Huskers' Armstrong hurt, backup Fyfe works with top offense

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Nebraska quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. has missed his second straight practice, watching from the sideline with a protective boot on his

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Nebraska quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. has missed his second straight practice, watching from the sideline with a protective boot on his right foot.

Backup Ryker Fyfe worked with the No. 1 offense Tuesday and said afterward he is preparing as if he will start Saturday's game at Purdue. The former walk-on's only action this season came in a 48-9 win over South Alabama when he was behind center for the Huskers' final three series.

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Coach Mike Riley didn't mention Armstrong on Monday when running down the list of injured players. Riley won't meet with reporters again until Thursday.

Armstrong came up limping after throwing a pass in the fourth quarter of Saturday's loss to Northwestern. It appeared a teammate and a Northwestern player landed on his foot after he released the ball.