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Iowa fan misses chance at $1 million during College GameDay kick

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 3:38 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Iowa fan misses chance at $1 million during College GameDay kick
Summary

An Iowa football fan, Finley Banfig, had two chances to kick for $1 million on College GameDay but ultimately failed. The event took place on October 3, 2026, prior to Iowa's game against Ohio State. Recent weeks had seen fans winning significant amounts in Pat McAfee's kicking contests, including $1.5 million in Week 4. Despite the missed attempts, Banfig received support from former NFL player Dallas Clark, who helped him earn $150,000 for charity, specifically for the Iowa Children’s Hospital. McAfee's contest continues to promote charitable contributions alongside exciting player interactions.

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  • •Finley Banfig was selected to kick for $1 million on October 3.
  • •His first kick traveled only a few yards, and the second attempt also missed.
  • •Dallas Clark supported Banfig, leading to a $150,000 donation for charity.
  • •Recent weeks featured over $3.5 million in winnings for fans across contests.
  • •College GameDay returned to Iowa for the first time in nearly two decades.
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  • 3:38 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa football fan brutally misses $1 million College GameDay kick
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Pat McAfee's kicking contest took a dramatic turn in Week 5 after several great kicks recently.

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