Nebraska senior cornerback Chris Jones' major knee injury, which likely will sideline him for a minimum of four months, could profoundly impact the Huskers' 2017 season. Here are five takeaways from the injury news that was announced Saturday:
1. Mike Riley has had a devil of a time catching many breaks at NU: In August of 2015, standout return man and receiver De'Mornay Pierson-El suffered a foot injury during preseason drills that sidelined him for the first month of the season, and he later ravaged his knee with three games remaining. Last summer, Riley's program was rocked by starting punter Sam Foltz's tragic death.