punt
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Soon enough, he was gone for an 86-yard punt return, and the No. 14 Trojans were rolling, comfortably on their way to a 49-30 win over Louisiana.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
The punt return was his fourth score of the season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
The most memorable came from Mosley, who took off with his first-ever collegiate punt and ping-ponged his way down the field, refusing to go down until he gained 41 yards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
Matz Sels: Was commanding and it was his punt up the field that led to Ndoye's goal.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
The punt slipped downstream smoothly, without any alteration of the speed which it had gained within a few yards of leaving the bank.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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