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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – For the second year in a row, Syracuse redshirt sophomore placekicker Andre Szmyt is a nominee for the Burlsworth Trophy. A record 83 nominees for this year's award were announced on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The Burlsworth Trophy is presented to the most outstanding college football player who began his career as a walk-on.
Szmyt, who was awarded a scholarship six games into last season, ranks fourth in the ACC in field-goal percentage (.786). He's made 11-of-14 field goals on the year and leads the Orange in scoring with 58 points.