Pat McAfee Energizes College GameDay Ahead of Pittsburgh-Notre Dame Matchup

Pat McAfee is bringing his electrifying energy to College GameDay, which is making its first visit to Pittsburgh in 20 years ahead of the highly anticipated matchup between the No. 23 Pittsburgh Panthers and the No. 9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

According to Awful Announcing, this marks the first time GameDay has been in Pittsburgh since 2005, a game that also featured a clash with Notre Dame. For McAfee, this event holds special significance as he is a native of Plum, a suburb of Pittsburgh, and has become a well-known analyst on the show.

He expressed his excitement on social media, humorously mentioning the proximity to Rivers Casino and the need for discipline, hinting at the festivities that will surround the event. The report indicates that the game is set to kick off at 12 p.m.

ET on ABC. Just a few months ago, the matchup seemed unlikely to draw such attention, as Notre Dame started the season with two losses and Pittsburgh wasn't expected to be a contender. However, both teams have exceeded expectations; Notre Dame has surged with seven consecutive wins, while Pittsburgh is now in contention for the ACC title.

This unexpected turn of events has added to the buzz around the game, and with McAfee's local roots, the atmosphere is expected to be electric. The Pittsburgh Panthers look to capitalize on their home advantage, while Notre Dame aims to maintain their winning streak.

As the College GameDay crew sets up outside Acrisure Stadium, the excitement builds not just for the game, but for the cultural celebration of college football in a city that is passionate about the sport.

Fans are eager to see their team compete on a national stage, and with McAfee at the helm, this GameDay promises to be a memorable one in the Steel City.