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College Football punter attempts to pick up ball - Via @_MLFootball
August 30, 2025 By  College Football

“Permanently Benched” College Football Punter Gives Other Team Touchdown (Watch)

College Football is back and better than ever.  The first full weekend of college football is underway and we have already seen countless highlight plays.  At the same time, we have seen a number of blunders as well.  One of those blunders went viral because of the end result.

“Permanently Benched” College Football Punter Gives Other Team Touchdown (Watch)

College Football punter attempts to pick up ball - Via @_MLFootball
College Football punter attempts to pick up ball – Via @_MLFootball

In a viral video, a punter can be seen kicking the ball directly to the opposing team:

Fans were fast to react to this play:

Aug 31, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; The college football officiating logo on the sleeve of field judge Jace Carlson during the fourth quarter of the game between the California Golden Bears and the UC Davis Aggies at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; The college football officiating logo on the sleeve of field judge Jace Carlson during the fourth quarter of the game between the California Golden Bears and the UC Davis Aggies at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Here is a look at the Big Ten’s opening weekend scheudle:

Aug 31, 2018; Madison, WI, USA; ESPN College Football logo on a tv camera prior to the game between the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2018; Madison, WI, USA; ESPN College Football logo on a tv camera prior to the game between the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

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