Tristan Mattson earns player of the week after game-winning kick
After securing the game-winning kick against San Diego State University on Saturday, redshirt senior kicker Tristan Mattson earned Mid-American Conference Co-Special Teams Player of the Week.
The 46-yard kick to seal the 22-21 win for the Chippewas was the third game-winner of Mattson’s career.
Mattson also secured two more field goals against the Aztecs, nailing 25-yard and 34-yard field goals earlier in the matchup. The performance marked seven straight field goals made, a career best for Mattson.
He has gone 8-for-9 in field goal attempts this year, already surpassing his total field goals made from last year (seven).
In his two-year career with CMU, Mattson has made 15 of his 23 field goal attempts, with a long of 58 yards.
The win against SDSU moved the Chippewas’ record to 3-2 overall, and they remained undefeated at home.
After a bye week, CMU hopes to continue the success at home when it faces off against Ohio University at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12., at Kelly/Shorts Stadium for the homecoming game.
