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MSU football’s Sam Backer details team’s 3-0 start

By Rob Clark
Published: Sep. 18, 2024 at 5:40 PM CDT
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MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Minnesota State football team is a perfect 3-0 to start the season.

We caught up with the team’s leading rusher Sam Backer.

Backer is averaging 95 yards per game and 8.1 yards per attempt in 2024.

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