Backfield injuries persist; Cooley has an AC sprain

Washington had five running backs unavailable against Purdue. Fisch expects Cooley, Watts and Fruean to be available against Nebraska, while McClendon and Sanoe are expected back at practice; Cooley’s shoulder issue is an AC sprain. These are forecasts rather than confirmed game-day availability, and bye-week practice absences have not established who will be out.