During ESPN-ABC's broadcast of the ongoing Pop-Tarts Bowl between Irvin's alma mater, the Miami Hurricanes, and the Iowa State Cyclones, an ESPN graphic appeared when he was shown on the screen.

"Not only did they spell it Michael 'IRVING', they also are referring to him as a Wide 'Reveiver'. Nice work @espn," added another. "Nice job ESPN that Michael Irving was a great WR," wrote a fifth.