Sam Herder

@SamHerderFCS

•Sr. FCS Analyst @HEROSports_FCS/@BetMGM •FCS Top 25 voter •Host: FCS Football Talk shorturl.at/nPyeB & MonDak Football Show linktr.ee/MonDak.FB

Minneapolis, MN

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Joined April 2012

Sam Herder
@SamHerderFCS
45m
This has been confirmed after word began to spread yesterday. One of the top FCS defensive players, Lance Rucker, will be sidelined with a lower leg injury. More details to come tomorrow from UND. Last year, Rucker had 64 tackles, 15 TFLs, 11.5 sacks, eight quarterback hurries,
Tom Miller
@tommillergf
49m
An update on the news UND fans are fearing: grandforksherald.com/sports/college…
Sam Herder
@SamHerderFCS
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FCS Jersey Countdown 5⃣ The best returning No. 5 is @MSUBobcats_FB S Caden Dowler -Wearing No. 41 in 2026 -2026 Senior -6’0” 205 lbs -2025: 91 tackles, 6.5 TFLs, 2 forced fumbles, 4 pass breakups, 6 INT, 2 pick-6s -Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year -Consensus 1st Team AA
2026 FCS Jersey Countdown: The Best Returning Player For Each Number
From herosports.com
Sam Herder
@SamHerderFCS
Aug 21
Top 25 Returning FCS Defensive Ends In 2026
Top 25 Returning FCS Defensive Ends In 2026
From herosports.com
Sam Herder
@SamHerderFCS
Aug 21
Montana State AD Leon Costello is this year's FCS playoff committee vice chair, which would pave the way for him to be the chair in 2027. #FCS
Sam Herder
@SamHerderFCS
Jul 28
This isn't new news or a surprise since he was the 2025 vice chair, but just an fyi that Holy Cross AD Kit Hughes is this year's FCS playoff committee chair. #FCS
Sam Herder
@SamHerderFCS
Aug 21
Whoa The 5th year eligibility drama takes another turn as the NCAA gets a win, at least for now
Austin Massey
@austinmasseySBI
Aug 21
BREAKING: The Tenth Circuit has GRANTED the NCAA’s stay request in Wisne v. NCAA. Judge Sweeney’s nationwide injunction is now stayed pending appeal, meaning qualifying Class of 2022 athletes lose its federal fifth-season protection for now.