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Overton is preseason rated No. 5 in D-1 by Huskerland Prep. They are led by lineman JD Callahan and running back Hayden Cahoy.

Phil Bates caught one pass for six yards. He is a former Nebraska high school star who played out his career at Ohio via Iowa St.

Phillip Dillard had three tackles for San Diego.  Josh Brown kicked three FG's for the Giants.

Corey Cooper and Harvey Jackson lead the way at safety for NU football. BUT, look to Charles Jackson to work into a starter. Andrew Green has also moved to safety. I still like Nathan Gerry and Drake Martinez to play some this year. Nathan Gerry will be on the field somewhere.

QB Tommy Armstrong is back at practice.

JUCO transfer offensive tackle Matt Finnin will vie for a starting position this year.

TE Cethan Carter is opening eyes early this fall.

The Huskers have adopted a new motto RAC. Relentless, Accountable, Competitive.

Pelini says linebacker Jared Afalava is progressing nicely.

Max Pitman has moved from linebacker to tight end. Mitch McCann has moved from linebacker to fullback. Andrew Green has moved from cornerback to safety. Sam Fultz is now working only as a punter.

Defensive end Randy Gregory is turning heads with his pass rush in practice. This is no surprise as he is the best recruit we have this fall and we have some good ones.

Linebacker Zaire Anderson is playing well after his knee injury last year. Pencil him in as a starter.

Thad Randle has already locked up the defensive tackle position barring any relapse. Please stay healthy.

Sam Fultz will be our punter this fall.

They say Mauro Bondi and Pat Smith are even in the competition as our kicker. Look to Pat Smith to win the battle.

Jason Dufner won his first major today by winning the PGA Championship.