Perhaps it would have been presumptuous to think that Nebraska could withstand the loss of two starting offensive linemen in a week and not show any drop-off.
The group, which already has been uneven through eight games, lost sophomore center Michael Decker (knee) and junior right guard Tanner Farmer (ankle) to injuries Oct. 28 against Purdue. Stepping in: junior center Cole Conrad and redshirt freshman Matt Farniok. Conrad started the year at center but was injured and then lost his spot to Decker, who came in and served as a steadying hand to early-season uneven play. Farniok played tackle early in the year but broke a bone in his wrist and slid inside upon return, where the coaches think he has the most upside.