• Fabian Washington comes back strong from last year's trial-by-fire season as the secondary clamps down on opponents.

• In a stretch of football frustration that has lasted a generation, Missouri missed a golden opportunity in 2002.

• Mizzou's offense will try to find its stride against the nation's top-rated defense.

• Notes from Thursday's practice: 1, 2, 3

• The Columbia Missourian rolls out its big pregame package: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

• Brad Ekwerekwu burns his redshirt to give Mizzou a new threat at wide receiver.

• As Brad Smith tries to carry the Tigers, TBS's Brian Bosworth says NU should assign a "spy" to the QB.

• Look back 25 years at Mizzou's last win vs. NU. • A Missouri paper looks at the Blackshirts' resurgence.

• Mizzou misses Justin Gage and the long ball as it struggles with its passing game.

• Benard Thomas pushes himself by setting lofty goals. • Notes from Wednesday's practice.

• The Bullocks brothers credit their mother and coach for guiding them onto a successful path.

• Richie Incognito takes more snaps at center and Greg Austin prepares to fill in again.

• Meet Joey Robison, cornerback and farmer. • The Blackshirts will again try to bottle up Brad Smith.

• Frank Solich says NU must be able to run regardless of whether defenses crowds the line of scrimmage.

• Notes from Tuesday's practice and press conference.

• The Tigers, healed up after a bye week, see no need for an overhaul on offense despite posting meager numbers so far. And containing Brad Smith will remain a challenge for NU.

• What will it take for the Husker offense to get opposing defenses to quit loading the box?

• The loss to Kansas plants doubts in Mizzou fans' minds, but not in the players.'

• Frank Solich isn't biting on the "is Nebraska back" question. • The I-backs' production suddenly dwindles.

• Notes from Monday's practice: 1, 2, 3. Also, some Mizzou notes.

• See how Nebraska and Mizzou stack up statistically. • Carl Pelini toils outside of the limelight.

• A more businesslike approach to road games means fewer distractions for players.

• The St. Louis paper assesses Mizzou's inconsistencies.