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Jesus Gomez named Lou Groza Award Star of the Week

The Sun Devil kicker's performance on Saturday continues to be recognized.

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Jesus Gomez celebrates his game-winning field goal against BaylorJesus Gomez celebrates his game-winning field goal against Baylor
Taylor Hansen

Jesus Gomez celebrates his game-winning field goal against Baylor

by Connor Smith

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Sun Devil football kicker Jesus Gomez received national recognition for his performance on Saturday.

College football’s top kicking award, Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award, recognizes three of the top kickers each week from FBS division teams as the “Stars of the Week.” Gomez is one of their selections this week after lifting Arizona State to a 27-24 win over Baylor on the road to open Big 12 play.

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Lou Groza Award Star of the Week - Jesus Gomez

  • Sun Devil Football kicker Jesus Gomez played hero in Arizona State's dramatic 27-24 road win over Baylor.
  • For his efforts, he was named Big 12 Co-Special Teams Player of the Week in addition to his national honor.
  • Gomez drilled a 43-yard field goal as time expired, clinching a victory in ASU's Big 12 Conference opener. 
  • The Sun Devils needed all four of Gomez's made field goals as he set a new personal career-best mark for a single game. 
  • Gomez was responsible for 13 of ASU's 27 points, connecting on four field goals and an extra point. 
  • Gomez’s game-winner was ASU’s first walk-off field goal since Sept. 18, 2018 when Brandon Ruiz hit a 28-yarder to knock off Michigan State. 
  • It is the first walk-off field goal on the road by a Sun Devil kicker since at least 1964. 
  • Gomez’s four field goals were the most by a Sun Devil since Carter Brown had four against NAU on Sept. 1, 2022. 
  • Gomez moved to 9-for-10 on field goal attempts for the season - notable as the team kicked just 11 field goals (11-for-20) TOTAL last season. His lone miss came on a 57-yard attempt at the end of the first half against NAU. 
  • It was his seventh career game in which he has made three of more field goals. 
  • Gomez is one of only four kickers this season to make four field goals in a game without missing and the only one to do it this week. He is one of only seven kickers to make four field goals in a game this season regardless of the amount of attempts.
  • His nine field goals made this season are tied for fifth nationally and his 39 points put him Top-10 nationally among kickers.

“He just prepares. If you guys come out to practice, you’ll see, we don't kick him as much. Yet still throughout the week and when we're doing field goal, he stands 30 yards behind, taking his steps, simulating like he's kicking on air. That level of focus is why I have so much confidence in him. It matters to him. When it matters to somebody you can trust him.”

Kenny Dillingham on his trust in Jesus Gomez

The ASU Victory...

  • Sun Devils entered the weekend with an 18-27-2 record overall in conference openers since joining the Pac-12 in 1978, an 18-28-1 record in conference ROAD openers in that time, and a 5-13-1 record when the program’s first conference game of the year was played on the road.
  • Gave ASU its first victory when the first conference game of the season was played on the road since 2014 at Colorado.
  • Gave ASU its fourth consecutive victory in a conference road game dating back to last season, which is its longest since a six-game stretch between the 2013 and 2014 seasons.
  • Gave ASU its seventh-straight victory over a Big 12 opponent dating back to last season.
  • Ended Baylor’s six-game winning streak in Big 12 games dating back to last season.
  • Improved ASU to 3-1 to start the year for a second straight season, notable as the program is officially credited with just six total wins between the 2020-23 seasons.
  • Moved ASU to 3-0 under CKD in games that were tied at halftime. 

"I treated it just like another kick. I've done this many times before and just needed to do it one more time. I trusted the whole operation. The o-line, the snap, and the hold. The offense did a great job to get us in position. It is a team effort."

Jesus Gomez on his game-winning kick

Ten Sun Devils took home a National Player of the Week honor last year and the program is off to another strong start in the category this year. Jordyn Tyson was named East-West Shrine Bowl Offensive Player of the Week along with earning Honorable Mention distinction for Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Player of the Week following the win over NAU. Jesus Gomez joins him in receiving national recognition after being identified as a Lou Groza Award Star of the Week thanks to his heroics in the win over Baylor.

National Players of the Week in 2025 (2)
Week 1
Jordyn Tyson - East-West Shrine Bowl Offensive Player of the Week; Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Player of the Week (Honorable Mention)
Week 4
Jesus Gomez - Lou Groza Award Star of the Week

National Players of the Week in 2024 (10)
Week 12
Jordyn Tyson - Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Player of the Week (Honorable Mention)
Sam Leavitt - Shawn Alexander Freshman of the Week
Sam Leavitt - Davey O'Brien Great 8 Quarterback of the Week
Week 11
Jordyn Tyson - Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Player of the Week (Honorable Mention)
Week 10
Cam Skattebo - Doak Walker Running Back of the Week
Week 7
Cam Skattebo - Doak Walker Running Back of the Week
Caleb McCullough - Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player
Week 6
Jordyn Tyson - Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Player of the Week (Honorable Mention)
Week 2
Cam Skattebo - Doak Walker Running Back of the Week
Cam Skattebo - Associated Press Offensive Player of the Week

Milestone watch
Jesus Gomez now has 55 made field goals in his career, the seventh-most of any active FBS kickers. He is one of only three kickers with 55 or more made field goals in 42 games or less. Gomez is 28 points shy of 300 career points (currently at 272 career points). He has the 12th-most points of any active FBS kicker. He is one of only four kickers to have reached 270+ points in 42 games or less.

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