Matthew Stephenson

Position:
P
Ht./Wt.:
5-10 / 215
Hometown:
Madison, Ala.
High School:
Bob Jones
Prev School:
Middle Tennessee
Letters:
1
Class:
Graduate Student

PRONUNCIATION

2020: Played in seven games • served as the team's primary holder • also averaged 34.9 yards on eight punts. Game-by-Game: Held on three PATs and 1 FG against Michigan and punted four times with an average of 35.0 yards • punted four times at Maryland (34.8 yards average) and held on 1 FG and 6 PATs attempt • held twice against Iowa • held on four point-after attempts against Purdue • held four times (3 PAT, 1 FG) at Nebraska and four times (2 PAT, 2 FG) at Wisconsin.

PREVIOUS COLLEGE: Spent four years at Middle Tennessee and was the team’s primary holder in 2019 and 2018 • punted 16 times in his career and averaged 37.06 yards • did not see game action in 2017 and redshirted in 2016.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Bob Jones High School in Madison, Ala. • named Second Team All-State as a kicker • as a senior, made 10 of 11 field goals (long was 46 yards) and made 44 of 45 extra points • competed in the NUC All-American game where he was voted the MVP • tabbed First Team All-Area as a punter and averaged 40 yards on 35 punts • coached by Kevin Rose • also lettered in baseball.

PERSONAL: Parents are Kevin and Tammie Stephenson • graduated with a degree in Concrete Industry Management from Middle Tennessee.