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Benhart bulking up, learning the art of line play in educational first season

When Nebraska's initial depth chart came out before the season opener and had Bryce Benhart listed as the No. 2 right tackle, most figured it was probably just a matter of time before the touted recruit got onto the field.

That time came Saturday when Benhart and the rest of the Huskers' No. 2 offense came on late against Northern Illinois and drove for the game's final touchdown.

"The nerves got there, but there's always going to be a little nerves," the soft-spoken Benhart said of his first college snaps. "But once you get rolling, they fade away.