WATCH: Washington kicker Grady Gross gets emotional after getting a scholarship for hitting the game-winning field goal against Washington State

On Saturday, the Huskies managed to secure a victory against the Cougars in their matchup.

WATCH: Washington kicker Grady Gross gets emotional after getting a scholarship for hitting the game-winning field goal against Washington State

Grady Gross secured a scholarship after kicking the game winning field goal (Images via X)

On Saturday, the No.4 ranked Washington Huskies squared off against the Washington State Cougars in the much-anticipated college football matchup between the two conference rivals. The Huskies ended up winning the Pac-12 showdown on the back of a game-winning field goal by Grady Gross.

Following the close victory, Grady Gross’ life changed in just 5 minutes as he got offered a scholarship. In the locker room, Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer surprised Gross and announced that the Kicker — who entered the game as a walk-on — would be put on scholarship as his teammates cheered him.

And you know what, our Grady Gross is thankful for? The scholarship he is earned.
DeBoer announced in the locker room.
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As soon as DeBoer made that announcement, Gross got emotional, but he was soon swarmed by his teammates, who celebrated the news of their kicker earning a scholarship. The brief video of Kalen DeBoer announcing Gross’ scholarship went viral on social media and accumulated over 2.5 million views within just hours of posting. Check out the footage attached below.

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During the final seconds of the game, Grady Gross perfectly nailed a 42-yard failed game-winning field goal for Washington as the clock ran out. Gross missed a 43-yard field goal attempt early in the game, but he redeemed himself during clutch time and kept the Huskies’ playoff hopes alive.

As a result, the Washington Huskies managed to secure a 24-21 victory against the Washington State Cougars and remain undefeated in the college football season.

Kalen DeBoer talks about handing Grady Gross a scholarship

After surprising the Washington Huskies kicker Grady Gross with a scholarship on Saturday, head coach Kalen DeBoer talked about changing the life of his kicker.

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Grady Gross (Via SI)
It was something we'd been talking about. He'd earned it. He's really had a great year. Our team really believes in Grady. They love him.
DeBoer said on his postgame conference.

Gross has had a great season so far since he replaced the Huskies kicker Peyton Henry. He has converted 11 of his 15 attempts and has been perfect on extra point attempts as he converted all 55 of his attempts.

DeBoer’s confidence in Gross really showed when he said that he was even willing to attempt a 50-plus yards field goal if it was necessary. Gross’ career longest is a 47-yard FG against the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Nonetheless, a 50-plus yard FG attempt was necessary as Washington’s offense managed to shorten the yardage. Next, the Huskies will take on the No.6 ranked Oregon Ducks in the Pac-12 championship game.

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