Nebraska coordinator confirms freshman running back Jamal Rule's status
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Nebraska coordinator confirms freshman running back Jamal Rule's status
Sep 26, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) hands the ball to running back Jamal Rule (25) against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images
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Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen indicated running back Jamal Rule would be back for Saturday's game against Indiana. Holgorsen spoke with the media on Tuesday afternoon.
The freshman has been out since the final play of the first quarter against theMichigan State Spartansin Week 4. He was held out of the Huskers game against Maryland on Oct. 3, but looks to be ready to face a stout Hoosiers defense.
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Rule has been a spark plug in Nebraska's running back room. He has 333 rushing yards and five touchdowns and is averaging 7.5 yards per carry. Holgorsen said Rule could have played last week against Maryland, but since he didn't have the practice reps, the coaching staff believed it was best to hold the freshman out.
"Jamal could have played last week. I know coach (Rhule) mentioned that yesterday that it was just caution. He didn't practice last week. Mekhi (Nelson) at least practiced Monday and Tuesday and went down on Wednesday, so he got the practice reps. They both felt fine. We really, really, really believe in the importance of practice. For him not to have practiced last week, we didn't feel comfortable and we didn't have to do it."
This undoubtedly gives the Huskers a boost, as they seek their sixth win in a row and bowl eligibility. However, the program is aiming for much bigger goals; it is off to its best start since the 2016 season.
The program will need all hands on deck to defeat the defending national champions. Getting Rule back is certainly a step in the right direction.
Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Two F-16's fly over the field during the national anthem before the game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Maryland Terrapins at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Maryland Terrapins quarterback Malik Washington (7) warms up before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Maryland Terrapins linebacker Travares Daniels II (30) warms up before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Maryland Terrapins quarterback Malik Washington (7) throws the ball away as he is hit by Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Dexter Foster (24) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Jeremiah Charles (25) runs into Maryland Terrapins punter Bryce McFerson (34) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Isaiah Mozee (22) runs against the Maryland Terrapins during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) passes against the Maryland Terrapins during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Chris Durr Jr. (13) scores a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Chris Durr Jr. (13) and wide receiver Na'eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding (1) celebrate after a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule talks with a referee during the first quarter against the Maryland Terrapins at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) passes against the Maryland Terrapins during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Maryland Terrapins quarterback Malik Washington (7) passes against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer (3) celebrates after a first down against the Maryland Terrapins during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Mekhi Nelson (13) runs for a touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Maryland Terrapins head coach Mike Locksley walks onto the field during a timeout in the second quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Maryland Terrapins running back DeJuan Williams (0) runs against Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Donovan Jones (8) and defensive back Victor Evans III (22) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Maryland Terrapins running back DeJuan Williams (0) scores a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Maryland Terrapins quarterback Malik Washington (7) scrambles against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Isaiah Mozee (22) is brought down by Maryland Terrapins defensive lineman Daniel Owens (39) and defensive back Amari Jackson (24) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers fans cheer after a touchdown by tight end Luke Lindenmeyer (8) against the Maryland Terrapins during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers tight end Luke Lindenmeyer (8) and running back Vincent Genatone (30) celebrate after a touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Isaiah Mozee (22) runs against Maryland Terrapins defensive back Amari Jackson (24) during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer (3) catches a pass against Maryland Terrapins defensive back Ricardo Cooper Jr. (25) during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; A Nebraska Cornhuskers cheerleader runs with a flag on the field after a score against the Maryland Terrapins during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer (3) runs after a catch for a touchdown against Maryland Terrapins linebacker Carlton Smith (32) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Maryland Terrapins quarterback Malik Washington (7) is sacked by Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Vincent Shavers Jr. (10) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) passes against the Maryland Terrapins during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Two F-16's fly over the field during the national anthem before the game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Maryland Terrapins at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Two F-16's fly over the field during the national anthem before the game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Maryland Terrapins at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Maryland Terrapins linebacker Travares Daniels II (30) warms up before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) passes against the Maryland Terrapins during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Maryland Terrapins quarterback Malik Washington (7) passes against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer (3) celebrates after a first down against the Maryland Terrapins during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Mekhi Nelson (13) runs for a touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Maryland Terrapins running back DeJuan Williams (0) runs against Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Donovan Jones (8) and defensive back Victor Evans III (22) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers fans cheer after a touchdown by tight end Luke Lindenmeyer (8) against the Maryland Terrapins during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer (3) catches a pass against Maryland Terrapins defensive back Ricardo Cooper Jr. (25) during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; A Nebraska Cornhuskers cheerleader runs with a flag on the field after a score against the Maryland Terrapins during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Maryland Terrapins quarterback Malik Washington (7) is sacked by Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Vincent Shavers Jr. (10) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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