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Northwestern kicker reportedly cleared for B1G Championship Game
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Every player matters when it comes to the B1G Championship Game. And Northwestern could have kicker Charlie Kuhbander back on the field.
Teddy Greenstein of the Chicago Tribune reported that Kuhbander, who has missed five games this season due to injury, has been cleared to participate. He has made 3-of-7 kicks this season and is 21-of-21 on extra point tries.
Kuhbander has not attempted a kick since Nov. 3.
#Northwestern PK Charlie Kuhbander has been cleared, I'm told. So NU might not have to use a punter for FGs
— Teddy Greenstein (@TeddyGreenstein) December 2, 2018
Due to injuries this season, the Wildcats have used three total kickers this fall. Drew Luckenbaugh and Jake Collins have also attempted field goals.
Northwestern hasn’t attempted many kicks this season, settling for just 14 field goals. The Wildcats have made eight on the year.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB