- Nebraska lost two of its top running backs to injuries, with Gabe Irvin and Rahmir Johnson out for the season.
Anthony Grant moves into first place at The Huskers’ running back roster is pretty thin.
4,444 4,444 Injuries to sophomore starter Gabe Irvin Jr.
(hip) and third-year backup Ramir Johnson (shoulder) have ended their seasons, according to Nebraska head football coach Matt.
Ruhl made the announcement on Monday.
The injury occurred during Nebraska’s win over Northern Illinois on Saturday.
That means senior Anthony Grant will be back at No.
1 like he was last season, followed by redshirt freshman Emmett Johnson and true freshman Kwinton Ives.
“Those are going to be the first three tailbacks in this week’s game,” Rhule said.
Freshman defenseman Dwight Bootle, who injured his shoulder on Saturday, is also out for the season.
The better news is about defensive lineman Cameron Lenhart, who will return to practice Tuesday after spraining his ankle in Saturday’s game.
Coach Rhule announced that quarterback Jeff Sims practiced Sunday and was replaced by Heinrich Hurlberg after missing Saturday’s game with an ankle injury.
Rhule did not say who might start behind center this Saturday against Louisiana Tech.
“I’m not going to comment before the game, obviously for competitive reasons,” Rhule said.
“We’re going to have all three QBs ready to play this week.
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