South Carolina junior punter Mason Love made the Ray Guy Award midseason watch list, recognizing 63 candidates for the honor as the nation’s top FBS punter. Love has paired strong distance with precision, while anchoring a Gamecocks punt-coverage unit that gives up just 4 yards per return.

By the Numbers
  • Love has punted 24 times for 1,037 yards, averaging 43.2 yards per punt.
  • Nine punts have landed inside the 20-yard line; five have traveled at least 50 yards.
  • His career average of 44.6 yards per punt ranks second in South Carolina history.
  • South Carolina allows 4.0 yards per punt return; placekicker Malik Orsan is 10-of-12 on field goals and 28-of-28 on extra points.
What’s Next

The award committee will name 10 semifinalists on Nov. 13. Three finalists will be selected before the winner is announced Dec. 11.

Bottom Line

Love’s ability to flip field position—and support a reliable coverage unit—has put him among the leading punters in the national award conversation.