Matt Ference Stats
Matt Ference was a punter for Northern Illinois.
Matt Ference punted 45 times in 2021, averaging 44.4 yards (net 37.0), with 9 inside the 20.
Final 2021 regular-season numbers, updated October 23, 2026.
Field goals made and tried, punts, punting yards and the longest of each are the official box-score totals (CollegeFootballData.com); distance splits, MAKE, net average, inside the 20, touchbacks and points come from the play-by-play.
Matt Ference Punting Stats by Season
| Season | Team | Games | Punts | Avg | Net | In 20 | In 20 % | TB % | FC % | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Northern Illinois | 13 | 45 | 44.4 | 37.0 | 9 | 20% | 13% | 29% | −8.7 |
| 2020 | Northern Illinois | 6 | 30 | 43.0 | 40.1 | 12 | 38% | 3% | 31% | −3.0 |
| 2019 | Northern Illinois | 12 | 65 | 43.0 | 40.8 | 23 | 35% | 5% | 23% | +6.2 |
| 2018 | Northern Illinois | 13 | 83 | 40.1 | 37.6 | 35 | 42% | 8% | 23% | +3.5 |
| 2017 | Northern Illinois | 12 | 78 | 41.2 | 38.1 | 31 | 40% | 10% | 21% | −0.8 |
| Career | 56 | 301 | 41.9 | 38.6 | 110 | 36% | 8% | 24% | −2.8 |
Matt Ference Kickoff Stats by Season
| Season | Team | Games | Kickoffs | Avg dist | TB% | Returns | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Northern Illinois | — | 4 | 56.0 | 25% | 3 | −3.4 |
| 2019 | Northern Illinois | — | 5 | 61.0 | 0% | 5 | +0.7 |
| 2018 | Northern Illinois | — | 1 | 30.0 | 0% | 1 | −3.5 |
| Career | — | 10 | 55.9 | 10% | 9 | −6.2 |
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