Things appear to be on the upswing on the injury front for Nebraska.

Coach Bo Pelini says tight-end Mike McNeill and freshman running
back Rex Burkhead are expected to play on Saturday when the
Cornhuskers take on Kansas State in Lincoln.

McNeill suffered a hit to the ribs in last week's game against
Kansas. Burkhead has been out since Oct. 13 with a broken foot
bone.

Pelini said both did well in Thursday's two-hour practice as the
Huskers finish preparations for the Wildcats.

Kickoff is set for 6:45 p.m. Saturday, with television coverage
provided by ESPN.