Pat McAfee declared a University of Texas student the ‘best kicker’ College GameDay has ever seen after he won $1.2 million in the kicking contest.The former NFL punter was blown away by Connor’s second chance kick, as the ESPN show aired live from Austin ahead of a huge game between the Longhorns and Ohio State in Week 2.Texas student Connor stepped up for McAfee’s kicking challenge on GameDay, in front of McConaugheyESPNHe drilled a second chance effort through the posts for a massive $1.2 millionESPNConnor’s effort left himself, McAfee and Hollywood icon McConaughey stunnedESPNHollywood icon Matthew McConaughey, a well-known Texas super fan, was also on set to witness the incredible moment.This year, The Home Depot has vowed to match any money McAfee puts on the line during his kicking contest, meaning Connor still took home a huge amount despite missing his first attempt.Pat McAfee declares Texas student ‘best’ kicker GameDay has seenAt the start of the segment, the computer engineering and business major won over the rowdy crowd, by revealing he wanted to donate half of any winnings to Building Tomorrow, a non-profit organization headquartered in Indianapolis.McAfee, of course, is an Indianapolis Colts legend himself.“We’ve got a good kid here,” the former punter said, before offering some kicking advice.With a cool million on the line, Connor drilled his initial attempt just wide of the right post.His leg stunned McAfee, McConaughey and GameDay co-host Kirk Herbstreit, as chants of ‘one more kick’ broke out.ESPN’s big-money star then revealed that McConaughey and Herbstreit would put in another $100,000 each for the second chance kick.With $1.2m on the line — $600,00 for himself and $600,000 for charity — Connor stepped up again.He then drilled his kick straight through the posts, sending those in Austin wild.View Tweet: https://x.com/hashtag/CollegeGameDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwConnor shared a hug with McConaughey, before being presented with his check.“CONNOR FOR 1.2 MILLION DOLLARS,” McAfee posted on X, sharing a clip, before making a huge claim.“ABSOLUTELY STROKED. MIGHT BE THE BEST KICK WE’VE EVER HAD.”College GameDay kicker stuns viewers with incredible legIt wasn’t just McAfee blow away by Connor’s effort.His kick quickly went viral on social media, with many viewers suggesting he could soon get a call to kick for a college football team.“This kid is gonna be getting some calls for tryouts,” one wrote on X.Connor was presented with a check by McAfee after drilling his kickESPN GameDayMcAfee’s kicking contest has returned for 2026 with backing from The Home DepotGetty“And he did it barefoot? Yeah forget college, the NFL’s calling,” another said.“I know a ringer when I see one. Kid got $200k extra. Was just sweetening the pot. Love the charity give! Class act,” a third said.“Kid would have made that kick from the 40 yard line, sign him up,” a fourth said.Take a bow, Connor.