Huskers investigating alleged assault of MU fan

? Nebraska coach Frank Solich is investigating the alleged assault of a Missouri fan by one of his football players after Saturday night’s game in Columbia, Mo.

The incident occurred as fans stormed Faurot Field after Missouri’s 41-24 victory.

Solich said he had spoken with Kellen Huston, the player who was involved.

Video by Columbia television station KOMU showed Nebraska’s Huston knocking down the fan, reporter-photographer Ben Arnet said. Huston, a junior from Ankeny, Iowa, is the team’s place-kick holder.

KOMU managing editor Randy Reeves said the video showed the player “decking” a Missouri fan when the two crossed paths. The player continued running toward the Nebraska locker room while Missouri quarterback Brad Smith helped the fan get up off the ground.

Solich said after Monday’s practice he was reviewing the tape frame by frame and talking to people who might have seen it happen.

Huston was not the type of player who would instigate a confrontation like what was shown on tape, Solich said.

No disciplinary action had been taken, but the matter would be dealt with quickly, Solich said.

No arrest was made, and no complaint had been filed in the matter, said Jack Watring, University of Missouri police chief.

Missouri coach Gary Pinkel said Smith told him what he saw and that Smith was visibly upset.