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McAfee Challenges Heupel, Pledges $100k to Charity After Crossbar Hit

Guavy AI Editorial Team Published September 26, 2026

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ESPN's Pat McAfee made a $100,000 pledge to charity after Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel successfully hit the crossbar during College GameDay on September 26. The challenge was part of McAfee's 'Kicking is Easy' segment, where students attempt a 33-yard field goal for a chance at winning a large cash prize.

The $100,000 donation will go to charity after Heupel hit the crossbar with a spiral throw from the 25-yard line. This was not the first time coaches have participated in crossbar challenges; Oregon coach Dan Lanning also hit a crossbar challenge for $500,000 to a charity of his choice.

McAfee has personally funded much of the prize money and charitable giving across the contest's four seasons, with Home Depot matching his contribution in 2026. Recent student prizes have ranged from hundreds of thousands of dollars to over $1 million, with a $1.2 million prize awarded during the Texas-Ohio State week.

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