Lincoln, Neb. – The Nebraska football team held a 45-minute walk-through on Thursday inside the Hawks Championship Center in preparation for its showdown against Wisconsin on Saturday. Head Coach Bo Pelini spoke to the media after practice.

“We’ll finish up our preparation tomorrow,” Pelini said. “I thought we had a good week and we’ll be ready to go.”

Pelini added that I-back Ameer Abdullah’s status is the same that it has been and said, “I’d expect him to play.” He also said that he didn’t prepare I-backs Imani Cross and Terrell Newby any differently this week.

Pelini also talked about Wisconsin’s backup I-back Corey Clement.

“He’s a really good back,” Pelini said. “I think both their backs are good. They play good around them too. Their offensive line is good. Their receivers block. It’s a good scheme.”

Pelini said that linebacker Marcus Newby is out for the game, but said the rest of the team is healthy, including tight end Cethan Carter.

“He’s had a good week,” Pelini said. “He’s healthy. He’s looking good. He’s confident in what he’s doing, so I feel good about it.”

Pelini added that the team is ready for the environment of Camp Randall Stadium.

“We’ve been in tough environments before,” Pelini said. “I think our guys will respond fine. I think our guys are looking forward to playing. It’s a fun environment. (They have) great fans. It will be loud. Our kids are looking forward to it.”

The Huskers and Badgers are set to battle on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. at 2:30 p.m. (CT) on ABC.