Alex Raynor has proven himself to be one of the best field goal kickers in college football this season, showcasing both powerful leg strength and exceptional consistency. He has been perfect when it comes to field goals, having not missed a single attempt all year, as long as the kick was for three points. While he did have a slight hiccup on an extra point, his performance with field goals has been flawless, even in tough situations. With 18 consecutive field goals made, Raynor’s reliability has been a key factor in Kentucky’s success.
Raynor’s most recent miss came on October 28, 2023, when he attempted a challenging 53-yard field goal against the Tennessee Volunteers in the fourth quarter. Since then, he has gone on to make every field goal attempt, including two successful kicks in his last game against Murray State, with his longest being 32 yards. Those two successful kicks have put him on the verge of breaking an SEC record.
The SEC record for consecutive field goals made is 20, a mark set by Marshall Morgan of Georgia back in 2014. Morgan first broke the record of 18 consecutive field goals, and then extended it to 19 and ultimately 20. However, he missed his 21st attempt in a game against South Carolina.
If Raynor makes his first field goal attempt in the upcoming game against the Texas Longhorns, he will move into second place all by himself with 19 consecutive field goals, surpassing Morgan’s 18 consecutive kicks. If Raynor can make three consecutive field goals in that game, he would set a new SEC record with 21 straight field goals made.
While Raynor’s chances of breaking the NCAA record of 34 consecutive field goals, set by Nick Sciba of Wake Forest in 2018, are slim due to his senior status and limited time left in college football, setting the SEC record would be a significant accomplishment. Raynor will graduate this year, and the possibility of breaking the SEC record would solidify his legacy in the conference and serve as a confidence booster as he looks to transition to professional football in the NFL.