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PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers kicker Ben Sauls had a sensational 2024 season, with NFL teams taking notice of his performances. The Pittsburgh Steelers, with whom Pitt shares a practice facility with, UPMC Rooney Sports Complex in the South Side Flats, hosted Sauls on a visit on a local, pre-draft visit, according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / February 27

Watch: Pitt Kicker Ben Sauls Details Journey at NFL Combine

As Pitt kicker Ben Sauls prepares for the NFL combine, he spoke with members of the media Wednesday in Indianapolis, Ind. Joe Smeltzer of Nittany Sports Now, PSN’s Penn State affiliate, was on hand as Sauls spoke about his career at Pitt, his success in 2024 and what it was like kicking at an NFL venue in Acrisure Stadium during his college days.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / February 17

Pitt K Ben Sauls Picked in Recent NFL Mock Draft

Getting selected in the NFL Draft as a placekicker isn’t easy. However, when you have the talent and resume of Pitt’s Ben Sauls, it becomes more manageable.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / January 30

Pitt Kicker Earns East-West Shrine Bowl Honors

PITTSBURGH — A former Pitt Panthers player received praise for his performance recently, as he prepares for the NFL Draft. Pitt kicker Ben Sauls is competing at the East-West Shrine Bowla postseason all-star game that has been played almost every year since 1925.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / December 11

2025 K Trey Butkowski “Excited About Pittsburgh” After Receiving Offer

Revamping the offensive line is the top off-season priority for Pitt but they also have a few other things on their to do list. Adding a couple of reliable, playmaking wide receivers and another veteran running back are two other things, along with trying to replace their most consistent offensive weapon.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / December 6

Pitt Kicker Accepts East-West Shrine Bowl Invite

PITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers will another representative at the East-West Shrine Bowl, as redshirt senior placekicker Ben Sauls accepted his invite.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / November 19

Pitt’s Ben Sauls Named National Award Semifinalist

PITTSBURGH -- Pitt Panthers redshirt senior placekicker Ben Sauls has had a sensational 2024 campaign and is receiving national recognition for it. Sauls earned a spot as one of the semifinalists for the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award, which recognizes the best kicker in college football.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / November 3

Recap: Pitt Embarrassed in Blowout Loss to No. 20 SMU

Pitt kicker Ben Sauls nailed a 44-yard field goal to bring the Panthers within four of SMU toward the end of the first quarter, and those three points were the highlight of the night for the Pitt Panthers.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / October 29

Pitt Kicker Wins Mid-Season Award

PITTSBURGH -- Pitt Panthers redshirt senior placekicker Ben Sauls continues to earn recognition for his great play this season, putting the entire nation on notice.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / October 25

Pitt Might Have 'Best Kicker in Nation'

PITTSBURGH--Pitt redshirt senior Ben Sauls continued his red-hot 2024 season in Pitt's 41-13 win over the Syracuse Orange With his 49-yard field goal in the 1st quarter, Sauls set the school record for longest streak of consecutive field goals made with 13 dating back to last season.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / October 24

Pitt K Ben Sauls Sets Another Program Record

PITTSBURGH — Ben Sauls tied a program record in a 17-15 win against Cal two weeks ago and broke a program record in the first half against Syracuse. Sauls

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / October 24

Pitt Kicker Ben Sauls Sets School Record

PITTSBURGH -- Pitt Panthers redshirt senior place kicker Ben Sauls continued his incredible 2024 season, as he set another school record. Sauls hit a 49-yard field goal in the first quarter vs.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / ACC Digital Network / October 12

Watch: Ben Sauls Ties A Pitt Record With A 58-Yard Field Goal

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / October 12

Watch: Pitt Kicker Makes Program History

PITTSBURGH -- Pitt Panthers redshirt senior kicker Ben Sauls tied the record for the longest field goal made in Pitt history with a 58-yard kick. Sauls' historic kick gave Pitt a 17-6 advantage against Cal with five minutes left in the first half.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / October 12

Pitt K Ben Sauls Ties Record for Longest FG in Program History

PITTSBURGH — Ben Sauls has been automatic this season, even from record-setting length. Sauls lined up for a 58-yard field goal early in the second quarter against Cal, went through his usual routine and kicked the ball straight through the uprights to give the Panthers a 17-6 lead.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / September 11

Two ACC Kickers Are Named Lou Groza Award Stars

As ACC schools ride the ups and downs of the early part of the 2024 college football season, the kickers are getting some bright lights. Two ACC kickers are named Lou Groza Award Stars of the Week.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 10

Pitt Kicker Earns National Award Recognition

PITTSBURGH -- Pitt Panthers redshirt senior place kicker Ben Sauls had one of his best games in the 28-27 comeback win against the Cincinnati Bearcats.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 10

Pitt, Cincinnati Ranked Top 5 Week 2 Game

PITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers and Cincinnati Bearcats and played each other in a fercious battle in the River City Rivalry that many neutrals tuned in to watch this past weekend.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 8

Pitt Kicker Plays Hero in Home State

CINCINNATI -- Pitt Panthers redshirt senior place kicker Ben Sauls has had many big moments in his career, but none other than the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 7

Pitt storms back to edge Cincinnati

Ben Sauls converted a 35-yard field goal with 17 seconds left to cap a dramatic 22-point comeback and lift the visiting Pittsburgh Panthers to a stunning 28-27 win over the Cincinnati Bearcats in the "River City Rivalry" on Saturday.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / September 7

Pitt Completes Miraculous Second Half Comeback Against Cincinnati

CINCINNATI — Another year, another failed, late-game come — no, wait, here comes Ben Sauls. Sauls trotted out for a 35-yard field goal attempt with 23 seconds left, and unlike last season, his conversion allowed Pitt to complete a miraculous second half comeback to knock off Cincinnati, 28-27, at Nippert Stadium Saturday afternoon.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / September 5

With Deep Ties, Cincinnati Game Serving as Homecoming for Ben Sauls

Coming out of high school, living just over an hour north of Cincinnati, Pitt kicker Ben Sauls did a lot of talking with the Bearcats program. Then head coach Luke Fickell and special teams coordinator Brian Mason were in constant contact with the young specialist from Tipp City, Ohio.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / July 14

Pitt All 105: K Franco Fernandez-Enjo Waiting in the Wings

All 105 is a Pittsburgh Sports Now series profiling each of the 105 members of the Pitt 2024 training camp roster. 2023 season: Fernandez-Enjo walked

College Football News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / June 19

Pitt Extends Offer to Local North Allegheny Kicker

Pitt has a pretty sure thing in Ben Sauls, but there’s no certainty when it comes to college football. Sauls, Samuel Carpenter and Franco Fernandez-Enjo occupy the top spots, but the Pitt coaching staff is always looking for future contributors in the special teams room.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / June 18

Pitt All 105: K Sam Carpenter Waiting His Turn Behind Ben Sauls

All 105 is a Pittsburgh Sports Now series profiling each of the 105 members of the Pitt 2024 training camp roster. 2023 season: Carpenter played in one