In his first season, Ammendola averaged 63.1 yards and kicked off 88 times for 41 touchbacks. Thanks to Ammendola’s kickoffs, Oklahoma State ranked first in the nation for opponent beginning field position. He made a 53-yard field goal against Central Michigan on his lone try of his rookie season.
Matt High School Attended
Ammendola was raised in North Penn High School after being born in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. His 56-yard kick set a school record. The Denver Broncos placekicker Brandon McManus formerly owned the record for the longest field goal made by a school. He set a school record in 2015 by making 9 field goals. The previous year, he made 7 field goals. In 2015, Ammendola placed 41 kickoffs inside the end zone.
