Sandell
redshirted as a
freshman at UTSA in 2022, recording 20 kickoffs and recovering an
onside kick. That season, he converted 19 of 23 field goals and 35 of 36 extra points, setting the school record for longest field goal after being successful on a 54-yard attempt. He was named honorable mention All-
American Athletic Conference (AAC) for his performance. He led the
Southeastern Conference (SEC) in field goal percentage and made seven of seven attempts over 50 yards in the regular season, the best mark nationally. He was named the 2025
SEC Special Teams Player of the Year and
Lou Groza Award winner for his performance. ==References==