It appears Adrian Martinez may be closer to returning to game action.
The Nebraska true freshman quarterback practiced Monday, coach Scott Frost said.
That said, it's unclear if Martinez will start against Michigan on Saturday (11 a.m. on FS1).
"We're going to make a decision on what's best for the team and what's best for him," Frost said. "It was close last week, but he wasn't ready."
Martinez did not play in the Huskers' 24-19 loss to Troy on Saturday. He injured his knee late in the fourth quarter a week earlier against Colorado.
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Martinez, with a brace on his right knee, was in uniform Saturday and went through warmups, showing no signs of limping. Frost, however, said Martinez was not an option and walk-on sophomore Andrew Bunch got the start.
Frost said it could be another game-time decision.
"Until I here from trainers that he's progressed to a point that there's no risk of further injury, then we'd be foolish to play him," Frost said.
Whether Martinez or Bunch starts, Nebraska will enter the Big House with a quarterback making his first road start in an FBS game.
Bunch completed 19-of-27 passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns against Troy. He also threw two interceptions.