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Welcome to the 2021 FCS<\/a> Jersey Countdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leading up to Week 0 games on Aug. 28, HERO Sports is going to name the best returning FCS player by jersey number, 99-0. Due to rosters being updated at different times for teams across the country and to keep things consistent, jersey numbers are based on the 2020 fall-2021 spring season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 99-0 countdown central page can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: Jersey numbers are based on 2020 fall-2021 spring rosters<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

68: Justin Gurth, OL (Sr.) \u2014 Lehigh<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gurth chose Lehigh over several Patriot League and Ivy League offers. He earned a starting role as a true freshman and hasn’t missed a game since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 6-foot-3, 300-pounder began his Lehigh career by starting all 11 games at right tackle. In 2019, he moved to center, a position better suited for him, and started another 11 games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gurth extended his starting streak to 25 this spring as part of Lehigh’s shortened three-game season. He was named to the All-Patriot League Second Team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a full fall slate ahead, Gurth looks to remain one of the most consistent and more talented offensive linemen in the Patriot League. He is following in the footsteps of his parents with a successful college career. His dad Matt played football at Western Connecticut State, and his mom Laura played basketball at New Hampshire and is the school\u2019s No. 2 all-time leading scorer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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