News:Ameer Abdullah carried the ball 14 times for 50 yards against Iowa on Friday.
Analysis:Ameer Abdullah showed this season that he could get the job done when Rex Burkhead went down with a knee injury and should get first crack at the starting spot next season.
News:Ameer Abdullah carried the ball 18 times for 79 yard against Minnesota
Analysis: While still an effective runner, Ameer Abdullah is losing goal-line touches to Imani Cross, which is undercutting his fantasy value.
News:Ameer Abdullah ran the ball 31 times for 116 yards and caught four passes for 29 yards against Penn State on Saturday.
Analysis:Ameer Abdullah lost some goal line touches to Imani Cross, but still managed to have a solid outing. He should have an easier time against Minnesota next week.
Abdullah Tops 100 Yards For Third Consecutive Week
News:Ameer Abdullah carried the ball 22 times for 110 yards and caught one pass for two yards and a touchdown against Michigan State on Saturday.
Analysis: As long as Rex Burkhead remains out, Ameer Abdullah should continue to produce on the ground, getting the majority of the touches in a very productive rushing offense.
News:Ameer Abdullah carried the ball 24 times for 101 yards and a touchdown against Michigan on Saturday.
Analysis:Ameer Abdullah has proven to be a threat in both the starting and backup roles this season, scoring 10 total touchdowns in nine games. If Rex Burkhead can't go again next week, Abdullah's value becomes even higher.
Nebraska's Abdullah Expected To Start Against Michigan
News:Ameer Abdullah will fill in for Rex Burkhead if the latter can't go on Saturday against Michigan, ESPN.com reports.
Analysis:Ameer Abdullah has ran well this season when Rex Burkhead has missed time, and is the player who will shoulder the load if Burkhead can't go this weekend, which is starting to look like a strong possibility.
Nebraska's Abdullah Tops Century Mark Against Northwestern
News:Ameer Abdullah carried the ball 19 times for 101 yards against Northwestern on Saturday. He also caught five passes for 21 yards.
Analysis:Ameer Abdullah ran well in relief of the oft-injured Rex Burkhead. He faces a tougher task against Michigan next week, but his value will be determined by the playing status of Burkhead.
News:Ameer Abdullah carried the ball seven times for 28 yards and two touchdowns in Nebraska's loss to Ohio State on Saturday.
Analysis:Ameer Abdullah's value could jump after Rex Burkhead left the game in the third quarter with a knee injury. Nebraska has a week off for Burkhead to get healthy, but if he can't, Abdullah is next in line to receive the bulk of the carries.
News:Ameer Abdullah ran the ball 10 times for 70 yards and caught three passes for 22 yards against Wisconsin.
Analysis:Ameer Abdullah is in a secondary role behind Rex Burkhead, and his carries are limited, but he has still remained productive since Burkhead returned from an MCL injury.
Nebraska's Abdullah Returns a Punt For A Touchdown
News:Ameer Abdullah ran the ball eight times for 49 yards and one touchdown in the Huskers' win against Idaho State on Saturday. He also returned one punt for a touchdown.
Analysis:Ameer Abdullah saw his carries decrease with the return of Burkhead. Expect him to see a reduced roll in the future as Nebraska gives more carries to Burkhead.
News:Ameer Abdullah carried the ball 30 times for 167 yards and two touchdowns in the Huskers' win against Arkansas State on Saturday. He also caught two passes for 39 yards.
Analysis:Ameer Abdullah shouldered the rushing load once again with Rex Burkhead (MCL) out. With Burkhead's status uncertain for next week's game, Abdullah remains a viable option.
News:Ameer Abdullah ran the ball 16 times for 118 yards and two touchdowns in the Huskers' loss to UCLA on Saturday.
Analysis:Ameer Abdullah stepped up after Rex Burkhead was ruled out as a game time decision. Even if Burkhead returns next week, Abdullah should still get enough touches to provide value when the Huskers take on Arkansas State next week.
News:Ameer Abdullah carried the ball 15 times for 81 yards. He also added four catches for 39 yards and one touchdown.
Analysis:Ameer Abdullah received the most touches out of any running back with 19, and came in after Rex Burkhead left the game early with a sprained MCL. Depending on how long Burkhead is out for, Abdullah could become the go-to rusher for the Huskers.
