Top 5 Epic Punt Return Touchdowns in College Football ft. Deion Sanders, Caleb Downs, and more
Punt return touchdowns are among the biggest momentum builders in all of college football. There have been some notable punt return touchdowns that continue to live on in the memory of fans.
Let's highlight some of the most epic ones.
Top Punt Return Touchdowns in College Football
Caleb Downs, Ohio State
Caleb Downs dominated on a punt return early in the third quarter on Saturday against the Indiana Hoosiers. He let the ball bounce to him before scooping it up, hit a spin move to avoid a defender, and found the lane to run in the touchdown. He picked apart one of the best tackling teams in college football to get the momentum rolling in the second half.
Deion Sanders, Florida State
Going up against the Clemson Tigers, Deion Sanders was back to return a punt in the 1988 season. He returned the punt to the end zone as his blazing speed was just too much, cutting sharply straight down the middle of the coverage team. It would be the difference in the game, as the final score was 24-21.
Joe Adams, Arkansas
Joe Adams returned a punt against the Tennessee Volunteers in 2011, immediately one for the history books. He caught the punt and juked his way out of the hands of defenders, running down the sideline to score the touchdown in an instant classic punt return.
David Boston, Ohio State
David Boston returned a punt to the house in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers in 1996. The team dominated, eventually winning the game over Pitt 72-0. However, Boston's was the classic play that is remembered from that game. However, adding to the feat was the fact that the Buckeyes strangely had only eight players on the field.
Nikko Remigio, Fresno State
Nikk Remigio had a solid punt return touchdown in the 2022 season against the UConn Huskies, as he returned it 87 yards. He shook off a hit a few yards after the catch, squeezed between two defenders to escape, and ran to the opposite sideline to avoid the remainder of the coverage team to find the end zone.