While Nebraska's 49-10 season-opening win over Louisiana Tech was mostly a feel-good event for the Cornhuskers, there was a down side.

The Blackshirts suffered a pair of blows in terms of depth as backup middle linebacker Phillip Dillard and backup cornerback Isaiah Fluellen went down with season-ending knee injuries. NU coach Bill Callahan confirmed the severity of both injuries Monday during the Big 12 Conference coaches' call.

Callahan said that backup SAM linebacker Lance Brandenburgh will likely shift to the No. 2 middle linebacker spot behind Corey McKeon. He also hinted that Clayton Sievers, a former tight end, could move into the backup SAM spot behind Stewart Braldey.

As for the secondary, Callahan didn't announce any major personnel shifts. He just said that folks like junior cornerbacks Titus Brothers and Tyrell Spain and true freshman corners Corey Young and Anthony West will just have to "step up."

Other than that, Callahan said he was pleased with the offense's production and it's balance. He gave kudos to the Huskers' offensive line play.

As for things that need improvement, Callahan cited special teams play, penalties and limiting dropped passes.

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