One name came out of the Arizona State Sun Devils' 27-24 over Baylor, and that was the name of the kicker, Jesus Gomez. With a game that was won during the last play, Jesus Gomez was the key factor due to his consistency and nerves of steel.
Gomez was flawless, beginning to end. He made all four of his field goal attempts, which included 31-, 21-, 33-, and finally the game-winning 43-yarder. That final kick not only won the match but also made him the most dependable weapon of the Sun Devils when it comes to being under pressure. Overall, Gomez made 13 of 27 points for Arizona State, which is an impressive percentage that demonstrates how valuable his performance is.
Beyond this single game, Jesus Gomez’s season numbers further prove his impact. He had made 9 out of 10 field goal attempts after the Baylor matchup, and this made him have a brilliant 90 percent success rate.
His precision and calmness have provided Arizona State with stability in a place where most teams falter. To a team that is going through tight matches, a kicker with the ability to perform in the clutch is a game-changer.
The Big 12 recognized his talent by naming him the Special Teams Player of the Week. An honor that is well deserved, both in his ability and in the fact that he was the one making the decisive move in the victory of the Sun Devils.
Quarterbacks and star receivers tend to headline the news, but this game was a wake-up call to realize that football is won in a myriad of ways. It was not an eye-catching touchdown or a showing-off run against Baylor, but it was the steady leg of Jesus Gomez that brought Arizona State to the victory.