Seven-time national champion coach Nick Saban discusses the implications of student-athlete compensation and how name, image and likeness deals could impact the future of college sports on ‘Special Report.’ Pat McAfee really wanted to make sure Nick Saban was well-fed during ESPN’s "College GameDay" on Saturday.
The crew were enjoying some of South Carolina’s finest food during the show, and McAfee was holding a tomahawk steak in his left hand.
While McAfee was holding the steak, he made eye contact with Saban and gestured with his head to ask whether the former Alabama head coach wanted to take a bite. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Without a moment of hesitation, Saban dove right in, biting a chunk of the steak right out of McAfee’s hand.
McAfee hunched over laughing as Saban was enjoying his bite, then giving Saban a fist bump, celebrating the moment. This was not the first viral moment for the two this season. NICK SABAN CRINGES WHILE PAT MCAFEE DANCES IN HIS SEAT ON ESPN'S 'COLLEGE GAMEDAY' Pat McAfee Nick Saban, and Lee Corso fist bump before live broadcast during ESPN Gameday near Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C., Saturday, September 14, 2024. (IMAGN) There was footage of an awkward moment, seemingly recorded on a cell phone, that showed McAfee dancing in his seat and snapping his fingers while music blared.