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Archie Wilson earns Ray Guy Award honors after punting turnaround

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Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Archie Wilson earns Ray Guy Award honors after punting turnaround

Summary

Nebraska punter Archie Wilson has made significant progress after earlier struggles this season. Recently named to the Ray Guy Award Midseason Watch List, Wilson averaged 49.8 net yards per punt against Washington and earned the Ray Guy Punter of the Week honor., he placed four of his punts inside the opponent's 20-yard line, with none returned. Earlier in the season, Wilson faced criticism for inconsistent performance, but this turnaround highlights his ability to rebound. Nebraska's next game is Friday against Illinois as they seek offensive improvements following a three-game skid.

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Status Watch

•Wilson named to Ray Guy Award Midseason Watch List on November 6, 2026.
•Averaged 49.8 net yards with four punts inside the 20-yard line.
•All punts against Washington were 40 yards or longer with no returns.
•Crucial for Nebraska as they prepare to face Illinois after a three-game skid.

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2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Friday Flakes: Archie Wilson Goes from Being a Punching Bag to a Weapon in the Punting Game

What they're saying

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What a difference a couple of weeks can make in terms of how a player is viewed by a fan base. Earlier in October, Nebraska punter Archie Wilson was struggling at times. He was showing that he either had a weak leg or that the coaches were asking him not to out kick his coverage. […]
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