Pat McAfee delivers patriotic message in aftermath of Charlie Kirk assassination: 'Greatest country on Earth'

"Getting a chance to be around this beautiful town for the last 24 hours has made me realize that it's great to be a Tennessee Volunteer," McAfee said to open ESPN's "College GameDay."

McAfee said that Saturday is about celebrating what makes this country great. 

"A football locker room is the greatest place on earth, its stadium is as well. Today we celebrate what makes this country great, today we celebrate the greatest sport on earth: football," McAfee said. 

Rece Davis, one of the hosts of "College GameDay," said that football "pulls everyone together," which prompted McAfee to say it tries to. 

"It tries to at least and I think that's what we need to remember, especially on weeks like this. It's great to be alive, it's great to be a football fan, and Saturday always delivers in college football season," McAfee said.