Quick hits from Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule in Michigan State week
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Key Points:
- Nebraska tight end Carter Nelson will miss the upcoming game against Michigan State due to an injury that is not ACL-related, and his status beyond that game is uncertain.
- Nebraska will travel with 80 players for the first road game of the season, benefiting from expanded roster travel rules and the removal of redshirt restrictions, with final roster spots based on practice performance and game-day contribution.
- Head coach Matt Rhule emphasized the need for cleaner special teams play and high execution against Michigan State, noting the challenge posed by Michigan State's press coverage on receivers.
- Rhule expressed confidence in his team's readiness for Big Ten play, highlighting the importance of experienced players like quarterback Anthony Colandrea in managing the road environment.
- The coaching staff has adapted defensive strategies to a more frequent four-man front to better suit personnel, and Rhule praised athletic director Troy Dannen's forward-thinking scheduling, including the Notre Dame game, in light of potential College Football Playoff expansion.
