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Air Force's Luke Freer named to prestigious Ray Guy Award watch list honoring the top punter in college football
A general view of the Air Force Falcons helmet. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-Imagn Images Troy Babbitt-Imagn Images
Air Force senior punter Luke Freer has been selected for the prestigious Ray Guy Award watch list, which annually honors the top punter in college football. Compiled by the Augusta Sports Council, this list features only 15 punters from the FBS. Freer's inclusion on this list highlights his exceptional skills and impact on the field, establishing him as one of the nation's elite punters. His recognition is well-deserved, considering his standout performance last season and his growing reputation as one of the best in the game. Last year, Freer set a new Air Force single-season record by averaging an impressive 47.5 yards per punt, a record that has stood since 1985. With a few more attempts, he would have been nationally recognized as having the fourth-best average nationally and the top average in the Mountain West Conference. Freer also demonstrated his ability to pin opposing offenses deep in their territory, landing 10 punts inside the 20-yard line and sending 14 punts over 50 yards. Freer's accolades ex

This article first appeared on Armed Forces Sports on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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