McElhenney was taking time away from north Wales over the international break and was an attendee at the ESPN College Gameday. As part of the coverage, the 'Pat McAfee Kicking Contest' allowed a fan called Kyle to take a 35-yard field goal in a chance to win $80,000. Kyle missed his first effort but, with the chance of a bumper $100,000, struck his kick through the posts to impress the Wrexham co-owner.