Nebraska DB Malcolm Hartzog on Track to Play Against Maryland

Matt Rhule provides injury updates two days before Huskers host Terrapins

Joe Hudson | Nov 9, 2023

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Starting Nebraska defensive back Malcolm Hartzog is expected to be back in action Saturday when the Huskers host Maryland, head coach Matt Rhule said after Thursday's practice.

Hartzog was injured during the second half of last weekend's loss to Michigan State game, and his return had been less than certain earlier this week.

It's less clear whether Jack linebacker Princewill Imanmielen will play Saturday. He remains in concussion protocol after missing the Michigan State game.

There's a chance that slot receiver Billy Kemp will play on offense against the Terrapins, Rhule said. Kemp was limited to fair-catching punts against Michigan State as he saw his first action since injuring an MCL in the Oct. 21 game against Northwestern.

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Kemp, Ethan Nation and Emmett Johnson all have taken reps in practice this week on punt returns, Rhule said, but who will handle that duty against Maryland remains unsettled.

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Coverage

Husker247 | Matt Rhule press conference quick hits, news and notes
Husker247 | Rhule talks punt return plan against Maryland
Nebraska Athletics | Rhule Meets with Media on Thursday
Lincoln Journal Star* | ‘They’re going to throw it around’: Nebraska prepares for test against Maryland offense
Lincoln Journal Star* | Nebraska WR Elliott Brown’s impact continues after injury
Omaha World-Herald* | Nebraska football gives veteran a Husker-themed motorcycle | Video
Omaha World-Herald* | Nebraska's Malcolm Hartzog expected to play against Maryland

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Published Nov 9, 2023

JOE HUDSON

Joe Hudson has operated a Husker-related website since 1995 and joined forces with David Max to form HuskerPedia (later renamed HuskerMax) in 1999. It began as a hobby during his 35 years as a newspaper editor and reporter, a career that included stints at the Lincoln Star, Omaha World-Herald, Philadelphia Inquirer and Denver Post. In Denver, Joe was chief of the copy desk during his final 16 years at the Post. He is proud to have been involved in Pulitzer Prize-winning projects in both Philadelphia and Denver. Joe has been a Nebraska football fan since the mid-1960s during his childhood in Omaha. He earned his bachelor of arts degree in journalism and economics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1976. He resides a few freeway exits north of Colorado Springs and enjoys bicycling and walking his dogs in his spare time. You can reach him at joeroyhud@outlook.com.