James Ferguson-Reynolds Claims National Statistical Championship in Punting
1/9/2024 3:08:00 PM | Football
Boise State sophomore's average ranks sixth-best in NCAA history
BOISE, Idaho – With the CFP National Championship game officially concluding the 2023 season Monday evening, the season's statistics have been solidified and the man with the leg from Down Under finishes atop the FBS charts in punting.
Boise State sophomore James Ferguson-Reynolds – a native of Geelong, Australia – finished the season as the FBS national statistical champion in punting with an average of 49.7 yards per punt.
His average of 49.7 yards per punt 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.
Boise State sophomore James Ferguson-Reynolds – a native of Geelong, Australia – finished the season as the FBS national statistical champion in punting with an average of 49.7 yards per punt.
𝒯𝓇𝓊𝓁𝓎, 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓.@JamesFergusonR is your 𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝘼𝙇 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙄𝘾𝘼𝙇 𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙈𝙋𝙄𝙊𝙉 in punting, which comes as no surprise to anyone.#BleedBlue pic.twitter.com/RuLcyrxdWU
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) January 9, 2024
His average of 49.7 yards per punt 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.
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