​Broadcaster Pat McAfee at Arrowhead Stadium.College football fans tuned in for the LSU Tigers-Ole Miss Rebels showdown, but Pat McAfee soon gave them something else to talk about. While making his pick from Oxford, McAfee suddenly leaned into a Southern twang that caught viewers off guard.The unexpected accent became a talking point of its own, with fans questioning whether the bit went too far.Fans Blast Pat McAfee’s ‘Fake Southern Accent’ on College GameDayMcAfee leaned into a Southern accent while making his pick from The Grove on Sept. 19. He eventually stood up and picked Ole Miss to beat LSU, using the performance to play to the Oxford crowd.The accent itself became the main issue for some viewers.One fan questioned McAfee’s recent media style, writing on X, “Pat McAfee used to be the man lmao every time I see him on TV or socials now I just cringe [expletive] faking a southern accent on live TV rn.”Another viewer connected the moment to broader changes at College GameDay. “I miss Corso and Pollack. What are we doing?” the fan wrote.McAfee’s accent has also drawn similar reactions when GameDay visits schools in the Deep South. One fan pointed to that pattern, writing, “The dubious southern accent always bothers me. He brings it out when GameDay is in the Deep South.”Other viewers expressed frustration with how much McAfee content appears across sports media. One fan wrote, “Can we stop posting any of this guy?”For some viewers, however, the accent was more confusing than irritating. One fan asked, “Why does McAfee have a southern accent all of a sudden?”PREDICT THE CFB SEASON:PFN’s Free CFB Playoff PredictorThe strongest criticism came from a viewer who compared McAfee’s performance with a familiar SEC accent controversy. “Pat McAfee has a horrible fake southern accent to the point Brian Kelly is even embarrassed for him,” the fan wrote.The reaction came as Ole Miss hosted LSU in a highly anticipated matchup involving LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford. Ole Miss entered the game undefeated and took control early, while McAfee’s pick added another talking point to an already charged setting.DIVE IN:PFN’s Free CFB HQ — Team and Player Stats, Info, and MoreAfter three quarters, the Rebels led LSU 24-21, with quarterback Trinidad Chambliss having thrown touchdown passes to Traylon Ray and Deuce Alexander.The Rebels ultimately ended up having the last word, wrapping up a 32-24 win on the night.This article originally appeared on Pro Football Network.