Final single digit Husker jerseys revealed; Blackshirts teased

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The final Nebraska football single digit jerseys were announced on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. For year 1 of the Matt Rhule era, he had the team vote for players who deserved the single digit jerseys.

Once a player was voted to get a single digit jersey, they were able to pick the number they wanted that remained untaken with numbers zero through nine being used. There is no offense / defense repeats therefore only 10 Huskers earned the single digits.

Single digit Huskers:

Nash Hutmacher #0 (JR.) Defensive Lineman
Billy Kemp IV #1 (SR.) Wide Receiver
Isaac Gifford #2 (JR.) Defensive Back
Nick Henrich #3 (JR.) Linebacker
Luke Reimer #4 (SR.) Linebacker
John Bullock #5 (JR.) Linebacker
Quinton Newsome #6 (SR.) Defensive Back
Jeff Sims #7 (JR.) Quarterback
DeShon Singleton #8 (JR.) Defensive Back
Ty Robinson #9 (JR.) Defensive Lineman

The other big news from the final single digits being announced was the return of the notable “Blackshirts” tradition. In the reveal post from the Huskers social accounts, the final three single digit jerseys included Quinton Newsome, DeShon Singleton, and Ty Robinson wearing black jerseys or “Blackshirts” at practice. New defensive coordinator, Tony White, had previously confirmed the Blackshirts were returning. We now know 3 of the Huskers who get to wear them at practice.