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University of Texas student makes $1.2M field goal on ESPN's College Gameday, pledges half to charity

4 outlets 4 reports Published Sep 14, 2026

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Connor Kacena-Merrell said he wasn't just thinking about his future when he pledged to donate thousands to an Indiana nonprofit. Key points and original sources are listed below.

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University of Texas student makes $1.2M field goal on ESPN's College Gameday, pledges half to charity

Connor Kacena-Merrell said he wasn't just thinking about his future when he pledged to donate thousands to an Indiana nonprofit.

University of Texas student makes $1.2M field goal on ESPN's College Gameday, pledges half to charity

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4 outlets 4 reports Published Sep 14, 2026

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Connor Kacena-Merrell said he wasn't just thinking about his future when he pledged to donate thousands to an Indiana nonprofit. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Connor Kacena-Merrell said he wasn't just thinking about his future when he pledged to donate thousands to an Indiana nonprofit.S1 S2

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University of Texas student makes $1.2M field goal on ESPN's College Gameday, pledges half to charity

University of Texas student makes $1.2M field goal on ESPN's College Gameday, pledges half to charity

University of Texas student makes $1.2M field goal on ESPN's College Gameday, pledges half to charity

University of Texas student makes $1.2M field goal on ESPN's College Gameday, pledges half to charity

University of Texas student makes $1.2M field goal on ESPN's College Gameday, pledges half to charity

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University of Texas student makes $1.2M field goal on ESPN's College Gameday, pledges half to charity

University of Texas student makes $1.2M field goal on ESPN's College Gameday, pledges half to charity

University of Texas student makes $1.2M field goal on ESPN's College Gameday, pledges half to charity

University of Texas student makes $1.2M field goal on ESPN's College Gameday, pledges half to charity

University of Texas student makes $1.2M field goal on ESPN's College Gameday, pledges half to charity

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