Huskers prepare for Ireland game against Northwestern

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) -The Nebraska football team began installing its game plan for its season-opening game against Northwestern on Tuesday.

The Huskers face the Wildcats in Dublin, Ireland on Saturday, Aug. 27. Nebraska practiced for more than two hours in wet conditions outside Memorial Stadium.

Defensive coordinator Erik Chinander said he’s enjoying working with this year’s team. Chinander believes the group has a lot of potential.

Nebraska nickelback Isaac Gifford said he thinks the Huskers are game-ready. Gifford added that he cannot wait until the Huskers’ upcoming trip to Dublin.

"I like our team right now a lot... We gotta a really good football team that plays together."

-Nebraska DC Erik Chinander on the #Huskers pic.twitter.com/gvewwuXANr
— Kevin Sjuts (@kevinsjuts) August 16, 2022

Nebraska sophomore Isaac Gifford: "I think we could go play right now."#Huskers open the season in Dublin, Ireland in 11 days.#Huskers @IsaacGifford2 @1011_News pic.twitter.com/520cb1xwO7
— Kevin Sjuts (@kevinsjuts) August 16, 2022

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