Peyton Manning Facilitates $1.5 Million Kick Attempt During College GameDay
Peyton Manning set the stage for a Tennessee fan to attempt a $1.5 million kick during ESPN's "College GameDay" outside Neyland Stadium.
Flint Saginaw Bay City, MI, September 26, 2026 —
ESPN’s popular pregame show, “College GameDay,” provided a unique opportunity for a Tennessee fan on Saturday. Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning was present outside Neyland Stadium and played a role in setting the stage for a fan to attempt a field goal worth $1.5 million.
The exact circumstances under which the fan was chosen to attempt the kick, including any specific criteria or the exact nature of the prize beyond the monetary value, were not detailed in the information provided. Similarly, details regarding the fan’s identity, the distance of the attempted kick, or the outcome of the attempt were not specified.
Peyton Manning, a prominent figure in Tennessee football history, was part of the “College GameDay” broadcast crew for the event. The show is known for its traveling roadshow format, often featuring live events and fan interactions outside the featured college football stadium.
The sum of $1.5 million represents a significant prize, indicating that the kick was part of a promotional event or contest associated with the broadcast. Further details regarding the sponsor or organizer of the $1.5 million kick attempt were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Mark Heim on www.mlive.com, see more information here.
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