Nebraska offensive coordinator Mark Whipple was injured on the sideline during Saturday’s game against Michigan. Here’s what you need to know:
- Michigan kickoff returner A.J. Henning made contact with Whipple after being pushed out of bounds on a play late in the first half.
- Whipple fell hard to the ground, was treated by medical personnel and remained in the Nebraska bench area until halftime before being carted to the locker room.
- Whipple stayed in the locker room early in the third quarter before working for most of the second half from the coaches’ booth.
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Whipple, 65, has dealt with an undisclosed medical issue this year. He required a cart to aid his mobility when Nebraska played at Rutgers on Oct. 7. Whipple, at the time, said he was OK, a prognosis echoed by interim coach Mickey Joseph, who described Whipple as the “toughest dude on the staff.” Whipple has appeared to get around more easily in recent weeks.
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Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy was also injured in the second quarter. Purdy left after sliding awkwardly at the end of an 8-yard run to the Michigan 15-yard line. Purdy started for the second consecutive week in place of Casey Thompson, injured Oct. 29 in the Huskers’ loss against Illinois. Logan Smothers replaced Purdy.
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