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Gabe Ervin - 33 yards in start Ervin had 12 carries for 33 yards against Illinois.

Impact Ervin drew the start for the Cornhuskers and saw the most carries of any Nebraska back, but quarterback Adrian Martinez paced the run game with 17 rushes for 111 yards. The freshman was ineffective with his carries, averaging 2.8 yards per carry. Nebraska may still be sorting out its running back rotation but Ervin figures to be part of the plans moving forward.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Martinez - Long touchdown run in loss Martinez went 16 of 32 for 232 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's loss to Illinois. He added 17 rushes for 111 yards and a touchdown.

Impact Though Martinez's passing was erratic, he was able to post a solid fantasy stat line thanks to his rushing production. His 75-yard rushing score was the highlight of the day for the Huskers. Martinez draws a favorable matchup Sept. 4 against Buffalo before Nebraska hosts Buffalo then travels to Oklahoma to face the Sooners.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gabe Ervin - Projected starter for opener Ervin is the projected starting running back for Saturday's game against Illinois, Abby Barmore of HuskerOnline.com reports.

Impact Ervin appears to have come out on top in the three-way battle with Sevion Morrison and Markese Stepp during fall camp. The Huskers have publicly mentioned they are looking for one man to handle a workload of at least 20 carries per game, meaning Ervin could be seeing a significant amount of touches as a freshman if he can hold onto the top spot moving forward.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Travis Vokolek - Unlikely to play Saturday Vokolek (undisclosed) is not participating and warmups and may not play Saturday against Illinois, Brian Christopherson of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Nebraska will have to lean on Austin Allen and Chris Hickman at tight end with Vokolek apparently unavailable. Vokolek is not participating in any drills. He was dealing with a minor injury in fall camp.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Trenton Cielocha's memorable debut — on both sides of the ball — helps Columbus Scotus upset No. 3 Wahoo How's that for a debut? Cielocha had two touchdowns on offense, and picked off two passes as a defender to spark the Shamrock win.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • JOURNALSTAR.COM

How to win $5,000 on Nebraska vs. Illinois for free

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AUGUST 27, 2021

Samori Toure - Bound for slot duties Toure is expected to see most of his work in the slot heading into Saturday's season opener against Illinois, Mike Schaefer of 247sports.com reports.

Impact Toure is set to take the field for the first time since 2019 after his 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The transfer from Montana feels as though he has a firm grasp on his role within the offense, which is expected to be in the slot position, although he's capable of lining up anywhere he's asked. Toure has felt a good connection with quarterback Adrian Martinez leading up to Saturday's opener and could be in line for a massive season with his new squad, as it's worth noting that Wan'Dale Robinson averaged 8.5 targets per game last season playing primarily out of the slot.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Markese Stepp - Candidate for lead role Stepp is among a trio of backs for the Huskers who is a candidate for the lead running back role, Chris Basnett of Husker Extra reports.

Impact The team has decided to remain silent on who the official starter at running back will be until the team takes the field against Illinois on Saturday but Stepp is a candidate for the lead role along with Gabe Ervin and Sevion Morrison. The Huskers are hoping to find a player who could handle 20 or more carries per game, a workload Stepp never received over the course of three years at USC.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Samori Toure ready to play after long wait Wide receiver Samori Toure is ready to play after long wait

AUGUST 27, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Damion Daniels and Deontre Thomas navigated winding roads to firsts in Year 5 Hey, man, I did it. This was one brother telling another he'd just been named a Husker captain, just like that brother had done...

AUGUST 26, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

That's the ticket: Move from paper to digital divides fans

College football programs are transitioning from traditional paper tickets to digital ticketing

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bielema makes Illini debut; Huskers' Frost faces key season

The Nebraska-Illinois game in Champaign has major implications for both programs even though both have mostly finished at or near the bottom of the Big Ten West in recent years

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rapid Reaction: Frost 'can't wait to get on the field' against Illinois on Saturday "This is far and away my favorite group of kids that I've been around since I've been here," said the fourth-year Husker coach.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • JOURNALSTAR.COM

Some tough Blackshirts decisions isn't a bad deal There probably weren't much for surprises when it came to who received Blackshirts, though we can all easily think of names who might be...

AUGUST 25, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Gabe Ervin - Candidate for lead role Ervin is one of three candidates along with Sevion Morrison and Markese Stepp to handle a workhorse role for the Huskers in 2021, Steven M. Sipple and Parker Gabriel of the Lincoln...

Impact The Huskers staff is reportedly looking for a lead dog to handle north of 20 carries per contest, so the winner of the battle in Nebraska's backfield could gain immediate viability in fantasy formats. Ervin has impressed as a true freshman and it seems more likely either Ervin or Sevion Morrison will have that role come Saturday. Reps in warmups could provide a better indication of who will garner the first reps out of the backfield.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sevion Morrison - Makes leap in fall camp Morrison made a leap in fall camp and is expected to be in the mix for carries Saturday against Illinois, Robin Washut of HuskerOnline said on ESPN Lincoln.

Impact Nebraska's running back room is wide open with several players capable of taking the starting job. Morrison and Gabe Ervin are considered two of the frontrunners and USC transfer Markese Stepp could contribute if healthy. Morrison was a former highly touted recruit who had his 2020 marred by injury.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Deontai Williams thinks tenacious practice will pay off with takeaways Safety Deontai Williams believes hard practice techniques make game days easier

AUGUST 25, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Transfer sleepers to know for the 2021 college football season The transfer portal has changed college football in many big ways, with several household name players across the country at new schools. Wi...

AUGUST 24, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Travis Vokolek - Back in practice Vokolek posted a picture on his personal Twitter account Thursday suggesting he's back in practice.

Impact Vokolek was out of commission for a little while with what was deemed a minor injury and it appears he's ready to get back into preparation ahead of the Week 0 clash with Illinois. He should see a good amount of action along with Austin Allen at tight end.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'You've got to embrace whatever role you're in': Nomadic Banks settles in at left tackle for Huskers In two seasons, Brant Banks guesses he's played five different positions — on both sides of the ball. Oh, and don't forget his hoops cameo.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • JOURNALSTAR.COM

Liewer keeps making plays at WR; offers position group thoughts Wyatt Liewer isn't a loud guy, but his play all camp has been turned up to a high volume as far as his teammates are concerned. The 6-4...

AUGUST 19, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Brant Banks could carry large role for Huskers off the bat He's filled out the O-line Bingo card during his time at Nebraska. Brant Banks, by his estimation, has played "probably about five" spots...

AUGUST 18, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

NCAA is investigating the Nebraska football program and coach Scott Frost for improper use of analysts and holding off-campus workouts last year Nebraska announced Wednesday that the NCAA is looking into its football program amid allegations Cornhuskers staff improperly used analysts...

AUGUST 18, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

NCAA investigating Nebraska's storied football program

Nebraska has confirmed that its football program is under NCAA investigation

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pola-Gates focused on soaking in football knowledge, and major special teams role Be a sponge. That's what Noa Pola-Gates says his goal is right now, as he looks to carve more of a role in the Husker defense, while...

AUGUST 17, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM