The sights and sounds of Nebraska football practice

In fact, both of those times took place during Tuesday morning full-team periods in which Nebraska's top three quarterbacks (Heinrich Hurlberg, Dylan Raiola, and Kaelin) worked with a similar group of receivers to perform various He played against defenders. The offensive line for each quarterback was also a little different.

Among that group, Kaelin threw a perfect go-route touchdown to Texas transfer Isaiah Neiyo, who caught the ball two feet from the backline in the end zone. The catch was good, the throw was good, and Nayor's teammates pushed him into the corner.

Kaelin's first impressive pitch came after a play-action fake. He threw deep to freshman JaCorey Barney and ran a corner route slightly behind the defense for a long gain. Kaelin also completed a pass to Jermall Banks.

Raiola, trailing Kaelin and Hurlberg, didn't find the end zone, but Bernie and Jalen Lloyd (who, according to frequent practice observers, make several plays each day) i got you. Raiola's group of linemen had slightly less protection than Kaelin, so the five-star freshman had to move around more in the pocket and once ran into traffic. Defensive back D'Andre Barnes lost a potential interception with that throw.

On Tuesday, NU's group of receivers, including Banks, Neyer, Barney, Lloyd and Devon Hall, filled that role. Nebraska hopes and plans to get more playmaking in 2024, especially when Malachi Coleman returns in a green jersey while recovering from offseason shoulder surgery.

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heard: “I want you to score, I want you to score, I want you to do it again.” — Offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield wants another rep from Hall on bag drills. Receivers had to pass through a series of pads when securing the ball.

saw: Dante Dowdell was more visible during Tuesday's team period and drill work. Dowdell may be a power back, but he's taller and leaner than Gabe Irvin and heavier than Kwinten Ives, who didn't practice. Ives is dealing with a sore hamstring.

saw: Green non-contact jerseys dot the field. Among them are offensive lineman Turner Corcoran, defensive lineman Princewill Umanmiehlen, linebacker Maverick Noonan, receiver Cooper Hausman, defensive back Rex Guthrie, receiver Malachi Coleman, and They included running backs Kenneth Williams, Gabe Irvin and Kwinten Ives. All quarterbacks also wore green jerseys.

saw: Specialists and other players in yellow jerseys are working on an outdoor grass field adjacent to the weight room, separating injured players. Players wearing yellow tops included receiver Elliott Brown, safety DeShon Singleton, receiver Demetrius Bell and offensive lineman Jason Maciejczak.

See and hear: Loose ball practice by defensive backs. Players were tasked with running up the ball and scooping it up as they moved. Position coach Evan Cooper brought back multiple defenders and ran the sequence again. Cooper said: “If you don't move your feet, you'll end up kicking the football!” Listen to me! For now, I'm smarter than you. I became smarter for a while. ”

saw: 2025 four-star two-way lineman John Mills watches offensive line practice from a few yards away from the game during an unofficial visit. The 6-foot-5, 290-pound prospect enrolled from St. Ignatius College Prep in San Francisco (Calif.) last month, with Nebraska among his final six schools along with Washington, Southern California, California, Texas and Florida. Ta.

saw: Lukean Buckley receives one-on-one blocking training. The 6-5, 295-pound junior is converting from the defensive line and playing guard. Meanwhile, 6-9, 315-pound senior Bryce Benhart pushed a young O-lineman 10 yards downfield during one rep.

saw: Nebraska running back practices five points of contact with football – Coach Matt Rhule called this practice the “X-factor,” in which his arms cross over his chest in an X-shape. The assistants swatted at the oncoming charger, who crashed through a row of yellow plastic cones several feet off the ground.

See and hear: The receiver runs a 5-yard comeback route, catches a quick pass, and curls around a cone to catch another ball. Wideouts coach Garrett McGuire repeatedly emphasized running to the ball but not raising it. That could leave the pass catcher exposed to tackles and slow the cut. McGuire gave a pep talk to 6-3, 215-pound senior receiver Isaiah Nayer during one sequence. “Run towards me!” McGuire said. “You're going to surprise them. You're too big!”

saw: Linebackers coach Rob Dvoracek oversaw drills focused on forcing fumbles. His linebacker group led the way. After the rotation, the defensive backs came through, then the defensive line. The players lined up and ran one by one toward a staff member holding a soccer ball on a string. They punched the ball with their left hand, swung it down and turned left toward another football a few yards away. When they reached the second ball, the players cut their legs and swung their right arms toward the ball before accelerating away from the drill. If Dvořáček was not satisfied with someone's performance, he would send them back to the back of the line to try again.

saw: The receivers lined up in two lines extending horizontally across the field, facing each other. At the call of position coach Garrett McGuire, one line stepped forward and conducted run-blocking drills with the other line.

heard: When McGuire yelled, “Run!”, the backline players imitated defensive backs and shifted their shoulders to get off the blocks. A beat later, McGuire called again. “Release!” The receiver releases his opponent as he heads downfield.