“It just took a little while to get back confident moving around on it,” Ruud said.”
Ruud said it was head coach Scott Frost who first informed Reimer he had been put on scholarship this season, but he was also able to share a fun moment with the standout from Lincoln North Star.
“I told him, you could have held me hostage last year, really, if you wanted to and said ‘I’m leaving if you don’t put me on scholarship,'” Ruud said. “I knew after his first individual drill last year that he was going to be a scholarship guy. When he got here, he was just a natural at the inside linebacker spot.”
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Nebraska defensive lineman Ty Robinson (99) and linebacker Will Honas (3) tackle Ohio State Buckeyes running back Master Teague (bottom) during the fourth quarter Oct. 24 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska safety Deontai Williams (8) reacts after being called for targeting during the fourth quarter against Ohio State on Oct. 24 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska running back Rahmir Johnson returns a kickoff during the fourth quarter against Ohio State on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska offensive lineman Ethan Piper (57) battles with Ohio State linebacker Dallas Gant (19) during the fourth quarter on Oct. 24 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska’s quarterback Luke McCaffrey pitches the ball during the fourth quarter against Ohio State on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke (9) tackles Ohio State running back Trey Sermon during the fourth quarter Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska running back Rahmir Johnson runs the ball against Ohio State during the fourth quarter Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska defensive lineman Keem Green (4) battles with Ohio State offensive lineman Wyatt Davis (52) during the fourth quarter Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska offensive linemen Trent Hixson (75) and Matt Sichterman (70) leave the field after the Huskers’ 52-17 loss to Ohio State on Saturday.
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Nebraska defensive players run to the sideline after giving up a touchdown to Ohio State during the fourth quarter Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska defensive lineman Ben Stille (95) chases Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields during the fourth quarter Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska wide receiver Brody Belt receives a kickoff during the third quarter against Ohio State on Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska’s Wan’Dale Robinson (1) fights for yardage as Ohio State’s Marcus Hooker (23) and Baron Browning (5) go for the tackle during the third quarter on Oct. 24 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska safety Myles Farmer (18) and cornerback Quinton Newsome talk between plays in the third quarter against Ohio State on Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) runs the ball during the third quarter against Ohio State on Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska linebackers Garrett Nelson (left) and Will Honas (3) sack Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields during the third quarter Oct. 24 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
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Depending on how things go the rest of the season, Nebraska could be looking deep into the Big Ten’s tiebreaker protocols to see where it falls in the West Division standings.
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The Buckeyes celebrate with a smattering supporters at Ohio Stadium after defeating Nebraska 52-17 on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) waits for the snap during Saturday’s game against Nebraska in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State running back Trey Sermon runs for some of his 48 yards against Nebraska on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. The Huskers’ Myles Farmer (from left), Collin Miller and Keem Green pursue.
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Nebraska during Saturday’s game in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State running back Trey Sermon (8) tries to get past the outstretched arm of Nebraska defensive end Ben Stille (95) on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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The Nebraska defense tries to block the kick by Ohio State’s Blake Haubeil (95) during Saturday’s game in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska tight Austin Allen (11) tries to stay upright against Ohio State defenders Pete Werner (20) and Marcus Williamson on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) loses the ball in the third quarter on Oct. 24 against Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio. The Buckeyes recovered the fumble and returned it 55 yards for a touchdown.
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Ohio State defensive back Sevyn Banks runs back a Nebraska fumble 55 yards for a touchdown Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State defensive back Sevyn Banks (7) takes off with a fumble recovery for a touchdown against Nebraska on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State defensive backs Shaun Wade (from left), Marcus Williamson and Sevyn Banks celebrate against Nebraska on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State’s Sevyn Banks is greeted on the Ohio State sideline. Banks ran back a Nebraska fumble for a touchdown in the Buckeyes’ 52-17 win Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Sevyn Banks of Ohio State scores after returning a fumble 55 yards against Nebraska on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) pitches the ball as Nebraska’s Caleb Tannor closes in Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State defensive end Jonathon Cooper (0) reaches for Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska running back Ronald Thompkins (25) tries to fend off Ohio State’s Tyreke Smith on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State players celebrate against Nebraska on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska head coach Scott Frost (right) talks with some players during the first half against Ohio State on Oct. 24 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Nebraska 52-17.
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Ohio State running back Xavier Johnson (left) is tackled by Nebraska linebacker Garrett Snodgrass during the second half Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska running back Ronald Thompkins (25) runs past Ohio State defensive back Lloyd McFarquhar during the second half Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State head coach Ryan Day talks with quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the second half of their game against Nebraska on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 52-17.
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez throws a pass against Ohio State during the second half Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 52-17.
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields drops back to pass against Nebraska during the second half Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State running back Trey Sermon (center) tries to run upfield between Nebraska defenders Garrett Snodgrass (left) and Keem Green in the second half Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State quarterback Jack Miller (center) celebrates his touchdown against Nebraska with teammate Luke Wypler during the second half Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State defensive back Marcus Williamson (left) chases Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez during the second half Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska defensive back Marquel Dismuke (left) forces Ohio State quarterback Jack Miller out of bounds during the second half Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Garrett Wilson hauls in a 42-yard touchdown in front of Nebraska’s Dicaprio Bootle (7) during the first quarter Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State’s Javontae Jean-Baptiste stops Nebraska running back Dedrick Mills during the first half Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State takes the field in an empty stadium ahead of Saturday’s game against Nebraska in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State coach Ryan Day during the first half against Nebraska on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio Sate quarterback Justin Fields eludes Pheldarius Payne (49) during the first half Saturday, Oct. 24 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska tight end Travis Vokolek (83) and Ohio State’s Shaun Wade battle for a ball during the first half Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Garrett Wilson (left) hauls in a 42-yard touchdown in front of Nebraska’s Dicaprio Bootle during the first quarter Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) escapes Nebraska linebacker JoJo Domann on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State running back Master Teague looks to get around a couple of Nebraska defenders, including Marquel Dismuke (9) on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska’s Niko Cooper (32), Nouredin Nouili (63) and Ethan Piper (57) take part in pregame warmups before Saturday’s game against Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (5) and safety Deontai Williams (8) combine to tackle Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) during the first quarter Oct. 24 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey (7) runs the ball during the first quarter against Ohio State on Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) celebrates after a touchdown against Ohio State on Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska offensive lineman Cameron Jurgens (51) looks to the sideline during the first quarter against Ohio State on Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey (7) runs the ball as Ohio State safety Marcus Hooker (23) makes the tackle during the first quarter Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) hands the ball off to Dedrick Mills (26) during the first quarter against Ohio State on Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska running back Dedrick Mills (26) reaches for the touchdown during the second quarter Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) runs the ball as Ohio State safety Josh Proctor (41) pursues during the second quarter Oct. 24 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska linebacker Collin Miller (31) celebrates after a stop during the second quarter against Ohio State on Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska linebacker Will Honas (3) tackles Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the second quarter Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska head coach Scott Frost talks to his players during the second quarter against Ohio State last week at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State players run on to the field for the start of their game Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska linebacker JoJo Domann (top) and defensive back Marquel Dismuke tackle Ohio State receiver Garrett Wilson during the first half Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska linebacker Will Honas tackles Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the first half Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (right) celebrates a touchdown against Ohio State with teammates during the first half Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska defensive back Cam Taylor-Britt forces Ohio State running back Master Teague (33) out of bounds during the first half Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State defensive back Marcus Hooker (23) tackles Nebraska tight end Austin Allen during the first half Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State running back Trey Sermon cuts up field against Nebraska linebacker Collin Miller during the first half Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State receiver Garrett Wilson catches a touchdown pass past Nebraska defensive back Dicaprio Bootle during the first half Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State running back Master Teague spins into the end zone against Nebraska defensive back Marquel Dismuke during the first half Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State running back Master Teague celebrates his touchdown against Nebraska during the first half Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State receiver Garrett Wilson, top, celebrates his touchdown against Nebraska with teammate Nicholas Petit-Frere during the first half Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez throws a pass against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Nebraska during the first half Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) is knocked out of bounds by Ohio State cornerback Marcus Williamson (21) during the second quarter Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
Contact the writer at cbasnett@journalstar.com or 402-473-7436. On Twitter @HuskerExtraCB.
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