Spenser Davis | 2 hours ago Minnesota coach PJ Fleck has picked transfer Matthew Trickett as his starting kicker for the 2021 campaign. Trickett transferred in earlier this offseason from Kent State. Note: #Gophers head coach PJ Fleck has named Matthew Trickett is the starting kicker going into the #Buckeyes opener on Sept. 2. The transfer from Kent State was put on scholarship at the U and was the favorite to win the job. — Andy Greder (@andygreder) August 27, 2021 Trickett was prolific in three years as Kent State’s starting kicker. He made 94-of-95 extra point attempts and 47-of-57 field goals. Last season, he went 4-of-6 on field goals in three games. Last season, Minnesota used three kickers: Brock Walker, Michael Lantz and Anders Gelecinskyj. Only Walker is still on the roster entering the 2021 season. Walker was Minnesota’s primary kicker last year, making 2-of-3 field goal attempts and…
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