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Nebraska’s offensive line took a hit Saturday when starting supervisor Nouredin Nouili announced on Twitter that he will miss the 2022 season after a failed drug test. Nouili, a junior, started 2021 as a left guard for the Cornhuskers in the last seven games.
“This spring I was notified by the NCAA that I was ineligible to play for the 2022 season due to a failed drug test,” Nouili wrote on twitter. “I want to apologize to my family, teammates, coaches and Husker fans for my mistake. It’s an honor to be part of this football program and to represent this university and I don’t take that responsibility lightly. Thanks to Coach [Scott] Frost, our sports and university administration, who allowed me to continue to participate in this program in 2022. I look forward to returning to the field to represent Nebraska in 2023. Go Big Red!”
Frost issued his own statement, according to the Omaha Herald.
“We will fully support Nouredin Nouili as he continues his academic and athletic career at the University of Nebraska,” Frost said. “He’s an outstanding young man who made a mistake that will force him to miss the 2022 season and lose a year of eligibility. Noure will be a full participant in training this autumn and we look forward to him resuming his playing career in 2023.”
Noulil played in all 12 games for the Cornhuskers last season and should be a big part of the offensive line in 2022 — a pivotal year for Frost and the entire Cornhuskers program. His first start was against Northwestern in October 2021 when the Huskers rushed for 427 yards and 8.06 yards per carry in a 56-7 win over Northwestern. He moved to Nebraska from Colorado State after spending time with the Rams as a true freshman in 2019.