Hunter Green earns Ray’s Eight recognition ahead of Iowa matchup

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Hunter Green earns Ray’s Eight recognition ahead of Iowa matchup
Summary

Washington punter Hunter Green has been named to the Ray Guy Award's "Ray's Eight" following his standout performance at USC, where he averaged 51.7 yards per punt. His six attempts included three placed inside the 20-yard line and two downed at the one-yard line. This week, Washington faces Iowa, which boasts a strong punt unit led by Boston Everitt. Both teams rank among the top in the Big Ten for average punts per game, highlighting the importance of field position for the upcoming game.

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  • •Hunter Green's weekly average is 51.7 yards per punt.
  • •Green has tallied 10 punts inside the 20 this season.
  • •Iowa's Boston Everitt leads the nation with 14 punts pinned inside the 20.
  • •Washington ranks first in the Big Ten with 4.8 punts per game.
  • •Iowa's punting unit has allowed just three total yards on returns.
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Washington punter Hunter Green was named one of the “Ray’s Eight” punters of the week by the Ray Guy Award after his 310-yard punting performance at USC. Green punted six times for an average of 51.7 yards with three pinned inside the 20-yard line. Two of his punts were downed at the one-yard line. His …

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