Nebraska's Burkhead leaves game

4:29 PM, Sep 1, 2012   |    comments
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Lincoln, NE (Sports Network) - Nebraska running back Rex Burkhead left Saturday's game against Southern Miss with an apparent left knee injury.

The senior left the contest following a nine-yard run in the second quarter. He got up slowly and gingerly before limping to the sidelines.

Burkhead had three carries for 68 yards, including a 57-yard touchdown run in the opening frame. He ran for 1,357 yards and 15 touchdowns last season.

He is not expected to return.

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