Week 13 @ Penn State: Game Notes, Depth Chart, etc

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Offensive lineman Rocco Spindler​

***Rocco Spindler played against Penn State last year while at Notre Dame. He remembered PSU’s defense attacking the quarterback and being loaded with talented athletes.

***Spindler said his broken finger “feels good and ready to go.” He took some time off over the bye to help with his recovery.

***Spindler said the offensive line takes a lot of pride in Johnson’s success, especially because of how humble Johnson is.

***On Lateef’s first start at UCLA, Spindler said he was “calm, cool, and collected… I’m proud of him. He did a hell of a job, and I expect great things from him the rest of the way.”

***Spindler said Nebraska’s receivers were “blocking their asses off… That’s something special. You can’t really coach that.”

***Spindler said Teddy Prochazka “just loves Nebraska football. That’s just who he is.” Prochazka staying involved with the program despite yet another season-ending injury spoke to his character and what he’s all about. Spindler said Prochazka had helped him significantly in settling into Nebraska’s culture.

Running back Emmett Johnson​

***Johnson said Nebraska’s promotion of him was “amazing,” but his success “is not just me.” He gave all the credit to his coaches and teammates for putting him in this position.

“It’s amazing, but it’s not just me that plays a part in that. It’s my teammates as well.”

***Johnson said he wasn’t worried about his workload and would do whatever was necessary to help Nebraska win. He continues to focus on his recovery and ensuring he’s in the best condition possible going into every game.

***Johnson said Lateef’s willingness to learn stood out as much as anything. “He comes in every day and wants to get better. That’s what makes him great.”

***Johnson admitted that staying humble and blocking out all of his recent attention was difficult. However, he knows what it means to the program and selling Nebraska as a place where players could succeed at the highest level.

“I remember when I wasn’t in the spotlight and being loved. It helps keep me motivated and hungry.”

Defensive lineman Elijah Jeudy​

***Elijah Jeudy said Penn State’s running game was unique in that it had two great backs in Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton. They’ve been Nebraska’s focus on defense.

***A native of Pennsylvania, Jeudy said returning to his home state would be special. He’ll have around 15 family and friends at the game. He said PSU recruited him out of high school and out of the portal, but he knows he’s in the right spot at Nebraska.

***Jeudy said he was proud of Davis and the work he’d put in to make the jump he has this season. He talked with Davis about his goals for this season, and it’s been fun to watch Davis achieve them.

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Linebacker Dylan Rogers​

***Rogers said he prepared all offseason for his opportunity, and that came against UCLA. When his time came, “I was ready for it.”

***Rogers said Dasan McCullough helped him quite a bit to prepare for his first start. He said McCullough was “like my big bro.”

***Rogers said special teams provided him in-game experience early in the season, so when he got a chance on defense, “I already had that confidence.” He credited Ekeler for bringing “a lot of energy” that all of his players want to match.

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