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Nebraska’s Australian Freshman Punter Moved by Homesickness Ahead of First Game

Wilson’s family is traveling from Melbourne to Lincoln to attend the season opener at Arrowhead Stadium where he may make his first collegiate appearance

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Archie Wilson, a freshman on University of Nebraska football team, was overcome with emotion at a news conference when asked about his family on the other side of the world. "That's the tough part about being here. I love them a lot, and I miss them," the Australian said. TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager shares this Morning Boost.
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Overview

  • During an August 12 press conference, 19-year-old Archie Wilson broke down describing how much he misses his parents and two younger brothers back home in Frankston South
  • Head coach Matt Rhule and special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler have praised Wilson’s rare ambidextrous kicking ability, calling him a special talent for the punt unit
  • After honing his skills with Prokick Australia, Wilson has never played in an organized game and will make his debut when Nebraska faces Cincinnati on August 28 at Arrowhead Stadium
  • Wilson joins a growing line of Australian punters in U.S. college football, following Prokick alumni like Tory Taylor and Michael Dickson at top programs
  • Nebraska ranked near the bottom nationally in net punting last season and is relying on Wilson’s unique skill set to boost its special teams under Rhule’s third-year rebuild