Nebraska RB Burkhead Questionable for Arkansas St.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska coach Bo Pelini says running back Rex Burkhead's status for this week's game against Arkansas State remains uncertain.

Burkhead missed Saturday's game at UCLA because of a left knee ligament sprain sustained in the opener against Southern Mississippi.

Pelini said Monday that Burkhead continues to be "day-to-day." The coach said the athletic training staff initially thought Burkhead had a "10-to-20-day injury" but the senior's recovery seems to be ahead of schedule.

Burkhead rushed for more than 1,300 yards and was named All-Big Ten last season. His replacement, Ameer Abdullah, ran for 119 yards and two touchdowns in the 36-30 loss to UCLA.

Who: Arkansas State at Nebraska

When: Saturday, 11 a.m. CST

Where: Lincoln, NE

Stadium: Memorial Stadium (FieldTurf, 81,091)

TV: ESPN2 national (Beth Mowins, play-by-play; Joey Galloway, color; Lewis Johnson, sidelines)

Radio: Husker Sports Network (Greg Sharpe, play-by-play; Matt Davison, color; Lane Grindle, sidelines) ON ESPN 99-1 Sioux Falls.