Nebraska football dealing with defensive injuries

The Nebraska Cornhuskers went through their Thursday walk through in preparation for their Big Ten debut against Illinois. Earlier in the day, kickoff was moved back to 4:02 p.m. ET due to Hurricane Joaquin. The Hurricane is not supposed to impede the progress of the Nebraska and Illinois game, but the Big Ten moved Michigan’s visit up to Maryland up to a 12 noon start. Therefore, BTN shouldn’t have any problems with their television programming.

For the first time all season for the Nebraska football team, De’Mornay Pierson-El will be in uniform for the Huskers’ offense. He practiced all week, and Mike Riley said they will work Pierson-El into the lineup. It’s likely Pierson-El will factor…