Donald Trump, Shane Gillis and fan (Photos via Getty Images and @PatMcAfeeShow
During Saturday’s first segment of ‘College GameDay’ of the 2024 season, ESPN is accused of cutting out a Donald Trump Joke. One popular bit of the show is having fans from the crowd come out and try to kick a field goal for money.
They brought it out again on Saturday with comedian Shane Gillis analyst Pat McAfee hyping up the contestant. Once the fan was lining up for a kick, Gillis, widely known for his Trump impressions, said, “What a loser!” in his Trump voice.
LUCAS FOR $50,000 💰💰
HE DID IT #CollegeGameDay https://t.co/j8Xp347gmC pic.twitter.com/1Clh3Xgmku
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) August 31, 2024
However, as first reported by OutKick, the YouTube cut that ESPN posted, the impression was cut out. At 2:52 of the video, you can see the angle of the set quickly change, and that’s the same time the joke was made.
It’s a choice that certainly could have been made just because of how polarizing politics have become in America, especially with the election coming up. Of course, though, it’s something that people will point fingers at, claiming that it’s because ESPN does not support specific political parties.
ESPN ‘College GameDay’ Will Head To Ann Arbor, Michigan Next
On Saturday ‘College GameDay’ spent its first episode at College Station ahead of the Notre Dame and Texas A&M matchup as the fighting Irish came away with an upset 23-13 upset win.
Now, the hit show has already announced its destination for Week 2. Ann Arbor will be the host city, for ‘College GameDay’ as the Michigan Wolverines are set to host the Texas Longhorns.
The reigning national champions will have their first big challenge of the year after beating Fresno State on Saturday 30-10. Texas is also coming off a win after hosting Colorado State and absolutely crushing them 52-0.
