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Nebraska OL Teddy Prochazka's season ends again because of a knee injury
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska offensive lineman Teddy Prochazka has suffered a season-ending knee injury for the third time in four years, coach Matt Rhule announced Tuesday.
The 6-foot-10, 315-pound junior was in line to be the starting left tackle. He tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee Monday during a one-on-one drill.
“For Teddy, this is going on four surgeries for him,” Rhule said. “It’s a really difficult time for him. He was right there at the team meeting last night with an unbelievable attitude.”
Rhule said redshirt freshman Gunnar Gottula has been working at left tackle with the No. 1 offense.
Prochazka played in 10 games last season and started the last five at left tackle. He started the first three games in 2022 before an injury to his right knee ended his season. In 2021, he played in five games before tearing the ACL in his left knee.
Rhule also announced freshman Roger Gradney had suffered a season-ending knee injury.
Nebraska
Hilgers says Nebraska, Colorado water dispute could take years, but Perkins County Canal should progress
It could take years for the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve Nebraska’s water dispute with Colorado. But Attorney General Mike Hilgers said in the meantime, work on the Perkins County Canal should continue.
Hilgers’ comments on Tuesday came one day after the Supreme Court said it will consider Nebraska’s complaints that Colorado’s not sending enough water across the state line on the South Platte River and is blocking Nebraska’s attempt to build a canal to bring more. Hilgers said it could take three to five years for a special master to make a recommendation and the court to decide. And he said while it’s up to the Legislature, it would make sense to proceed with planning and construction on the canal.
“We need to be able to show the court, which is ultimately true, which is Nebraska is committed to doing this. I do see the policy wisdom, but even more importantly… from our perspective, it’s critical from a litigation perspective to really be able to push forward on this,” Hilgers said.
The Legislature has set aside $630 million for the canal. Separate from the court case, the Army Corps of Engineers must still decide whether to issue a permit for the project.
KEY WEST, Fla. (KOLN) – A Nebraska football running back was arrested in Florida on Monday.
According to jail records, 20-year-old Mekhi Nelson is accused of aggravated battery involving a pregnant woman in Key West, Florida.
Details about the alleged assault are limited. 10/11 News has made a request for more information with the Key West Police Department.
He will be arraigned in court on July 9 at 9 a.m.
The sophomore has been with Nebraska since 2024. He played 12 games with one start during the 2025-26 football season.
Nelson is still listed on the Nebraska football roster as of Monday afternoon.
10/11 News contacted Nebraska Athletics for a statement and received the following response:
“The Nebraska Athletic Department and football program are aware of the arrest of Mekhi Nelson in Florida. We have no further comment at this time.”
This is a developing story.
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