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BYU freshman student Carter Smith became the star of ESPN College GameDay on Saturday. He delivered an unforgettable moment in Provo, Utah by making a field goal worth $3 million.
Pat McAfee's popular "Kicking is Easy" contest, pwhich has become one of the most entertaining segments of the college football pregame show.
This week, the stakes reached another level thanks to contributions from Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith and his business partner, Ryan Sweeney, who pledged additional money to bring the prize to $3 million.
HE JUST NAILED A FIELD GOAL WORTH $3 MILLION 😱🔥
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) October 17, 2026
THE BYU CROWD MOBBED HIM AFTER HITTING FOR 3 MILLY 💰 pic.twitter.com/ywW4PydsGb
Carter dressed as Spider-Man and stepped up for his opportunity and delivered. After missing his first attempt, he connected on his second kick. The moment sent the masses on campus into a frenzy.
College GameDay returned to BYU for the first time since 2009. The show is in town ahead of the highly anticipated matchup between the eighth-ranked Cougars and second-ranked Notre Dame. This is one of the biggest game in the history of LaVell Edwards Stadium.
BYU hosts Notre Dame at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC. The Cougars come into the game as an underdog, but can prove themselves as a national contender.
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