WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – As Nebraska arrived at Ross-Ade Stadium for its first road game of the season on Saturday, it was without a notable piece of its offensive line.
Micah Mazzccua , who started the first two weeks at right guard, did not travel with the Huskers to West Lafayette.
The senior transfer from Florida and Baylor played on special teams last week vs. Illinois. However, he has not taken an offensive snap the past two weeks, per head coach Matt Rhule’s decision.
On Monday, Rhule had left the door open for Mazzccua to possibly rejoin the lineup this week.
“I don’t know yet,” Rhule said. “We will see how practice goes. Like I said, Micah has been working through some things. I think he’s made some progress. If he’s available, we will play him.”
Junior Henry Lutovsky will start at right guard for the third straight game. Nebraska traveled 11 offensive linemen to Purdue, including fellow guards Tyler Knaak and Jason Maciejczak .
No true freshmen offensive linemen made the trip.