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UND to update on Lance Rucker injury during Monday press conference

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 12:32 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

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Summary

The University of North Dakota (UND) football program is set to provide a status update on All-American edge Lance Rucker regarding an injury sustained during practice. A school spokesman confirmed that the update will happen during a weekly press conference on Monday morning. Rucker, who was seen limping off the field during practice on Friday, reportedly suffered a foot injury but is expected to return this season, according to various sources. Rucker has been recognized for his outstanding performance, breaking a school record with 11.5 sacks last season. His absence would challenge UND's depth at the edge position ahead of their season opener against Long Island University on Thursday.

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Status Watch

•Lance Rucker limped off the practice field Friday due to a foot injury.
•UND will hold a press conference Monday for further injury updates.
•Rucker broke the school's single-season sack record with 11.5 last year.
•The Fighting Hawks are ranked No. 10 in the preseason FCS Top 25 poll.
•UND opens the season against Long Island University at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Latest Updates

12:32 AMYahoo Sports — UND will provide status update Monday on Lance Rucker injury

What they're saying

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Aug. 22—GRAND FORKS — The UND football program will provide a status update Monday regarding an injury to All-American edge Lance Rucker, a school spokesman confirmed Saturday. UND is scheduled to hold its weekly press conference late Monday morning. Rucker was seen limping off the grass practice field to the south of the Pollard Center late in practice Friday morning. Rucker walked off on his ...
— Yahoo Sports

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