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10 Cornhuskers Nebraska Can Least Afford To Lose If They Want To Succeed

By Oliver Vandervoort

Nov 14, 2015; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp (1) returns Rutgers Scarlet Knights punt during the first half at High Points Solutions Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim O
Nov 14, 2015; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp (1) returns Rutgers Scarlet Knights punt during the first half at High Points Solutions Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim O /
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Sep 13, 2014; Fresno, CA, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers tight end Cethan Carter (11) reacts after catching a 20 yard touchdown pass against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the third quarter at Bulldog Stadium. The Cornhuskers defeated the Bulldogs 55-19. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2014; Fresno, CA, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers tight end Cethan Carter (11) reacts after catching a 20 yard touchdown pass against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the third quarter at Bulldog Stadium. The Cornhuskers defeated the Bulldogs 55-19. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

2016 could be a make or break year for Mike Riley and the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and if they want this to be a breakout season, there are 10 players that need to stay healthy for at least most of the season.

The second year NU head coach has already managed to add depth to several positions, but the team is razor thin at others, especially on the defensive line. It should come as no surprise that the defensive line needs to stay healthy, but there are plenty of other positions that are a bit thin as well.

The Cornhuskers are likely going to have to weather an injury here or there, but if they lose more than one of these guys, there’s a pretty good chance the season is going to be rough going. The guys at the top of the list are people Nebraska is going to have a hard time putting together a winning season if they go down.

Without further ado, check out the 10 players the Cornhuskers will have a hard time doing without this coming season.

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