In 2018, Szmyt became the first Syracuse kicker and third freshman to win the Lou Groza Award,[1] and was named a unanimous All-American.
[3] After a stellar freshman year, Szmyt's performance was marred by coaching changes and his holders switching.
He returned to a better form when Bob Ligashesky took over as the special teams coordinator in 2022.
[7] On January 22, 2024, Szmyt signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL).
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