The Sam Foltz Foundation embodies Sam’s love of life and is committed to continue Sam’s legacy by raising awareness and money for causes important to him.

Sam was a preseason candidate for the Ray Guy Award and was expected to be one of the nation’s top punters in 2016 before he tragically lost his life in an automobile accident on July 23, 2016.

A native of Greeley, Neb., Sam earned his degree in agronomy in May of 2016 and was set to play his senior season as a graduate student. Sam was a three-year starting punter for the Huskers, and his career average of 42.6 yards per punt ranked fifth all-time at Nebraska.

Sam was also a standout in the classroom and in the community. He was a five-time member of the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll and earned a spot on both the Brook Berringer and Tom Osborne Citizenship teams in 2016.

Sam also was awarded a Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award in 2016, which recognizes exceptional leadership, consistent and dedicated community service and positive influence on the team.

2016: Sam was taken from us on July 23, 2016, weeks before his senior season was set to begin.

2017: The Sam Foltz Foundation was started. The Sam Foltz Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit recognized by the IRS. Tax ID Number: 81-5008762.

2025 And Beyond: The Sam Foltz Foundation is committed to raising awareness and money for causes that were important to Sam.