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Huskers pay tribute to Sam Foltz on first punt

Huskers pay tribute to Sam Foltz on first punt
Posted at 6:21 PM, Sep 04, 2016
and last updated 2016-09-04 19:21:35-04

The Nebraska football team took the field for its home opener Saturday evening against Fresno State, but one thing was missing: Sam Foltz. Foltz was tragically killed in a car accident just weeks ago, but the Huskers have not forgotten.

On Nebraska's first punt of the game, the team came out without a punter. The Huskers were charged with a delay of game penalty, but Fresno State declined.

The players on the sideline went to a knee, while kicker Drew Brown pointed towards the sky. Brown was a close friend of Foltz's and was awarded the first Sam Foltz Hero 27 Leadership Award. 

Watch the touching moment below: