Billy Kemp IV News, Rumors, Updates - Nebraska Cornhuskers

DNP at Michigan State Kemp (knee) did not play during Nebraska's game Saturday at Michigan State.

Impact Despite suiting up for Nebraska's game Saturday, Kemp did not participate in it. He has sat out twice now because of his injured knee. Currently, Kemp's next opportunity to play is against Maryland on Nov. 11.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suited up for warmups Kemp (knee) is dressed in uniform warmups ahead of Saturday's game versus Michigan State, Amie Just of the Lincoln Journal Star reports.

Impact Kemp was considered questionable Saturday, but his participation in warmups is a good sign of his availability. The senior wideout has tallied 21 catches for 216 yards and one touchdown across seven appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out multiple weeks Kemp (knee) is out for multiple weeks, Evan Bland of the Omaha World-Herald reports.

Impact Kemp will sit out until November because of a sprain to his left MCL. There remains an adequate chance he plays again in 2023. But for now, Nebraska's football team will have to rely on its already-depleted receiver corps until Kemp fully recovers from his sprain.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss rest of season Nebraska coach Matt Rhule said Saturday that he's hopeful Kemp (knee) will be able to return at some point this season, Mitch Sherman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kemp caught one pass during Saturday's win over Northwestern before finishing the game sidelined with a brace on his left knee. While the specifics of this injury are still unknown, Rhule indicated postgame that it could be an MCL injury, per Sherman. Kemp caught a team-high 20 passes for 219 yards coming into Week 8, so his absence moving forward would be a significant blow to Nebraska's already subpar passing attack.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Done for the day Kemp was spotted on the sideline with a brace on his left knee and without a helmet during Saturday's game versus Northwestern, Amie Just of the Lincoln Journal Star reports.

Impact Kemp caught one pass for negative three yards before exiting Saturday's contest. His next chance to suit up will be Week 9's matchup with Purdue.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 20, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

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AUGUST 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Joining the Cornhuskers Kemp announced Monday that he will transfer to Nebraska, Max Olson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kemp will head to Nebraska with one remaining season of collegiate eligibility. The graduate senior had a very productive four-year career with Virginia, including two seasons with 60 or more receptions and 600 or more receiving yards. Kemp was limited to just seven games in 2022 due to injury, and he should have a chance to carve out a significant role in Lincoln after top receiver Trey Palmer declared for the 2023 NFL Draft.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Kemp announced Friday that he is entering the transfer portal, Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Kemp will enter the transfer portal with one year of eligibility remaining after spending the last four seasons with the Hokies. He had career-low receiving marks across the board this season, partially because he was only limited to seven games due to injury. His best season was in 2021 when he totaled 74 catches for 725 yards and six touchdowns. He'll look to bounce back with a new program in 2023, as he looks to end his collegiate tenure on a positive note.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Saturday Kemp (undisclosed) is unlikely to play in Saturday's game against Louisville according to coach Tony Elliott, Mike Barber of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Kemp returned for a two-game absence due to an illness last week against Duke in which he caught two passes for eight yards. It's unclear what is causing the issue this week, but Virginia will have to look in other places for receiving production.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Will return against Duke Kemp (illness) will be available for Saturday's game against Duke, Mike Barber of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Kemp did not play against Syracuse last week due to an illness, but Coach Tony Elliott said on Tuesday that he could have suited up. After precautions last week, Kemp will be able to contribute to the passing game against Duke.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia WR Billy Kemp not expected to play against Syracuse, Antonio Clary day-to-day Virginia football looks like will miss at least one veteran on the field on Friday against Syracuse.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Not expected to play Friday Kemp (illness) is not expected to play in Friday's game against Syracuse, Jacquie Franciulli of 247 Sports reports.

Impact Kemp is looking like he will miss his second straight game with an illness. The team will hope their senior receiver can shake it for next week's game against Duke.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Saturday Kemp (illness) will not play Saturday against Old Dominion, Jacquie Franciulli of 247 Sports reports.

Impact Kemp was absent from warmups earlier Saturday morning and ultimately won't be suiting up against the Monarchs. His absence should create a bit more opportunity for Dontayvion Wicks, Keytaon Thompson and Lavel Davis in the passing game.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Battling illness, unlikely to play Kemp (illness) is unlikely to play Saturday against Old Dominion, CavsCorner.com reports.

Impact Virginia is likely to be without its No.4 receiver Saturday with Kemp battling a non-COVID illness. Kemp is not warming up as the Cavaliers get set to take the field against the Monarchs.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Kemp (undisclosed) returned to action for Virginia during fall camp, Mike Barber of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Kemp underwent surgery for an undisclosed injury ahead of Virginia's bowl game in December. The senior missed spring ball during his rehab process, but Kemp has since returned to practice. The 5-foot-9 wideout tallied 74 receptions for 725 yards and six touchdowns across 12 games in 2021. Kemp is likely to have a large role for Virginia in 2022.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Continuing rehab Kemp (undisclosed) continues to rehab following offseaso surgery, Danielle Stein of CBS 19 reports.

Impact Kemp sat out the bowl game after undergoing the procedure, but he appears to be coming along well in his rehab. It doesn't seem as though he's involved fully at this point, so it may not be until fall camp that he reintegrates in a full capacity.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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