So much about the circumstances surrounding Cameron Jurgens' collegiate debut at center on Saturday against South Alabama was noteworthy.
He became the first freshman to start a game at the position for Nebraska since the NCAA re-instituted freshman eligibility in 1972. He became just the sixth freshman to start a season opener on the offensive line for the Huskers.
Just two weeks before the opener, Jurgens wasn't even practicing regularly because of foot injuries that have dogged him for the better part of a year.
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