Mike Nugent

Ohio State Buckeyes

Winner: 2004
Finalist: 2004, 2002

Hometown

Centerville, OH

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Mike Nugent converted 20 of 23 field goal attempts during the 2004 season (one was blocked) and led the nation in 50-yard field goals with five. In the win over Marshall, his 55-yarder as time ran out provided OSU with a 24-21 win. In a 22-14 victory at North Carolina State, he tied a school record with five field goals. He was also a perfect 27-of-27 in the point after touchdown (PAT) department and had 34 touchbacks on 55 kickoffs. The Lou Groza Award is the 30th major individual award won by an Ohio State player.

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Other Players

Finalist: 2023

Jose Pizano

UNLV Rebels

Finalist: 2023
Semi-finalist: 2023
Stars of the Week: 2023 Season, Week 8, 2023 Season, Week 3

Place Kicker

Jose Pizano

Hometown

Lehi, UT

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Senior

UNLV Rebels

Pizano, a senior from Lehi, Utah, brought award-winning credentials with him from FCS Missouri State and instantly became one of the top kickers at the FBS level, setting virtually every single-season record at UNLV. His 23 field goals are the most ever by a Rebel and included a run of 19 straight to set a new program mark as well. He kicked two game-winners, one as part of a 4-FG game against Vanderbilt and the other his record-setting 6th field goal of the game against Colorado State.