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Dimas Earns First Career Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week Honor
10/5/2026 12:00:00 PM | Football
Homegrown kicker nails two 40+-yard field goals during Built By Houston win
HOUSTON – Houston Football kicker Jonathan Dimas earned his first Big 12 Conference Special Teams Player of the Week honor, the league announced Monday.
Dimas, a homegrown talent who went to high school at Westfield High School, kicked a pair of 40+-yard field goals during the Cougars' Built By Houston game victory over UCF on Saturday.
His first kick, a 40-yard boot, came with 4:23 in the fourth quarter, put Houston up by a touchdown. He made it a two-score game with a career-long make from 46-yards out with 1:56 remaining, capping a 27-point run for Houston.
Dimas was the only Big 12 kicker in Week 5 to make two 40+-yard field goals and one of eight FBS kickers to do so.
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Dimas, a homegrown talent who went to high school at Westfield High School, kicked a pair of 40+-yard field goals during the Cougars' Built By Houston game victory over UCF on Saturday.
His first kick, a 40-yard boot, came with 4:23 in the fourth quarter, put Houston up by a touchdown. He made it a two-score game with a career-long make from 46-yards out with 1:56 remaining, capping a 27-point run for Houston.
Dimas was the only Big 12 kicker in Week 5 to make two 40+-yard field goals and one of eight FBS kickers to do so.
SINGLE-GAME TICKETS
Don't miss any of the action. Purchase single-game tickets today by clicking here.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Football by providing NIL opportunities and by joining The Huddle which provides financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarFB on X, formerly known as Twitter, and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at Houston Cougar Football. Fans can also follow the team on Instagram at uhcougarfb.
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