The depth chart for Saturday was released at the end of last week as part of the game notes [pdf]. There are a couple of noteworthy items about the depth chart.
  • Jewel Hampton and Broderick Binns are both suspended for 1 game and thus are not listed. However, they will likely be the first or second string running back and starting right defensive end respectively for the Iowa State game next week.
  • As a result of Binns suspension, either Christian Ballard or Mike Daniels, both defensive tackles, will be sliding out to play defensive end.
  • Shaun Prater, who has been battling a leg injury, is not on the depth chart. In his place is Greg Castillo who does have a good deal of experience. I don't think Prater's injury is too serious. He has been practicing to some extent.
  • Kyle Steinbrecher, who previously was listed as a receiver, has moved to the defense and made his way onto the 2-deeps as a free safety.
  • And, last but not least, DJK still has an "or" between his name and Colin Sandemann. I wouldn't read much into this. Both will see plenty of time.


The Offense

WR
Derrell Johnson-Koulianos/Colin Sandeman
Don Nordman
LT
Riley Reiff
Nolan McMillan
LG
Julian Vandervelde
Matt Tobin
C
James Ferentz/Josh Koeppel
Conor Boffeli
RG
Adam Gettis
Cody Hundertmark
RT
Markus Zusevics
Woody Orne/Brett Van Sloten
TE
Allen Reisner
Brad Herman
QB
Ricky Stanzi
James Vandenberg
WR
Marvin McNutt
Keenan Davis
RB
Adam Robinson
Paki O'Meara
FB
Brett Morse
Brad Rogers

Special Teams

K
Trent Mossbrucker/Daniel Murray
Mike Meyer
P
Ryan Donahue
Eric Guthrie/Jonny Mullings
KR
Derrell Johnson-Koulianos
Keenan Davis
PR
Colin Sandemann
Marvin McNutt, Paul Chaney, Jr.
LS
Andrew Schulze
Charlie Knipper

The Defense

DE
Adrian Clayborn
Lebron Daniel
DT
Karl Klug
Thomas Nardo/Steve Bigach
DT
Christian Ballard
Mike Daniels
DE
Christian Ballard/Mike Daniels
Dominic Alvis
LB
Tyler Nielsen
Troy Johnson
LB
Jeff Tarpinian
Bruce Davis
LB
Jeremiha Hunter
Lance Tillison
LC
Greg Castillo
William Lowe
SS
Tyler Sash
Nick Nielsen/Tom Donatell
FS
Brett Greenwood
Jack Swanson/Kyle Steinbrecher
RC
Micah Hyde
Jordan Bernstine