The first depth chart of the new season was just released by Nebraska football and there were several things that stood out. At the top of the list was no question that offensive tackle Elijah Pritchett was not listed as the starting left tackle.
Instead, he's the third option? That's exactly how things stand, as Gunnar Gottula and Turner Corcoran are ahead of him with the 'or' label. This is not what anyone expected ahead of the season-opener, as Pritchett was a high-profile transfer from Alabama.
While speaking to the press on Friday, head coach Matt Rhule didn't mince words on why if the squad had a game tomorrow, Pritchett wouldn't run out on the field with the rest of the starters.