Nebraska to Be Down a Linebacker for Friday’s Clash With Iowa
Nebraska will be without linebacker Nick Henrich against Iowa, Husker head coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday.
Henrich re-tore his ACL during overtime Saturday night against Wisconsin, and Rhule said he expects the fifth-year junior to take part in the Senior Day walk Friday. Henrich missed the last seven games of 2022 after injuring the knee against Purdue.
"I think he has some decisions to make," Rhule said, "but he'll walk on Friday. ... Nick’s one of those guys, he's given us everything. And so, Nick, obviously that was brutal.”
Chubba Purdy will start again Friday at quarterback, Rhule said. Heinrich Haarberg is still slowed by the ankle injury he suffered two weeks ago against Maryland and is an "emergency guy" at QB.
At running back, Anthony Grant is battling a low ankle sprain but should be able to play against the Hawkeyes, Rhule said.
Rhule addressed the emotions of Senior Day and more during Wednesday's press conference, which was his final session with reporters before Friday's 11 a.m. CST game. In the coverage section below, asterisk indicates item may require a subscription. Refresh this page to see the latest additions. | HuskerMax discussion
Coverage
- Husker247 | Matt Rhule updates injuries, talks Ty Robinson return and more
- Husker247 | Senior Day approaches for some, with others still to make decisions
- Nebraska Athletics | Rhule Meets Media on Wednesday
- Omaha World-Herald* | Chubba Purdy will get start for Nebraska vs. Iowa; Nick Henrich out with ACL tear
- Omaha World-Herald* | Husker notes: Iowa special teams have 'proven formula'
- Lincoln Journal Star* | Red Report: How Ty Robinson informed Nebraska of his return; 'no debate' starting Purdy
From the other side
- Hawkeye Insider | Preview and Picks: Iowa looking to accomplish 10-win regular season, keep Nebraska from going to a bowl game
- Hawkeye Insider | 'Being comfortable being uncomfortable': Why Iowa's 'heart rate' doesn't go up in closely contested contests
- Hawkeye Insider | Deacon Hill's post-bye week improvement key to claiming Big Ten West crown
- On3 | Kirk Ferentz calls ESPN analysts 'coach killers, player killers' in modern era
- Des Moines Register* | Leistikow's Iowa-Nebraska pick: A game about emotions, defense and Brock Purdy's brother
- Cedar Rapids Gazette* | Fun Facts: Iowa vs. Nebraska. The battle between Ogallala and Ottumwa
- Cedar Rapids Gazette* | 3 keys, score prediction for Iowa football against Nebraska
- Quad-City Times* | Iowa keeps winning despite injuries
- Daily Iowan | Five things to watch for in Iowa's regular season-finale against Nebraska
More info
- NU-Iowa stats matchup
- Depth charts: NU, Iowa
- Gameday flip sheet
- Pregame notes: NU, Iowa
- HuskerMax game page
- NU practice schedule
- NU roster
- NU game schedule
- KLIN/HuskerMax reports
