SALT LAKE CITY — “Kicker U” added a new award to its wall of fame Thursday.
University of Utah placekicker Matt Gay took home the Lou Groza Award at Thursday’s college football award show. It’s the first Lou Groza Award for the University of Utah.
The 2017 Lou Groza Award goes to @MGtweetymonster (Matt Gay) Congratulations to all of our Finalists this year! pic.twitter.com/xaz20HdRxt
— Lou Groza Award (@LouGrozaAward) December 8, 2017
Gay, who transferred to Utah from Utah Valley University earlier this year, made 27-of-31 field goals this season, including 5-of-6 from 50 yards or more, and was perfect in all 37 point-after-touchdown attempts.