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Jim Gaiero Leaves GameDay for Big ESPN Events | Raleigh News
Jim Gaiero, longtime producer of ESPN’s College GameDay, is exiting the show after ten years to take on major ESPN events like the 2027 Super Bowl and 2028 golf majors — though he’ll still helm Thursday night college football. Matthew Garrett, an ESPN VP, is stepping into Gaiero’s role, amid whispers that friction with Pat McAfee — who joined in 2022 and has a history of clashing with authority — may have contributed to the move. ESPN insists McAfee was simply adjusting to corporate culture and remains valued for his innovation, while McAfee himself admits it’s a tough learning curve. The…
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