The Pat McAfee Show 2.0: Episode 1459 (BA Day Special)

Date: November 25, 2025
Host: Pat McAfee
Featuring: Bruce Arians (BA), AJ Hawk, Dan Orlovsky, Theo Von, Will Compton, Darius Butler, the Toxic Table, Tone Diggs

Episode Overview

This "BA Day" episode is packed with energy, sharp sports insights, and signature Pat McAfee Show wildness. The team recaps Monday Night Football, debates the state of the San Francisco 49ers and the Carolina Panthers, discusses college football's rivalry week and playoff scenarios, digs into player conduct, honors standout performances, riffs on pop culture, and welcomes guests including Dan Orlovsky, comedian Theo Von, and Will Compton. Bruce Arians lends his legendary insight throughout the show on football mechanics, quarterback development, and more.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Monday Night Football Recap: 49ers vs. Panthers

• Brock Purdy’s Struggles & Niners’ Resilience
  • Brock Purdy threw three interceptions early but the 49ers' defense and Christian McCaffrey's explosive play helped them secure a win against the Panthers.
  • Notably, San Francisco managed the victory despite missing key defensive stars like Fred Warner and Nick Bosa.
  • Pat (02:12): “Christian McCaffrey continues to be Christian McCaffrey. George Kittle has a massive game. And the San Francisco 49ers not only win, but cover."
• Public Betting Oddities
  • Confusion over what percentage of bettors took the Panthers—commentary about "70% of ESPN Bet users" being a misleading stat, given very low app usage.
  • Tone (03:18): “There are ten people still using ESPN BET. Seven of them are a group of friends out of Carolina. … So that 70% stat was true, but it's just not a lot of people.”

2. Christian McCaffrey’s Evolution

• Tremendous performance; now both the literal and symbolic engine of the 49ers' offense. BA and the crew praise his versatility and toughness.
• Pat (05:37): "Christian McCaffrey is one of those guys [who looks like] a human being created in a lab."

3. Brock Purdy: Arm Strength, Anticipation & Concerns

• BA’s Take:
  • Concerned about Purdy’s declining arm strength and the system requiring precision/anticipation throws.
  • Bruce Arians (06:58): “He does not have the strongest arm…he has to be in anticipation. He’s not Peyton [Manning]."
• Analytical stats highlighted about the depth and frequency of Purdy’s interceptions.

4. Panthers’ State & Bryce Young’s Woes

• Carolina's defense was “ready for the moment,” but the offense, led by Bryce Young, couldn’t capitalize on turnovers.
• Dan Orlovsky (28:31): “If you watch the third downs, I don’t see protection or schematic problems. They just physically got out-toughed at the perimeter.”

5. Player Conduct: “Spit & Dong Punches”

• Discussion around increasing on-field cheap shots—spitting, ball punches, and unsportsmanlike conduct.
• Pat (17:13): “We just can’t be doing the bullsh*t…spitting in the face is just not something we can have. And then dick-punching cannot just become a normal, normal thing…”
• BA (16:27): “Sportsmanship has taken it to a whole new low level, I think.”

6. Jamar Chase Apology & The Culture of Trash Talk

• Jamar’s apology dissected, noting that snubs and perceived slights are fueling on-field heat and off-field narratives.

7. Social Media Mead Hall: Josh Allen & Hailee Steinfeld

• The cast expresses bewilderment at negative social media narratives about Bills QB Josh Allen’s looks, as he's now dating Hailee Steinfeld.
• Pat (22:08): "Can we not just be happy that these two superstars have found love in a hopeless place?"

8. Dan Orlovsky Segment – Quarterback Breakdowns

• Dan gives in-depth breakdowns on Brock Purdy, Bryce Young, and rookie QBs like Caleb Williams.
• On Purdy: Dan (25:40): “If you look at his interceptions, the anticipation is gone. He doesn’t have a cannon for an arm. …The thing is correctable—but it’s a concern.”
• On Caleb Williams and the Bears offense: “He’s going from a problem creator to a problem solver.”

9. Theo Von Guest Spot: College Football from a Comedian’s POV

• Talks about his relationship with Vanderbilt and Diego Pavia’s family.
• SEC football traditions, culture, and Lane Kiffin’s coaching drama.
• Theo (50:24): “Lane is causing problems, and that's what he does...He likes to bring his own bumblebees wherever he goes.”
• Commentary on the SEC's passionate but “learning” fanbases (esp. at Vandy).

10. Rivalry Week & College Football Playoff (CFP) Drama

• Previewing OSU-Michigan, Texas-Texas A&M, Egg Bowl, and more.
• Breaks down what CFP rankings committee might do, with “chalk” at the very top but huge shake-up potential if any favorites lose.
• Pat (63:28): “Even though they've been the outright number one team in the country basically since week 1 after they beat Texas ...if they lose to Michigan, nobody cares about any of it.”
• Lane Kiffin’s future at Ole Miss, press conference timing, possible moves to LSU or Florida hotly debated.

11. Will Compton & The “Sickos” Rivalry: Iowa-Nebraska

• Will cuts promo-style trash talk back and forth with George Kittle (via call-in), hyping up the border rivalry.
• Will Compton (80:28): “‘This is for the sickos who love college football. There’s not going to be a lot of points scored…my confidence never wavers on the Big Red.’”
• Panel weighs in on whether Iowa even "thinks" about Nebraska—spoiler: most don’t, but it's a pride game.

12. AFC/NFC Storylines

• Discussion about Bengals, Joe Burrow's return from injury, playoff hopes.
• AFC South chaos possibilities (Texans, Colts, Jags), skepticism about Chiefs’ continued dominance.

13. BS or No BS with BA

• Bruce Arians judges hot takes:
  • CMC for MVP? — "No BS"
  • Cowboys are Super Bowl bound if they beat the Chiefs on Thanksgiving? — "BS, brother"
  • Drake Maye’s Pats as AFC #1 & Stafford’s Rams as NFC #1? — "No BS, both teams are rolling"
  • On Devante Adams’ unique goal-line success: “He’s had that with Aaron Rodgers forever.”

14. Shout-outs, Awards, & Other Notables

• Game Balls: NFC: Jameer Gibbs (Lions) – explosive speed and production. AFC: Houston pass rushers Danielle Hunter & Will Anderson Jr.– relentless pressure, game-changing duo.
• D Bone (in-house graphic designer/coordinator) gets a birthday celebration & shout-out for the “DBAs” music awards.
• Lots of banter about pod production, show logistics, and general nonsense—classic PMS banter.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Pat (17:13): “We just can’t be doing the bullsht. …Spitting in the face is just not something we can have. And then dick-punching cannot just become a normal thing.”*
• Bruce Arians (06:58): “I have big concerns with Brock Purdy. He does not have the strongest arm…he has to be in anticipation.”
• Dan Orlovsky (25:40): “The anticipation is gone…that was the strength of [Purdy’s] game.”
• Theo Von (50:24): “Lane [Kiffin] is causing problems, and that's what he does…he likes to bring his own bumblebees wherever he goes.”
• Will Compton (80:28): “These are the sickos who love college football. There’s not going to be a lot of points scored…”
• Pat (61:05): “…the CFP committee is a big deal…a lot of people’s lives [are affected]. When you’re rolling out your bracket and reasons why, we just need a little transparency. You’re allowed to do that.”
• Pat (108:22): “The Cowboys are a show more so than a team at this point. …and right now, the show is very good football.”
• BA (164:44): "Green bean casserole. That's old Pennsylvania, baby."

Important Segment Timestamps

• 00:00-11:18 – MNF Recap & Betting Drama; Niners & Panthers
• 12:13-19:33 – Player Conduct: Spit, Cheap Shots, & Ball Punches
• 21:36-23:59 – Josh Allen, Social Media & Hailee Steinfeld
• 24:36-45:17 – Dan Orlovsky Analysis: QBs, Panthers/49ers, Young Studs
• 47:33-56:44 – Theo Von Guest Segment: SEC Football & Lane Kiffin
• 61:05-72:41 – College Football Playoff & Lane Kiffin Decision Looms
• 78:37-88:38 – Rivalry Week Banter (Iowa vs. Nebraska; OSU-Michigan)
• 89:22-99:47 – NFL Storylines: Bengals, AFC South, Chiefs, Chaos
• 101:06-112:28 – BS or No BS with BA; CMC for MVP; NFL Playoff Races
• 160:36-163:13 – BA’s Game Balls: Jameer Gibbs, Texans’ Pass Rush

The Show’s Characteristic Tone

• Energetic, blunt, authentic.
• Camaraderie between ex-players and analysts means lively debate, quick “callouts,” and comic relief (especially when Conan or D Bone weigh in).
• Deep football knowledge, but with space for jokes, asides, and pop culture tangents.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This episode is a prototypical Pat McAfee Show ride: emotional NFL recaps, sharp X-and-O discussion, comic celebrity drop-ins, college football “chaos” chatter, hot takes shot down or lifted up by NFL royalty, and recurring bits about football’s best traditions and worst new trends. McCaffrey’s brilliance, Purdy’s worrying regression, the culture wars of college football’s realignment—and how to stop ball punches from becoming normal—are all part of a densely-packed, hilarious, and insightful ride.

Next-time on PMS 2.0: More on the CFP, more NFL chaos, and maybe—just maybe—Lane Kiffin’s real decision.