Chris Freeman named to 2025 Lou Groza Award Watch List

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Chris Freeman Named to Lou Groza Award Preseason Watch List - University of Connecticut Athletics

STORRS, CT - UConn place kicker Chris Freeman (Zionsville, IN) was named to the 30 player watch list for the 2025 Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award, as...

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[KembaKek]

Had a shaky start to 2024 then was lights out beyond week 4 or so

 

[BlueWolf25]

Had a shaky start to 2024 then was lights out beyond week 4 or so

Yeah, it was nice having a kicker that we knew we could count on. He was almost automatic after the start of the season. Didn’t miss a single PAT either, if I’m not mistaken!

 

[Tdaley]

He also pounded kickoff after kickoff into the end zone. He had a great year for us last year.

 

[Alum86]

Yeah, it was nice having a kicker that we knew we could count on. He was almost automatic after the start of the season. Didn’t miss a single PAT either, if I’m not mistaken!

We have had many. One position that has shined

 

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-> "I think he's special. I do," UConn fourth-year coach Jim Mora said. "There's something about him, his demeanor number one. As a kicker you have to be steady and consistent in the way you approach your craft. It's a lot like golf. Every shot is its own shot, and he's a pretty darn good golfer.

"He has leg strength. I think he's got consistency. I think he has accuracy. I think he is very mature, and he's kind of got it figured out. I have a lot of faith in him and think he is going to be a really good football player."…

… "I think he has a chance to play at the next level," Mora said. <-

 

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[Waquoit]

He looked awesome today.

 

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-> Before his scholastic football career ended, Freeman kicked a school-record 52-yard field goal, in addition to his game winners. At IU, he redshirted a year, and was a kick-off specialist for two before becoming the primary kicker in 2023, making 10 of 14.

When he moved to UConn, Freeman missed his first three field goal attempts in 2024, then hit four in a game vs. Merrimack and made 20 of his last 23, with a long of 53 yards vs. UMass. He’s 8-for-9 through five games this season He’s on the Lou Groza Award watch list, and building a case.

Freeman told UConn coaches he was good from at least 53 yards on Saturday, and was actually a little disappointed when he was asked to punt rather than try a 56-yarder. He executed the fake perfectly, pinning Buffalo inside its 10-yard line. Freeman’s soaring game-winner would probably have been good from 55 or 60.

“He’s very mature, poised, confident,” coach Jim Mora said. “He understands the situation, he doesn’t get overwhelmed.” <-