Michigan kicker Dominic Zvada earns Big Ten award after Week 1 performance

It appears the Wolverines once again have a lights out kicker in Dominic Zvada, who follows in the footsteps of Jake Moody and James Turner...

Aug 31, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines players take the field before a game against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports / Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

There were some things to like and some things that caused concern in Michigan football's 30-10 win over Fresno State in Week 1, but the Wolverines' special teams unit appears to be in mid-season form.

Junior kicker Dominic Zvada, a transfer from Arkansas State, had an outstanding debut in Ann Arbor, connecting on all three of his field goal attempts from 43, 53 and 55 yards away. Zvada is just the second Michigan kicker in history to convert two field goals of 50-plus yards in a single game, and he also added two PATs for the Wolverines. For his efforts, the junior was named Big Ten Co-Special Teams Player of the Week, alongside UCLA kicker Mateen Bhaghani.

A fantastic Wolverine debut for Dominic Zvada!#GoBlue pic.twitter.com/XzsNaG2MrE

— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) September 2, 2024

A perfect 3-3 day for Zvada on Saturday, who also became the second Michigan kicker with two FGM from 50+ yards in the same game.#GoBlue pic.twitter.com/7ExdQISGnf

— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) September 2, 2024

Zvada's 55-yarder in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game was the sixth-longest field goal in program history. The kicker played a major role in the Wolverines' win over Fresno State, scoring nine consecutive points for U-M in the middle portion of the contest when the offense struggled to finish drives. The last Michigan player to earn Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week for 2023 kicker James Turner, who was recognized on Nov. 27, 2023 following a win over Ohio State.

Zvada transferred to Michigan this offseason after two years at Arkansas State. In his career with the Red Wolverines, the kicker connected on 34-of-40 field goal attempts and 71-of-72 extra point attempts.

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