Gophers sophomore Ryan Santoso on Thursday was named one of 20 semifinalists for the Lou Groza Award, given annually to the nation's top kicker.
Santoso is the only semifinalist from the Big Ten. He has connected on 14-of-17 field goals this year, including a 50-yarder. He has made all 17 of his extra point attempts. Santoso has made six field goals in a row and is 9-for-9 inside the 39 yard line.
Here is the full list of semifinalists.
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