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Bouwmeester Lands Second Pac-12 Laurel in Three Weeks
9/18/2023 2:00 PM | Football, General
Utah punter named Special Teams Player of the Week coming off win vs. Weber State
SAN FRANCISCO – Utah punter Jack Bouwmeester has been named Pac-12 Special Teams Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday. It is the second time Bouwmeester has claimed the award; he also won it in Week 1.
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Bouwmeester booted three punts in Utah's win over Weber State this past Saturday, helping the Utes conclude the non-conference schedule with a 3-0 record. The native of Bendigo, Australia, averaged 47 yards on his punts, highlighted by a 60-yard boot along with another punt that went all the way to the Weber State six-yard line. He also continues to hold on PATs and field goal attempts.
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On the season, the sophomore leads the Pac-12 and ranks No. 4 nationally with 48.8 yards per punt. His 64-yarder in Week 1 vs. Florida is the eighth-longest of any Power Five punter this season. As a team, Utah ranks ninth in the nation in net punting, which factors in a team's punt yards, touchbacks and return yardage allowed.
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A testament to his growth from a season ago, Bouwmeester has sent six of his 13 punts for more than 50 yards after having just one such punt in 2022. Three this season have gone for 60-plus yards.
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The Utes remain in Salt Lake City this week to host the UCLA Bruins on Saturday, Sept. 23. The game is set to start at 1:30 p.m. MT on FOX.
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Bouwmeester booted three punts in Utah's win over Weber State this past Saturday, helping the Utes conclude the non-conference schedule with a 3-0 record. The native of Bendigo, Australia, averaged 47 yards on his punts, highlighted by a 60-yard boot along with another punt that went all the way to the Weber State six-yard line. He also continues to hold on PATs and field goal attempts.
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On the season, the sophomore leads the Pac-12 and ranks No. 4 nationally with 48.8 yards per punt. His 64-yarder in Week 1 vs. Florida is the eighth-longest of any Power Five punter this season. As a team, Utah ranks ninth in the nation in net punting, which factors in a team's punt yards, touchbacks and return yardage allowed.
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A testament to his growth from a season ago, Bouwmeester has sent six of his 13 punts for more than 50 yards after having just one such punt in 2022. Three this season have gone for 60-plus yards.
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FOLLOW US!
To get an inside look at the Utah Football program during its journey through the 2023 season, follow the Utes on social media along with visiting www.UtahUtes.com.
Twitter:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â @Utah_Football
Instagram:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â @UtahFootball
Threads:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â @UtahFootball
Facebook:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Utah Football
TikTok:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â @Utah_Football
UP NEXT
The Utes remain in Salt Lake City this week to host the UCLA Bruins on Saturday, Sept. 23. The game is set to start at 1:30 p.m. MT on FOX.
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