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OU football kicker Zach Schmit: Three things to know

robb hibbard, oklahoman
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OU kicker Zach Schmit accounted for all 13 of the Sooners' first-half points against Iowa State Oct. 29.

Did you notice that 13 isn't divisible by three?

In addition to two field goals, Schmit scored a touchdown on a fake field goal try early in the second quarter in Ames. And, of course, he scored the PAT.

The Sooners won the game 27-13.

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Watch OU kicker Zach Schmit score a touchdown vs. Iowa State

Schmit, a redshirt sophomore, is now OU's placekicker since Gabe Brkic turned pro after last season.

Here are three things to know about OU kicker Zach Schmit.

Zach Schmit played high school football in Oklahoma

Schmit attended Bishop McGuinness High School in Oklahoma City, and once sealed a win for the Irish with an interception against Tulsa Edison.

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Zach Schmit saw action in two OU football games in 2020

Schmit kicked off against Missouri State and Kansas.

OU kicker Zach Schmit (34) runs from Iowa State defensive back Beau Freyler (17) while scoring a touchdown on a fake field-goal attempt during the first half Saturday in Ames, Iowa.
OU kicker Zach Schmit (34) runs from Iowa State defensive back Beau Freyler (17) while scoring a touchdown on a fake field-goal attempt during the first half Saturday in Ames, Iowa.

Zach Schmit excels in the classroom

Schmit earned Academic All-Big 12 First Team honors in 2021 with a 4.0 GPA. His major is chemical engineering.

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