Georgia Southern University Eagles’ kicker Adrian Mora broke the FCS record for consecutive extra-point kicks Saturday in the rivalry game against the Furman Paladins.

Going into the game, Mora was three shy of tying former Montana Grizzlies kicker Chris Snyder’s record of 126 consecutive extra points.

With 9:18 left in the second quarter, Mora tied the record after a 14-yard touchdown by slot back Johnathan Bryant. After making two more field goals, Mora came onto the field after a one yard touchdown on a quarterback sneak by Jaybo Shaw. With 6:39 left in the third quarter, Mora kicked the ball through the uprights, giving him 127 extra points, and a place in FCS history.

“He’s a solid, solid football player,” coach Jeff Monken said. “He’s as good as anybody on our football team playing his position. “

“We, as a special teams unit, like to take every kick as the most important one,” Mora said. “We were focused and I never had any doubts that it was going to go through. Having a bunch of reliable guys makes it a lot easier.”

Mora increased his new record to 129 after touchdown carries by running back Robert Brown and quarterback Ezayi Youyoute.  He also kicked a 49-yard field goal in the third quarter, which is the longest field goal of his career.  After the game, Mora was given the record-breaking football.

“They got the record-breaking ball, and I wish I could split it with all 11 guys because it’s definitely a tribute to them,” he said.

On Monday Mora was named Southern Conference Special Teams Player of the Week.