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Rapid Reaction: Jackson, others earn Blackshirts; prepping for Bethune-Cookman

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Lamar Jackson was sporting a blackshirt Tuesday when speaking to the media.

CHRIS BASNETT, Journal Star

The remainder of NU's starters on defense sported Blackshirts Tuesday as the Huskers returned to practice after an off day Monday.

Leading the group was cornerback Lamar Jackson, who was benched in the second quarter of the Purdue game before earning back his starting spot, and eventually one of the coveted black jerseys.

"He's doing the things off the field we want him to do," NU defensive coordinator Erik Chinander said. "Embracing the culture that Coach Frost is creating, embracing his job in the defense and some of the technique.