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Cal's Viral 'College GameDay': Student Scores $100,000 in Pat McAfee's Field Goal Challenge While Wearing Vans

Cal hosted ESPN's “College GameDay” for the first time on Saturday and the Berkeley students did not disappoint.

From getting up for the 6 a.m. local time start to providing the energy needed for GameDay, Cal performed well during the broadcast.

Still, despite many highlights, it's no surprise that Pat McAfee was involved in the best moments of the day.

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Cal student wins Pat McAfee's field goal challenge

The biggest moment of the show was Pat McAfee's field goal challenge. Each week, McAfee gives one student the chance to win money by kicking a 33-yard field goal in front of the “GameDay” audience.

This week, a Cal student named Daniel Villasenor got the opportunity — and he took it.

Villasenor appeared in Vans without laces, which left both McAfee and Kirk Herbstreit doubtful that he could make the field goal. However, after Villasenor missed the first attempt with a respectable kick, McAfee increased the reward for a second attempt. Villasenor did not disappoint.

The kick not only won Villasenor $100,000, but it also caused ESPN to increase its donation to Hurricane Helene recovery efforts to $600,000.

What position did Pat McAfee play?

When he was in the NFL, McAfee was one of the better players in the league, making two Pro Bowls while playing a total of eight seasons for the Colts.

When he came to “College GameDay,” McAfee started the field goal challenge to combine his special teams background with the show.

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Best signs from “College GameDay” at Cal Berkeley

As always, the students at “College GameDay” brought their best signs to the audience. For a fan base that had never hosted a “GameDay” broadcast before, Cal’s fans had some top notch signage during the show.

Additionally, McAfee and the audience enjoyed a special moment at the start of the show as the former suitor cheered on the students, which included a chant of “USA.”

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