A ‘tornado kick’ from FSU punter Daniel Hughes won high praise during the NCAA game against SMU on September 7. The video quickly went viral on social media.
The score between the Florida State Seminoles and SMU Mustangs is tied at 24-24 at the time of writing.
Another added “The Tornado Kick might take over college football”. Yet another said “That was awesome – a punt called a “tornado kick” and the announcer said “that’s not a bad kick that was done on purpose” . The video shows Hughes hit a ‘tornado kick’ the moment he gets the ball. However, the ‘tornado kick’ has gained special attention during the high-octane match. That was awesome. What a great job by Florida State Punter!”.
Innovative Punting Technique Gains Traction in College Football
A new punting technique known as the ‘tornado kick’ is making waves in American college football. This method involves deliberately applying extreme forward spin to the ball, resulting in unpredictable bounces that challenge returners. Recently, Polymarket’s football account on X highlighted a notable instance: “This punter intentionally puts forward spin on his punts which causes crazy bounces. The returner muffs it and FSU gets the ball.” This suggests that the ‘tornado kick’ is likely to become a staple in punting strategies moving forward.
