Kicker Brad Cornish booted his way into the school record books in the 42-31 win over Weber State on Saturday as he converted on all five of his field goal attempts, setting a new Sacramento State single-game record.

Cornish also hit three extra point kicks while having one blocked, giving him a total of 18 points scored with his leg. Even more impressive is the fact that four of his five field goal attempts came from 40 yards or more. The junior came in with a previous career long of 26 yards, a mark he wasted no time shattering as he boomed a 48-yarder through the uprights just five minutes into the first quarter.

“I felt good coming in,” Cornish said. “I didn’t really get any cracks at it last week, so I just wanted to be ready if my number was called.”

His number was called early and often as the Hornet’s offense went 4 of 13 on third-down conversions, setting up field goal opportunities in every quarter but the second. Quarterback Garrett Safron appreciated the big effort from his kicker.

“Brad did great tonight,” Safron said. “There were a couple of series where the offense went a little stagnant and he bailed us out. I don’t think it mattered where he was kicking from, he was locked in.”

Even with the impressive new career long 48-yard field goal to his name, Cornish claimed his best is yet to come. When asked if he would feel confident attempting from 50 yards and beyond, a mark considered elite even for NFL kickers, the former soccer player did not concede.

“Definitely,” Cornish said. “I’ve hit them from that far in practice before, so if the opportunity comes in a game I hope that coach is confident enough in me to give me the chance.”

Cornish insisted that his big box score was the result of a stellar offensive line stepping up big in the trenches. “Shout out to the offensive line, snapper and holder for all doing a great job,” he added.

Coach Jody Sears was proud of his kicker’s performance against Weber State, a team he had coached for previously.

“Brad was automatic tonight,” Sears said. “I’ve got a lot of faith in him and that’s why I don’t hesitate throwing him out there in those big situations.”

Now with NFL-type distance under his belt, Cornish did not rule out the possibility of making it all the way to the big leagues.

“I’ll get there,” Cornish said with a chuckle. “I still have a couple years left but it’s definitely a goal of mine.”

If the young kicker continues to knock down 40 yard attempts with ease, it may be only a matter of time before he indeed becomes the first Sac State player to be drafted at the position.