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Nebraska sophomore punter Archie Wilson was honored Friday, as he was named as 10 semifinalists for the Ray Guy Award by the Augusta Sports Council.
Named for football's premier punter, Ray Guy, the Ray Guy Award honors the nation’s top collegiate punter in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). Nominees were evaluated on their overall statistics with value placed on net punting average, percentage of punts inside the 20, and percentage of punts not returned. The winner must display team leadership, self-discipline, and have a positive impact on the team's success.
On the season, Wilson is 21st nationally and third in the Big Ten in punting with an average of 44.9 yards per kick placing 14 of his 33 punts inside the opponent 20-yard line. He has helped Nebraska rank ninth nationally and second in the Big Ten in net punting at 43.4 yards per kick, while the Huskers are 15th nationally in punt return defense. In all, just four of Wilson’s 33 punts have been returned this season for a total of 11 yards. s
The three finalists will be selected by a national voting body of Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) sports information directors, media representatives, and former Ray Guy Award winners. Voting for the finalists will open on November 14. The award finalists will be announced on Tuesday, November 24. After the finalists are announced, the voting body will cast ballots again to select the nation’s top punter and winner of the Ray Guy Award. The winner of the Ray Guy Award will be announced live on ESPN during The Home Depot College Football Awards on December 11.
The Huskers are in action on Saturday, as they travel to Rutgers. Kickoff is set for 11:30 a.m. and the game will be carried on BTN and the Husker Sports Network.
2026 Ray Guy Award Semifinalists
Bailey Ettridge, Oregon, Sophomore
Max Fletcher, Cincinnati, Fifth Year
Ethan Hyams, Wake Forest, Freshman
Will Karoll, Texas Tech, Senior
Simon McClannan, Kansas State, Senior
Fuller Shurtz, BYU, RS-Junior
James Wagenseller, Army, Senior
Tyler White, Texas A&M, Senior
Palmer Williams, Baylor, Senior
Archie Wilson, Nebraska, Sophomore