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LINCOLN — The good news, Nebraska coach Scott Frost said after Friday’s scrimmage, is the offensive line is “for sure” ahead of where it was last season.

The tough news Frost delivered: The line, already inexperienced, took a hit to the depth chart when backup tackle Christian Gaylord suffered a knee injury that will cause him to miss the season.

“He’s been our only potential season-ending guy,” Frost said. “You never want that to happen. I feel for Christian.”

Gaylord, a fifth-year player, had appeared in 33 games during his Husker career — mostly on special teams — but had significant experience in practice at both left and right tackle. He was likely the No. 3 offensive tackle on the team.

In his absence, the Huskers will rely on entirely inexperienced tackles to back up returning starters Brenden Jaimes and Matt Farniok.

Sophomore Broc Bando, a 6-foot-5, 310-pound Lincoln native who played prep ball at IMG Academy in Florida, is backing up Jaimes. Nebraska offensive line coach Greg Austin praised Bando’s progress in camp.