, as he hasn’t worked on the show since August 14.
In the meantime, numerous personalities have filled in for the 38-year-old, including NFL insider Ian Rapoport, analyst Peter Schrager, and the usual co-host AJ Hawk.
But this time, ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit took over, to the amazement of sports fans.
However, the 56-year-old wasn’t talking in the first several seconds of the show’s introduction.
“Kirk, we’re live,” one of TPMS’s co-hosts told Herbstreit.
But Herbstreit finally introduced himself as he gave an introduction line that McAfee usually yells out.
“Hello beautiful people, we’re here at the Thunderdome on this Tuesday, August 6,” he said.
Herbstreit and the rest of TPMS’s co-hosts then yelled, “FOOTBALL!”
The ESPN star also brought his dog, Peter, to the “Thunderdome” studio in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The golden retriever ran around the studio to the delight of Herbstreit and the show’s stars.
During the show, Herbstreit got to speak with numerous guests, including the legendary broadcaster Al Michaels, Ohio State coach Ryan Day, and ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, among others.
Fans were impressed with Herbstreit’s hosting work on social media.
“Good choice going with Herbe,” one wrote.
“Hell yeah,” another commented.
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“Love Kirk,” a third said.
Fans shouldn’t expect McAfee to be away from his ESPN show much longer.
McAfee is taking a break before the college football and NFL season officially begins.
The former NFL punter will work his usual duties this weekend on College Gameday for Week 1 of the college football season.
McAfee will likely return to his self-titled program on Tuesday, September 2, the day after Labor Day.
