• What makes a team greater than the sum of its parts? That's a question being asked as NU and Kansas square off today in a rivalry turned upside down. Here's your game-day breakfast buffet from the papers in Omaha (1, 2), Lincoln (1, 2, 3), Wichita (1, 2, 3), Kansas City and Lawrence (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). | Predictions |

• KU linebacker Joe Mortensen might have been a Husker instead.

• Few have rooted for the Huskers as long as Betty Graham of Wichita.

• Buddy Wyatt sees a need for improved speed on the defensive line.

• Joe Ganz and Todd Reesing have at least this much in common: A fierce competitive streak.

• The NU-KU role reversal has Kansas insisting it won't take Nebraska lightly.

• Kansas' defense is proving itself to be good and deep. KU notes from Thursday.

• Sam McKewon lists his five keys to the Kansas game.

• Coach's son Adam Watson toils on the scout team. Thursday NU notes: 1, 2, 3

• It's another one-sided batch of game predictions this week.

• Jayhawks in the spotlight: Auib Talib, James McClinton, Kerry Meier

• Breaking down KU and the NU-Kansas game: LJS, Bishop, Big Red Wrap-Up.

• The defense tries not to think about its lowly stats. Wednesday notes: 1, 2

• Football success comes as a surreal surprise at a basketball school, thanks to athletic director Lew Perkins' seemingly magic touch.

• Jeff writes his Texas Scarlet Commentary.

• Who's No. 2 at quarterback now? It might depend on the situation.

• Walk-on Tyler Wortman gets ready for a possible start at linebacker.

• The Huskers' blitz-fest in Austin has KU's offense wondering what to expect.

• KU is getting it done without top recruits. There's a new starter at corner.

• This week's Big Red Diary features Josh Mueller. Tuesday notes: 1, 2

• Husker Dan gives his Texas review and has more Army mail.

• Joe Ganz enthusiastically accepts the challenge that awaits him. See what else was said at Tuesday's team news conferences in Lincoln & Lawrence.

• It's time to say thanks to Sam Keller and Lance Brandenburgh and hello to Joe Ganz, who may have Kansas wondering just what to expect.

• Kansas is the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Nation Team of the Week.

• Sam Keller and Lance Brandenburgh are out for the rest of the season. Joe Ganz is eager to take the reins of the offense.

• Can the Huskers takes some positives from Saturday's loss and move forward?

• A spread set, a mobile QB and a few option plays can confound a defense.

• David Max gives his 2 cents on the game in Austin. Sam McKewon says the Huskers now know they have the talent and passion to finish 2007 the right way.

• The Nebraska-Kansas stats comparison is another one-sided affair as the Huskers have fallen to last in Division 1-A in rushing defense.

• Next week's opponent, Kansas, registers a 19-11 road win against Texas A&M.

• See how things went in the Jayhawks' spring game.