Kentucky’s Max Duffy evades multiple defenders on way to big Gator Bowl punt
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Kentucky punter Max Duffy has made a habit of highlight kicks, but what he pulled off in Saturday’s bowl game might have been his most impressive.
On a fourth-and-8, Duffy evaded multiple rushers and found a small gap in which to boot a 42-yard punt that was fair caught by an N.C. State returner inside the 20-yard line. You can see the replay below.
Kentucky was able to stop N.C. State on its ensuing possession and proceeded to score its first touchdown of the game following that Wolfpack series. UK led 13-0 at halftime.
Duffy won the 2019 Ray Guy Award and was a consensus All-American following that season. He has averaged 45.8 yards on 37 punts this season.
This story was originally published January 2, 2021 at 1:35 PM.
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