Nebraska will open the Big Ten season on Friday night when the Huskers welcome the Illinois Fighting Illini to Memorial Stadium. Both teams enter the game with a 3-0 record. The Huskers defeated UTEP, Colorado, and Northern Iowa in their non-conference slate, while the Illini defeated Eastern Illinois, Kansas, and Central Michigan.
Nebraska ranks 49th in total offense, averaging 421.3 yards per game and 44th in scoring offense at 34.0 points per game. Illinois ranks 79th in total offense, averaging 378.7 yards per game and 54th in scoring offense at 32.7 points per game.
One notable change for the Huskers this weekend will be on the offensive line. Right guard Micah Mazzccua has been benched, and Henry Lutovsky will start at the position.
Nebraska’s two-deep depth chart for this Friday’s Illinois game is below.
Left Tackle #1 – Turner Corcoran
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Number: #69
Height: 6-feet-6
Weight: 310 pounds
Year: Senior
City: Lawrence, KS
Left Tackle #2 – Grant Seagren
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Number: #79
Height: 6-feet-6
Weight: 305 pounds
Year: Redshirt Freshman
City: Oakland, NE
Left Guard #1 – Justin Evans
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Number: #51
Height: 6-feet-1
Weight: 315 pounds
Year: Sophomore
City: East Orange, NJ
Left Guard #2 – Tyler Knaak
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Number: #75
Height: 6-feet-6
Weight: 325 pounds
Year: Sophomore
City: Connonwood Height, UT
Center #1 – Ben Scott
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Number: #66
Height: 6-feet-5
Weight: 310 pounds
Year: Senior
City: Honolulu, HI
Center #2 – Sam Sledge
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Number: #62
Height: 6-feet-4
Weight: 295 pounds
Year: Redshirt Freshman
City: Omaha,…
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