Nine of the 10 Nebraska football players wearing honorary single-digit jerseys in 2024 play on the defense.
In a photo posted to social media, NU announced the players who’d either retained the jersey from last year or earned the jersey, via a vote by teammates, for 2024.
Nose tackle Nash Hutmacher (0), rover Isaac Gifford (2), linebacker John Bullock (5), safety DeShon Singleton (8) and defensive end Ty Robinson (9) retained the jerseys they earned in 2023. Defensive end Jimari Butler (1), cornerback Marques Buford (3), receiver Jahmal Banks (4), cornerback Tommi Hill (6) and nickel back Malcolm Hartzog (7) earned them for the 2024.
In the tradition started by Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule, any Husker who earns the single-digit jersey retains the right to keep them the following year, although the majority of the jersey-wearers are playing their final season at Nebraska.
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A heavy tilt toward the defense is little surprise, given NU’s struggles on offense last season, when just two of the 10 — receiver Billy Kemp and quarterback Jeff Sims — had single-digit jerseys. Banks, a Wake Forest transfer, is the lone offensive player to get one this season.
NU opens its season Aug. 31 against UTEP.
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Photos: Nebraska football practice at Hawks Championship Center — Aug. 16
Nebraska’s Thomas Fidone picks up a pass during a team practice on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield coaches tight ends, including Connor Schutt (46), during practice on Friday at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska defensive coordinator Tony White talks with the team during a practice on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Thomas Fidone (right) outruns teammate Mikai Gbayor during practice on Friday at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Nash Hutmacher (left) and Keona Davis walk into a patch of light during a team practice on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s head coach Matt Rhule talks with a New York Giants staff during a team practice on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule smiles as he talks by the sidelines during a team practice on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola (from left), offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield and Thomas Fidone seen during a team practice on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson catches a pass during practice on Friday at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Nate Boerkircher catches a pass during practice on Friday at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Jalyn Gramstad looks to make a throw during a team practice on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at Hawks Championship Center.
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