2 weeks Ago By Cornhuskers Wire
The Nebraska Cornhuskers made a surprising change to their spring football plans. After initially deciding not to have a spring football game, Matt Rhule has reversed course, and the Huskers will play a spring game..
. with a twist.Nebraska will hold a live scrimmage on April 26 in Memorial Stadium.
Rhule told the press that he changed his mind about a spring game after it was confirmed that college football rosters would be cut to 105 players. The Huskers have approximately 120 players on their roster. “I’m glad you asked that.
It sounds like it's going to stay at 105, from what I’m seeing. We’ve already had most of them with everybody. We’re going to do the Husker games next Saturday.
I called Troy (Dannen) last night. I’m going to go live and do some Red and White stuff." With Nebraska having more players than roster spots available, several players will play their final game at Memorial Stadium.
Rhule told reporters that he wanted those players to go out in style. We have a bunch of guys that this could be their last time playing in that stadium. We have a bunch of guys that are fighting to make the 105.
We have a bunch of guys, that, if they can’t play here, they need some tape to go somewhere else. I’ve waited until after the portal closes. The portal closes that Friday.
The head coach was also clear that most starters would not play in the game. Rhule said that if you aren't at Memorial Stadium on April 26, you won't be able to see the scrimmage.The guys that are cemented in their spots, they won’t play.
Some guys will ask to play or not, but those guys that are battling – some are twos even, but they want to prove they’re a one. We’re going to do the Husker Games. We’re going to bring out a bunch of Husker greats, like the Pro Bowl, but I’m going to put the ball down a little bit and play some live football.
No Big Ten Network.The Husker Games will take place on Saturday, April 26, allowing fans to preview Nebraska football, volleyball, and soccer teams for the 2025 season. On the football field, the Huskers will feature 7-on-7 games and skills competitions similar to the NFL's Pro Bowl games.
Greats from Nebraska's past will also participate in various skills competitions. There will also be a women's flag football game between Midland University and the UNL all-star intramural team."I'm going to put the ball down and play some live football.
" 👀🏈🏟️@CoachMattRhule is giving the guys their shot next Saturday at The Husker Games.Be there to witness what makes Nebraska Football so special. 🎟️ → https://t.
co/1DuYssPLAlpic.twitter.com/uGoSLFXfgZ— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFootball) April 17, 2025Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
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