Elite FCS-to-FBS Kicker Transferring to FSU After Lou Groza Watch List Honors
Gabe Panikowski is a high-intensity kicker with a proven track record of clutch performance, having connected on 15 of 15 field goals at Idaho State—including 55- and 51-yarders—while winning the 2024 Fred Mitchell Award as the nation's top FCS kicker [5]. His differentiator is a resilient personality forged after a troubling childhood, driving an All-America level intensity that earned him a 2025 Lou Groza Award watch list spot at Oklahoma State [5][6]. Though he entered the NCAA Transfer Portal in 2025 and signed with Florida State for the 2026 season, his accuracy under pressure and big-play range make him an ideal fit for teams needing a reliable, game-winning kicker [2][3]. He is 5'10" with a 71 overall rating in EA Sports College Football 26, reflecting his solid but developing FBS profile [1].
