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Hutton Named to Ray Guy Award Watch List
July 27, 2022 | Cowboy Football
STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State punter Tom Hutton is one of 48 FBS players on the watch list for the 2022 Ray Guy Award, announced Wednesday by the Augusta Sports Council.
Hutton, who is entering his fourth season as OSU's starting punter, is one of six players from the Big 12 on the watch list for the honor, which is presented annually to the top punter in the FBS.
A 32-year-old senior who has excelled at punting accuracy and pinning opponents deep in their own territory throughout his career, Hutton was an honorable mention for the 2021 Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year and he is a three-time honorable mention to the all-conference team.
Last season, he was the key factor again in making it nearly impossible for opponents to return punts, as the Cowboys gave up a season average of just 0.8 yards per return to rank No. 2 in the FBS and lead the Big 12. He also made it difficult for opponent to field punts, as the Cowboys recovered four dropped punts from opponents on the season.
Hutton's 2021 numbers included 72 punts for an average of 42.4 yards to rank third in the Big 12. Only 20 of his punts warranted an attempted return by opponents, who gained a combined total of 16 yards with a long return of eight yards. Six of his punts last season traveled 50 yards are longer, with a long of 60 yards at Texas. In addition to his duties as a punter, Hutton has also held without incident on OSU's place kicks throughout his career.
The Ray Guy Award committee will announce 10 semifinalists for the award November 8, and a national body of FBS sports information directors, media representatives and previous Ray Guy Award winners will then vote for three finalists to be announced on November 18. The voting body will then select the award winner, who will be announced during The Home Depot College Football Awards on ESPN in December.
Oklahoma State is scheduled to open the 2022 season September 1 when it faces Central Michigan at Boone Pickens Stadium, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. CT on FS1.
Season tickets for Cowboy football are on sale now and provide the best value and seating options for fans. Tickets are available online through okstate.com/tickets and by calling or texting 877-255-4678.
Fans who have purchased tickets in the past are encouraged to link their online account for access to Paciolan – OSU's new fan engagement and ticketing software. Each account for previous buyers has a unique PIN that has been emailed out. If assistance is needed or fans have not received a PIN, then contact the ticket office via call or text.
Hutton, who is entering his fourth season as OSU's starting punter, is one of six players from the Big 12 on the watch list for the honor, which is presented annually to the top punter in the FBS.
A 32-year-old senior who has excelled at punting accuracy and pinning opponents deep in their own territory throughout his career, Hutton was an honorable mention for the 2021 Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year and he is a three-time honorable mention to the all-conference team.
Last season, he was the key factor again in making it nearly impossible for opponents to return punts, as the Cowboys gave up a season average of just 0.8 yards per return to rank No. 2 in the FBS and lead the Big 12. He also made it difficult for opponent to field punts, as the Cowboys recovered four dropped punts from opponents on the season.
Hutton's 2021 numbers included 72 punts for an average of 42.4 yards to rank third in the Big 12. Only 20 of his punts warranted an attempted return by opponents, who gained a combined total of 16 yards with a long return of eight yards. Six of his punts last season traveled 50 yards are longer, with a long of 60 yards at Texas. In addition to his duties as a punter, Hutton has also held without incident on OSU's place kicks throughout his career.
The Ray Guy Award committee will announce 10 semifinalists for the award November 8, and a national body of FBS sports information directors, media representatives and previous Ray Guy Award winners will then vote for three finalists to be announced on November 18. The voting body will then select the award winner, who will be announced during The Home Depot College Football Awards on ESPN in December.
Oklahoma State is scheduled to open the 2022 season September 1 when it faces Central Michigan at Boone Pickens Stadium, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. CT on FS1.
Season tickets for Cowboy football are on sale now and provide the best value and seating options for fans. Tickets are available online through okstate.com/tickets and by calling or texting 877-255-4678.
Fans who have purchased tickets in the past are encouraged to link their online account for access to Paciolan – OSU's new fan engagement and ticketing software. Each account for previous buyers has a unique PIN that has been emailed out. If assistance is needed or fans have not received a PIN, then contact the ticket office via call or text.
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