North Dakota’s Luke Silvernale pulled off a special teams miracle on Saturday, turning what looked like a disaster into a game-changing play against Iowa State.
With the Fighting Hawks down 14-3 and preparing to punt, Silvernale mishandled the snap, seemingly setting the stage for a costly mistake. But instead of panicking, the punter improvised with a quick-thinking, rugby-style kick, hoping to salvage the play.
Amazingly, the ball took a series of fortunate bounces, ending up in the perfect spot for a North Dakota player to down it at Iowa State’s two-yard line.
It was a jaw-dropping moment that turned a potential disaster into a massive special teams victory for the Fighting Hawks. Silvernale’s play showcased incredible composure and skill—something that can’t be taught in practice.
HOW DID HE MANAGE TO PULL THAT OFF!?!?!
THIS PUNT FROM NORTH DAKOTA WAS WILD 🤯 pic.twitter.com/VXuZGWZGJ6
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