University of Texas student makes $1.2M field goal on ESPN's College Gameday, pledges half to charity
University of Texas student Connor Kacena-Merrell won $1.2 million by making a field goal on ESPN's College GameDay. He pledged to donate half of the prize money to an Indiana nonprofit. Kacena-Merrell stated he wanted to focus on giving back to others.
Connor Kacena-Merrell said he wasn't just thinking about his future when he pledged to donate thousands to an Indiana nonprofit.
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