Nebraska football fans are legendary for their knowledge, and it is not uncommon for those diehards to know the backups (and the backups for the backups) inside out. Football is a rough game, and a long season means teams will frequently have to rely on their depth to get through a game or more.

So, which of Nebraska’s current backups will be most important for NU to challenge for a divisional title? Here are four backups who could prove vital.

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