BYU went conservative, trusting that the veteran Oldroyd would hit the game winner on his second try. But you cant hide from what happened in the past and you have to embrace it a bit. Oldroyd is a redshirt junior with a history of consistency. In between was a wild, raucous ride, but he wouldn't have it any other way. Jake Oldroyd speaks truth! Eleanor Oldroyd looks ahead . Head Coach/Defensive Coord. He plays the piano in church services and zone activities, having played for 15 years. Oldroyd brought his green cleats from home, the same trusty cleats he used at storied Southlake Carroll High School in Texas, just in case, and they were the tools for the game-winning kick. And when I didn't, I hoped I could be an inspiration to anyone who has gone through a challenge, on or off the field. Jake Oldroyd, a walk-on freshman with no experience and hardly any repetitions in practice, celebrates after a game-winning field goal in BYUs 2016 season opener against Arizona. I read all his emails he sends home to his family.. Then, I have to teach her a lesson using a leaf. Just three weeks earlier, Linehan was sitting in church when he got a text from Oldroyd, asking him to come to his dorm room quickly, hed hurt himself stretching. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Oldroyds reception by the fans will be interesting when he trots onto the field with the field goal unit. 9-of-14 on field goal attempts, including 6-of-11 from 30-39 yards out and 1-of-1 from 40-49. Veteran kicker Jake Oldroyd, whose first collegiate kick was a. Welcome Dinner at the @NMBowl@BYUFootball vs. @SMUFB pic.twitter.com/yE9vkkLlsz, KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 15, 2022, Its surreal. "I hope that I provided some exciting moments for fans," said Oldroyd, who has accepted a job in Utah in tech sales that will allow him to train for the NFL draft, just in case his football career continues. Cougar TD. JakeOldroyd BYU Cougars #39 Place Kicker Follow Class Junior HT/WT 6' 1", 195 lbs Birthplace Southlake, TX Status Active 2022 season stats FG% 66.7 Tied-77th XP% 100.0 Tied-1st LNG 39 Tied-65th PTS. Jake Oldroyd speaks truth! Oldroyd is third on BYU's list of career made field goals with 49, trailing only Owen Pochman (66) and Matt Payne (54). Jake Oldroyd had to use his green high school shoes to kick the game-winner against Arizona because Johnny Linehan was given the size-12 kicker shoes. Skyler Southam & Jake Oldroyd Talk Kicking & Punting, Practice Observations & 13 Micah Simon - August 16, 2019 (Podcast Episode 2019) Parents Guide and Certifications from around the world. After all, the most important kick for a kicker is his next one. 13 in the nation overall and No. He has a great leg, and he proved it on that game-winner and the next week against Utah.. Lou Groza Award Finalist for the nation's top placekicker, 2020 All-American (Second Team, Walter Camp, The Athletic; ThirdTeam, AP andPhil Steele), Perfect 13-13 field goals in 2020 -the second-most by an FBS kicker without a miss in 2020, Made more 50-yard field goals in a perfect season than any FBS kicker since at least 2004, Named to Ray Guy and Lou Groza Award Watch Lists after the season began, Had 42 punts for 1,813 yards, an average of 43.17 yards per punt, Made BYU's first 50+ yard field goal since 2006 with a 54-yarder vs. Washington, Against Arizona, hit 33-yard game-winner with eight seconds remaining on first career field goal attempt, Was a perfect 60 for 60 in PATs and 8 for 8 in field goal attempts in his two seasons, Had 14 punts inside the 20 and nine more than 50 yards, Had seven games with a punt of at least 50 yards, Kicked career-long punts of 56 yards against Utah and Hawai'i, Also made a 51-yarder against South Florida, Special teams player of the week vs. Tennessee after going 3 for 3 on field goals, including the game tying-field goal. JAKE OLDROYD BIO. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. He has found a way to teach the gospel while exercising. He missed wide left. When we get back to Southlake (Texas), Im looking forward to watching the game that I attended (since I have a hard time watching sometimes when Im there in person. 9 Baylor. Taxes, school vouchers and the culture war. Do you have a sports website? I had no doubt it was good, said Oldroyd, who is fast becoming the guy with ice in his veins and fearless under pressure. Time. Youre not going to make every kick, youre going to miss important kicks, and youre going to make important kicks. The margin for error will be greater over the next two games. "But the pressure was unlike anything I've ever felt, and I couldn't watch. (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars punter Ryan Rehkow (24) consoles Cougars place kicker Jake Oldroyd (39) after he missed his kick, in overtime in football action between the Brigham Young Cougars and the Baylor Bears at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. "I've been here from the beginning of the Kalani era, and this sort of feels like the beginning of a Phase 2," he said. At the time, nobody knew who Oldroyd was or his background and that was his first kick as a college player, a move made on gut instinct by special teams coach Ed Lamb who made a switch from Rhett Almond. Sitake is too wise to not give him every chance to rebound, but he also knows he cant wait much longer. To say he has been around, is an understatement. My brothers had my back last night. 9 in points responsible per game (7.2), Second on the team in scoring with 65 points. I hate that pressure, feeling it I just hate it. I wish I could email him every week, but Ive been so busy. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax If thats the case, BYU kicker Jake Oldroyd should be in for a big night Saturday against Wyoming. Jake Oldroyd @JakeOldroyd39 . Hes the guy you want in those pressure situations because he thrives on them and hes so cool under pressure. Follow his coverage on Twitter:@Mitch_Harper. I hope I can continue to keep that.. According to his parents, Matt and Jennifer Oldroyd, their son hasn't met any football players also serving in Chile, but wherever he goes, BYU football fans have come up to talk and greet him. That night the UTcrowd was deafening, a thunderous Rocky Top phenomenon directed right at their son, meant to distract and intimidate him. They have committed to be present at every game their son plays. Mitch (Harris) had great snaps and Hayden (Livingston) is a great holder. 6 scoring among kickers (99 points), Top kickeramong all independents in FG percentage, Points and tied No. I held it up to her, and she said Yeah, exactly! We talked a little more, and then I got her phone number, her address, and she said she'd go to General Conference! Renters feel tapped out and pessimistic about their options. Copyright | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Contact Us | Website Feedback, Kicker CBS Sports . I feel fullfed here at the end of my five years. "It feels like I've been kicking here for about 14 years now, and if I didn't come away with this one, it would've been a shame. Matt remembers fans around them didnt know it was their son Jake who kicked the game winner until afterward. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Provo, Utah, United States. Running the ball has turned into a tough task for BYU after a promising start to the season, Bo Nix threw for two touchdowns and ran for three more to lead No. With a city background in Chile, Elder Jake Oldroyd poses for a photograph during his time eight months into his service. Owen Pochman ranks third all-time with 333 career points. NEWS BIO SOCIAL STATS VIDEOS GAME LOG. I was so happy for him and how well he did. The days after, though, have been a challenge in regrouping both mentally and physically. He noted that he was comfortable kicking from the left hash during regulation and the center of the field in overtime. All rights reserved. The eight misses are concerning, but he never missed three in a row, until now. According to his parents, Matt and Jennifer Oldroyd, their son hasnt met any football players also serving in Chile, but wherever he goes, BYU football fans have come up to talk and greet him. The Cougars are lucky Oldroyd has seriously tried to become a master of his craft. Many coaches and fans take a placekicker for granted. Finished the season nine of 13 on field goal attempts (69%), two of four from 40-49 yards out. Guys are very supportive. He has earned the extra time. With 35 seconds remaining in the game, no. When the 2016 season ended, Oldroyd accepted an LDS mission call to South America to serve in the Chile Osorno Mission. It takes time to know.. Today Oldroyd is eight months into his full-time church service. BYU football video: Just who is Jake Oldroyd? He brought those back for Senior Day against Utah Tech, but now those have been put to rest as he gets ready for one final game as a BYU Cougar. I knew he could make that kick in his sleep, and I knew he knew it," she said. I kind of felt part of that playing the last game at home. They dont know. 21 BYU were tied at 20. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. The BYU experience has been quite the journey for kicker Jake Oldroyd. He really does love it.. Oldroyd's parents, Matt and Jennifer, were in Neyland Stadium Saturday night. This is Oldroyds second beginning. A lot of things going through my head, both disappointment and then really grateful for my teammates. Its up to Oldroyd to keep his job and if bad news really does come in threes, like his three missed field goals, he is destined for a bounce-back Saturday night. Oldroyds father found out at halftime that his son was going to start the second half. It delivered a 16-16 tie and finished a most improbable BYU must-do drive that began at BYUs 19 with 17 seconds to play. I know what my boy can do. With a city background in Chile, Elder Jake Oldroyd poses for a photograph during his time eight months into his service. BYU and Baylor went to double overtime. supports HTML5 video. 5 on BYUs single-season list (Matt Payne is No. pic.twitter.com . Hes a specialist who is giving BYU field flips with punts and his accuracy as a field goal kicker is changing how the Cougars manage games. Walk-on Jake Oldroyds heroic game-winning 33-yard field goal as the clock wound down at University of Phoenix Stadium a year ago lifted BYU to an 18-16 win over Arizona. Im trying to move on and get ready for this next week. Oldroyd owns BYU's school record for consecutive field goals made from 2020 to 2021, with 16. Then I talked about how even if we're not going to church or making the best choices to follow God's commandments, it's difficult to lose faith when we constantly have the manifestation of God's power in his creations all around us. They play a position where judgement is swift and not always nice, but they also hold down a job that can determine the outcome by their foot, and their foot alone. Tough, super tough, obviously, Oldroyd said. ", - @JakeOldroyd39pic.twitter.com/O7fZjSZR0a. Could Shot Doctor Trevin Knell return to BYU soon? But hes not taking that as his post-football life is already taking shape. That is what I do and what I have been doing my whole career. During that last defensive stand, he came over and knelt by me, Oldroyd said of the quarterback. Sit him down and let him think things over or put him into the game on Saturday night and let him rip one through the uprights? It was so close, Tennessee fans sitting in the end zone began cheering. Ill put myself out there and see if there are any takers.. Few people know his story and how hard he worked to be ready for the Arizona game. Everyone still has their faith and trust in me. In all three kicks, the snap and the hold were perfect. All Rights Reserved, Surprise BYU football hero Jake Oldroyd now thriving on his mission. Find out more. "You're not going to make every kick, you're going to miss some important kicks. 21 BYU to a 26-20 victory over No. After BYU's defense got the stop and won the game, Hall embraced an emotional Oldroyd. The Texan has turned into a special teams ninja for BYUs football team. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a I definitely feel like its been fulfilling. This year, the Utes will face Penn State. She experienced an inexplicable suffocating feeling that overwhelmed her. Head coach Kalani Sitake said Oldroyds history with the program gives him confidence that he will bounce back. Through struggles and travails, Oldroyd always seemed to bounce back. Sign up today for the KSL Sports newsletter. Hes good from 60, and hell make it.. The adversity Oldroyd faced this year wasnt what ultimately led him to move on. BYU Football Offers Ole Miss QB Commit Demond Williams Jr. Baylor Football Adds Former BYU Assistant To Coaching Staff, Blake Freeland Bids Farewell To BYU In Preparation For NFL, Notable Moments From The Utah Jazz Season So Far, Everything You Need to Know to Watch the 2022 World Cup. His 33-yarder with one second left in regulation was pressure packed. "I hope that more often than not I was able to provide some consistency in the kicking game. Thanks everyone for all of the love and support. Menu. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. 3 all-time in career field goals made (50). 21 Utah. And yet here I am.. He needs three more points to beat Mitch Paynes record of most points scored in a BYU career (334). When they got into field goal range and Arizona called timeout, I prayed like never before that Jake would do his best. At the beginning of the season, the Utah Jazz were second to last. From first downs to buzzer beaters, get KSL.coms top sports stories delivered to your inbox weekly. He is second on BYU's career scoring list with 331, behind only Mitch. So my last game will be fun.. Missionary Service: Served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Osorno, Chile (2016-18) Fluent in Spanish and Haitian Creole Parents are Matt and Jennifer Wife's name is Laney, married in 2021 Enjoys playing the piano Before BYU Prepped at Carroll HS Oldroyd kicking himself into BYU lore. He also went back and spoke with former BYU players, including punter Jonny Linehan, and current teammates about the situation. ", Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. He loves it. Oldroyd kicked three field goals in BYUs 29-26 double-overtime win over Tennessee in Knoxville. Football is a game of results. The irony of the career of the 6-foot-1, 195-pound kicker from Southlake, Texas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex was not lost on Oldroyd when he met with the media for his final pregame interview earlier in the week, either. 3. He seems to really be enjoying his mission, making the work fun and that keeps him energized.. And waited for noise an explosion of noise that would confirm he had made the kick. Oldroyd spoke one-on-one with Sitake this week. "I'm excited where they go from here.". On the next play, quarterback Jaren Hall put the Cougars in field goal position with a beautiful 37-yard pass to Chase Roberts. I was almost certain [this would be my last year], Oldroyd said. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. Of course [Im still the guy], he said. Kickers are hard to read. Do you have a blog? Its been a long ride. Before BYU, he had already played in Cowboys Stadium (now AT&T Stadium) as well as at Baylors and SMUs stadiums. Elder Jake Oldroyd, currently serving an LDS Mission in Chile. (14-7), SCU In middle school, Jake wanted to play every sport the school sponsored but had two concussions in soccer. Oldroyd delivered Sitakes first victory at BYU in 2016 with a 33-yard field goal with 4 seconds to play to beat Arizona, 18-16. He may change the way BYU calls plays in certain situations. Instead, he had an idea before the season that the 2022 campaign would be his last. Jake Oldroyd School: Brigham Young Position: PK/K 6-1 , 195lb (185cm, 88kg) 39 Jake Oldroyd Overview Game Logs 2022 2021 2020 2019 2016 Career Splits 2022 2021 2020 2019 2016 Career On this page: Kicking & Punting Defense & Fumbles Rushing & Receiving Scoring Leaderboards, Awards, & Honors Full Site Menu He was given permission to use the gym around the corner from where he lives. 9 Baylor in double overtime, Jaren Hall had 211 of his 312 yards passing in the first half, Jakob Robinson picked off two passes in the second half and No. That kick was a curveball that started outside the right upright and moved at least 4 feet to sail just inside and high of the right goal post. "I've been part of some amazing games that I hope were fun to watch and witness as a fan. But as with any kicker, a mistake has the potential to mess with the psyche. Show Give 'Em Hell, Brigham, Ep GEHB Special with BYU kicker Jake Oldroyd - Aug 31, 2022. . Oldroyd became the Cougars' all-time scoring leader Saturday when he booted a 31-yard field goal with five minutes left in the first half before BYU held off SMU's late rally on a 2-point . College pantries in Utah learning to serve a more diverse range of students. We have been to some big games in huge stadiums, but this was a crazy environment. Since football and cross-country are held during the same time of year, his coaches worked together to divide up Jakes practice time so he could compete in both games and meets. Movies. Even my teammates were asking me who he was., After the game-winning kick, Linehan didnt rush Oldroyd with the rest of the team to celebrate that would come later. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 9 Baylor and no. I wonder if they . Played in 10 games at kicker/place kicker. But he understands that, and says there is no avoiding it. #BYU vs. SMU in the @NMBowl#BYUFootball @kslsports pic.twitter.com/ooj8gKZn7K, Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) December 15, 2022. I figure, why not? His game-tying, last-second field goal at Tennessee capped a miracle scoring drive and contributed to a double-overtime win last Saturday. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News The superstitious believe bad things come in threes. ", Leavey Center Then after we pulled it out, it was just a big wave of emotion. 19 BYU (2-1) kicks off against Wyoming (3-1) Saturday night (8:15 p.m. MDT, ESPN2) with some drama at the kicking position. When he lines up on Saturday in University Stadium, he wont be wearing his signature green cleats that he wore in his game-winner against Arizona in 2016. The 2022 New Mexico Bowl will be the final game in the career for BYU football kicker Jake Oldroyd. A proud graduate of Syracuse University, Sean Walker has covered BYU for KSL.com since 2015, while also mixing in prep sports, education, and anything else his editors assign him to do. "I was hoping that BYU would get a touchdown earlier so that his first college kick would be a PAT, but no such luck. BYU football standout Blake Freeland is moving on to prepare for the NFL Draft. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegefootball | pageType: profiles | "I'm reflecting on a lot of guys who I could say the same thing who have been with us for many years. The 2023 BYU Cougars football team will represent Brigham Young University (BYU) as a member of the Big 12 Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Tampa Bay coach John McKay once said, Kickers are like horse manure. But inside, hes a ball of energy and confidence, just what you need in a kicker, a no-nonsense deadeye with a jackhammer of a leg. In a message to his family, Oldroyd said he and his companion have tried creative ways to approach and teach people in Chile. Ill give [the NFL] a shot. You miss a big kick and you have to redeem yourself. (Jaren Wilkey/BYU Photo). Once I saw the ball go through the goalpost, the feeling was incredible. Just about everyone on the team, Ive had an individual conversation with, Oldroyd said. 1 with 193), Enters 2021 season rankedNo. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Smith filled in admirably last season when Oldroyd was out for four games with lower-back issues. Oldroyds parents, Matt and Jennifer, were in Neyland Stadium Saturday night. Jake Oldroyd speaks truth! A lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who served a two-year mission in Chile, Oldroyd always knew he wanted to go to college in Utah. "So my last game will be fun." Despite enrolling at BYU in 2016, Oldroyd still had another year of eligibility remaining in 2023, thanks to the free COVID year in 2020. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Jake Oldroyd's BYU career started with a flash of green cleats and a game-winner in the Arizona desert, and it ended just over 400 miles away in the New Mexico Bowl. Or write about sports? You know, if I get opportunities to close out my career strong here at the end, thatll be great.. Thus far, he indicated that hasnt happened. How much more can we pay? Oldroyd is perfect as a field goal kicker this season, a run hell look to continue Saturday when USC visits LaVell Edwards Stadium. Gary Zauner, who was a kicking specialist at BYU before moving on to the NFL said, Kicking is not like some perfect science. Jake Oldroyd is starting his fourth season at BYU, but is listed as a sophomore. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. "That's the most important thing to me," he said. When we were about 50 yards away, my companion hands me a leaf and says, Talk to her using this. I said, Youve got to be kidding me. So I've got about 15 seconds to think of a way to teach this random lady with a leaf. All Rights Reserved, Jake the Make? Oldroyd hit four straight field goals to begin the season, but two misses late in the game against Baylor and another miss last week at Oregon have him kicking on thin ice. -Earned a scholarship after having originally walked on to the team, won a starting job, and started in . Dave McCann is a contributor to the Deseret News and is the studio host for BYU Sports Nation Game Day, The Post Game Show, After Further Review, and play-by-play announcer for BYUtv. Then dealing with the mental rut of missed kicks, Oldroyd has seen it all at BYU. There were critical misses against Baylor and Oregon. I didn't have a chance to talk to Jake immediately after the game, but we made eye contact before he went into the locker room, and I was able to tell him how proud of him I was. Jake Oldroyd (@JakeOldroyd39) September 11, 2022. BYU Jake Oldroyd #39 Player Bio HT/WT 6' 1", 195 lbs Schedule Full Schedule BYU 31 Boise State 28 Final NOV 05 Utah Tech 26 BYU 52 Final NOV 19 BYU 35 Stanford 26 Final NOV 26 SMU 23 BYU 24. Top Jake Oldroyd News Illinois RB Chase Brown declares for 2023 NFL Draft. When Baylor QB Baylor Shapen threw his 4th & Goal pass well . Brigham Young Cougars place kicker Jake Oldroyd (39) walks off the field after missing a field goal as BYU and Baylor play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Jake Oldroyd Helping out people in need at British Heart Foundation, doing the best I can to people in rough situations Ossett. All rights reserved. This time it was just him and a ball. Jake is thriving on his mission spiritually and physically, said Matt. BYU went on to win 29-26 in double overtime. Even a 5.4 magnitude earthquake can make you shake, Police report outlines father's violent, controlling behavior 2 years before Enoch murders, Unusual dinosaur fossil discovery made in India, Brian Walshe accused of killing and dismembering his wife Ana Walshe, prosecutors say, Brian Head Resort begins work on new community, major expansion, New report: Child care issues result in $1.36B loss in Utah's annual economy, After 2 virtual years, Sundance returns to Park City, Polar bear kills woman, boy in remote Alaska village. In the press room after the game, Oldroyd said he was just grateful BYU got to the point where he had an opportunity to tie the game. Lee Johnson, a multi-decade NFL kicker and former BYU punter, said he has been impressed with the fearlessness of the former Carroll High (Southlake, Texas) star. It was Linehan whod lobbied coach Ed Lamb to put Oldroyd on the plane. 14 BYU beat Georgia Southern 34-17 on Saturday night, BYU football: Jake Oldroyd getting his kicks and making them. Jakes father excelled in competitive soccer growing up and coached all his three sons and his daughter from the time they were 4. My companion and I are having fun by making creative contacts with random objects, he wrote: One day, we were walking down a hill and a lady was walking up. Matt Oldroyd describes his son as a great athlete who excelled in half a dozen sports. For the last four years, the junior has been BYUs most dependable kicker, making 75% of his field goals. Thats businesslike work from a recently returned church missionary. As parents, as evidenced by an ESPN shot of QB Zach Wilsons mother Lisa during the game, the intensity of concern for a player/child is almost indescribable when facing the thrill of success or a valley of failure and blame. 2 in BYU career field goal percentage (78.1%, 32 of 42), His 60 PATs in 2020 ranks No. Oldroyd, BYU Radio Live play-by-play broadcasts, coaches shows, Behind the Mic press conferences, interviews, etc, Jay Hill (Assoc. The kick gave Oldroyd 336 career points on his 50th collegiate field goal, surpassing Mitch Payne's program record of 334 that had stood since 2010. Then we were mobbed. They have committed to be present at every game their son plays. 12 BYU to a 52-14 victory over Texas State on Saturday night, FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 11:40AM. The Pac-12 and SEC commissioners will be bringing NIL issues to lawmakers, High school girls golf: 3A region recaps, Richfield, Morgan, Union and Judge Memorial claim region titles, High school boys soccer: 3A/2A second round recap from Wednesdays games, It reportedly wont be long until the Mountain West Conference eliminates divisions, Change may be on the way for the transfer portal and college football recruiting. Another former BYU assistant coach is joining the Baylor Bears program. Who is new Runnin Ute Keba Keita and how is Utahs 2022-23 roster shaping up? 10 others named Jake Oldroyd are on LinkedIn . I already have a job Ive accepted. 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