Thursday, November 5, 2026 | Football
Alec Clark has punted 26 times for 1,248 yards (48.00 avg.) with 11 finishing inside the twenty
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Senior Punter Alec Clark has been named to the Ray Guy midseason watch list, the Augusta Sports Council announce on Thursday afternoon.
Clark is one of 63 candidates to be named to the Ray Guy Award Midseason Watch List from a field of 100 nominees. Nominees were evaluated on their overall statistics with an emphasis on net punting average, percentage of punts inside the 20, and percentage of punts not returned.
In his first season with the Gators, Clark, a native of Perth, Australia, has punted 26 times for 1,248 yards for an average of 48.00 yards. Eleven of his punts this season have finished inside the twenty and 10 have been of 50 or more yards. Clark's net punt average of 42.46 yards currently ranks third in the SEC and 19th in the FBS
Clark's premier game this season at No. 7 Texas where he punted six times for 311 yards (51.83 avg.) and had a career long punt of 75 yards. Clark's two punts inside the twenty and two of fifty plus yards were key in helping pin Texas back on their side of field.
The Ray Guy Award Committee will determine the ten semifinalists for the Ray Guy Award. The semifinalists will be revealed on November 13. Three finalists will be selected by a national voting body of Football Bowl Subdivision sports information directors, media representatives, and previous Ray Guy Award winners. After the finalists are announced, the voting body will cast ballots again to select the nation's top punter. The winner of the Ray Guy Award will be announced live during The Home Depot College Football Awards on December 11.
The No. 24/25 Gators (5-3, 3-3 SEC) return to action at home on Nov. 7 when they take on Oklahoma (4-4, 2-3 SEC) at 7:45 p.m.
About the Ray Guy Award
The Augusta Sports Council created the Ray Guy Award in 2000 to honor Thomson, Georgia native and College and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, Ray Guy. Among the statistics used to identify the winner are net punting average, percentage of punts inside the 20-yard line, and percentage of punts not returned, with particular emphasis placed on net average. The winner must display team leadership, self-discipline, and have a positive impact on the team's success.
About the Augusta Sports Council
The Augusta Sports Council (ASC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to marketing the Augusta area as a destination for amateur sporting events. The ASC attracts, creates and supports dozens of sporting events and activities each year, generating positive economic impact and enhancing the quality of life for the residents of Augusta's River Region. Visit www.augustasportscouncil.org to learn more.
About the NCFAA
The Ray Guy Award is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA), which encompasses college football's most prestigious awards. The NCFAA's 25 awards have honored nearly 1,000 recipients since 1935. Visit NCFAA.org for more information.
2026 Single-Game Tickets
Single-game tickets are on sale for the 2026 Florida Football season under first-year head coach Jon Sumrall. Fans can purchase single-game tickets for home contests against Oklahoma (Nov. 7) and Vanderbilt (Nov. 21).
Clark is one of 63 candidates to be named to the Ray Guy Award Midseason Watch List from a field of 100 nominees. Nominees were evaluated on their overall statistics with an emphasis on net punting average, percentage of punts inside the 20, and percentage of punts not returned.
In his first season with the Gators, Clark, a native of Perth, Australia, has punted 26 times for 1,248 yards for an average of 48.00 yards. Eleven of his punts this season have finished inside the twenty and 10 have been of 50 or more yards. Clark's net punt average of 42.46 yards currently ranks third in the SEC and 19th in the FBS
Clark's premier game this season at No. 7 Texas where he punted six times for 311 yards (51.83 avg.) and had a career long punt of 75 yards. Clark's two punts inside the twenty and two of fifty plus yards were key in helping pin Texas back on their side of field.
The Ray Guy Award Committee will determine the ten semifinalists for the Ray Guy Award. The semifinalists will be revealed on November 13. Three finalists will be selected by a national voting body of Football Bowl Subdivision sports information directors, media representatives, and previous Ray Guy Award winners. After the finalists are announced, the voting body will cast ballots again to select the nation's top punter. The winner of the Ray Guy Award will be announced live during The Home Depot College Football Awards on December 11.
The No. 24/25 Gators (5-3, 3-3 SEC) return to action at home on Nov. 7 when they take on Oklahoma (4-4, 2-3 SEC) at 7:45 p.m.
About the Ray Guy Award
The Augusta Sports Council created the Ray Guy Award in 2000 to honor Thomson, Georgia native and College and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, Ray Guy. Among the statistics used to identify the winner are net punting average, percentage of punts inside the 20-yard line, and percentage of punts not returned, with particular emphasis placed on net average. The winner must display team leadership, self-discipline, and have a positive impact on the team's success.
About the Augusta Sports Council
The Augusta Sports Council (ASC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to marketing the Augusta area as a destination for amateur sporting events. The ASC attracts, creates and supports dozens of sporting events and activities each year, generating positive economic impact and enhancing the quality of life for the residents of Augusta's River Region. Visit www.augustasportscouncil.org to learn more.
About the NCFAA
The Ray Guy Award is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA), which encompasses college football's most prestigious awards. The NCFAA's 25 awards have honored nearly 1,000 recipients since 1935. Visit NCFAA.org for more information.
2026 Single-Game Tickets
Single-game tickets are on sale for the 2026 Florida Football season under first-year head coach Jon Sumrall. Fans can purchase single-game tickets for home contests against Oklahoma (Nov. 7) and Vanderbilt (Nov. 21).
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