BYU student wins $3 million on ESPN College GameDay field goal
October 17, 2026 at 9:01 PM MT · via KSL · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
A BYU student dressed as Spider-Man won a $3 million prize during ESPN's College GameDay broadcast Saturday by making a field goal kick on his second attempt. The viral moment combined entertainment spectacle with financial stakes during the network's popular pre-game show at BYU's stadium.
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