Indiana is getting healthier at the right time.
Ahead of Saturday’s trip to Nebraska, the Hoosiers’ Wednesday night Big Ten availability report points to a roster that is close to full strength. Cornerback A.J.
Harris is no longer listed and appears set to play after missing time with an injury suffered in the first quarter of the season opener. Harris won a starting job to begin the year, but Indiana has leaned on fifth-year Jamari Sharpe and second-year Jaylen Bell at corner the last two games.
Defensive end Daniel Ndukwe also comes off the report after sitting out last week’s win over Rutgers. Through four games, he has 6 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 2 quarterback hurries and 1 safety.
Indiana does still have some names sidelined. Running back Khobie Martin, tight end Andrew Barker and cornerback Carson Williams are all out.
Barker’s absence stands out most after he started the last four games before getting hurt against Rutgers. Martin has not played since Week 1, and Williams has been out since Week 3.
There is also a possible return in the passing game. Wide receiver LeBron Bond is listed as questionable after missing the last four games with an injury. The true sophomore was expected to be part of Indiana’s two-deep at receiver this season, but he has not appeared since Week 1.
Nebraska’s report has its own notable absences. The Cornhuskers list five players out: wide receiver Larry Miles, defensive back Kahmir Prescott, linebacker Jase Reynolds, linebacker Jacob Bower and defensive lineman Gabe Moore. Tight end Carter Nelson and linebacker Gage Stenger are doubtful.
Both teams enter the Week 6 matchup in Lincoln, Neb., unbeaten at 5-0. Kickoff is set for Noon ET, with FOX’s Big Noon Saturday carrying the game and Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt and Jenny Taft on the call.
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