NBA stars, including current player Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, and former player Damon Jones, were arrested following an investigation by the FBI. Billups, former head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, was arrested due to an alleged illegal poker game.
In the buildup to today’s game on “ESPN’s College GameDay.” Pat McAfee took a hilarious dig at the former NBA head coach. Today’s featured College GameDay matchup is the ranked SEC clash between No. 3 Texas A&M and the No. 20 LSU Tigers.
Pat McAfee’s Chauncey Billups Dig At College GameDay Sends Fans Into Riots.
In the buildup to today’s “College GameDay,” the host of the ESPN program was taking a look at all the teams with a chance of making the playoffs. This was headlined with the caption “teams with more than a 2% chance of making the College Football Playoffs.”
Not many people are betting on 2% chances 😂😂#CollegeGameDay pic.twitter.com/gGwCK94AkA
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) October 25, 2025
“There are still a lot of teams that could potentially get there. And not many people are betting on 2% chances unless you’re Chauncey Billups at a Chauncey Billups poker game. He was making some big bets, allegedly; everyone kind of knew they were rigged games.”
Investigators say Billups and others targeted victims to play in rigged poker games backed by notorious crime families. Billups was a “Face Card,” prosecutors said, a high-profile person who could help attract big-fish gamblers to ritzy card games in Manhattan.
“Hahahahaha. A great Billups zinger.” One fan posted under McAfee’s gag. However, many fans also called out the potential danger the “College GameDay” host was putting himself in.
Hahahahaha. A great Billups zinger
— Corey’s Gaming Hub (@GreatStoryCorey) October 25, 2025
“Lmfaooo you tryna be in another lawsuit now. Hopefully chauncey can take a joke unlike brett” One fan suggested. This was in reference to the time Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre attempted to sue the former NFL player and sports commentator for defamation.
Lmfaooo you tryna be in another lawsuit now 😂😂😂
Hopefully chauncey can take a joke unlike brett
— びⓅ✯Ⓛ✯Ⓜ₃び (@MyAmbition_3) October 25, 2025
Favre sued McAfee in 2023 over comments he made about Favre’s involvement in a sprawling welfare case in Mississippi. With alleged millions of dollars in government money that were diverted to the rich and powerful. McAfee reportedly called Favre a “thief.”
“Billups is watching this program from D Block.” Another fan suggested.
Billups watching this program from D Block pic.twitter.com/106wTiIZ2d
— CosellaDavida (@CosellaDavida) October 25, 2025
However, following his hearing, Billups was released from custody after he turned over his passport and agreed not to participate in gambling activities.
“Savage!” One fan wrote.
Savage! 😂
— heisman02 (@mlopez1920) October 25, 2025
“savage pat savage.” The fans concluded on McAfee’s hilarious linedrop
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 savage pat savage
— Ray lopez (@raylopez1112) October 25, 2025
This recent controversy came just a day after the NCAA approved a rule change on Wednesday that will allow athletes and athletic department staff members to bet on professional sports. Last month, the NCAA banned three men’s college basketball players for betting.
Following his hilarious callout to Billups, McAfee will be turning his attention to this week’s featured “College GameDay” clash. According to PFSN’s playoff meter, the LSU Tigers currently have just a 14% chance of reaching the CFP, making today’s tie vital.