2024(Idaho State): Gabe Panikowski, a Junior placekicker has cemented himself as one of the best kickers in Idaho State University history after just one season with the Bengals. Panikowski has had a standout year in the FCS... In 12 games played, Panikowski has converted 44-of-47 total kicks on the season and is a perfect 15 for 15 in field goals this year... Panikowski's field goal percentage tied for No. 1 in the FCS and also has the highest number of made field goals while still remaining perfect on the season. Panikowski, multiple times in 2024 led the Bengals to victory while also achieving individual success. Against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, Panikowski converted on a 55-yard field goal, the 2nd longest in the FCS this season and tied for 4th longest in Idaho State school history... Against the Cal Poly Mustangs on October 5, Panikowski kicked a walk-off 24-yard field goal to earn the Bengals the first conference win of the season... Gabe has been recognized by the Big Sky Conference twice this season as player of the week...  At the conclusion of the seaon, Gabe was named the Fred Mitchell Award winner, recognizing the best place-kicker (non-FBS) in the nation. 


2023 (Riverside City College)
Went 15-of-21 in field goals with a season long make of 44 yards. 
Hit 67-of-72 PAT scoring 112 points at 93%

2022 Season (Sac State)

• Played in 11 games as a kickoff specialist.
• Averaged 62.7 yards per kickoff with 17 touchbacks on 48 attempts.
• Had five touchbacks against Utah Tech in his first collegiate game.
• Was credited with a tackle at Weber State.

High School

• A 2021 graduate of Torrey Pines HS in San Diego.
• Named the Avocado League Kicker of the Year, was a first team all-league selection and earned first team all-North County as a kicker/punter.
• Made a 55-yard field goal as a junior for his career long.
• Never missed a PAT in his varsity career.
• Also competed in track and field, basketball, soccer and fencing for the Falcons.

Personal

• Majoring in communications.
• Parents are Stan and Kris Panikowski.