Ole Miss student wins $1 million in Pat McAfee field goal challenge
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 3:14 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
An Ole Miss freshman finance major, James Whitehead, successfully kicked a 33-yard field goal on ESPN's "College GameDay," winning $1 million. The event took place at The Grove as the No. 9 Rebels prepare to face No. 7 LSU on September 19 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Whitehead, who had never kicked a football before, executed the kick barefooted on his first attempt. The challenge, hosted by Pat McAfee, showcased a significant prize amid the vibrant atmosphere surrounding the game.
- •James Whitehead kicked a 33-yard field goal to win $1 million.
- •The event occurred at The Grove before Ole Miss vs. LSU.
- •Whitehead had no prior football kicking experience.
- •Pat McAfee hosted the field goal challenge.
- •Morgan Freeman served as the celebrity guest picker.
- 3:14 PMYahoo Sports — Ole Miss football fan becomes millionaire after epic College GameDay kick
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ole Miss student wins $1 million in Pat McAfee field goal challenge on College GameDay
"An Ole Miss student won $1 million from kicking a field goal on "College GameDay" before the Rebels play LSU.
"Pat McAfee's been giving out a lot of money recently after several successful field goals.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 3:14 PMOle Miss football fan becomes millionaire after epic College GameDay kick
Pat McAfee's been giving out a lot of money recently after several successful field goals.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 3:00 PMOle Miss student wins $1 million in Pat McAfee field goal challenge on College GameDay
An Ole Miss student won $1 million from kicking a field goal on "College GameDay" before the Rebels play LSU.
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