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Chubba Purdy, quarterback for Nebraska, accounted for 274 yards and 2 TDs at Wisconsin, impressing Iowa cornerback Jermari Harris. His family missed the Wisconsin game but will attend the Iowa game. Nebraska linebacker Nick Henrich re-tore his ACL and will miss the Iowa game. QB Heinrich Haarberg will be an emergency option due to an ankle injury. Matt Rhule confirmed Chubba Purdy will start against Iowa, a decision that follows his successful performance at Wisconsin despite facing adversity.
I’m on the road and missed Matt Rhule’s last media briefing of Nebraska’s regular season. News today about QB Chubba Purdy (starting Friday) and LB Nick Henrich (torn ACL). A crushing blow for Henrich. Gotta wonder if he can endure another rehab. He’s battled through so much.
Per Matt Rhule, QB Heinrich Haarberg will be an emergency option Friday against Iowa. That ankle injury from Maryland is still an issue.
Per Matt Rhule, Nick Henrich re-tore his ACL in the overtime period against Wisconsin. He's out for the Iowa game.
Per Matt Rhule, Nick Henrich re-tore his ACL. He's out for the Iowa game.
Nick Henrich re-tore his ACL in overtime against Wisconsin, Matt Rhule said.
Chubba Purdy will start Friday, Matt Rhule says.
Per Matt Rhule, Chubba Purdy will get the start against Iowa.
Iowa cornerback Jermari Harris, who had 4 PBUs vs. Illinois, says the 50+ yard TD run by Nebraska QB Chubba Purdy got their attention: "I don’t think we’ve seen a quarterback as athletic. … He has ability." https://t.co/D0HuwWs8Np
Chubba Purdy said his family didn't make the trip to Wisconsin. They'll be in attendance this Friday for the Iowa game, though.
Once an afterthought, Chubba Purdy accounted for 274 yards and 2 TDs at Wisconsin. Hasn't been easy for Chubba. But he answered the call. “I think when you see someone have success, it usually stems from their ability to overcome some sort of adversity.”https://t.co/nZ8K8aCiTI