By Brian Rosenthal / Huskers.com
Corey Whitaker entered this season with his college degree in hand, to that point arguably the highlight of his Nebraska football career.
Now, the senior guard from Murrieta, California, can brag about his contributions to No. 15 Nebraska’s unbeaten September, too.
Not that Whitaker would do such a thing. When you’ve lost two seasons to knee injuries and have only three career games on your resume in three years, humbleness finds the driver’s seat.
“I just prepare like I’m going to play, regardless of what happens,” Whitaker said after Tuesday’s practice.