Nebraska names starting quarterback against Louisiana Tech

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have announced their starting quarterback for Saturday afternoon’s game against Louisiana Tech.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have announced their starting quarterback for Saturday afternoon’s game against Louisiana Tech. Heinrich Haarberg will start again in place of Jeff Sims.

Louisiana Tech will be starting a new quarterback as well. Pete Thamel of ESPN had the news of the change at starter for both schools.

Sources: Heinrich Haarberg will start again this week at QB for Nebraska, with Jeff Sims available but not 100-percent (ankle). Louisiana Tech’s Jack Turner will make his first career start at QB at Nebraska, as Hank Bachmeier (shoulder) is only available as an emergency quarterback.

Last week, Haarberg started in the victory over Northern Illinois. He totaled 256 yards of offense and three touchdowns in the win. Kickoff this afternoon is at 2:30 p.m.

Find a photo gallery of Haarberg’s career below.