Ohio State Student Wins $250,000 Field Goal Kick with Unexpected Twist

On August 30, 2025, College GameDay had an unforgettable moment during its stop in Columbus, Ohio, ahead of the season-opening showdown between No. 1-ranked Texas and No. 3-ranked Ohio State. As part of the show's weekly kicking challenge, an Ohio State student named Logan was chosen from the crowd to attempt a field goal for a chance at life-changing money.

Normally, the prize is $100,000, but this week, the stakes were even higher, with $250,000 on the line. Just before Logan attempted the kick, Kirk Herbstreit's dog, Peter, wandered onto the field and relieved himself right in front of the crowd, much to everyone's amusement. However, the unexpected distraction seemed to have eased Logan's nerves, and with Herbstreit holding the ball, he nailed the field goal right through the uprights. It was a perfect kick, and would've been good from 45 yards out.

In the excitement after making the kick, Logan accidentally stepped in Peter's poop, likely ruining his shoes. But with the prize money he won, he can definitely buy plenty of new ones. Usually, when students miss the kick, host Pat McAfee has fun roasting them, but this time, there was nothing to laugh at, other than the dog's perfectly timed cameo.

The weekend's events also marked the end of an era, as Lee Corso's appearance on Saturday's episode of College GameDay will be his last. Corso, who has been a staple of the show since its debut in 1987, is retiring at the age of 90 after one last iconic headgear pick. Herbstreit, Corso's longtime co-host, made sure to give him a proper sendoff during a private ESPN staff dinner in Columbus on Friday, praising his friend for the joy and positivity he has brought to the show over the years.