14 BYU beat Georgia Southern 34-17 on Saturday night, BYU football: Jake Oldroyd getting his kicks and making them. He was given permission to use the gym around the corner from where he lives. Cosmo joined the BYU football team for a workout on Wednesday. Oldroyd has earned the chance to rediscover himself. #BYU kicker Jake Oldroyd is the All-Time Scoring leader in #BYU football history. He has found a way to teach the gospel while exercising. Against Baylor he pulled both kicks left. If thats the case, BYU kicker Jake Oldroyd should be in for a big night Saturday against Wyoming. BYU kicker Jake Oldroyd (39) kicks a first half field goal as BYU and Tennessee play a game in Knoxville on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Jake has always been very athletic and coordinated, even from a very young age, said Matt Oldroyd. ", Leavey Center 19 Cougars this week, The impact of tight end Dallin Holkers surprise departure, Kalani Sitake talks injuries, kicking woes and missed opportunity against Oregon, You might be surprised where former Boise State quarterback Hank Bachmeier ended up, Why BYU mens basketball is seeking some redemption at Santa Clara, How the game has changed for BYU football, So youre the one who whiffed his block?: Stories from Andy Reids teammates. Oldroyd owns BYUs school record for consecutive field goals made from 2020 to 2021, with 16. And waited for noise an explosion of noise that would confirm he had made the kick. Linehan didnt even feel like he needed to look at the play; he just listened to the roar of the crowd and knew that Oldroyd had come through. I dont even try to keep my emotions in check at Jakes games because its not possible, she said. He also went back and spoke with former BYU players, including punter Jonny Linehan, and current teammates about the situation. Everyone has had the same message for me and it is something I have channeled and used and, hopefully, it will carry me through the season.. There were critical misses against Baylor and Oregon. His 33-yarder with one second left in regulation was pressure packed. ", Linehan keeps in touch with Oldroyd through emails this past year. Owen Pochman ranks third all-time with 333 career points. The irony of the career of the 6-foot-1, 195-pound kicker from Southlake, Texas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex was not lost on Oldroyd when he met with the media for his final pregame interview earlier in the week, either. Saturday at Oregon, he missed badly to the right. Elder Jake Oldroyd, currently serving an LDS Mission in Chile. Jake Oldroyd speaks truth! The margin for error will be greater over the next two games. Oldroyd became the Cougars' all-time scoring leader Saturday when he booted a 31-yard field goal with five minutes left in the first half before BYU held off SMU's late rally on a 2-point . Next kick. According to his parents, Matt and Jennifer Oldroyd, their son hasn't met any football players also serving in Chile, but wherever he goes, BYU football fans have come up to talk and greet him. 2023 Bonneville International. Author. Top Jake Oldroyd News Illinois RB Chase Brown declares for 2023 NFL Draft. Made season-long 45-yard field goal in the second quarter of BYU's 38-26 win over Utah State. I feel fullfed here at the end of my five years. Its been a long ride. He seems to really be enjoying his mission, making the work fun and that keeps him energized.. Oldroyd kicking himself into BYU lore. The line did a fantastic job blocking all night. "I'm just really proud of him," Sitake said of Oldroyd. JAKE OLDROYD BIO. Oldroyd is a force that cannot be ignored. BYU's move to the Big 12 Conference left an impact on the Pac-12. Iron Maiden returns to Utah in 2022 with The Legacy of the Beast tour. 25 Oregon a 41-20 victory over No. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. PROVO It was the kick that launched a nine-win season. "So my last game will be fun." Despite enrolling at BYU in 2016, Oldroyd still had another year of eligibility remaining in 2023, thanks to the free COVID year in 2020. Fortunately for BYU, Oldroyds misses didnt cost them the win against Baylor and his miss on Saturday, while it stifled the teams momentum in the second quarter, it played no factor in the fact that the Cougars couldnt stop the Ducks from scoring on their first six possessions. All rights reserved. Copyright | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Contact Us | Website Feedback, Kicker Oldroyd hit four straight field goals to begin the season, but two misses late in the game against Baylor and another miss last week at Oregon have him kicking on thin ice. Thats the most important thing to me. "I'm reflecting on a lot of guys who I could say the same thing who have been with us for many years. It's awesome to have it come together on my final game, and in amazing fashion.". Everyone had left except for the coach, and as I saw him walking off the field, I ran up to him and said,Would you ever consider taking a player just as a kicker?, He looked over at Jake and said, Is that him? I told him it was, and he said: Well, yes maam.. deductible, Report a missed paper by emailingsubscribe@sltrib.comor calling801-237-2900, For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support801-237-2900or emailsubscribe@sltrib.com. Cougar TD. "But the pressure was unlike anything I've ever felt, and I couldn't watch. The Pac-12 and SEC commissioners will be bringing NIL issues to lawmakers, High school girls golf: 3A region recaps, Richfield, Morgan, Union and Judge Memorial claim region titles, High school boys soccer: 3A/2A second round recap from Wednesdays games, It reportedly wont be long until the Mountain West Conference eliminates divisions, Change may be on the way for the transfer portal and college football recruiting. I was so happy for him. But you cant hide from what happened in the past and you have to embrace it a bit. But its still gut-wrenching for a mom. 5 on BYUs single-season list (Matt Payne is No. 3 all-time in career field goals made (50). The days after, though, have been a challenge in regrouping both mentally and physically. For the last four years, the junior has been BYUs most dependable kicker, making 75% of his field goals. Its up to Oldroyd to keep his job and if bad news really does come in threes, like his three missed field goals, he is destined for a bounce-back Saturday night. The last time Oldroyd will suit up for the BYU football program will be this Saturday at the New Mexico Bowl against a hometown school in SMU. I feel like Ive put together a string of solid games here at the end of the year, and thats all I can ask for. ", - @JakeOldroyd39pic.twitter.com/O7fZjSZR0a. Oldroyd has kicked for quarterbacks Taysom Hill, Tanner Mangum, Zach Wilson, Baylor Romney and Jaren Hall. Zach Wilson threw for 310 yards and three touchdowns to lead no. Latest on BYU Cougars place kicker Jake Oldroyd including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Jake competed at Texas powerhouse 6A Southlake Carroll, a program that holds the Texas state record with eight state football championships. Obviously there is extra pressure, you know? Oldroyd said. Brigham Young University. That is kinda how it works. Everything you need to know to plan your 2023 Rose Bowl trip in Pasadena, California. Millions of eyes were on him when he missed the 35-yarder in regulation, then a 37-yarder in overtime, that would have knocked off the Big 12 champions and produced BYUs biggest win in years. Football is a game of results. So my last game will be fun.. Hes made 45 field goals and is a perfect 5 of 5 beyond 50 yards. I heard something pop in my knee, he told Linehan, who ended up carrying Oldroyd on his back down some stairs to his car; Oldroyd had torn his meniscus and sprained the MCL in his knee, and it required orthoscopic surgery. Messages. According to his parents, Matt and Jennifer Oldroyd, their son hasnt met any football players also serving in Chile, but wherever he goes, BYU football fans have come up to talk and greet him. We have been to some big games in huge stadiums, but this was a crazy environment. Sometimes the more a person thinks about his problems, the worse they get. Hes the guy you want in those pressure situations because he thrives on them and hes so cool under pressure. He is in Quellon on the island of Chiloe after assignments in Villarrica and Puerto Cisnes. Linehan says he always tells Oldroyd hes a legend back at BYU and he cant wait for him to return. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. New Mexico Bowl will be the last game for Jake Oldroyd "This is it for me," Jake Oldroyd said. Missionary Service: Served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Osorno, Chile (2016-18) Fluent in Spanish and Haitian Creole Parents are Matt and Jennifer Wife's name is Laney, married in 2021 Enjoys playing the piano Before BYU Prepped at Carroll HS Despite enrolling at BYU in 2016, Oldroyd still had another year of eligibility remaining in 2023, thanks to the free COVID year in 2020. 39, Jake The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. I know he's got ice in his veins. #BYU vs. SMU in the @NMBowl#BYUFootball @kslsports pic.twitter.com/ooj8gKZn7K, Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) December 15, 2022. When I was a young mom, I remember watching football games on television and specifically thinking the last thing I would ever want to be was the mom of the kicker. The redshirt freshman from Sandy connected on 14 of 15 point-after-tries and two of three field goal attempts with his longest of 40 yards coming against Arizona. BYU went on to win 29-26 in double overtime. Punter BYU QB Jaren Hall went viral with a victory embrace of kicker Jake Oldroyd. That's how Oldroyd's legend began, when he wore his green shoes from high school, kicked a 33-yard game-winner with eight seconds remaining at University of Phoenix Stadium, and helped BYU to the first win in head coach Kalani Sitake's tenure. It was Linehan whod lobbied coach Ed Lamb to put Oldroyd on the plane. He brought those back for Senior Day against Utah Tech, but now those have been put to rest as he gets ready for one final game as a BYU Cougar. Dave McCann is a contributor to the Deseret News and is the studio host for BYU Sports Nation Game Day, The Post Game Show, After Further Review, and play-by-play announcer for BYUtv. BYU Football Offers Ole Miss QB Commit Demond Williams Jr. Baylor Football Adds Former BYU Assistant To Coaching Staff, Blake Freeland Bids Farewell To BYU In Preparation For NFL, Notable Moments From The Utah Jazz Season So Far, Everything You Need to Know to Watch the 2022 World Cup. The 2023 BYU Cougars football team will represent Brigham Young University (BYU) as a member of the Big 12 Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. 6 among kickers), Connected on two field goals against Navy, Troy, WKU and SDSU, Set BYU single-season record for field goal percentage (100%, 13 of 13 in 2020), Enters 2021 seasonrankedNo. CBS Sports . There was a small chance Id come back, but I was pretty sure I was going to call it after this year.. Robert Gehrkes look at the Utah Legislature 2023 priorities. He has committed to Brigham Young Cougars. Head Coach/Defensive Coord. The BYU mascot posted up with Kedon Slovis, BYU's new transfer QB, and others. When we were about 50 yards away, my companion hands me a leaf and says, Talk to her using this. I said, Youve got to be kidding me. So I've got about 15 seconds to think of a way to teach this random lady with a leaf. She experienced an inexplicable suffocating feeling that overwhelmed her. Head coach Kalani Sitake has no choice but to give backup kicker Justen Smith additional reps in practice. JakeOldroyd BYU Cougars #39 Place Kicker Follow Class Junior HT/WT 6' 1", 195 lbs Birthplace Southlake, TX Status Active 2022 season stats FG% 66.7 Tied-77th XP% 100.0 Tied-1st LNG 39 Tied-65th PTS. 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I stopped her successfully, and began to talk to her (this was made easier because she was exhausted from walking up the hill), and she was quite receptive. Or write about sports? Played in 10 games, finishingthe season nine of 13 on field goal attempts (69%) and two of four from 40-49 yards out with a season-long of 49 at Utah State. So, No. His eighth-grade basketball coach once challenged him to a free-throw contest after school to see who could make the most out of a hundred tries. I felt a lot better about it, Oldroyd said after he finished the session. Oldroyd has missed his last three field goal attempts, two to the left and one to the right. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. BYU football standout Blake Freeland is moving on to prepare for the NFL Draft. It delivered a 16-16 tie and finished a most improbable BYU must-do drive that began at BYUs 19 with 17 seconds to play. BYU is preparing to join the Big 12. He missed wide left. sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. And then it came not just the noise, but the vibration of everyone jumping up and down. (15-5), Marriott Center But feel good about how things have gone., Radio: KSL NewsRadio (102.7 FM, 1160 AM Extended pregame begins at Noon). I knew he could make that kick in his sleep, and I knew he knew it," she said. BYU kicker is hoping to run it back in 2021. 6 scoring among kickers (99 points), Top kickeramong all independents in FG percentage, Points and tied No. . pic.twitter.com . Oldroyd had one Division II offer when he left high school but started "bombarding every coach" at BYU, Utah and Utah State to see if either school needed a punter or kicker. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. The BYU experience has been quite the journey for kicker Jake Oldroyd. Oldroyd said he had accepted a tech sales position for a security company if the NFL doesnt come calling. It was so close, Tennessee fans sitting in the end zone began cheering. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 12 BYU to a 52-14 victory over Texas State on Saturday night, FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. Veteran kicker Jake Oldroyd, whose first collegiate kick was a game-winning field goal in 2016 (not a typo), came onto the field with eight seconds remaining to attempt the game-winning field goal from 35 yards out. 12 BYU, Lopini Katoa barreled into the end zone on a 3-yard run to lift No. In a message to his family, Oldroyd said he and his companion have tried creative ways to approach and teach people in Chile. 21 Utah. Even though the two 40-plus yard field goals at Utah were longer and in a more hostile environment, I thought the kick versus Arizona was much more challenging since he had no reps with the team that week. Next game. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News The superstitious believe bad things come in threes. Im really appreciative of the rest of the team, Oldroyd told BYUtv immediately after the Tennessee win. With 3:34 to go in the second quarter, Oldroyd drilled a 31-yard field goal. Sitake is too wise to not give him every chance to rebound, but he also knows he cant wait much longer. "I've been part of some amazing games that I hope were fun to watch and witness as a fan. Just three weeks earlier, Linehan was sitting in church when he got a text from Oldroyd, asking him to come to his dorm room quickly, hed hurt himself stretching. Jake Oldroyd Helping out people in need at British Heart Foundation, doing the best I can to people in rough situations Ossett. That night in Arizona, Linehan recalls, BYU fans in the stands asked him who Oldroyd was after seeing him kick. "I've been here from the beginning of the Kalani era, and this sort of feels like the beginning of a Phase 2," he said. He is also co-host of Ys Guys atysguys.com. 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