UCLA punter Nicholas Barr-Mira Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Watch: UCLA's punter gets crushed on blocked punt

In most cases when a punter ends up making a football highlight it is because something went terribly wrong for the punter. 

That was the case for UCLA's Nicholas Barr-Mira on Saturday when his first punt of the season was blocked and returned for a Bowling Green Touchdown.

Trouble is, not only was the punt blocked and returned for a touchdown, but he also got absolutely trucked in the process by the Falcons' Pasean Wimberly. 

Along with the blocked punt, UCLA also muffed a punt return of its own in the first quarter to continue the special teams issues.

Not exactly the start anybody is looking for there. 

More must-reads:

TODAY'S BEST
Cardinals sign first-round DL
Negro League legend finally getting his due as MLB merges stats
Rams sign first-round DE, complete draft class
Steelers QB Justin Fields focusing on 'little things' amid battle with Russell Wilson
Texans sign young offensive star to huge contract extension
Pistons confirm that key RFA forward underwent toe surgery
Pirates place left-hander, catcher on injured list
Mavs get good news on Maxi Kleber ahead of Game 4
Patriots exec discusses team's approach to QB competition
Braves to promote No. 3 prospect for MLB debut Wednesday
Diamondbacks release veteran infielder
Packers' former first-round pick planning to make 'monster leap'
NFLPA finalizing proposal for major change to offseason schedule
LeBron James shouts out Jaylen Brown after Celtics advance to NBA Finals
Pacers collapse down the stretch as Celtics sweep ECF
Hall of Famer, beloved broadcaster Bill Walton dead at 71
Jason Robertson leads Stars to comeback win over Oilers in Game 3
Despite recent form, Rafael Nadal's legacy is still gold standard for tennis
Bengals coach offers significant injury update on QB Joe Burrow
MLB officials expect automated ball-strike system to be implemented in 2026