College GameDay contest winner makes $1 million kick in front of Manning

Colby Lamb, a Tennessee football fan, successfully kicked a field goal on his second attempt during ESPN's College GameDay event in Knoxville on September 26, 2026. The kick earned him $1 million and $500,000 for The Pat Summitt Foundation, dedicated to ALS research. Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning, a Tennessee alumnus, was present to support Lamb as the contest took place before a crowd at Neyland Stadium. The event is part of a recent trend where College GameDay has featured high-stakes kicking contests for fans. This week, Tennessee is facing No. 1 ranked Texas in a highly anticipated matchup.

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