Iowa's George Kittle: Returns to practice Tuesday

Kittle (leg) returned to practice Tuesday and is expected to be a game-time decision for Friday's game against Nebraska, Marc Morehouse of the Cedar Rapids Gazette reports.

Analysis:

Iowa could be getting a major piece back in the passing game Friday if Kittle continues to progress in his recovery from a leg injury. He's missed three of the last four games, including two straight, due to a leg injury. His return would give a struggling C.J. Beathard a reliable target in the intermediate passing game.