High-Accuracy Kicker with Ball State Pedigree, Now Backing Up Ohio State's Starter
Jackson Courville is a 5'10" kicker who brings elite accuracy from his Ball State tenure, where he converted 96.8% of extra points (30/31) and 84.6% of field goals (11/13) in the 2024-25 season[3]. His differentiator is a proven track record of consistency under pressure, making him a reliable depth option rather than a flashy star[3]. While he entered Ohio State's transfer portal in May 2025 to compete for the job, head coach Kurt Day confirmed Jayden Fielding remains the starter for the 2025 season opener, placing Courville in a backup role[4][5]. He is a low-risk, high-reliability fit for teams needing a steady leg off the bench, though he lacks the current starting intensity of Fielding[5]. No major injury history is reported, and his intensity is defined by steady precision over explosive power[3].
