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Notre Dame Football Career Punting Average Leaders
Craig Hentrich holds Notre Dame's career punting average record with 44.1 yards per punt (1989–1992). Tyler Newsome (44) and Geoffrey Price (43.6) round out the top three. 6 of the top 11 played since 2000; the most recent is James Rendell (2024–2025), No. 4 on the list.
Notre Dame Fighting IrishUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Punting Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Hentrich | 1989–1992 | 44.1 |
| 2 | Tyler Newsome | 2015–2018 | 44 |
| 3 | Geoffrey Price | 2004–2007 | 43.6 |
| 4 | James Rendell | 2024–2025 | 42.7 |
| 5 | Jay Bramblett | 2019–2021 | 41.6 |
| 6 | Kyle Brindza | 2011–2014 | 41.3 |
| 7 | Vince Phelan | 1987 | 40.8 |
| 8 | Bill Shakespeare | 1933–1935 | 40.71 |
| 9 | Blair Kiel | 1980–1983 | 40.67 |
| 10 | Joey Hildbold | 1999–2002 | 40.3 |
| 11 | Eric Maust | 2006–2009 | 40.2 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Notre Dame only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.