The loss of Sam Foltz, killed in a car accident while attending a punting camp in July, shook Nebraska football. Foltz was described as having a warm personality and by many accounts (including this touching segment from a local sportscaster) was a fantastic ambassador for the program.
The first time Nebraska's offense faced fourth down, Mike Riley sent out 10 players, with no punter, and let the play clock run down to zero. Fresno State understood the situation (and may have been in the loop) and declined the penalty.
"He will forever be in the hearts and minds of Husker fans"#RIP27
— Nebraska Huskers (@Huskers) September 4, 2016
(via @BigTenNetwork)https://t.co/90d9Si59yH
We had to take a delay of game, weren't able to get all 11 guys out to punt in time.
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) September 4, 2016
Missing one of them. pic.twitter.com/o3mzXQZqlO
Fresno State also wore game stickers on its helmets to honor Foltz.
The Bulldogs unite tonight with @HuskerFBNation in the remembrance of Sam Foltz w/ SF helmet stickers. pic.twitter.com/9u6if9KDbo
— Fresno State FB (@FresnoStateFB) September 3, 2016
The 22-year-old Foltz was the Big Ten punter of the year in 2015 as a junior and was on the Ray Guy Award watch list coming into his senior season. Foltz averaged 44.23 yards per punt in 2015.
