According to Rich Kaipust of the Omaha World Herald, “Nebraska could be as young at linebacker as any time in recent memory.”

“It’s go time, and it’s got to be perfect,” said Mike Ekeler, the Husker linebackers coach. “I don’t think on Saturdays (next season) you’re going to put an asterisk by it and say, ‘Aw, you know what, Will Compton’s a freshman. We’ll let that one go. He missed that play.’ It’s all for keeps. We’ve got to demand and expect perfection.”

The accountability comes with something just as prominent: Opportunity.

Fisher, Whaley and Compton can be considered legitimate threats to win starting jobs next season.