The position group that never gets the love they deserve, and always receives the most amount of hate for the magnitude their mistakes have on a football game, kickers have significant importance on how a football team performs.
A series that SpartansWire has done, ranking passing, rushing, receiving and tackles leaders, it is time to look at the top kickers in Michigan State history.
Let’s give appreciation to the kickers and recognize the best that have come through Michigan State, ranking them based on field goals made:
10. Ralf Mojsiejenko
LOS ANGELES – OCTOBER 28: Punter Ralf Mojsiejenko #2 of the San Diego Chargers kicks the ball away during a game against the Los Angeles Raiders at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 28, 1985 in Los Angeles, California. The Raiders won 34-21. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
Years at MSU: 1981-1984
Field Goals (made/attempted): 35/51 (68.6%)
9. Paul Edinger
MSU’s Paul Edinger sent Michigan State to a win over Florida in the 2000 Citrus Bowl with this kick, held by quarterback Bill Burke. .
Edinger
Years at MSU: 1996-1999
Field Goals (made/attempted): 42/53 (79.2%)
8. Morten Andersen
TAMPA BAY, FL – SEPTEMBER 18: Morten Andersen #7 of the New Orleans Saints kicks during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tampa Stadium on September 18, 1994 in Tampa Bay, Florida. The Saints defeated the Bucs 9-7. (Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
Years at MSU: 1978-1981
Field Goals (made/attempted): 45/72 (62.5%)
7. Chris Gardner
Nov 24, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; A Michigan State Spartans helmet sits on a bench during the second half game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Years at MSU: 1994-1997
Field Goals (made/attempted): 51/74 (68.9%)
6. John Langeloh
1 Jan 1988: John Langeloh of Michigan State kicks the winning field goal for their 20-17 win over USC during the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Mandatory Credit: Budd Symes /Allsport
Years at MSU: 1987-1990
Field Goals (made/attempted): 52/73 (71.2%)
5. Dan Conroy
January 2, 2012; Tampa, FL, USA; Michigan State Spartans kicker Dan Conroy (4) makes a field goal against the Georgia Bulldogs during overtime in the 2012 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Griffith-USA TODAY Sports
Years at MSU: 2009-2012
Field Goals (made/attempted): 55/71 (77.5%)
4. Michael Geiger
Nov 21, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Michigan State Spartans place kicker Michael Geiger (4) celebrates after making the game-winning field goal on the final play of the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. The Spartans won 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Years at MSU: 2013-2016
Field Goals (made/attempted): 56/76 (73.7%)
3. Dave Rayner
EAST LANSING, MI – NOVEMBER 3: Punter Craig Jarrett #12 of the Michigan State Spartans congratulates place kicker Dave Rayner #16 after a successful field goal try during the Big Ten Conference football game against the Michigan Wolverines on November 3, 2001 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. The Spartans edged the Wolverines 26-24. (Photo by Darron R. Silva/Getty Images)
Years at MSU: 2001-2004
Field Goals (made/attempted): 62/90 (68.9%)
2. Brett Swenson
Aug. 30, 2008; Berkeley, CA, USA; Michigan State Spartans kicker Brett Swenson (14) during the fourth quarter against the California Golden Bears at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, CA. The Golden Bears defeated the Spartans 38-31. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Years at MSU: 2006-2009
Field Goals (made/attempted): 71/91 (78%)
1. Matt Coghlin
Nov 28, 2020; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans kicker Matt Coghlin (4) kicks a field goal during the fourth quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Years at MSU: 2017-2021
Field Goals (made/attempted): 76/104 (73.1%)
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Publish date : 2024-07-19 07:30:00
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