Whenever Utah's offense crosses midfield this season and approaches fourth down, kicker Matt Gay will grab his helmet and stand near Kyle Whittingham. But in that moment, he won't be trying to talk his coach into ordering a field goal.
College football’s reigning Lou Groza Award winner has done a very persuasive job this month. His 62-yard field goal in a scrimmage — “It would have been good from 70,” offensive coordinator Troy Taylor said — is one illustration of how his range has increased. And he already holds the school career record with five field goals of 50-plus yards, all in one season.