Pat McAfee’s ESPN Ascent Continues With ‘Monday Night Countdown’
Jason McCourty is also joining the ‘Monday Night Countdown’ cast.
Pat McAfee's influence at ESPN is expanding as the sports network announces his joining of the Monday Night Countdown (MNC) studio show for the upcoming season. This move is part of ESPN's ongoing efforts to refine its NFL talent roster in preparation for the network's first-ever Super Bowl telecast. McAfee, who currently hosts his own weekday show and co-stars on College GameDay, will collaborate with returning cast members Scott Van Pelt, Jason Kelce, Marcus Spears, Adam Schefter, and Michelle Beisner-Buck.
A notable addition to the lineup is former Super Bowl quarterback Kurt Warner, who will contribute select segments throughout the season. McAfee's arrival at MNC marks a significant shift, replacing Ryan Clark, who recently left the show due to recent layoffs. As ESPN prepares to simulcast Super Bowl LXXI from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on February 14, 2027, McAfee is set to host his own Field Pass version of the game, alongside a separate "ManningCast" featuring Peyton and Eli Manning.
The MNC, originally launched in 1993, underwent a name change in 1998 to align with its sister show Sunday NFL Countdown. The network's MNF team, comprising Troy Aikman, Joe Buck, Lisa Salters, and Laura Rutledge, will return for their 25th season together, with their seventh Super Bowl broadcast slated for February.
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