With half a million dollars on the line, Vanderbilt University sophomore Tyler Hwang was locked in.

The alum from Dover-Sherborn High School in Massachusetts was selected at random over the weekend to kick a 33-yard field goal on ESPN's "College GameDay" before Vanderbilt hosted Missouri in Nashville.

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Hwang opted to take on the challenge wearing only his socks and smashed it through the uprights to win $500,000 — and another $250,000 for charity.

ESPN hosts Pat McAfee and Kirk Herbstreit called it the "best kick" they've ever seen on the show.

When asked how he'll spend the money, Hwang said he would help his parents pay for his education.

Hwang is studying chemical engineering and economics at Vanderbilt. He

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