Go Big Read: Nebraska football linebacker position is shaping up and other kernels

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For the Nebraska football team, who is going to be starting at linebacker is shaping up. That and other kernels in this morning’s Go Big Read.

Whether talking about Caleb Tannor or Colin Miller, one thing is clear. The picture for who is going to start at linebacker, both inside and outside is starting to take shape for the Nebraska football team.

Tannor is apparently adapting quickly to the outside position, while Colin Miller is feeling right at home when it comes to playing inside. That’s big news for everyone worried about what the Blackshirts are going to look like in a couple of weeks.

Yes, that’s right, we’re just a couple of weeks away from the start of the Cornhuskers season. It’s been a long wait.

While you continue to wait, check out articles about the linebackers as well as other kernels of news in this morning’s Go Big Read.

The best Nebraska football kernels around the web

Red Report: Tannor adapting quickly at OLB; D-line playing ‘really well’; and 28 new faces
Jovan Dewitt isn’t giving details on the linebacker depth chart yet, but there are some sneak peeks in this article by the Lincoln Journal Star.

Husker linebacker Collin Miller feels at home after moving inside
While the outside linebacker position is still a big battle, it seems as though Colin Miller will win a spot. Check out the article by Evan Bland.

Lamar Jackson regains ‘rightful’ spot atop Nebraska’s defensive back performance chart
It’s not all about the linebacker spot. The World-Herald is also taking a look at the defensive backfield and the work Lamar Jackson has had to do in camp this year.

Outside of Nebraska football and around the Big Ten

Wisconsin suspends WR Quintez Cephus following charges of sexual assault
The bad news for Big Ten teams continues as it appears one of Wisconsin’s best offensive weapons is going to sit out a while.

Jim Harbaugh confirms quarterback Shea Patterson will start Michigan’s opener at Notre Dame
This was likely a foregone conclusion, but Shea Patterson has officially been named the starter for the Wolverines. Does Harbaugh finally have his quarterback?