Kennesaw State punter Matt McKenzie has been named to the midseason watch list for the 2026 Ray Guy Award, which honors college football's top punter. The Augusta, Ga., announcement lands two days before the Owls host Delaware for Homecoming.
McKenzie has been one of the steadiest pieces of Kennesaw State's special teams all season. He ranks fourth in Conference USA in both punt average (44.0 yards) and 50-yard punts (9), with 35 punts for 1,540 yards. Nine of those kicks have been dropped inside the 20.
Why It Matters
A midseason Ray Guy nod puts McKenzie on the national radar for the award that crowns the country's best college punter. Flipping field position with a 44.0 average and nine boots of 50-plus has given the Owls defense shorter fields all year.
Up Next
Kennesaw State returns to Fifth Third Stadium for Homecoming against Delaware on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+ and the KSU Owl Network. Check our Delaware Homecoming preview and the full 2026 Kennesaw State schedule for kickoff details.
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