Nebraska will be going in a new direction at the center position in 2018.

Former Omaha North product Michael Decker announced via Twitter on Saturday he is stepping away from the game of football.

There has been quite a bit of speculation about Decker's future, and even as of last Thursday, head coach Scott Frost told HuskerOnline that he was still hoping to get back.

With the loss of Decker, the Huskers could look at Tanner Farmer, Boe Wilson or Cole Conrad as possible options this season at center.