Carter Smith becomes millionaire with $3 million field goal at BYU

Carter Smith, a freshman at BYU, made a memorable field goal during ESPN's 'College GameDay' on October 17, 2026. His kick, part of Pat McAfee’s 'Kicking is Easy' challenge, earned him $3 million on his second attempt. Smith shared insights about the lead-up to the event on the 'Two Point Conversion' podcast, discussing moments of divine intervention and personal commitment. After initially missing the kick, Smith successfully converted on his second try, capturing unprecedented attention as he celebrated his achievement dressed as Spider-Man.

• 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — The miracles that led BYU student Carter Smith to his $3 million ‘College GameDay’ kick