Freshman kicker Cody Williams drilled a 52-yard field goal with four seconds remaining to lead the Vikings to a 22-20 victory over 14th-ranked Montana in Missoula on Saturday. That dramatic play has earned him STATS FCS National Special Teams Player of the Week and Big Sky Conference Special Teams Player of the Week honors.

Williams was 3-3 on field goals in the game, also making kicks from 22 and 43 yards, and converted both extra points. He also averaged 59 yards on kickoffs with two touchbacks. 

"I've been practicing for so many years, I knew I had it in me. I'm just glad the team got me there. I couldn't have done it without them," said Williams of his game-winning kick. "It's great being able to have these opportunities. Thanks to Coach Barnum for putting me out there and having the trust in me."

HEAR THE CALL: Matt Richert's radio call on Cody Williams game-winning 52-yard field goal

It was not just an upset for the Vikings, but it also marked the first time that PSU has won a Big Sky Conference game in Missoula (0-9 previously) and was the first win at Washington-Grizzly Stadium by a Viking team since 1988. 

Williams is one of five kickers in the Big Sky Conference to be perfect on extra points (17-17) this season. He is now 7-8 on field goals this season with his only miss from 49 yards. The 52-yard field goal was the longest by a Viking since Jonathan Gonzales made a 53-yarder in 2014. It was the 14th 50+ yard field goal in Portland State school history and ranks in a tie for sixth longest made. The record is 55 yards by Pat Moore in 1975. 

Portland State returns to action this Saturday at Providence Park when it hosts Northern Colorado. The Homecoming game kicks off at 2:05 p.m.