WATCH: Vanderbilt Student Nails $500,000 Field Goal on ESPN

Sean James Oct 25th, 2025, 8:06 pm

That will help cover his four-year tuition.

A Vanderbilt student nailed a 33-year-old field goal live on ESPN on Saturday, earning himself a $500,000 payday and some high-fives from the roaring crowd.

Tyler Hwang beat out 300 other students and was selected for the kick on hours before #10 ranked Vandy beat the #15 Missouri Tigers, 17-10. Hwang, as co-host Kirk Herbstreit held the ball in place, charged forward and smoked the ball between the goalposts, with the ball leaning slightly to the left as it sailed through.

He then let out some “Wooos,” did a golf celebration, and ran around celebrating with the crowd.

“Take the lap, kid!” co-host Pat McAfee urged him, before jumping up a

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