Fletcher Named Ray Guy Award Semifinalist

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati fifth-year punter Max Fletcher has been named one of 10 semifinalists for the 2026 Ray Guy Award, the Augusta Sports Council announced on Friday.

Through 10 games this season, the Melbourne, Australia, native has punted 30 times for 1,353 yards (45.10 gross average) with a 43.43 net punting average. Fletcher has pinned opponents inside their own 20-yard line 13 times while forcing 15 fair catches and allowing just six returns for a total of 10 yards. His season long stands at 70 yards, with only two touchbacks on the year.

Fletcher’s career average of 45.3 yards per punt as a Bearcat ranks second all-time in school history, trailing UC Athletics Hall of Famer Kevin…