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Tate Sandell not focused on awards, looking forward to kicking in College Football Playoff

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Tate Sandell
Aug 30, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners place kicker Tate Sandell (29) in action during the game against the Illinois State Redbirds at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

For Tate Sandell, playing in the College Football Playoff is a dream come true. The redshirt junior kicker has been sensational for the Sooners this season. He's made a school record 23 field goals in a row and is 23 of 24 on the season, including 7 of 7 from 50-plus yards. He was named the SEC Special Teams Player of the Year on Wednesday and was named one of three finalists for the Lou Groza Award, which is given to the best kicker in the country.

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