Finally, some good news on the injury front, Husker coach Matt Rhule said Billy Kemp will travel to Michigan State and could contribute on Saturday against the Spartans if he’s cleared during pregame. He’s not the only one that could return, and that’s our starting point for this week’s KETV NewsWatch 7’s 7 things to watch for when Nebraska faces Michigan State.”Ques did a good job this week so we’ll travel him. He’ll be ready to go. What that looks like, the volume I can’t say right now,” said Rhule.Marques Buford started 11 games before hurting his knee late last season against Wisconsin, and he will be a welcome addition to an already strong defensive backfield.The Huskers prove the kids are alright. Guys like Cam Lenhardt and Princewill Umanmielen made splash plays against Purdue.”They are stepping up to the challenge, Cam, P-will. The way we see it, you can’t even tell they are freshman out there,” said Jamari Butler.”Our main focus is stopping the run game this week,” said John Bullock.That’s Michigan State’s strength on offense – led by no. 5 Nate Carter who leads the Spartans with 609 yards and 4 rushing touchdowns this season.Huskers in 2024: Nebraska football’s 2024 schedule includes hosting UCLA, road trip to USC. See details here.Quarterback wise, the Spartans have played three this season, but Katin Houser has started the last three games – splitting time with Sam Leavitt.”I get that they are finding the answer at quarterback, but they are up against Iowa going into the 4th quarter. They’re kicking Rutgers’ butt, you know, going into the 4th quarter, so we have to do our part,” said Tony White.While turnovers are still an issue with Nebraska’s quarterback Heinrich Haarberg, no one will question his toughness.”He’s just a dog. Everyone has seen him taking hit after hit like you said I have always known he was a dog. But everyone is seeing it now. Obviously, it’s not fun as a quarterback to get smoked every play, but that’s the type of offense we run and the player he is,” said Thomas Fidone.”Saying I’m a spoiler means I am a scrub and I ain’t a scrub,” said Harlon Barnett.Michigan State’s still playing for something. It’s senior day in east Lansing, and technically Michigan State could still get to a bowl game. However, the Spartans are winless in the Big Ten and have lost six in a row.Even still Nebraska is preparing for a 4-quarter fight at Spartan Stadium.”I know the guy that are there. I watch the way they play. We would be nuts to not expect to have to win the game on the last play of the game,” said Rhule.Where to watch the game: What you need to know for Nebraska football vs. Michigan State. See the details here.Get the latest headlines from KETV NewsWatch 7
Finally, some good news on the injury front, Husker coach Matt Rhule said Billy Kemp will travel to Michigan State and could contribute on Saturday against the Spartans if he’s cleared during pregame.
He’s not the only one that could return, and that’s our starting point for this week’s KETV NewsWatch 7’s 7 things to watch for when Nebraska faces Michigan State.
“Ques did a good job this week so we’ll travel him. He’ll be ready to go. What that looks like, the volume I can’t say right now,” said Rhule.
Marques Buford started 11 games before hurting his knee late last season against Wisconsin, and he will be a welcome addition to an already strong defensive backfield.
The Huskers prove the kids are alright. Guys like Cam Lenhardt and Princewill Umanmielen made splash plays against Purdue.
“They are stepping up to the challenge, Cam, P-will. The way we see it, you can’t even tell they are freshman out there,” said Jamari Butler.
“Our main focus is stopping the run game this week,” said John Bullock.
That’s Michigan State’s strength on offense – led by no. 5 Nate Carter who leads the Spartans with 609 yards and 4 rushing touchdowns this season.
Huskers in 2024: Nebraska football’s 2024 schedule includes hosting UCLA, road trip to USC. See details here.
Quarterback wise, the Spartans have played three this season, but Katin Houser has started the last three games – splitting time with Sam Leavitt.
“I get that they are finding the answer at quarterback, but they are up against Iowa going into the 4th quarter. They’re kicking Rutgers’ butt, you know, going into the 4th quarter, so we have to do our part,” said Tony White.
While turnovers are still an issue with Nebraska’s quarterback Heinrich Haarberg, no one will question his toughness.
“He’s just a dog. Everyone has seen him taking hit after hit like you said I have always known he was a dog. But everyone is seeing it now. Obviously, it’s not fun as a quarterback to get smoked every play, but that’s the type of offense we run and the player he is,” said Thomas Fidone.
“Saying I’m a spoiler means I am a scrub and I ain’t a scrub,” said Harlon Barnett.
Michigan State’s still playing for something. It’s senior day in east Lansing, and technically Michigan State could still get to a bowl game. However, the Spartans are winless in the Big Ten and have lost six in a row.
Even still Nebraska is preparing for a 4-quarter fight at Spartan Stadium.
“I know the guy that are there. I watch the way they play. We would be nuts to not expect to have to win the game on the last play of the game,” said Rhule.
Where to watch the game: What you need to know for Nebraska football vs. Michigan State. See the details here.
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