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There haven't been too many Terrell Newby sightings since he dinged up his shoulder in the Aug. 15 scrimmage, which has opened the door for other players to get more reps. Mikale Wilbon continues to look like a solid backup option - especially in the pass-catching game - while Devine Ozigbo, long term, appears to be the most complete back. He may not be there in terms of pass blocking, but he has the most balance as a runner, possesses good hands, and just makes defenders miss. Ozigbo has such good feet - he picks them up and doesn't get clipped by foot and leg tackles. He'll need to get better at hitting a hole and being decisive at the point of attack. Among the bigger backs, you have Imani Cross, Adam Taylor and Graham Nabity. Personally? I don't see much difference between them. Cross remains a better back five yards downfield than he is at the line of scrimmage - he's too sluggish through a hole. Taylor is better at blasting through a hole, but he's not going to make two or three guys miss. Nabity is a blend of the two. He might be the most explosive runner of the three, in fact, but it's hard to tell where he's at in the pass game. Jordan Stevenson should redshirt. Better for him. Better for Nebraska. There's talent there - and speed. But more talent than Ozigbo? Perhaps not. Nebraska is in good shape at running back with Ozigbo and Stevenson. Reggie Davis picked wisely.

 

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