{
  "id": 8625583,
  "title": "Zach Jones returns 2 punts for scores to help UC Davis rout Stetson 45-7",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/zach-jones-returns-2-punts-for-scores-to-help-uc-davis-rout-stetson",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T06:04:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/zach-jones-returns-2-punts-060452538.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Zach Jones showcased his dual-threat capabilities, returning two punts for touchdowns in a lopsided 45-7 triumph over Stetson on Saturday night. The Aggies, currently No. 11 in the Stats Perform Top 25 rankings, secured victory with a 3-1 record. Treynor Cleeland's dual threat continued, completing 26-of-37 passes for 331 yards, while Samuel Gbatu Jr. made 10 catches for 172 yards and a touchdown. Jordan Fisher added a 6-yard touchdown run to kick off the scoring, while Cleeland connected for a 46-yard touchdown pass to widen the gap to 14-0 early in the first quarter. Jones' 79-yard punt return in the second quarter and a 61-yard return later in the third quarter extended the lead to 38-0 at the half. Thomas Von Grote contributed 219 passing yards, throwing a touchdown pass to Anthony Benzija in the fourth quarter for Stetson. The Aggies next host Marist on October 3, while UC Davis hosts Montana on Saturday.",
  "summary": "Zach Jones returned two punts for touchdowns, Treynor Cleeland threw a pair of touchdown passes, and UC Davis cruised to a 45-7 victory over Stetson on Saturday night. Jones is the first player at UC Davis (3-1), which is ranked No. 11 in the Stats Perform Top 25 poll, with two punt returns for touchdowns.",
  "key_points": [
    "Zach Jones returned two punts for touchdowns",
    "Treynor Cleeland completed 26-of-37 passes for 331 yards",
    "Aggies' victory widened to 45-7 by halftime"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The convincing win cements UC Davis's position as a strong team, with standout performances bolstering their current No. 11 ranking in the Stats Perform Top 25.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Zach Jones returns 2 punts for scores to help UC Davis rout Stetson 45-7",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/zach-jones-returns-2-punts-for-scores-to-help-uc-davis-rout-stetson-8625904",
        "published": "2026-09-20T06:08:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}