Overview
- Tyler Hwang, a 19-year-old Vanderbilt sophomore, was selected from a pool of roughly 300 students to attempt the live 33-yard field goal in Nashville.
- He converted for a $500,000 prize, which also triggered a $250,000 donation to charity through the Pat McAfee-funded segment.
- Herbstreit, who held the ball, praised it as the best kick the show has seen and said it appeared good from about 50 yards.
- The successful attempt pushed College GameDay's season giveaways to a combined $4 million in prizes and charitable contributions.
- Hwang, a Dover-Sherborn High School graduate and former soccer player who also kicked in high school football, said he plans to help his parents with tuition, and he made the kick wearing socks.