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HUSKER SPRING FOOTBALL
Steven M. Sipple: Held emphasizes RB becoming position of strength, you know, like old times
- Steven M. Sipple
- Apr 6, 2021
- Apr 6, 2021 Updated May 12, 2021
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Nebraska's Marvin Scott (24) looks for a hole in the Illinois defensive line during the second quarter Nov. 21, 2020, at Memorial Stadium.
- GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star file photo

Nebraska running back Ronald Thompkins runs past Ohio State defensive back Lloyd McFarquhar last October in Columbus, Ohio.
- Associated Press file photo
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Steven M. Sipple and Parker Gabriel talk through what they found most interesting and informative about the first week of Nebraska spring football and break down the verbal commitments of 2022 WR Victor Jones Jr. and 2023 TE Benjamin Brahmer.
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A look at the 2021 Nebraska football schedule
Week 0: at Illinois
Nebraska's Travis Vokolek (left) tries to pull in a pass with Illinois' Tony Adams (6) defending on Nov. 21, 2020, at Memorial Stadium.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo
When: Aug. 28, Noon
Where: Champaign, Ill.
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Week 1: vs. Fordham
When: Sept. 4, 11 a.m.
Where: Memorial Stadium
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Week 2: vs. Buffalo
When: Sept. 11, 2:30 p.m.
Where: Memorial Stadium
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Week 3: at Oklahoma
Nebraska and Oklahoma last met on the gridiron in the 2010 Big 12 championship game in Texas.
Journal Star file photo
When: Sept. 18, 11 a.m.
Where: Norman, Oklahoma
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Week 4: at Michigan State
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez runs downfield in a Nov. 30, 2018, game at Memorial Stadium.
JOURNAL STAR FILE PHOTO
When: Sept. 25
Where: East Lansing, Michigan
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Week 5: Northwestern
Nebraska's Ty Robinson (99) and Garrett Nelson (right) attempt to tackle Northwestern's Drake Anderson on Nov. 7, 2020, in Evanston, Ill.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
When: Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Memorial Stadium
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Week 6: Michigan
Nebraska fans greet the team as they arrive at Michigan Stadium for their game against the Wolverines on Sept. 22, 2018, in Ann Harbor, Mich.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo
When: Oct. 9
Where: Memorial Stadium
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Week 7: at Minnesota
Nebraska's Ben Stille pressures Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan in the first quarter of a Dec. 12, 2020, game at Memorial Stadium.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo
When: Oct. 16
Where: Minneapolis
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Week 9; Purdue
Nebraska wide receiver Wyatt Liewer scores a touchdown against Purdue on Dec. 5, 2020, in West Lafayette, Ind.
ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO
When: Oct. 30
Where: Memorial Stadium
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Week 10: Ohio State
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) runs the ball against Ohio State last month at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The Nebraska quarterback said the Huskers know they have to make individual sacrifices to make the season work amid pandemic.
JOSHUA BICKEL, POOL VIA OHIO STATE ATHLETICS
When: Nov. 6
Where: Memorial Stadium
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Week 12: at Wisconsin
Nebraska running back Dedrick Mills (26) carries the ball against Wisconsin's Matt Henningsen (92), Michael Balistreri (57) and Reggie Pearson (2) during first-half action Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
When: Nov. 20
Where: Madison, Wisconsin
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Week 13: Iowa
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez and the Husker offensive line push toward the goal line on Martinez's 1-yard touchdown run against Iowa on Nov. 27, 2020, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo
When: Nov. 26, 12:30 p.m.
Where: Memorial Stadium
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Reach the writer at 402-473-7440 or ssipple@journalstar.com. On Twitter @HuskerExtraSip.
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Nebraska's Marvin Scott (24) looks for a hole in the Illinois defensive line during the second quarter Nov. 21, 2020, at Memorial Stadium.
- GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star file photo
Nebraska running back Ronald Thompkins runs past Ohio State defensive back Lloyd McFarquhar last October in Columbus, Ohio.
- Associated Press file photo
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