GREENVILLE, S.C. – Furman's Nathan Chapman has been named Fred Mitchell Award Kicker of the Week, it was announced today.

Chapman, a 5-11, 198-pound junior, converted 4-of-5 field goal attempts and an extra point to account for 13 of Furman's 26 points in the 27-26 loss to Western Carolina.

He connected twice from 39 yards and also from 49 and 25 yards in the game to up his FCS leading made field goals tally to 20, an average of 2.22/game.  The 20 made field goals ties a Furman season record, and his .833 field goal percentage (20x24) ranks 13th nationally and fifth best among FCS kickers with at least 15 attempts.

He has converted 10-of-13 attempts from 40+ yards.

The FMA Kicker of the Week Award is the second of the season for Chapman, who was also recently named to the organization's Kicker of the Year Watch List.  He was named SoCon Special Teams Player of the Week following the Paladins' 20-13 win over 16th-ranked Mercer on Sept. 12.

About The Fred Mitchell Award
The Fred Mitchell Award annually recognizes the nation's top collegiate place-kicker among more than 750 eligible programs across FCS, Division II, Division III, NAIA, and NJCAA football. The award evaluates excellence on the field while also recognizing character and community service off the field.

With more than 750 kickers eligible for consideration each week and only a small group receiving Kicker of the Week honors, this is a significant and relatively rare national recognition. We encourage you to share the honor through your athletics website and social media channels.