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Nebraska sophomore running back Tre Bryant will undergo season-ending knee surgery Tuesday and miss the rest of the season, Husker head coach Mike Riley announced Monday.

Bryant was having a breakout season before going down with a knee injury late in a Sept. 9 loss at Oregon. He had rushed 51 times for 299 yards (5.9 ypc) in the first two games.

"He's just been a warrior trying to get back," Riley said during his weekly news conference.

Riley described it as "corrective" surgery but didn't want to get into the technical aspects of the procedure.

"The most I can say is it gives him the best chance to come back and play again," the coach said.

Bryant, who last season rushed 43 times for 172 yards (4.0), will likely apply for a medical hardship to get an extra season of eligibility. The surgery will give him a chance to be ready for spring practice, Riley said.

Nebraska (3-4, 2-2 Big Ten) is preparing to play Purdue (3-4, 1-3) in a 6:30 p.m. (CT) game Saturday at West Lafayette, Indiana.

Reach the writer at 402-473-7440 or ssipple@journalstar.com.

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