For the first time this season, Nebraska will play in the early period. This means an earlier availability notification.

The Big Ten Conference began requiring an availability report in 2023. The report is simple: which players are out or questionable.

The Huskers have five players out for the game: kicker Tristan Alvano, defensive back Rahmir Stewart, offensive lineman Micah Mazzccua, linebacker Stefon Thompson and offensive lineman Turner Corcoran. Thompson is the only new addition to the roster, although coaches said Monday and Tuesday they expected Mazccua to be available before reports emerged Friday that he would fly elsewhere.

Not listed for the Big Red is linebacker Javin Wright. The junior has not played four games yet this season due to a health problem. This means Wright could potentially make his season debut in West Lafayette.

For the Purdue Boilermakers, there are 11 players: wide receiver Jayden Dixon-Veal, defensive back Smiley Bradford, wide receiver Jahmal Edrine, defensive back Salim Turner-Muhammad, rush end CJ Madden, wide receiver CJ Smith, defensive lineman Joe Strickland, defensive back Antonio Stevens, linebacker Owen Davis, offensive lineman Joshua Sales Jr. and tight end George Burhenn. The home team also has a pair of players considered questionable: defensive back Nyland Green and defensive lineman Joe Anderson.

All availability reports can be found at BigTen.org.

Nebraska and Purdue are set for an 11 a.m. CDT kickoff. The game will not be televised, but only streamed on Peacock. The Huskers Radio Network provides radio coverage throughout the state.

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