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Hutmacher making noise ahead of East-West Shrine Bowl set for Thursday
Nebraska defensive tackle Nash Hutmacher fights his way through the UTEP offensive line during a game on Aug. 31 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Hutmacher will play in the East-West Shrine Game on Thursday in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Matt Gade)
Jan 28, 2025
 

By 605 Sports

Oacoma native and University of Nebraska standout defensive lineman Nash Hutmacher is set to display his talents at the East-West Shrine Bowl on Thursday, Jan. 30 with kickoff set for 7 p.m. (CT) in Arlington, Texas.

Hutmacher, a 2020 alum of Chamberlain High School, will get to don his crimson and cream colors one last time following a senior campaign that saw the Huskers qualify for a bowl game for the first time since 2016. 

Featured in the interior post of the Huskers' 3-3-5 defense at nose tackle, Hutmacher recorded a total 24 tackles, 15 solo, 4 tackles for loss, two sacks and a forced fumble this past season. 

For his career, Hutmacher recorded 79 total tackles, 34 solo, 12.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble and 2 pass deflections.

Heading into Thursday’s game, Hutmacher has caught the attention of some in attendance of the shrine bowl practices.

"Hutmacher was a one-man wrecking crew in the middle of the defensive line Saturday. He's a powerful bulldozer who ran over opponents during drills and scrimmage…," according to Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda.

Hutmacher is one of two Huskers selected for the East-West Shrine Bowl joining wide receiver Isaiah Neyor.

The East-West Shrine game will be broadcast on the NFL Network.

The NFL Draft starts April 24 and runs through the 26.