• It's game day: Huskers.com, Mgoblue.com, LJS (1, 2, 3), GI,* OWH (1, 2, 3, 4, 5),* Houston, San Antonio, Detroit (1, 2, 3, 4), Ann Arbor, Toledo (1, 2), Austin,* Kansas City.

• KETV Alamo Bowl video: Jon Schuetz, Matt Schick. • Adam Carriker mulls declaring for the NFL Draft.

• Early pregame press: Michigan defense, Jake Long, Zac Taylor, Sipple, Rosenthal.

• NU and Michigan have quite a shared past. • Alamo Bowl hires PR firm to sell unused Michigan tickets.

• The Huskers are likely to rotate four players at offensive tackle.

• Le Kevin Smith looks to punctuate up-and-down year with a bowl victory.

• Michgan reserve David Schoonover is an all star at a Children's Hospital.

• Huskers enjoy warm Christmas practice. • Barry Turner will have double duty in the Alamo Bowl.

• Michigan wide receiver Jason Avant attracts plenty of attention. Mike Hart still nursing injured ankle.

• Lance Brandenburgh looks forward to his first start*. • Local media getting used to the new-look* Nebraska.

• Santa Claus pays a visit to the players. • Some Michigan press: five losses, playoff push, horse ranch.

• Huskers practice for two hours Saturday. • A Michigan writer evaluates NU's new offense and attitude.

• UM's Pierre Woods bleeds maize and blue. • Michigan and the Huskers arrive* in San Antonio.

• Huskers looking to silence naysayers.* A Michigan writer's perspecitve.

• Kansas Cornhuskers Club will have a watch party in Wichita. • Husker Dan shares his pregame thoughts.

• Alamo Bowl isn't Pasadena, but the Wolverines have motivation.

• Lance Brandenburgh will start at linebacker* after Bo Ruud breaks an arm at practice.*

• Zac Taylor feels the Huskers have momentum going into the Alamo Bowl.

• Muhammad and McKoy suspended for the bowl game. • Kurt Mann:* Huskers excited about the game.

• Practice continues in earnest as finals are over. • Bo Ruud sees the offense "getting better every day."

• Zac Taylor got his wish for a bowl game opponent. Wednesday practice report.

• Michigan's stationary QB appeals to Husker defenders. • Carr and Callahan are familiar* with each other.

• Nebraska sells out Alamo Bowl initial ticket allotment. More available now.

• The Alamo Bowl is a 'business trip'* as the seniors seek a final 'W'.* • Tickets are going fast.*

• Jackson Stamm* makes the travel team to the Alamo Bowl.

• Practices will be in the new Championship Indoor Center.* • Matt Herian eases back into practice.

• Texas* recruiting gets more emphasis. Alamo Bowl * provides good opportunity.

• It's official: Michigan in the Alamo Bowl. Links: Huskers.com (1, 2), LJS, GI,* KETV, StatePaper, Michigan. "Cornhuskers have a poor offense" according to the Detroit News. Ticket sales* are brisk.