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LINCOLN, Neb.—Things appear to be on the upswing on the injury front for Nebraska.
Coach Bo Pelini says tight-end Mike McNeill and freshman running back Rex Burkhead are expected to play on Saturday when the Cornhuskers take on Kansas State in Lincoln.
McNeill suffered a hit to the ribs in last week’s game against Kansas. Burkhead has been out since Oct. 13 with a broken foot bone.
Pelini said both did well in Thursday’s two-hour practice as the Huskers finish preparations for the Wildcats.
Kickoff is set for 6:45 p.m. Saturday, with television coverage provided by ESPN.
