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Iowa High School Soccer Player Makes $3 Million Kick
Iowa high school soccer player Carter Smith scored a $3 million field goal on ESPN's College GameDay.
In brief
Iowa high school soccer player Carter Smith scored a $3 million field goal on ESPN's College GameDay. Carter Smith, a former Iowa high school soccer player, earned $3 million for successfully kicking a field goal during ESPN's College GameDay. Originally reported by High School On SI.
Carter Smith
Carter Smith, a former Iowa high school soccer player, graduated from Underwood High School in 2023.
Field Goal Worth $3 Million
Smith successfully made a field goal worth $3 million during ESPN’s College GameDay program earlier in the day.
Spider-Man Costume
Smith wore a Spider-Man costume while appearing on the program to compete in Pat McAfee’s 'Kicking is Easy' contest.
Contest Rules
The contest requires a 33-yard field goal attempt, typically worth $100,000, but Smith earned $3 million.
Money Source
Ryan Smith, owner of the NBA Utah Jazz and NHL Utah Mammoth, and Ryan Sweeney, his business partner, each donated $1 million.
Successful Kick
After missing his first attempt, Smith successfully knocked the ball through the uprights for the $3 million prize.
Post-Kick Reaction
Pat McAfee praised Smith, saying, 'They’ve crashed the field goal set. Carter’s getting carried out here. Congrats, Carter.'
“They’ve crashed the field goal set,” McAfee said after Smith’s successful kick. “Carter’s getting carried out here. Congrats, Carter.”
What matters most
Carter Smith, a former Iowa high school soccer player, earned $3 million for successfully kicking a field goal during ESPN's College GameDay.
