Nebraska’s Tristan Alvano (from left), Marco Ortiz and Brian Buschini celebrate last October at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska will let its kicker competition play out a little longer.
The Huskers have perhaps 90% of their roles on special teams set for the season opener but who handles field goals and extra points remains fluid 11 days out from the season opener, NU special teams coordinator Ed Foley said Tuesday.
Sophomore Tristan Alvano (groin) is perhaps 90% healthy and handling a larger quantity of kicks than he has throughout camp, Foley said. Alvano continues to battle with redshirt freshman John Hohl. True freshman Nico Ottomanelli is third in the pecking order.
“We’re going to let that thing play out for another couple days before we do anything,” Foley said.
Meanwhile, the return game is coming into focus. Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda has been perhaps the leader bringing back punts while freshman receiver Jacory Barney tracks the ball as well as anyone. Running back Emmett Johnson is also in the mix. Kickoff returners include Rahmir Johnson, Emmett Johnson and Barney.
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Among “unsung” special teams contributors, Foley said, are freshman Carter Nelson, junior defensive back Taveon Thompson and long snapper Camden Witucki.
Brian Buschini remains the lead punter with true freshman Kamdyn Koch behind him.
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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