Being a kicker in college football is a very skill-based assignment with plenty of factors that can influence a missed attempt versus a clean shot. For Oregon Ducks kicker Gage Hurych , it seemed that mounting pressure contributed to an overall bad day at Gies Memorial Stadium.

In fact, during the Ducks' 21-10 loss on the road against the Illinois Fighting Illini, the previously 100 percent field goal accurate Hurych fell to a 76.9 percent after three missed attempts , from long range, to salvage the mistakes happening with Oregon's offense.

Oct 24, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Oregon Ducks kicker Gage Hurych (97) attempts a field goal during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gies Memorial Stadium.…