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Spring Game notes: Bush plans to stay and fight in Husker QB battle

• Brian Christopherson ,  Brian Rosenthal ,  Steven M. Sipple
• Apr 16, 2016
• Apr 16, 2016 Updated Apr 24, 2017
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Former Nebraska quarterback AJ Bush now starts for Illinois, which plays Saturday in Lincoln.

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Nebraska head coach Mike Riley (left) enjoys a moment with injured wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp before last springs Red-White game.

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Brian Christopherson ,  Brian Rosenthal ,  Steven M. Sipple

AJ Bush knows what’s in front of him. Ahead of the sophomore quarterback on the depth chart are a pair of fifth-year seniors in Tommy Armstrong and Ryker Fyfe. Then there’s Patrick O’Brien, the ballyhooed true freshman.

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