The position group that never gets the love they deserve, and always receives the most amount of hate for the magnitude their mistakes have on a football game, kickers have significant importance on how a football team performs.
A series that SpartansWire has done, ranking passing, rushing, receiving and tackles leaders, it is time to look at the top kickers in Michigan State history.
Let’s give appreciation to the kickers and recognize the best that have come through Michigan State, ranking them based on field goals made:
10. Ralf Mojsiejenko
LOS ANGELES – OCTOBER 28: Punter Ralf Mojsiejenko #2 of the San Diego Chargers kicks the ball away during a game against the Los Angeles Raiders at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 28, 1985 in Los Angeles, California. The Raiders won 34-21. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
Years at MSU: 1981-1984
Field Goals (made/attempted): 35/51 (68.6%)
9. Paul Edinger
MSU’s Paul Edinger sent Michigan State to a win over Florida in the 2000 Citrus Bowl with this kick, held by quarterback Bill Burke. .
Edinger
Years at MSU: 1996-1999
Field Goals (made/attempted): 42/53 (79.2%)
8. Morten Andersen
TAMPA BAY, FL – SEPTEMBER 18: Morten Andersen #7 of the New Orleans Saints kicks during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tampa Stadium on September 18, 1994 in Tampa Bay, Florida. The Saints defeated the Bucs 9-7. (Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
Years at MSU: 1978-1981
Field Goals (made/attempted): 45/72 (62.5%)
7. Chris Gardner
Nov 24, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; A Michigan State Spartans helmet sits on a bench during the second half game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Years at MSU: 1994-1997
Field Goals (made/attempted): 51/74 (68.9%)
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