Washington football punter named to Ray's 8 after stellar USC outing

Washington Huskies punter Hunter Green has been a standout performer this season, earning recognition from the prestigious Ray Guy Award's Ray's 8. The top eight punters for each week were announced on October 5, 2026, following Green's impressive performance in Washington's 25-21 loss to the USC Trojans on Saturday. In that game, Green had six punts, with a total of 310 yards, which translates to an average of 51.7 yards per punt in the scorching 98-degree heat of Los Angeles, California.

His accuracy was remarkable, with three of those six punts landing inside the 20-yard line, including two at the 1-yard line. The first of these two was muffed by USC returner Terrell Anderson, but cornerback Dylan Robinson nearly recovered it, delighting Jedd Fisch, Washington's head coach. Fisch commended Green's special teams performance, noting that his ability to flip the field had been exceptionally good, providing the other team with a long field and allowing Washington's defense to make tackles.

Green's exceptional kicking skills have been instrumental in helping Washington's defense gain the upper hand in recent games.