• Get your game-day coverage from the papers in Omaha (1, 2, 3), Lincoln (1, 2), Grand Island (1, 2) and Waco (1, 2).* More: Predictions | Chat | Printable rosters

• For Roy Helu, football and faith are intertwined.

• A columnist updates Minnesota readers on local-boy-done-good Nate Swift.

• The OWH describes how things have changed this year on the practice field.

• Iraq war veteran Tyrone Fahie discusses his moment of fulfillment on the field.

• Ty Steinkuhler takes satisfaction in the D-line's progress. Thurs. notes: 1, 2, 3, 4

• The Waco paper looks at the things that have shaped Bo Pelini.

• QB Robert Griffin's athleticism has been difference-making for Baylor.

• Sam McKewon and Jim Dolezal preview the game.

• Baylor brings a slick QB and one of the Big 12's top running attacks to Lincoln.

• Will NU's punting game break out of its funk? | Wednesday notes: 1, 2, 3, 4

• Baylor's standout safety grew up in Texas rooting for the Huskers.

• All the spread-offense talk seems to test Bo Pelini's patience.

• The upcoming trip to Lincoln has the Bears talking in respectful tones.

• Tuesday's news conference generates press about the Pelini approach (1, 2, 3), the learning curve (1, 2) and Husker optimism (1, 2). | Player features: Steinkuhler, Swift, Castille, Allen | Glenn | Tuesday notes: 1, 2, 3, 4

• Some tickets are available for the three remaining home games.

• Improvement on offense gives a boost to the defense. | Monday notes: 1, 2, 3, 4

• Things are looking up for Marlon Lucky. And for the defensive line too.

• Baylor QB Robert Griffin will be a challenge to defend, Bo Pelini says.

• Joe Ganz earns high marks from Shawn Watson. Art Briles says his Baylor Bears "aren't that far off" the likes of Oklahoma and Okla. State. | Notes: 1, 2

• Was the aftermath of the Missouri loss a turning point? Time will tell.

• Next week's opponent, Baylor, falls 34-6 at Oklahoma State. See how the Huskers and Bears compare statistically.

• Versus will televise the NU-Baylor game, with an 11:30 a.m. start.