Nico Gramatica, a junior kicker for the South Florida Bulls, was honored as the American Conference Special Teams Player of the Week following his standout showing in the team’s season‑opening victory over Florida International.
Record‑Breaking Performance
Gramatica converted all four of his field‑goal attempts, including a program‑record 53‑yard kick that underscored his accuracy from long range, and added a perfect extra‑point to finish with 13 points. His streak of successful field goals was extended to 11, tying for the fourth‑longest mark in USF history.
Entering his junior year, Gramatica was already regarded among the nation’s elite kickers, having set the USF single‑season record for extra points (59) and held the program record for 50‑plus‑yard field goals. His reliability was further demonstrated by a flawless extra‑point attempt and six kickoffs, five of which resulted in touchbacks, while also handling all USF kickoffs.
The Bulls’ 19‑9 win over Florida International not only marked a strong start to the season but also highlighted Gramatica’s consistency as a key factor in the victory, reinforcing his reputation as one of college football’s most dependable special‑teams players.