Newsstand: Michigan's Jake Moody honored as the nation's top placekicker

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When: 7 p.m. ET

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Michigan junior kicker Jake Moody has been named the Lou Groza Award winner, which is presented annually to the nation’s top kicker.

Moody has been nothing short of stellar in this historic season, accumulating 122 total points, the second-highest total in a single season in Michigan history. With 16 more points, Moody will tie Desmond Howard (1991) for the single-season record. He has reached that total by converting on 22 of 24 field goal attempts, and all 56 extra points.

Moody ranks among the top six in Michigan’s single-season record book for field goals scored (22, second) and field goals attempted (24, tied for sixth). His 56 extra points are also a Michigan season record.

He is second in the Big Ten and eighth nationally in field goals per game (1.69). With 122 points this season, Moody is fourth in the Big Ten and 13th in the NCAA in scoring (9.4 avg.).

The Northville, Mich., native has 16 made field goals at or beyond 30 yards, tied for the most in the FBS. His 91.7 percent field goal conversion rate is the highest among FBS kickers with at least 20 made field goals and a long of 50-plus yards; lists second in the league and eighth overall in the NCAA in field-goal percentage.

Michigan place-kicker Jake Moody takes the Lou Groza Award presented by the @OrangeBowl, giving the Wolverines its first winner!

📰 https://t.co/pcEnkQXvsS pic.twitter.com/d5HgaIPqdY

— Lou Groza Award (@LouGrozaAward) December 10, 2021

Michigan’s offensive line is one of four finalists for the Joe Moore Award, which is handed out to the country’s best unit up front. Offensive coordinator Josh Gattis gave a tremendous amount of credit to position coach Sherrone Moore‘s group in a tweet.

Their statistical rankings lead the country. Their significant impact leads the culture of our team! To see a group of men band together under the leadership of @Coach_SMoore has been amazing! This OL group is the best in the country & the reason we are as a team! @JoeMooreAward https://t.co/wtTfdQTbPJ

— Josh Gattis (@Coach_Gattis) December 9, 2021

Speaking of Gattis. A report from On3.com insider Matt Zenitz states that he’s a top candidate for the Virginia head-coaching job.

Have heard the same. Sounds like Michigan OC Josh Gattis may be among the possibilities for Virginia at this point. https://t.co/2jaQA8nz19

— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) December 9, 2021

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh was awarded Pro Football Focus’ Coach of the Year honor.

Jim Harbaugh: PFF’s Coach of the Year 🏆@UMichFootball pic.twitter.com/mvH0vAImCS

— PFF College Football (@PFF_College) December 9, 2021

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“Man, he is the hardest working coach in college football.”

Todd Gentry, father of new Michigan OL commit Andrew Gentry, discussing Jim Harbaugh

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