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Pat McAfee is definitely having a good time. On Friday, West Virginia gave a reason to feel it. The former kicker, punter, and all-around special teams weapon got the call every athlete dreams of, he’s headed into the West Virginia University Sports Hall of Fame.
McAfee didn’t hide his emotions after hearing the news. “Shed a tear when I got the news from Blaine Stewart… It was nice to have an opportunity to think back and reminisce about a great era of my life. I am so thankful for the recognition,” he said.
He even admitted the honor felt different than he expected. “This is normally something I would try and f****** hate… but this call made my soul feel good.”
For someone who usually stays in the talks for his outspoken style or his back-and-forths with media critics, this news felt personal.
The 2025 Hall of Fame class features six names, with McAfee standing out as one of three football selections. Bill Kirelwaich and the late Bill Stewart join him, along with Chelsea Carrier-Eades, Darrell Whitmore, and Petra Zublasing. Their induction pushes WVU’s Hall of Fame tally to 243 members.
Shed a tear when I got the news from my little brother and son of Coach Stew, Blaine Stewart…
It was nice to have an opportunity to think back and reminisce about a great era of my life.
I am so thankful for the recognition.
This is normally something I would try and fucking… https://t.co/gycF8vhAzk
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) August 22, 2025
The moment carried extra weight because Blaine Stewart, son of Bill Stewart, delivered the news to McAfee. Bill Stewart guided West Virginia to a 28-12 record as head coach and remains a beloved figure in Morgantown. The overlap of McAfee and Stewart in this class ties together a unique era of WVU football.
Fans still remember McAfee’s Big East days from 2005 to 2008. He suited up for 51 games, more than any Mountaineer in history. He scored 384 points, nailed 210 extra points, and handled kickoffs, field goals, and punting. His consistency helped WVU secure four bowl victories, a run that feels rare in today’s transfer-heavy era.
That stretch set the stage for his NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts. Drafted in 2009, he became a two-time Pro Bowler and earned All-Pro status in 2014. After hanging up the cleats, he shifted into media. His podcast The Pat McAfee Show grew into one of the biggest in sports, with enough pull to shake things up when high-profile insiders stepped away from appearing on his show.
Now at 37, McAfee manages between his podcast, College GameDay duties, and even WWE appearances. But this honor reminded him of the place where it all started.
