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Watch: Fresno State's Nikko Remigio has epic punt return TD
Fresno State Bulldogs wide receiver Nikko Remigio. Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Fresno State's Nikko Remigio breaks six tackles en route to 87-yard punt return touchdown

By Mike Santa Barbara  |  Last updated 10/1/22

Fresno State snapped a nearly decade-long special teams scoring drought Saturday against the UConn Huskies. 

With the Bulldogs trailing 3-0 in the second quarter, Nikko Remigio created a highlight-reel moment while posting the school's first special teams score since 2013. 

Remigio returned a punt 87-yards for a touchdown, dazzling along the way. The senior avoided several defenders with spin moves and ducked under another, breaking six tackles in total on his way to the end zone. 

The 5-foot-10, 198-pound receiver transferred to Fresno State this season. Remigio spent the last four years at Cal, compiling 97 receptions for 903 yards and seven touchdowns.

Heading into Saturday's contest against the Huskies, Remigio had 16 catches for 206 yards, with 27 yards and a touchdown on the ground. 

Remigio is averaging 17.0 yards per punt return this season and 27.1 yards on kickoff returns. 

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