Lincoln, Neb .- The Nebraska football team practiced for less than 90 minutes without pads at Memorial Stadium on Thursday in preparation for Saturday's game against Illinois.

After practice Coach Riley addressed the media about current injuries. On the subject of De'Mornay Pierson-El , Riley said "De'Mornay has been practicing and will travel and we will work him back into this thing." Riley also mentioned, "Jack (Gangwish) has been practicing and I anticipate him playing in the game."