Associated Press - November 19, 2009 7:45 PM ET

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Things appear to be on the upswing on the injury front for Nebraska.

Coach Bo Pelini says tight-end Mike McNeill and freshman running back Rex Burkhead are expected to play on Saturday when the Cornhuskers take on Kansas State in Lincoln.

McNeill suffered a hit to the ribs in last week's game against Kansas. Burkhead has been out since Oct. 13 with a broken foot bone.

Pelini said both did well in Thursday's two-hour practice as the Huskers finish preparations for the Wildcats.

Kickoff is set for 6:45 p.m. Saturday, with television coverage provided by ESPN.

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