10/27/2026 12:00:00 PM | Football
Australian punter averaged 52 yards per punt, pinned all four punts inside 20
HOUSTON – #18/19 Houston Football junior punter Liam Dougherty was named the Ray Guy Punter of the Week on Tuesday.
Dougherty pinned all four of his punts inside the 20-yard line, a season high, including two inside the 10-yard line. The Geelong, Victoria, Australia punter totaled 208 total punt yards, a season high.
Three of Dougherty's four punts went for 50+ yards including a 58-yarder. Dougherty's 4.57 second hang-time was the second-longest hang-time in the country in Week 8.
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Dougherty pinned all four of his punts inside the 20-yard line, a season high, including two inside the 10-yard line. The Geelong, Victoria, Australia punter totaled 208 total punt yards, a season high.
Three of Dougherty's four punts went for 50+ yards including a 58-yarder. Dougherty's 4.57 second hang-time was the second-longest hang-time in the country in Week 8.
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SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Football by providing NIL opportunities and by joining The Huddle which provides financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarFB on X, formerly known as Twitter, and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at Houston Cougar Football. Fans can also follow the team on Instagram at uhcougarfb.
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