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LINCOLN, Neb. -- Nebraska honored fallen former punter Sam Foltz in the first quarter of its season-opening 43-10 win Saturday at Memorial Stadium by lining up in formation without a player at his position.The Cornhuskers, in a scoreless tie with Fresno State, took a delay-of-game penalty on their first possession after just 10 players took the field to punt from their own 32-yard line with 13:30 on the clock.The sellout crowd of more than 90,000 responded with a roar as Foltzs family looked on minutes after an emotional pregame ceremony.It was an incredible feeling, Nebraska quarterback?Tommy Armstrong Jr. said, knowing how much he meant not only to us, but to the community and the fans out there.Fresno State declined the penalty before freshman Caleb Lightbourn delivered a 29-yard punt.Foltz, a 22-year-old senior named in 2015 as the Eddleman-Fields Big Ten Punter of the Year, died July 23 in a car crash in rural Wisconsin after attending a kicking camp. Former Michigan State punter Mike Sadler also was killed. LSU kicker Colby Delahoussaye survived the accident.Several hundred people attended Foltzs July 29 funeral in Grand Island, Nebraska, and his legacy continues to grow. A former walk-on, Foltz was known for his dedication to community service and academics.A sign with Foltzs last name and No. 27 jersey hung Saturday at field level from the student section in the southeast corner of the stadium. Another sign in the stadium Saturday read A Season for Sam.Before kickoff, many fans entered the stadium in T-shirts that displayed Foltzs number.Just to honor him, said Sheri Leffler of West Point, Nebraska, who traveled to Lincoln with her husband, Dann Leffler, and grandsons, Preston Johnson, 15, and Creighton Johnson, 12. Hes a role model for these kids. They look up to him for the things he did, just a small-town Nebraska guy.The season opener marked the first game for Creighton Johnson.He worked hard, and he made it, Dann Leffler said about Foltz. Any child out there has got to follow his steps, his footprints. I really appreciate what he did for our program. Were here to honor him.Before the game, Foltzs parents, Gerald and Jill Foltz, presented Nebraska kicker Drew Brown with the Sam Foltz Memorial Scholarship, to be awarded annually to a member of the football program who embodies Foltzs leadership traits -- a commitment to service and an ability to encourage and empower others.Its just quite an honor to afford Drew with an honor that exemplifies what Sam was on and off the field, Jill Foltz said.Brown and Foltz were close friends. Foltz doubled as Browns holder. Brown also attended the July camp in Wisconsin. He led the Huskers onto the field before kickoff in step with Foltzs two young nephews, both of whom wore their uncles jersey.Brown and kicker Spencer Lindsay carried Foltzs jersey from the locker room to the field for warm-ups two hours before kickoff. After that moment, Brown said, he planned nothing. It all happened naturally.Sam was a guy I would do anything in the world for to model myself after, Brown said. He was my best friend. Im never going to forget this night.Nebraska used a swinging-gate look on extra points Saturday, a formation it added in spring practice to capitalize on Foltzs athleticism. He was replaced as holder by Zack Darlington, who scored on a two-point conversion out of the new set in the fourth quarter.Each time he saw the formation, Nebraska special-teams coordinator Bruce Read said it evoked emotions.I thought it was hard, Read said. It was sad. This is a tight-knit group. We all miss Sam.Jill Foltz said her family has been overwhelmed by the support offered nationally and in Nebraska.Sam Foltz also was featured Saturday in the Huskers pregame tunnel-walk video shown on the scoreboards at Memorial Stadium. Additionally, receiver Alonzo Moore and offensive guard Sam Hahn served as captains against Fresno State in honor of Foltz.Hahn announced his hometown as Small Town, USA in recorded introductions, echoing the words of Foltz from past seasons.Nebraska coaches wore patches with the SF27 logo Saturday. The same emblem will adorn the Huskers helmets all season.In April, 27 student-athletes at the school will be presented with the Sam Foltz Hero 27 Leadership Award.Jonathan Villar Jersey . -- Edmontons Val Sweeting is two wins away from a trip to Winnipeg to play in Canadas Road of the Rings in December. Tanner Scott Jersey .com) - The game was all punts and field goals before Kodi Whitfields catch. https://www.cheaporioles.com/ . 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But when it comes to determining if Raymond will find a place on the Leafs roster when training camp concludes in a week, well, that decision will ultimately fall to the head coach.ATLANTA -- Georgia Tech will bring momentum generated by two straight wins and encouraging injury news into Saturdays rivalry game against Georgia.The return of leading rusher Dedrick Mills from a two-game suspension provides an added boost.An undisclosed violation of team rules forced Mills to sit out the Yellow Jackets wins over Virginia Tech and Virginia the last two weeks. Marcus Marshall, who ran for 127 yards, including a 67-yard touchdown run, in last weeks 31-17 win over Virginia, may retain the starting job at the B-back position he has shared with Mills.Mills, a freshman, also served a one-game suspension for a violation of team rules earlier in the season. He leads Georgia Tech with 578 yards rushing and 10 touchdowns despite missing the three games.It gives us some more depth, coach Paul Johnson said Tuesday when asked about Mills return. Most games weve played both those guys, and Im sure thats what will happen again. Its good to have him back. I think hes a good player.Added Johnson: It never hurts to have one of your better players back playing.Marshall ran for 270 yards the last two games and said after the Virginia game the success made him a more confident runner.It definitely feels good to get some things going, Marshall said. In the game, especially as a running back, once you get some positive plays, it helps you with your confidence and helps you play better. I think it helps me play better.Johnson also expects to have some key players return from injuries.Brad Stewart, tied for second on the team with 115 catches, is expected to play after leaving last weeks game with an ankle injury.ddddddddddddStewart also is the teams punt returner.Freshman left tackle Jahaziel Lee, who missed last weeks game with an undisclosed upper body injury, also is expected to play.Lee and another freshman, left guard Parker Braun, are listed as starters. A third first-year offensive lineman, center Kenny Cooper, started against Virginia Tech.Johnson said Mills, Lee, Braun, Cooper and receiver Jalen Camp have made this a strong class of freshmen on offense.I think that class is going to turn out to be a big class for Georgia Tech, Johnson said.Georgia Tech (7-4) might move up a notch on the Atlantic Coast Conferences pecking order of bowl-eligible teams by beating Georgia. The bigger goal is winning the state rivalry.Beating then-No. 18 Virginia Tech gave the Yellow Jackets a boost. Even so, Saturdays game at Georgia could define the Yellow Jackets season.Johnson said the season could end up being really good or could end up being dead average.Johnson took a win over Georgia in 2008, his first season at Georgia Tech, but then suffered five straight losses in the series before the Yellow Jackets took a 30-24 overtime win in Athens in 2014.Georgia (7-4) has won 13 of the last 15 in the series, including a 13-7 win in Atlanta last year.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 ' ' '