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Oklahoma's Tate Sandell Wins Lou Groza Award, First Sooner Winner in Program History
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- Tate Sandell becomes Oklahoma's first Lou Groza Award winner, the nation's top college kicker.
- Sandell connected on 23 consecutive field goals, setting OU and SEC records for the streak.
- Sandell had seven 50-plus yard field goals without a miss, a school and SEC record in 2025.
- Sandell’s clutch kicking helped OU reach the College Football Playoff, including late-season gains against Tennessee and Alabama.
- Sandell was named to the Walter Camp All-America Second Team after the groza win.
- OU coach Brent Venables praised Sandell’s leadership and consistency throughout the season.
- Sandell credited his support system—parents, brother, sister, girlfriend, and grandparents—for his success.
- Sandell helped OU win at Tennessee with multiple 50-plus yard kicks.
- Sandell’s performance contributed to OU's playoff push and national attention in 2025.
- The Lou Groza Award had previously eluded Oklahoma until Sandell broke the drought.
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