2017
• Academic All-Big Ten.
• Appeared in all 13 games as the starting long snapper on all kicks.
• Caught a 22-yard pass from punter Joe Schopper on a fake punt at Northwestern
on Nov. 11.
• Had a solo tackle vs. Indiana on Nov. 25.
2016
• Academic All-Big Ten.
• Appeared in all 12 games as the starting long snapper on all kicks.
2015
• Appeared in all 12 games as the starting long snapper on all kicks.
HIGH SCHOOL
• Enrolled early in January.
• Ranked as No. 6 long snapper in the nation by Rubio long snapping
• Two-star recruit by Rivals.com and ESPN.com.
PERSONAL
• Given name is Benjamin Aaron Makowski.
• Born April 9, 1997.
• Majoring in professional flight technology.