Pat McAfee talking to Penn State fan (Photo via ESPN)
A Penn State Nittany Lions used a genius tactic to cheat ESPN’s Pat McAfee out of $300,000 in the latter’s “College GameDay” kicking contest.

As every college football fan knows, Pat McAfee hosts a kicking challenge on ESPN’s “College GameDay” program. If the chosen fans can make a 33-yard field goal (the same distance as an NFL extra point), McAfee will give them a giant cash prize out of his own pocket.

This week, McAfee and the “College GameDay” crew set up shop at Penn State ahead of the Nittany Lions’ home game against the Oregon Ducks. The student chosen for today’s kick challenge was a finance major student named William, but there was a twist on this one.

Though William won the raffle, he told McAfee that he “sucks” at kicking. McAfee let William pick another person to kick on his behalf, and the student settled on a former high school soccer star named Carson Albright:

McAfee offered a total payout of $300,00 if Albright made the kick, with both William and Carson taking home $150,000. Sure enough, Carson made the life-changing kick with relative ease:

Hey, McAfee agreed to it.

Pat McAfee Is In His Third Year At ESPN

Pat McAfee (Photo By Julie Vennitti Botos / Canton Repository / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
McAfee was able to get out of his contract at FanDuel TV to sign a lucrative five-year deal with the Worldwide Leader in Sports worth a reported $85 million. So far, McAfee has been worth just about every penny for ESPN.

He has faced backlash for some of his controversial takes (such as the opinion that fans won’t mind commercials being on “NFL RedZone”) and letting Aaron Rodgers float vaccine misinformation on his show.

But McAfee has delivered giant ratings and remains one of the network’s marquee stars. “The Pat McAfee Show” still draws millions of viewers.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.