Two Days Before Kickoff, Huskers’ Starter at Quarterback Remains Up in the Air

Jeff Sims is ‘progressing’ as Nebraska prepares for Northern Illinois

The question of who will start at quarterback Saturday night for Nebraska remained unanswered Thursday.

Jeff Sims is "progressing" with his injured ankle, but "I'm not sure what Jeff's status will be for the game," head coach Matt Rhule said after Thursday morning's walk-through practice.

"Friday will be a full practice day," Rhule said. "I know he feels like he's getting better. He's moving around and stuff, so we'll see how he does tomorrow."

If Sim's can't play, Heinrich Haarberg appears set for his first start as a Husker when Nebraska hosts Northern Illinois at 6 p.m. Saturday. Chubba Purdy is the Huskers' other primary option at the position. 

Rhule touched on a number of other topics Thursday, including the challenges of rebounding from an 0-2 start and the advantages of finally playing in front of a home crowd.  

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Coverage

• Husker247 | Rhule candid about challenges Husker football must meet head-on
• Husker247 | Rhule gives Thursday update on Huskers' quarterback picture for Northern Illinois
• Husker247 | The Rhule rundown: Key takeouts from the Husker coach's last media session before home opener
• On3 | Matt Rhule shares impressions of Northern Illinois after film study
• On3 | Rhule shares his messaging to Jeff Sims after Colorado game
• Nebraska Athletics | Rhule Meets Media on Thursday
• Omaha World-Herald* | Home debut gives Nebraska chance to 'overcome the past' 
• Lincoln Journal Star* | Rhule noncommittal on QB Jeff Sims' status vs. Northern Illinois

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