Notre Dame’s freshman punter selected to midseason award watchlist

True freshman punter Jasper Scaife has been a crucial presence on US LBM Coaches Poll No. 6 Notre Dame’s special teams this season. Scaife was recognized for his accomplishments by being selected to the Ray Guy Award midseason watchlist , which honors the best punter in college football every season. The Australian native has punted 15 times for 681-yards, which is good for 45.4 yards-per-punt, so far for the Fighting Irish . Scaife has five punts inside the 20-yard line and has not recorded a touchback yet. The Ray Guy Award committee will announce 10 semifinalists on Nov. 13. After three finalists are selected, the winner will be revealed during the College Football Awards on Dec. 11. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes and opinions. Follow Kevin on X: @KevLSmittie