Nebraska's Jamal Turner eligible to play for 5th year

Jamal Turner will return for another year as a Husker. 

The Nebraska wide receiver announced on Thursday that the NCAA has approved him for a fifth year of eligibility. 

Turner's season ended early after suffering a torn ACL against McNeese State on Sept. 6. He has been participating in spring practices in a limited capacity, according to The Omaha World-Herald.  

In 36 games with Nebraska, Turner has 64 receptions for 799 yards and four touchdowns.