CLEVELAND, Ohio (January 2, 2026) – In an announcement by the Division I Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA),
Ben D'Aquila was one of 11 players to receive All-America awards. D'Aquila was selected as the top punter in the country by FCS ADA, in coordination with the 13 FCS conference offices.
The FCS ADA honors the top player at each position. D'Aquila was one of two Big Sky players recognized alongside Montana State's Caden Dowler (defensive back).
D'Aquila set new Big Sky and NAU single-season and career punting records in 2025. D'Aquila led the FCS and ranked second among all Division I punters with a 48.7 season punt average. The former Lumberjack finished his two-year NAU career with an average of 47.8.
D'Aquila, a First Team AP All-American, was also named an All-American by Stats Perform (Third Team) and Phil Steele (Fourth Team).
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