Mississippi State football lands UCLA transfer kicker Nicholas Barr-Mira

STARKVILLE — Kicking has been a battle for Mississippi State soccer the final couple years, nevertheless it was a vivid spot within the crew’s ReliaQuest Bowl win on Jan. 2.

Massimo Biscardi accounted for six of the Bulldogs’ 19 factors. Nevertheless, after exhausting his eligibility, Biscardi received’t have the ability to carry that momentum into subsequent season for MSU.

Mississippi State has discovered his alternative. Nicholas Barr-Mira introduced his dedication to MSU on Tuesday. He spent the final 4 years at UCLA.

Barr-Mira made 15-21 kicks in 2022 with an extended of 49. He additionally recorded 25 punts.

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Barr-Mira was 35-49 in three seasons taking the sphere for the Bruins after sitting out his freshman season. He’s a local of Palos Verdes, California, who additionally acquired gives from Hawaii and Michigan out of Loyola Excessive Faculty.

Barr-Mira’s dedication come as Zach Arnett continues his transition from defensive coordinator to move coach following Mike Leach’s loss of life on Dec. 12. Eric Mele continues to be listed as MSU’s particular groups coach and was noticed at a girls’s basketball recreation on campus not too long ago with Arnett.

Stefan Krajisnik is the Mississippi State beat author for the Clarion Ledger. Contact him at skrajisnik@gannett.com or comply with him on Twitter @skrajisnik3.