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Michigan kicker Jake Moody named Lou Groza Award finalist

Angelique S. Chengelis
The Detroit News
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Michigan kicker Jake Moody is one of three finalists foe the Lou Groza Award given to the nation’s top kicker. 

Gabe Brkic of Oklahoma and Noah Ruggles of Ohio State are the other finalists. 

Michigan kicker Jake Moody has connected on 8-of-9 field-goal attempts this season, with a long of 52 yards.

Moody is third in the nation with 22 field goals made in 24 attempts. His 91.7% conversion rate is best in the FBS among kickers with both 20 attempts and a 50-yard field goal. 

He has made all 44 extra-point attempts. Moody’s 110 points this season are fourth-most among kickers. 

achengelis@detroitnews.com

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