First, there was the World Series championship. Now, Dante Pettis has something else to celebrate. He’s officially in the NCAA record books.
The Washington senior star receiver scored on a 64-yard punt return Saturday, giving him the all-time record for most career punt returns for a touchdown. Pettis recorded his ninth return for a touchdown against Oregon at Husky Stadium. His touchdown was one of two the Huskies scored in the second quarter. UW took a 17-3 lead going into halftime before Pettis caught a 47-yard touchdown with 13:42 left in the third quarter for a 24-3 lead.