The Michigan kicker -- critical in the Wolverines’ 13-10 upset win over No. 2 Ohio State on Saturday -- was named kicker of the year in the Big Ten Conference, the league announced Tuesday.

Michigan State kicker Jonathan Kim was voted second team All-Big Ten by the media and coaches. Kim was 19-of-21, including 8-of-8 on kicks between 40-49 yards and 3-of-4 on kicks of 50 yards or more. Michigan State punter Ryan Eckley also earned second-team honors by coaches.

Michigan has prided itself on special teams over much of the past decade, and that's been reflected in its recent run of success at the kicker position. A Wolverine has taken home