Nebraska Shakes Up Backfield

Nebraska’s offense got a surprising overhaul Tuesday, two games into the season. Quarterback Bobby Newcombe is switching to wingback. His backup, Eric Crouch, takes over. And frustrated running back DeAngelo Evans has quit the team.

Newcombe, returning to the position he played two years ago as a freshman, won the quarterback job in the preseason, but he hasn’t been as effective as Crouch. Dan Alexander replaces Evans, who is quitting two games into his junior season because of injuries and a slow start this year. Evans plans to remain in Lincoln and finish school, Coach Frank Solich said.

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