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ESPN: Huskers' Martinez a 'game-time decision'

Nebraska will decide on quarterback Taylor Martinez's status on Saturday, but the freshman has practiced each of the past three days.

"He's getting better each day," Nebraska coach Bo Pelini told reporters after Thursday's practice. "It will be probably a game-time decision, but he's getting better every day."

Martinez's lower body took a hard hit late in the second quarter of last Saturday's win over Missouri, and was diagnosed with a sprained ankle. He left the facilities in a walking boot after sitting out the entire second half.

Zac Lee replaced Martinez in the game.

Martinez sat out Monday's practice, ...

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Since 2002, we've correctly projected the winner of every single Heisman Trophy contest. Starting in 2010, we're running a season-long Heisman Trophy poll, providing ongoing commentary, and aggregating the best news about the top Heisman candidates around the country.

When it comes to our projections, well, we really can't say it any better than ESPN's Neil Everett - just a few days before the 2009 winner was announced: