He broke the old record of 51 on Sept. 17 , 1977 with a 27 - yard kick against Delta State at Houck Stadium .
Wood established a new NCAA record for career field goals during his senior season in 1977 .
Wood broke the old record of 51 on Sept. 17 , 1977 with a 27 - yard kick against Delta State at Houck Stadium .
Wood established a new NCAA record for career field goals during his senior season in 1977 .