• Will the losing streak end at five? Here are your game-day stories from the papers in Omaha (1, 2), Lincoln (1, 2), Grand Island (1, 2), Kansas City, Wichita (1, 2) and Manhattan. Predictions here.

• The Lincoln paper looks at what walk-ons mean for the program.

• KETV's Travis Justice defends his report about what Bill Callahan said. The coach's agent, meanwhile, gets a little testy.

• At the Big Red Breakfast, Randy Jordan talks about his running backs and KSU's penchant for good tackling.

• A TV report says Bill Callahan told the team he has been asked to resign, but players say that's not what he said.

• Fill-in radio play-by-play man Greg Sharpe is familiar with both sides in Saturday's game.

• The Huskers focus on kickoff coverage during Thursday's practice.

• NU and KSU aren't the only teams affected by Josh Freeman's change of heart.

• Maurice Purify hopes to end a tough year on a high note.

• Sam McKewon outlines his five keys to Saturday's game. Predictions here.

• Ron Prince doesn't like to see a fellow coach like Bill Callahan take a beating.

• KSU's Jordy Nelson: from walk-on DB to All-America candidate at receiver.

• For Husker Fans Only author Rich Wolfe will sign books at Husker Hounds Friday from 4-6 and the University Book Store on Saturday from 9-10:30.

• Join Husker legend Willie Harper at the Husker Nation tailgate with his teammate Johnny Rodgers.

• Up and down has been the story of KSU in Big 12 play this season.

• John Bishop, Jim Dolezal and the LJS break down the NU-KSU matchup.

• Bo Ruud returns to practice and should play on Senior Day. Notes: 1, 2

• Josh Freeman says he's a more refined quarterback in his second season.

• You can help out Toys for Tots by donating a toy at Saturday's game.

• The Wildcats lean heavily on receiver Jordy Nelson.

• Joe Ganz hopes for a better outing in his first home start.

• Bill Callahan says resignation is "not in our vocabulary." The players are against any staff changes before season's end. See video and listen to audio from Tuesday's team press conference. Notes: 1, 2

• KSU loses its starting nose tackle to injury.

• Josh Freeman says he's not concerned about how he'll be received by Nebraska fans Saturday. Ron Prince says he's not taking the Huskers lightly.

• Bill Callahan is questioned about his job status during the Big 12 teleconference.

• The LJS sorts out Nebraska's abysmal defensive numbers.

• The seniors say there's still plenty to play for — namely, setting an example for the 2008 squad.

• Up next is Kansas State, which was upset by Iowa State in Ames, 31-20. See how the Huskers and Wildcats match up statistically.

• See how things went in K-State's spring game.