Iowa and Washington kickers named to Lou Groza Award watch list
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Iowa kicker Eli Ozick and Washington kicker Tyler Robles have both been named to the 2026 preseason Lou Groza Award watch list. Ozick, a transfer from North Dakota State, aims to fill the void left by All-American kicker Drew Stevens, who moved to the NFL. Last season, Ozick excelled, converting 16 of 18 field goals and 62 of 63 extra point attempts. Robles, transferring from Texas State, previously achieved a strong performance at USC, making 21 of 23 field goals. The Lou Groza Award recognizes the nation’s top collegiate kicker and has been awarded annually since 1992.
- •Eli Ozick joins Iowa after transferring from North Dakota State.
- •Ozick previously made 16 of 18 field goals last season.
- •Tyler Robles transfers to Washington from Texas State.
- •Robles converted 21 of 23 field goal attempts last season.
- •Lou Groza Award honors the best college football kicker.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa football K Eli Ozick named to Lou Groza Award watch list
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Washington Football K Named to Preseason Lou Groza Award Watch List
"The Washington Huskies could have one of the best kickers in college football this coming fall.
"Iowa football kicker Eli Ozick has been named to the preseason Lou Groza Award watch list.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 12:02 PMIowa football K Eli Ozick named to Lou Groza Award watch list
Iowa football kicker Eli Ozick has been named to the preseason Lou Groza Award watch list.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 12:01 PMWashington Football K Named to Preseason Lou Groza Award Watch List
The Washington Huskies could have one of the best kickers in college football this coming fall.
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