Nebraska counting on sharper Martinez in 'prove it' season

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez is making it a priority to cut down on his turnovers this season.

Martinez lost five of seven fumbles and threw three interceptions as the Cornhuskers went 3-5 in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. Fumbles in losses to Iowa and Minnesota were especially costly.

Martinez has thrown 14 touchdown passes against 12 interceptions the last two seasons. He’s confident he can cut down on the interceptions with better decision-making.

The Huskers play their spring game Saturday.

Fidone, Huskers' touted TE recruit, is out with knee injury

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A serious knee injury will keep Nebraska freshman tight end Thomas Fidone out until at least midseason.

Coach Scott Frost made the announcement after practice Wednesday.

Fidone was the top player in the Cornhuskers’ 2021 recruiting class and was rated as the No. 2 tight end in the nation. He was the Huskers’ highest-rated recruit since 2008.

Frost said Fidone, who was hurt in a non-contact drill late last week and will have surgery Thursday.

Nebraska returns its top two tight ends from 2020 in juniors Austin Allen and Travis Vokolek.