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Archie Wilson Breaks Down Over Missing Family Ahead of Nebraska Debut

His comments highlight the personal sacrifice of moving from Australia to Lincoln, underscoring the pressure to improve Nebraska’s punting game.

Nov 2, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule talks with an official against the UCLA Bruins during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • On Tuesday, Wilson became emotional when discussing his parents and two young brothers during a Nebraska press conference, saying he misses them deeply.
  • Wilson said his family will travel from Australia to attend Nebraska’s first few games this season.
  • Matt Rhule has lauded Wilson’s ability to kick with both feet and said he “could watch Archie punt all day” ahead of the season opener.
  • Rhule revealed that despite Wilson’s Prokick Australia training, he has never played in an actual football game, making his upcoming appearance his first-ever.
  • Nebraska ranked 125th nationally in net punting last season, raising expectations that the freshman’s debut will shore up the Cornhuskers’ special teams unit.