Kindler had a 47-yard field goal in the second quarter in UW-Whitewater’s 20-17 win at No. 20-ranked UW-Oshkosh. He also added the game-winning points on a 17-yard field goal, giving UW-Whitewater the lead with 1:18 left on the clock. Kindler kicked off five times; one touchback, one to the goal line, one to the one yard line, one to the six yard line and one to the 12 yard line. He was also two-of-two on extra point attempts.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Clint Larsen, Freshman, Wide Receiver, Eau Claire, Wis. (Memorial)
UW-Oshkosh, Kyle Calhoun, Senior, Punter, Waukesha, Wis. (Kettle Moraine)
UW-Platteville, Zach Litchfield, Sophomore, Placekicker, Waupaca, Wis.
UW-River Falls, Greg Klingelhutz, Senior, Defensive Back, Chanhassen, Minn. (Holy Family)
UW-Stevens Point, Colton Zimmerman, Junior, Defensive Back, Iola, Wis. (Iola-Scandinavia)
UW-Stout, Mike Scherr, Freshman, Punter, Hartford, Wis. (Union)