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Huskers alum shining at Shrine Bowl practices

Nash Hutmacher is turning heads.

Former Nebraska defensive lineman Nash Hutmacher is performing at a high level in Shrine Bowl practices. NFL analyst Tony Pauline called him out for his stellar play on Saturday.

This is no surprise to Nebraska fans, as Hutmacher has a strong 2024 season overall. He had 24 combined tackles and two sacks on the season. Overall, he had a very successful Nebraska career, as he played in 49 games. He recorded 79 combined tackles, 13 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks on the season.

Hutmacher formed a dynamic duo with fellow defensive lineman Ty Robinson. They were able to hold down the defensive line together and were a significant part of the unit’s success.

Now, it appears he is turning heads on a national level. The Shrine Bowl will be a tremendous chance to boost his stock. We have seen this happen before with Huskers players, with Trey Palmer being a prime example. A continued strong week could do him wonders.

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Four Huskers receive East-West Shrine Bowl invites

Four Nebraska football players were selected to the East-West Shrine Bowl.

Four members of the Nebraska football program were invited to the East-West Shrine Bowl on Wednesday evening.

Defensive linemen Ty Robinson and Nash Hutmacher as well as wide receiver Isaiah Neyor, and defensive back Tommi Hill were invited to the game.

Robinson and Hutmacher have been key pieces for the defensive line this year. Robinson has recorded 23 tackles and five sacks on the season. Hutmacher has been able to produce as well. He has tallied 18 tackles and two sacks on the year.

Hill has emerged as a key piece of the secondary despite battling plantar fasciitis throughout the entire year. He has 19 tackles on the year and recorded a pick-six against the Colorado Buffaloes back in September.

Neyor has proven to be a veteran playmaker in a young Huskers offense. The Texas Longhorns transfer has 25 catches for 48 yards and five touchdowns. He is coming off a stellar game against the UCLA Bruins that saw him record four catches for 89 yards and a touchdown.

The Huskers have undoubtedly had strong play from seniors this year. Their legacy could continue to grow this season alone, especially if the Huskers make the elusive bowl game.

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Defensive tackle Hutmacher named to Chuck Bednarik Award watch list

Nebraska defensive tackle Nash Hutmacher was named to the Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List on Monday.

The Nebraska football 2024 season is drawing closer, and more players are being named to award watchlists. The most recent is Nebraska defensive tackle Nash Hutmacher, who was named to the Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List on Monday. The Bednarik Award is presented annually to the outstanding defensive player in college football.

Hutmacher helped anchor a top-20 Nebraska defense in 2023. The Huskers finished in the top 20 nationally in total defense, scoring defense, and rushing defense. Hutmacher started in all 12 games for Nebraska, totaling 40 tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks.

He even delivered a season-high seven tackles, including 2.5 sacks, against Northwestern. He also finished with four or more tackles in six games in 2023.

The Bednarik Award has been presented to the College Defensive Player of the Year since 1994. It is named in honor of Chuck “Concrete Charlie” Bednarik, an All-American player at Penn and an All-Pro linebacker and center for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Semifinalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award will be announced in November. The winners will be announced in December.

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Social media reacts to Nash Hutmacher’s debut win

A Nebraska defensive lineman had an impressive debut on the wrestling mat.

A Nebraska defensive lineman had an impressive debut on the wrestling mat. Nash Hutmacher defeated Wyoming’s Mason Ding in the 285 weight class.

Hutmacher was a decorated high school wrestler. He was a four-time state champion in South Dakota and finished with a career record of 166-0.

During the 2023 football season, Hutmacher started 12 games, recording a career-high 40 tackles, eight for loss, and 4.5 sacks. The Nebraska wrestling team is currently ranked No. 2 in the nation according to WIN Magazine’s Tournament Power Index.

Nebraska’s record now stands at 5-0 on the season. The Huskers will next take to the mat on Friday, January 12, when they host Iowa at the Devaney Center.

You can find social media reactions to the victory below.

Hutmacher wins by pin in Nebraska wrestling debut

The Nebraska wrestling team competed in a three-team meet on Saturday afternoon, hosting Wyoming and Northern Iowa.

The Nebraska wrestling team competed in a three-team meet on Saturday afternoon, hosting Wyoming and Northern Iowa. The Huskers swept the triangular, crushing the Cowboys 44-3 and sneaking away from the Wildcats 18-17.

The triangular also acted as the Nebraska wrestling debut for defensive lineman Nash Hutmacher. The Blackshirt returned to the mat for the first time since 2020. Hutmacher joined Nebraska wrestling after spending three seasons playing football.

Before Nebraska, Hutmacher wrestled for Chamberlain High School in South Dakota, where he was a four-time state champion. Hutmacher’s collegiate debut saw him win by fall in the first period, capping off a dominating win for Nebraska over Wyoming.

After falling in the first match, the Huskers won the remaining nine matches with authority, four by falls, two by tech falls, and one by a major decision.

Hutmacher did not wrestle in the team’s follow-up match with Northern Iowa, a meet that came down to the wire. But Silas Allred earned a pin in the penultimate match, giving Nebraska a five-point lead, eventually leading to the 18-17 victory.

The Huskers moved to 5-0 on the season and will remain home to take on Iowa on Friday night. The duel is set for 6:00 p.m. and can be viewed on the Big Ten Network.

2019-20 ALL-USA Preseason Wrestling Team announced

2019-20 Preseason ALL-USA High School Wrestling Team is here. Meet the top wrestlers in the country!

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The ALL-USA Preseason Wrestling team for the 2019-20 season was selected by Earl Smith of OpenMat in coordination with USA TODAY High School Sports based on past performance, level of competition and strength of schedule.

Statistics are from last season, except where otherwise noted. Players are listed in alphabetical order.

Click through the gallery to meet the players:

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