Marshall University Athletics
11/3/2026 12:00:00 PM | Football
Herd redshirt freshman breaks single-game record with 5 FGs in win over ODU
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall redshirt freshman kicker Jorge Diaz Nicolas was named to the Lou Groza Award's 'Stars of the Week' list on Tuesday afternoon.
Diaz Nicolas became the first player in Marshall history with five field goals in a game when he went a perfect 5-for-5 in the Herd's 36-23 win over Old Dominion.
The five field goals break the single-game record of four, which was set seven times previously.
Diaz Nicolas was one of only three players selected to the 'Stars of the Week' list for the Lou Groza Award, which is college football's top kicking award by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission.
"We're extremely happy that Jorge was recognized as one of the Lou Groza 'Stars of the Week' and proud of his performance," Marshall head coach Tony Gibson said. "Breaking a school record is significant and hitting five field goals in a game, that's really rare. Jorge has put in a lot of work and it's good to see him rewarded for his work. He played a big part in us finishing the road win."
Diaz Nicolas' consistent performance came as he connected on field goals of 35, 34, 30, 30 and 24 yards.
The freshman from Madrid, Spain, has been a consistent force for the Herd with three games now with at least three field goals this season.
In his first year of major action, Diaz Nicolas is currently 14 of 18 on the season. The 14 field goals led the Sun Belt Conference and are No. 10 in FBS this season.
Diaz Nicolas and the Herd head to Georgia Southern on Saturday for a 3:30 p.m. contest at Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, Ga.
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