Mitch Jeter shines as Notre Dame's kicker during College Football Playoff run

Mitch Jeter is a 23-year-old kicker for Notre Dame, currently in his first season after transferring from South Carolina. He previously served as the Gamecocks' kickoff specialist and became their top scorer in 2024 before entering the transfer portal. Jeter had a challenging regular season, struggling with a groin injury and finishing with a 1-for-5 record on field goals in his last four games. However, he performed well in the College Football Playoff, making key field goals against Indiana. Jeter was a two-star recruit in high school and ranked as the No. 10 kicker in his class. He is not related to baseball player Derek Jeter, despite sharing the same last name.