Boise State’s James Ferguson-Reynolds Receives Third Team All-America Honor
1/18/2024 10:00:00 AM | Football
College Football News recognizes nation’s best punter
BOISE, Idaho – James Ferguson-Reynolds was recognized a fourth time for his efforts during the 2023 season as College Football News bestowed upon the Boise State punter Third Team All-America honors.
The Geelong, Australia native had already received All-America honors from the AFCA (Second Team), Sports Illustrated (Second Team) and the Associated Press (Third Team). He joins Colorado State's Mohamed Kamara as the only Mountain West players recognized by the College Football News.
This follows being named the National Statistical Champion for 2023 in punting after averaging 49.7 yards per punt. That average marks the sixth-best season average in FBS history, just shy of a spot in the top five as he finishes right behind Iowa's Reggie Roby posting a 49.84 average in 1981.
Ferguson-Reynolds shatters the school record of 45.8 yards per punt originally set by Kyle Brotzman in 2008. The mark ranks third in Mountain West history behind NCAA and MW record holder Matt Araiza (San Diego State) averaging 51.2 yards per punt and Colorado State's Ryan Stonehouse averaging 50.9 yards per punt, both in 2021.
He becomes the eighth Bronco to claim a statistical national championship, a feat most recently achieved by Jonah Dalmas (field goals) in 2021. Dalmas recently announced he would be returning to Boise State for the 2024 season for his final year of eligibility, rejoining Ferguson-Reynolds to create one of the most successful kicking tandems in the country.
Throughout 14 games, Ferguson-Reynolds totaled 55 punts that traveled 2,735 yards with eight ending in a touchback and five being fair caught. Of his 55 punts, 52.3% (29) of them traveled 50 yards or more while 41.8% (23) landed inside the 20.
Fans can now reserve their seats for the 2024 season today by placing a deposit of just $24 down for new season tickets or renewals. The 2024 home schedule features Nevada, Oregon State, Portland State, San Diego State, Utah State and Washington State visiting The Blue as the Broncos look to become the first Mountain West program to repeat as champion since San Diego State in 2015-16.
For complete coverage of Boise State Football, download the Bronco Sports App or follow the team on social media on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter/X.
2023 College Football News First-Team All-Americans
QB Michael Penix Jr., Sr. Washington
RB Blake Corum, Sr. Michigan
RB Ollie Gordon, Soph. Oklahoma State
WR Malik Nabers, Jr. LSU
WR Rome Odunze, Jr. Washington
TE Brock Bowers, Jr. Georgia
OT Joe Alt, Sr. Notre Dame
OG Cooper Beebe, Sr. Kansas State
C Sedrick Van Pran, Jr. Georgia
OG Zak Zinter, Sr. Michigan
OT Olu Fashanu, Jr. Penn State
EDGE Laiatu Latu, Sr. UCLA
DT Jer'Zhan Newton, Jr. Illinois
DT T'Vondre Sweat, Sr. Texas
EDGE Tre'Mon Morris-Brash, Sr. UCF
LB Edgerrin Cooper, Sr. Texas A&M
LB Jason Henderson, Jr. Old Dominion
LB Payton Wilson, Sr. NC State
CB Beanie Bishop, Sr. West Virginia
S Caleb Downs, Fr. Alabama
S Kamren Kinchens, Jr. Miami
CB Nate Wiggins, Jr. Clemson
PK Graham Nicholson, Jr. Miami University
P Tory Taylor, Sr. Iowa
KR Barion Brown, Soph. Kentucky
PR Xavier Worthy, Jr. Texas
Head Coach: Kalen DeBoer, Washington
2023 College Football News Second-Team All-Americans
QB Jayden Daniels, Sr. LSU
RB Audric Estime, Jr. Notre Dame
RB Cody Schrader, Sr. Missouri
WR Tony Franklin, Jr. Oregon
WR Marvin Harrison Jr., Jr. Ohio State
TE Dallin Hooker, Jr. Colorado State
OT Tallies Fuaga, Jr. Oregon State
OG Trevor Keegan, Sr. Michigan
C Jackson Powers-Johnson, Jr. Oregon
OG Tate Ratledge, Jr. Georgia
OT Troy Fautanu, Sr. Washington
EDGE Jonah Elliss, Jr. Utah
DT Byron Murphy, Jr. Texas
DT Mason Graham, Soph. Michigan
EDGE Javon Solomon, Jr. Troy
LB Jay Higgins, Sr. Iowa
LB Jeremiah Trotter, Jr. Clemson
LB Nathaniel Watson, Jr. Mississippi State
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Jr. Alabama
S Tyler Nubin, Sr. Minnesota
S Malaki Starks, Soph. Georgia
CB Cooper DeJean, Sr. Iowa
PK Andy Borregales, Jr. Miami
P Riley Riethman, Jr. Navy
KR Jayden Harrison, Jr. Marshall
PR Keon Coleman, Jr. Florida State
Head Coach: Jedd Fisch, Arizona
2023 College Football News Third-Team All-Americans
QB Bo Nix, Sr. Oregon
RB Tahj Brooks, Sr. Texas Tech
RB Kimani Vidal, Jr. Troy
WR Tetairoa McMillan, Soph. Arizona
WR Malik Washington, Sr. Virginia
TE Cade Stover, Sr. Ohio State
OT JC Latham, Jr. Alabama
OG Donovan Jackson, Soph. Ohio State
C Zach Frazier, Jr. West Virginia
OG Christian Mahogany, Sr. Boston College
OT Jordan Morgan, Sr. Arizona
EDGE Mohamed Kamara, Sr. Colorado State
DT Howard Cross, Sr. Notre Dame
DT Kris Jenkins, Sr. Michigan
EDGE Bralen Trice, Jr. Washington
LB Tommy Eichenberg, Sr. Ohio State
LB Jacob Manu, Soph. Arizona
LB Dallas Turner, Jr. Alabama
CB Kris Abrams-Draine, Jr. Missouri
S Calen Bullock, Sr. USC
S Xavier Watts, Jr. Notre Dame
CB Quinyon Mitchell, Jr. Toledo
PK Jose Pizano, Sr. UNLV
P James Ferguson-Reynolds, Soph. Boise State
KR Ja'Quez Cross, Soph. Arkansas State
PR LaJohntay Wester, Sr. Florida Atlantic
Head Coach: Alex Golesh, USF
The Geelong, Australia native had already received All-America honors from the AFCA (Second Team), Sports Illustrated (Second Team) and the Associated Press (Third Team). He joins Colorado State's Mohamed Kamara as the only Mountain West players recognized by the College Football News.
This follows being named the National Statistical Champion for 2023 in punting after averaging 49.7 yards per punt. That average marks the sixth-best season average in FBS history, just shy of a spot in the top five as he finishes right behind Iowa's Reggie Roby posting a 49.84 average in 1981.
Ferguson-Reynolds shatters the school record of 45.8 yards per punt originally set by Kyle Brotzman in 2008. The mark ranks third in Mountain West history behind NCAA and MW record holder Matt Araiza (San Diego State) averaging 51.2 yards per punt and Colorado State's Ryan Stonehouse averaging 50.9 yards per punt, both in 2021.
He becomes the eighth Bronco to claim a statistical national championship, a feat most recently achieved by Jonah Dalmas (field goals) in 2021. Dalmas recently announced he would be returning to Boise State for the 2024 season for his final year of eligibility, rejoining Ferguson-Reynolds to create one of the most successful kicking tandems in the country.
Throughout 14 games, Ferguson-Reynolds totaled 55 punts that traveled 2,735 yards with eight ending in a touchback and five being fair caught. Of his 55 punts, 52.3% (29) of them traveled 50 yards or more while 41.8% (23) landed inside the 20.
Fans can now reserve their seats for the 2024 season today by placing a deposit of just $24 down for new season tickets or renewals. The 2024 home schedule features Nevada, Oregon State, Portland State, San Diego State, Utah State and Washington State visiting The Blue as the Broncos look to become the first Mountain West program to repeat as champion since San Diego State in 2015-16.
For complete coverage of Boise State Football, download the Bronco Sports App or follow the team on social media on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter/X.
2023 College Football News First-Team All-Americans
QB Michael Penix Jr., Sr. Washington
RB Blake Corum, Sr. Michigan
RB Ollie Gordon, Soph. Oklahoma State
WR Malik Nabers, Jr. LSU
WR Rome Odunze, Jr. Washington
TE Brock Bowers, Jr. Georgia
OT Joe Alt, Sr. Notre Dame
OG Cooper Beebe, Sr. Kansas State
C Sedrick Van Pran, Jr. Georgia
OG Zak Zinter, Sr. Michigan
OT Olu Fashanu, Jr. Penn State
EDGE Laiatu Latu, Sr. UCLA
DT Jer'Zhan Newton, Jr. Illinois
DT T'Vondre Sweat, Sr. Texas
EDGE Tre'Mon Morris-Brash, Sr. UCF
LB Edgerrin Cooper, Sr. Texas A&M
LB Jason Henderson, Jr. Old Dominion
LB Payton Wilson, Sr. NC State
CB Beanie Bishop, Sr. West Virginia
S Caleb Downs, Fr. Alabama
S Kamren Kinchens, Jr. Miami
CB Nate Wiggins, Jr. Clemson
PK Graham Nicholson, Jr. Miami University
P Tory Taylor, Sr. Iowa
KR Barion Brown, Soph. Kentucky
PR Xavier Worthy, Jr. Texas
Head Coach: Kalen DeBoer, Washington
2023 College Football News Second-Team All-Americans
QB Jayden Daniels, Sr. LSU
RB Audric Estime, Jr. Notre Dame
RB Cody Schrader, Sr. Missouri
WR Tony Franklin, Jr. Oregon
WR Marvin Harrison Jr., Jr. Ohio State
TE Dallin Hooker, Jr. Colorado State
OT Tallies Fuaga, Jr. Oregon State
OG Trevor Keegan, Sr. Michigan
C Jackson Powers-Johnson, Jr. Oregon
OG Tate Ratledge, Jr. Georgia
OT Troy Fautanu, Sr. Washington
EDGE Jonah Elliss, Jr. Utah
DT Byron Murphy, Jr. Texas
DT Mason Graham, Soph. Michigan
EDGE Javon Solomon, Jr. Troy
LB Jay Higgins, Sr. Iowa
LB Jeremiah Trotter, Jr. Clemson
LB Nathaniel Watson, Jr. Mississippi State
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Jr. Alabama
S Tyler Nubin, Sr. Minnesota
S Malaki Starks, Soph. Georgia
CB Cooper DeJean, Sr. Iowa
PK Andy Borregales, Jr. Miami
P Riley Riethman, Jr. Navy
KR Jayden Harrison, Jr. Marshall
PR Keon Coleman, Jr. Florida State
Head Coach: Jedd Fisch, Arizona
2023 College Football News Third-Team All-Americans
QB Bo Nix, Sr. Oregon
RB Tahj Brooks, Sr. Texas Tech
RB Kimani Vidal, Jr. Troy
WR Tetairoa McMillan, Soph. Arizona
WR Malik Washington, Sr. Virginia
TE Cade Stover, Sr. Ohio State
OT JC Latham, Jr. Alabama
OG Donovan Jackson, Soph. Ohio State
C Zach Frazier, Jr. West Virginia
OG Christian Mahogany, Sr. Boston College
OT Jordan Morgan, Sr. Arizona
EDGE Mohamed Kamara, Sr. Colorado State
DT Howard Cross, Sr. Notre Dame
DT Kris Jenkins, Sr. Michigan
EDGE Bralen Trice, Jr. Washington
LB Tommy Eichenberg, Sr. Ohio State
LB Jacob Manu, Soph. Arizona
LB Dallas Turner, Jr. Alabama
CB Kris Abrams-Draine, Jr. Missouri
S Calen Bullock, Sr. USC
S Xavier Watts, Jr. Notre Dame
CB Quinyon Mitchell, Jr. Toledo
PK Jose Pizano, Sr. UNLV
P James Ferguson-Reynolds, Soph. Boise State
KR Ja'Quez Cross, Soph. Arkansas State
PR LaJohntay Wester, Sr. Florida Atlantic
Head Coach: Alex Golesh, USF
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