Alabama freshman kicker Joseph Bulovas has had an up and down 2018 season, missing five of his 73 extra points and four of his 16 field goal attempts.

Heading into the College Football Playoff, the margin for error is sure to be much thinner for the Crimson Tide, meaning Bulovas is going to have to be on his game.

Recently, he spoke about his kicking struggles, saying he is thankful to have the opportunity to continue to improve (via AL.com):

“I think it’s just a learning process here,” Bulovas said after the SEC championship game. “It’s my first year starting. Obviously, there are some great expectations. But that’s why you come here — to be with the best and be on the biggest stage in the country. I am just cherishing every moment and being very thankful and taking advantage of everything I can because that is all you can do is try to do your best.”

Overall, though, Bulovas knows he needs to be better. He summed it up perfectly:

“At the end of the day,” Bulovas said, “you’ve got to put the ball through those uprights.”