100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma 2026: #87 Jacob Ulrich

Noteworthy Numbers

1963-1965 – Gordon Brown

Player Profile

Position: Punter

Height: 6’5”

Weight: 203

Class: Redshirt Junior

Seasons at OU: 1

Hometown: Dacula, Ga.

Previous School: Kennesaw State University

The Path to Norman

Jacob Ulrich was a product of the Georgia high school system. After winning a Class 7A State Championship as a senior, he started his college football journey at Kennesaw State. He took a redshirt season in 2023 before becoming a starter in 2024. Following that season, he entered the portal and joined the Sooners.

Career so Far

Ulrich took a redshirt season in 2023, but did play in two games and make a field goal.

In 2024, Ulrich became the starter at punter. He played in all 12 games and averaged 45 yards per punt. Ulrich was recognized as the First Team All-CUSA punter.

2025 was Ulrich’s first season with the Sooners. It appeared that he would take over as the starting punter; an injury made that last just one game. However, he did stay engaged and served as the holder for kicks throughout the year.

Stats

Years: 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | Career

Games Played: 13 | 12 | 2 | 27

Punts: 2 | 75 | 0 | 77

Punt Avg Yards: 47.5 | 45 | 92.5

Field Goals: – | – | 46025

FG Avg Yds: – | – | 20

Pass Att.: – | 1 | –

Pass Comp.: – | 1 | –

Pass Yards: – | 32 | –

Stats via Soonersports.com

This Season

Despite Miller being the starter last season after Ulrich’s injury, the two are in a tight race for the starting job this year. Both bring experience to the position and will fight for the role.