Ruggles, who has not missed a single kick in his first eight games as a Buckeye, was named Thursday as one of 20 semifinalists for the Lou Groza Award, which honors college football’s best kicker.
The 2021 Lou Groza Award semifinalists are here!
Vote for your favorite: https://t.co/Yhj6mDKX1d pic.twitter.com/hCl16CZCM6 — Lou Groza Award (@LouGrozaAward) November 4, 2021After transferring to Ohio State from North Carolina this summer, Ruggles has made all of his first 11 field goal attempts as a Buckeye, including four in Ohio State’s most recent win over Penn State, which earned him Big Ten co-special teams player of the week honors.