Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule indicated that corner Tommi Hill is expected to start on Saturday against Indiana. ESPN’s Pete Thamel first reported this.
Hill has been battling injuries this season. He was ready to play in Nebraska’s last game against Rutgers but ruptured the planter fasciitis as he was running out onto the field. Now, it appears he is in a spot where he can play.
The corner has had a tremendous season so far and has established himself as one of the best corners in the Big Ten. All told he has recorded 14 tackles and an interception on the season so far.
This latest news could give Nebraska the flexibility to have solid depth at the corner position. Hill could start opposite Ceyair Wright, who has emerged as a top-tier Big Ten corner in Hill’s absence. At the very least, this gives the Huskers another weapon defensively as they prepare for a challenging second half of the schedule.
Nebraska coach Matt Rhule tells ESPN that he expects star cornerback Tommi Hill to play at Indiana. He’s missed the last two games with a foot injury. pic.twitter.com/Rhv6YBkB7l
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) October 19, 2024
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