Official record book · all eras · updated through 2025
Kicking Records
Place-kicking and kickoffs: field goals, PATs, percentage, distance and touchbacks. Career, single-season, single-game and team marks as published by Wheaton College Athletics. For computed 1999–2025 leaderboards, see kicking leaders.
Career PATs
188
Mateo Jesch · 2023-25
Season PATs
76
Tommy Gallagher · 2021
Game PATs
10
Tim Ellingsen · vs. North Park, 10/21/2006
Career Records
All-time, all erasPATs
| # | Player | PATs | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mateo Jesch | 188 | 2023-25 |
| 2 | Andrew Day | 166 | 2002-05 |
| 3 | Tim Ellingsen | 159 | 2005-08 |
| 4 | Griffin Bowes | 147 | 2016-18 |
| 5 | Sam Cote | 138 | 2011-14 |
PAT Percentage
Min 50 Attempts| # | Player | PAT% | PAT - PATA | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Gallagher | .964 | 81-84 | 2019-21 |
| 2 | Dave Cabral | .959 | 70-73 | 1982-86 |
| 3 | Andrew Day | .949 | 166-175 | 2002-05 |
| 4 | Griffin Bowes | .936 | 147-157 | 2016-18 |
| 5 | Tim Ellingsen | .935 | 159-170 | 2005-08 |
Field Goals
| # | Player | FGs | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Roche | 40 | 2008-11 |
| 2 | Andrew Day | 32 | 2002-05 |
| 3 | Tim Ellingsen | 30 | 2005-08 |
| 4 | Sam Cote | 29 | 2011-14 |
| 5 | Chris Baughman | 27 | 1997-00 |
| 6 | Bob Unruh | 26 | 1975-78 |
| 7 | Griffin Bowes | 20 | 2016-19 |
| 8 | Stefan Knoerr | 20 | 2014-17 |
| 9 | Paul Boehms | 18 | 1995-97 |
| 10 | Mateo Jesch | 16 | 2023-25 |
Field Goals Attempted
| # | Player | FGA | FG | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Roche | 59 | 40 | 2008-11 |
| 2 | Sam Cote | 48 | 29 | 2011-14 |
| 3 | Andrew Day | 48 | 32 | 2002-05 |
| 4 | Bob Unruh | 48 | 26 | 1975-78 |
| 5 | Chris Baughman | 46 | 27 | 1997-00 |
| 6 | Tim Ellingsen | 43 | 30 | 2005-08 |
| 7 | Griffin Bowes | 30 | 20 | 2016-19 |
| 8 | Stefan Knoerr | 25 | 20 | 2014-17 |
| 9 | Stephen Palau | 25 | 12 | 1988-91 |
| 10 | Paul Boehms | 24 | 18 | 1995-97 |
Field Goal Percentage
Min 10 Attempts| # | Player | FG% | FG | FGA | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stefan Knoerr | 80.0% | 20 | 25 | 2014-17 |
| 2 | Paul Boehms | 75.0% | 18 | 24 | 1995-97 |
| 3 | Mateo Jesch | 72.7% | 16 | 22 | 2023-25 |
| 4 | Tim Ellingsen | 69.8% | 30 | 43 | 2005-08 |
| 5 | Scott Roche | 67.8% | 40 | 59 | 2008-11 |
| 6 | Griffin Bowes | 66.7% | 20 | 30 | 2016-19 |
| 7 | Andrew Day | 66.7% | 32 | 48 | 2002-05 |
| 8 | Tommy Gallagher | 64.3% | 9 | 14 | 2018-21 |
| 9 | Sam Cote | 60.4% | 29 | 48 | 2011-14 |
| 10 | Chris Baughman | 58.7% | 27 | 46 | 1997-00 |
Kickoffs
| # | Player | KOs | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Griffin Bowes | 268 | 2016-19 |
| 2 | Tim Ellingsen | 228 | 2005-08 |
| 3 | Scott Roche | 212 | 2008-11 |
| 4 | Chad Smith | 167 | 1989-92 |
| 5 | Bob Unruh | 165 | 1975-78 |
| 6 | Esteban Lopez | 158 | 2002-03 |
| 7 | Caleb Mary | 134 | 2022-24 |
| 8 | Stefan Knoerr | 133 | 2014-17 |
| 9 | Andrew Day | 129 | 2002-05 |
| 10 | Ron Rittgers | 125 | 1983-86 |
Kickoff Yards
| # | Player | KO Yds | KOs | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Griffin Bowes | 15,200 | 268 | 2016-19 |
| 2 | Tim Ellingsen | 13,786 | 228 | 2005-08 |
| 3 | Scott Roche | 12,740 | 212 | 2008-11 |
| 4 | Bob Unruh | 8,985 | 165 | 1975-78 |
| 5 | Esteban Lopez | 8,657 | 158 | 2002-03 |
| 6 | Chad Smith | 8,647 | 167 | 1989-92 |
| 7 | Caleb Mary | 7,566 | 134 | 2022-24 |
| 8 | Stefan Knoerr | 7,348 | 133 | 2014-17 |
| 9 | Andrew Day | 7,243 | 129 | 2002-05 |
| 10 | Ron Rittgers | 6,695 | 125 | 1983-86 |
Kickoff Average
Min 50 KO, Since 1975| # | Player | KO Avg | KO Yds | KOs | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Ellingsen | 60.5 | 13,786 | 228 | 2005-08 |
| 2 | Scott Roche | 60.1 | 12,740 | 212 | 2008-11 |
| 3 | Josh Winnett | 57.7 | 5,421 | 94 | 2022-23 |
| 4 | Mateo Jesch | 56.7 | 15,200 | 268 | 2023-25 |
| 5 | Sam Cote | 56.6 | 4,871 | 86 | 2011-14 |
| 6 | Caleb Mary | 56.5 | 7,566 | 134 | 2022-24 |
| 7 | Tommy Gallagher | 56.4 | 5,641 | 100 | 2018-21 |
| 8 | Andrew Day | 56.1 | 7,243 | 129 | 2002-05 |
| 9 | Andrew Haines | 56.1 | 6,564 | 117 | 2012-14 |
Kickoff Touchbacks
| # | Player | TBs | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Griffin Bowes | 83 | 2016-19 |
| 2 | Tim Ellingsen | 30 | 2005-08 |
| 3 | Bob Unruh | 27 | 1975-78 |
| 4 | Mateo Jesch | 26 | 2023-25 |
| 5 | Ron Rittgers | 21 | 1983-86 |
| 6 | Josh Winnett | 21 | 2022-23 |
Single-Season Records
Best individual seasonsPATs
| # | Player | PATs | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Gallagher | 76 | 2021 |
| 2 | Griffin Bowes | 75 | 2019 |
| 3 | Mateo Jesch | 71 | 2025 |
| 4 | Mateo Jesch | 65 | 2023 |
| 5 | Tim Ellingsen | 58 | 2008 |
PAT Percentage
Min 10 Attempts| # | Player | PAT% | PAT - PATA | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Cabral | 1.000 | 12-12 | 1986 |
| 2 | Andrew Day | 1.000 | 36-36 | 2005 |
| 3 | Tim Ellingsen | 1.000 | 44-44 | 2007 |
| 4 | Stephen Palau | 1.000 | 21-21 | 1988 |
| 5 | Jim Zeller | 1.000 | 11-11 | 1979 |
Field Goals
| # | Player | FGs | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Roche | 18 | 2010 |
| 2 | Tim Ellingsen | 14 | 2008 |
| 3 | Scott Roche | 13 | 2011 |
| 4 | Chris Baughman | 12 | 1999 |
| 5 | Sam Cote | 12 | 2013 |
| 6 | Griffin Bowes | 11 | 2019 |
| 7 | Andrew Day | 11 | 2003 |
| 8 | Stefan Knoerr | 11 | 2017 |
| 9 | Bob Unruh | 11 | 1977 |
| 10 | Paul Boehms | 10 | 1997 |
| 11 | Andrew Day | 10 | 2005 |
| 12 | Andrew Day | 10 | 2004 |
| 13 | Tim Ellingsen | 10 | 2007 |
| 14 | Bob Unruh | 10 | 1978 |
Field Goals Attempted
| # | Player | FGA | FG | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Roche | 28 | 18 | 2010 |
| 2 | Bob Unruh | 22 | 10 | 1978 |
| 3 | Tim Ellingsen | 20 | 14 | 2008 |
| 4 | Sam Cote | 19 | 9 | 2014 |
| 5 | Griffin Bowes | 17 | 11 | 2019 |
| 6 | Andrew Day | 17 | 10 | 2004 |
| 7 | Sam Cote | 16 | 12 | 2013 |
| 8 | Andrew Day | 16 | 11 | 2003 |
| 9 | Scott Roche | 16 | 13 | 2011 |
| 10 | Scott Roche | 15 | 9 | 2009 |
Field Goal Percentage
Min 5 Attempts| # | Player | FG% | FG | FGA | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Baughman | 92.3% | 12 | 13 | 1999 |
| 2 | Stefan Knoerr | 88.9% | 8 | 9 | 2016 |
| 3 | Griffin Bowes | 85.7% | 6 | 7 | 2018 |
| 4 | Scott Roche | 81.3% | 13 | 16 | 2011 |
| 5 | Mateo Jesch | 80.0% | 4 | 5 | 2024 |
| 6 | Stefan Knoerr | 78.6% | 11 | 14 | 2017 |
| 7 | Bob Unruh | 78.6% | 11 | 14 | 1977 |
| 8 | Paul Boehms | 77.8% | 7 | 9 | 1996 |
| 9 | Paul Boehms | 76.9% | 10 | 13 | 1997 |
| 10 | Andrew Day | 76.9% | 10 | 13 | 2005 |
| 11 | Tim Ellingsen | 76.9% | 10 | 13 | 2007 |
Kickoffs
| # | Player | KOs | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Griffin Bowes | 102 | 2019 |
| 2 | Tommy Gallagher | 99 | 2021 |
| 3 | Mateo Jesch | 94 | 2025 |
| 4 | Esteban Lopez | 84 | 2002 |
| 5 | Tim Ellingsen | 83 | 2008 |
| 6 | Josh Winnett | 79 | 2023 |
| 7 | Andrew Day | 78 | 2004 |
| 8 | Griffin Bowes | 75 | 2018 |
| 9 | Scott Roche | 75 | 2010 |
| 10 | Esteban Lopez | 74 | 2003 |
Kickoff Yards
| # | Player | KO Yds | KOs | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Griffin Bowes | 5,811 | 102 | 2019 |
| 2 | Tommy Gallagher | 5,583 | 99 | 2021 |
| 3 | Mateo Jesch | 5,500 | 94 | 2025 |
| 4 | Tim Ellingsen | 5,163 | 83 | 2008 |
| 5 | Esteban Lopez | 4,613 | 84 | 2002 |
| 6 | Scott Roche | 4,599 | 75 | 2010 |
| 7 | Josh Winnett | 4,590 | 79 | 2023 |
| 8 | Andrew Day | 4,338 | 78 | 2004 |
| 9 | Caleb Mary | 4,305 | 73 | 2024 |
| 10 | Scott Roche | 4,206 | 70 | 2011 |
Kickoff Average
Min 10 KO, Since 1975| # | Player | KO Avg | KO Yds | KOs | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Ellingsen | 62.2 | 5,163 | 83 | 2008 |
| 2 | Scott Roche | 61.3 | 4,599 | 75 | 2010 |
| 3 | Tim Ellingsen | 61.2 | 3,915 | 64 | 2007 |
| 4 | Scott Roche | 60.1 | 4,206 | 70 | 2011 |
| 5 | Tim Ellingsen | 59.9 | 599 | 10 | 2005 |
| 6 | Scott Roche | 59.1 | 3,545 | 60 | 2009 |
| 7 | Caleb Mary | 59.0 | 4,305 | 73 | 2024 |
| 8 | Mateo Jesch | 58.5 | 5,500 | 94 | 2025 |
| 9 | Josh Winnett | 58.1 | 4,590 | 79 | 2023 |
| 10 | Tim Ellingsen | 57.9 | 4,109 | 71 | 2006 |
Kickoff Touchbacks
| # | Player | TBs | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Griffin Bowes | 46 | 2019 |
| 2 | Mateo Jesch | 26 | 2025 |
| 3 | Josh Winnett | 20 | 2023 |
| 4 | Griffin Bowes | 19 | 2018 |
| 5 | Tommy Gallagher | 19 | 2021 |
Single-Game Records
One player, one game| Record | Mark | Player | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATs | 10 | Tim Ellingsen | vs. North Park, 10/21/2006 |
| PATs | 10 | Griffin Bowes | vs. Elmhurst, 11/10/18 |
| Field Goals | 5 | Bob Unruh | vs. Millikin, 10/22/77 |
| Longest Field Goal | 53 | Sam Cote | vs. Illinois Wesleyan, 10/26/2013 |
| Field Goal Attempts | 6 | Bob Unruh | vs. Millikin, 10/22/77 |