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Hunter Parsons blocked Cosentino's extra point attempt after Tommy Rittenhouse gave Illinois State its only lead at 34-28 to open overtime.
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CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Gilbert, 6-1 and 185 pounds, made 34 of 45 field goals while connecting on all 118 extra points over the past two seasons.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2026
However, the Steelers were on pins and needles after trusty kicker Chris Boswell shanked the extra point, leaving the Ravens the chance at the walk-off field.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
However, Chris Boswell missed the extra point, opening the door for the Ravens to win it with a field goal.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Gilbert, 6-1 and 185 pounds, made 34 of 45 field goals while connecting on all 118 extra points over the past two seasons.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2026
However, the Steelers were on pins and needles after trusty kicker Chris Boswell shanked the extra point, leaving the Ravens the chance at the walk-off field.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
However, Chris Boswell missed the extra point, opening the door for the Ravens to win it with a field goal.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Extra point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extra%20point. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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