Huskers Inch Closer to Game Week with Tuesday Workout

The Nebraska football team took the practice field on Tuesday, as the Huskers continue through fall camp in preparation for the season opener against Western Kentucky on Sept. 4. The Huskers practiced for two and a half hours in full pads outside on the Ed and Joyanne Gass Practice fields northeast of Memorial Stadium. Head coach Bo Pelini said after Tuesday's workout that no positions have been set yet, and that competition will take place until the first snap against the Hilltoppers.

"Guys that are out there for the first play are the starters," Pelini said. "Until then, it's a competition and whoever steps up."

One player Pelini has been impressed with this fall is senior offensive guard Keith Williams. After sitting out for a couple of practices earlier in fall camp, Williams has come back and not missed a beat with the offense.

"He's doing really well," Pelini said.  "He has practiced well. He hasn't missed a rep."

With classes starting on Monday, the Huskers concluded their second practice on Tuesday with all the players on the official roster. The Huskers will return to the practice field on Wednesday for an afternoon practice. NU kicks off its season at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, against Western Kentucky at 6 p.m.