Maurice Washington's status for Saturday's game against South Alabama will be a game-time decision, according to Nebraska head coach Scott Frost.

Speaking after Thursday's practice, Frost said no final decision has been made about whether Washington will play against the Jaguars.

"We haven't decided yet, and a decision is going to be made before kickoff -- before the game starts Saturday," Frost said. "I guess you guys will know then.

Washington was listed as a co-No. 1 at running back on the first depth chart of the fall released on Monday morning

"Maurice has been doing a good job of practicing with the intention that he's going to play," Frost said. "I know the ball is not in his court. It's in our court as a University and a football program to decide, but he's been doing a great job of doing everything we've asked of him through fall camp, so he'll be ready if that's the decision that's made."

Washington faces two charges in California for allegedly sending a 10-second video of a 15-year-old girl performing oral sex — his former girlfriend – to the girl in March 2018. Washington did not record the video, nor was he involved with the sex act. He is charged with possession of a video of a person under 18 engaging in or simulating sexual conduct and a misdemeanor charge of sharing the video without consent.

Washington last appeared in court on July 25, and is scheduled to appear next on Sept. 3. The charges against Washington were filed in February, and he has made multiple court appearances in California since then.

Washington is Nebraska’s leading returning running back from 2018, and finished third last season on the team in receptions, making 24 catches for 221 yards and one touchdown. Washington also served as one of Nebraska’s primary kick returners.

Nebraska’s depth chart released Monday featured Dedrick Mills as the co-No. 1 alongside Washington. They were followed on the depth chart by senior Wyatt Mazour and true freshman Rahmir Johnson. Mazour carried 11 times for 76 yards and one touchdown and made one catch for 21 yards while also handling occasional kickoff duties. True freshman Ronald Thompkins was added to the 110-man roster late in fall camp, but is recovering from a knee injury sustained last fall and hadn’t participated in full-contact drills during fall camp.

This fall, Nebraska running backs coach Ryan Held said Washington has been focused despite his ongoing off-the-field issues.

“I think he’s more focused now,” Held said, comparing Washington to a year ago. “He was a true freshman last year, wasn’t here in the summer, he came in and we threw him into the fire. Now he’s had some ups and downs, but has done a really good job of saying ‘OK, I’m going to live for today and focus on what I can do to help our team get better — defense, special teams, whatever.’ That’s all he can control right now. The other stuff is the other stuff.”