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Jonathan Nichols

Ole Miss Rebels

  • Winner: 2003
  • Finalist: 2003
Hometown

Greenwood, MS

Height & Weight
Class

Senior

Jonathan NicholsĀ had a tremendous 2003 season, as he led the Rebels with 124 points to set a new Ole Miss season scoring record, bettering the previous mark of 102 by RB Deuce McAllister (1997-2000) in 2000. Jonathan also led the SEC and ranked ninth nationally in scoring, averaging 9.5 points per game and led the SEC in field goal percentage (86.2), having made 25-of-29 attempts. He was 3-of-4 on field goals from 50 yards or more to become the first kicker in school history to hit three field goals of 50 yards or more in a season. Ranked second in the SEC and fourth in the nation in field goals made per game (1.92). His 25 field goals also set a new Ole Miss season record.

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Nate Kaeding
  • Winner: 2002
  • Finalist: 2003, 2002
Place Kicker
Hometown

Coralville, IA

Height & Weight
Class

Senior

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Iowa Hawkeyes

Nate KaedingĀ began the 2002 season by making 19 field goals in a row, and finished off his Lou Groza Award-winning campaign by making 21 field goals on 24 attempts. Kaeding set a new Iowa record by converting on 57 extra points, besting the old mark by six, and his 120 total points is the most ever in a single season in the extensive history of the Big Ten Conference for a kicker. The model of consistency, Kaeding made two or more field goals in seven of the Hawkeye’s 13 games. He also put on display his ability to connect on kicks from long-range – Kaeding made eight field goals from at least 40 yards away, three of which were from more than 50 yards out.

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  • Semi-finalist: 2016
Place Kicker
Hometown

Fairfax, VA

Height & Weight
Class

Senior

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Ohio State Buckeyes

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Young football player in black and yellow uniform with number 92, Iowa Hawkeyes.
  • Stars of the Week: 2026; Season, Week 2;
Place Kicker
Hometown

Bettendorf, IA

Height & Weight
Class

Sophomore

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Iowa Hawkeyes

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