College GameDay Kicking Contest Payouts Reach $2.2 Million Through Three Weeks

By Kennington Smith III · Front Office Sports · 2026-09-19

Front Office Sports reports that Pat McAfee's live kicking challenge has already distributed $2.2 million to students this season, nearly matching the entire previous year's total in just three episodes. The increased prize pool stems from a new partnership with Home Depot, which

Front Office Sports reports that Pat McAfee's live kicking challenge has already distributed $2.2 million to students this season, nearly matching the entire previous year's total in just three episodes. The increased prize pool stems from a new partnership with Home Depot, which