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Temple kicker Maddux Trujillo nailed a 64-yard field goal against Utah State to set the record for the longest field goal in Lincoln Financial Field history. The booming kick broke the record of 61 yards set by Jake Elliott of the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021.
The Owls opted to kick the field goal in lieu of a Hail Mary as the first half expired. Trujillo has a big leg and previously nailed a 54-yarder against Coastal Carolina in Week 3, but this attempt was from behind the midfield mark and right hash of the field. The kick sailed through the air and hooked just inside of the right goal post for a truly historic make.
The field goal not only ranks as the best in the history of the stadium that houses the Philadelphia Eagles, but would in fact rank among the longest kicks in NFL history. Only Justin Tucker’s 66-yarder in 2021 was longer than Trujillo’s. He would tie Matt Prater’s 64-yarder in 2013 as the second-longest. Six other players are tied for third with a 63-yarder.
The 64-yard field goal is the longest in FBS play since 2008, when UTEP’s Jose Martinez nailed a 64-yarder of his own. The last time a player made a longer kick was Kansas State’s Martin Gramatica in 1998, who booted a 65-yarder.
The senior Trujillo transferred to Temple after starting three years at FCS Austin Peay. Thanks to the Governors’ realignment history, he was named all-conference in three different seasons in three different leagues, ultimately connecting on 38 of his 53 field goal attempts. Trujillo has connected on 4 of 5 field goal attempts, including a 49-yarder against Oklahoma…
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Author : Shehan Jeyarajah
Publish date : 2024-09-21 21:32:18
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