Nebraska to Be Down a Linebacker for Friday’s Clash With Iowa

Nick Henrich out with torn ACL; Chubba Purdy to start again at quarterback

Joe Hudson | Nov 22, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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