Joe McGuire, an Australian punter for Ohio State University, played a crucial role in securing his team's 34-23 victory over Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff national championship game. With less than seven minutes remaining, McGuire's 51-yard punt pinned Notre Dame deep in their own territory, contributing to the Buckeyes' win. McGuire's performance joins him in elite company alongside fellow Australian punters Cameron Johnston and Brett Thorson, who have also won national championships.
In front of approximately 30 million television viewers and 71,000 screaming fans, including basketball superstar LeBron James, Australian punter Joe McGuire secured his place in the exclusive club of college national championship winners, and it only took one punt.
Notre Dame rallied with two touchdowns to narrow the score to 31-23. But in the final minute, McGuire nervelessly caught and then held the ball for Jayden Fielding’s field goal, extending the Buckeyes’ lead by two points and ultimately sealing the championship. Ohio State punter Joe McGuire plays against Notre Dame during second half of the College Football Playoff national championship gameAfter spending his first year in Columbus, Ohio, on the sidelines, McGuire earned a starting spot as punter ahead of fellow Australian Nick McLarty before the first game of the season last August. His former Prokick coach Nathan Chapman put that down to his relentless determination.
The punter is not a household name in Ohio with his profile on the university’s official website referencing a 2022 hat trick for Heatherhill Cricket Club. That will change now.
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