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'A Duel Of Punters': How Special Teams May Be Most Important in ASU vs. Baylor

Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham expects special teams to dictate the outcome when his squad hosts Baylor this weekend, specifically highlighting a high-stakes matchup between two elite punters. Baylor enters the contest with standout senior Palmer Williams, who recently secured conference and national honors after a dominant performance in a defeat against Auburn and a seven-punt, 353-yard outing in a victory over Colorado that featured four kicks traveling fifty yards or more and three downed inside the five-yard line.

On the other side, the Sun Devils counter with Australian transfer Nick McLarty, a former Ohio State reserve with a background in rugby and Aussie rules football who launched nine kicks for 382 yards against Kansas. Dillingham praised McLarty for his rapid adaptation and field-flipping ability under pressure, setting the stage for a tactical battle of field position at Mountain America Stadium.

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