BYU freshman Carter Smith became the absolute star of ESPN College GameDay on Saturday, delivering an unforgettable moment right there in Provo, Utah. He nailed a field goal worth a mind-boggling $3 million. Seriously, you just can’t make this stuff up!
Pat McAfee’s “Kicking is Easy” Contest Just Got Real
Listen, Pat McAfee’s “Kicking is Easy” contest? It’s always a blast on College GameDay. But this week? The stakes went absolutely insane. Thanks to Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith and his business partner, Ryan Sweeney, throwing in extra cash, the prize money exploded to an unheard-of $3 million. And who steps up? Carter Smith, dressed as Spider-Man, ready to take his shot. He missed his first attempt, but you know what? He shook it off. Connected on that second kick and the entire campus just erupted into an absolute frenzy. Seriously, you had to see it to believe it!
GameDay Returns to Provo, Setting the Stage for Massive Showdown
This wasn’t just any GameDay appearance, either. The show hadn’t been back to BYU since way back in 2009. The buzz was already through the roof because it’s all ahead of this massive clash: the #8-ranked Cougars going up against the #2-ranked Notre Dame. This isn’t just a big game; they’re calling it one of the biggest in LaVell Edwards Stadium history. BYU’s going into this one as the underdog, no doubt, but after that electric moment from Carter Smith? They’ve got a shot to prove everyone wrong and show they’re a national contender.
So, get ready, because BYU hosts Notre Dame tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC. Will that incredible $3 million kick give the Cougars the boost they need? BYU’s got a chance to show the whole nation they’re the real deal. You don’t want to miss it!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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