Event Brief
UT student hits $1.2M Gameday field goal, pledges charity
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: Connor Kacena-Merrell, a University of Texas student, made a $1.2 million field goal during ESPN’s College Gameday. He pledged to donate half the winnings to an Indiana nonprofit, saying he wasn’t only focused on his future.
WHO: Connor Kacena-Merrell (University of Texas student)
WHAT: Made a $1.2 million field goal on ESPN’s College Gameday and pledged to donate half the winnings to charity.
WHEN: Sep 14, 2026 at 4:23 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa, FL
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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