The disclaimer clearly, reads, “Not for the faint-hearted”, as football is a contact sport, but some hits make even the most seasoned fans—and analysts—drop their jaws and even helmets. Enter Pat McAfee, the king of spirited sports commentary, who turned his latest #RAMTRUCKED with a special RAM-endorsed chorus segment, a highlight reel of bone-crushing tackles that screamed: “Football is life.” But this time, it wasn’t just the hits that stood out; it was the frenzy, the fandom, and the family moments behind them too.

Just how on the Pat McAfee Show, the former Colts punter in the episode titled, “The Hardest Hits We Could Find From College Football Are MUST SEE”, the sponsored special segment including of RAM truck giveaways, if you tackle someone just like the heavy-duty vehicle, but hey! Fair and square within the rules. That is what the essence of “football played right”, should be as per Pat McAfee. With that said, it brought us two centerpieces. One, Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Dan Jackson, who redefined “truck stick” with his picture-perfect tackle on a Texas #11in the clip during the SEC Championship game. McAfee was buzzing: “Holy hell! I love Dan Jackson—more like Ram Jackson. Here’s head in front, shoulder through sternum. D-cleater. How you doing? Keep it moving!” That hit was a declaration of physical dominance that set the tone for Georgia’s eventual win.

But Jackson wasn’t the only Dawg making waves—or flattening opponents. His 14 teammate, Gunner Stockton, the backup QB, found himself on the receiving end of a highlight-worthy shot that sent his helmet flying into orbit. In the fourth quarter, as Stockton subbed in for an injured Carson Beck, the Longhorns DB Andrew Mukuba delivered a hit so massive, that the officials initially threw a flag for targeting. However, after review, the penalty was waived. McAfee broke it down in classic style: “Gunner Stockton, OH! Danzo! Took a quick trip to the clouds there… Contact was with the shoulder, first. That’s just a big-time football shot. Gunner bounces up like a dog. Way to go, Gunner!” And boom! On the next play, the ball was handed off to running back Trevor Etienne and he ran in for the game-winning touchdown.

Eventually, Kirby Smart and his dawgs would go on to seal the SEC Championship in overtime 22-19. But entering the fourth quarter lead with a 13-6, amid these Ram-sized tackles, a wholesome subplot unfolded as the game entered its final quarter. Stockton’s mother and Beck’s mother were caught on camera sharing a heartwarming moment. Stockton’s mom hugged Beck’s mom, giving a “We got this” moment as their sons battle it out on the field. And guess what, Gunner Stockton gave his mom a scare, receiving that heavy-duty, helmet-removing tackle.

The Ram Trucked segment, now a fan favorite, celebrates hits that are as clean as they are hard-hitting. McAfee laid it out: “We’re not about head-hunting or taking knees out. We want hits that showcase toughness and durability—just like the trucks that sponsor this segment.” Both Jackson’s and Mukuba’s tackles epitomized this ethos, earning them prime spots in McAfee’s highlight reel and cementing their reputations as enforcers on the field.

Leaving the tackles on the field, as much as we and Pat Mcafee love it. Unfortunately, he didn’t like this one thing about this new CFP commercial and says it’s not Ram-worthy.

Maybe stick to the fight songs ESPN, Pat McAfee doesn’t like the jingle

Nothing less can be expected from a show host who gets endorsed by a heavy-duty vehicle company for showing dudes ramming into one another. Pat McAfee isn’t holding back on ESPN’s latest Playoff jingle, and let’s just say it didn’t make his Spotify Wrapped. After ESPN debuted the tune in a flashy ad promoting the 12-team playoff, McAfee decided to give it a thorough—and hilarious—roast on his show. Not content with a one-and-done critique, he played the jingle three times during Wednesday’s episode, making sure his audience fully absorbed the, uh, artistic masterpiece.

His first impression? Brutal honesty, McAfee-style. “The first time you hear it, you think, wow, that was cr-p,” he said, barely containing his laughter. “How is that supposed to fire up college football fans for a 12-team playoff? This is the company spending billions on college football? That’s the best they came up with?”

It’s no secret McAfee has a love-hate relationship with ESPN’s handling of college football. He’s not slamming them for alleged bias, as some fans love to do, but rather their lack of reverence for the sport. To McAfee, college football is pure gold, but this jingle?

Let’s just say it struck the wrong chord. If they add that RAM Trucked ad-lib, then he might think about it.