• The Huskers sense an opportunity, but are they ready for this stiff road test? Get your scene-setters from the papers in Lincoln (1, 2, 3), Omaha (1, 2), Grand Island, Roanoke (1, 2), Richmond (1, 2, 3), Newport News (1, 2), Norfolk (1, 2), Washington (1,* 2,* 3), Lynchburg, Kansas City and San Antonio. Commentary: Sipple, Shatel, Babcock, McKewon

• Tommie Frazier talks about the game and containing Tyrod Taylor.

• Bo Pelini kept the door open for Collins Okafor’s return.

• Sam McKewon goes over his five keys to Saturday’s game.

• Matt O’Hanlon’s story is all about never giving up on a dream.

• A phenom since age 14, tailback Ryan Williams had to wait to play in Blacksburg. More about Tech: Tyrod Taylor, Thursday notes

• It’ll be the first NU road trip for Tyrone Fahie, but he’s been places.

• There’s been a role reversal since the Hokies got an education in the 1996 game.

• Two Eastern papers focus on Ndamukong Suh and last year’s costly penalty: 1, 2

• Ricky Henry has been able to keep his fiery side under control.

• I-back Collins Okafor is back on the team. Thursday notes: 1, 2, 3

• Let the season begin in earnest: The Colonel is stirring.

• From the StatePaper, a closer look at Tyrod Taylor and Tech’s young tailbacks.

• Jason Peter wants to see a meaner streak in Ndamukong Suh.

• It’s make or break time for the Hokies, says a Virginia columnist.

• Two true freshmen take on key special-teams roles: Tech punt returner Jayron Hosley and NU long snapper P.J. Mangieri.

• Zac Lee the playmaker has proved adept at game management.

• The LJS breaks down the Hokies. More: Sam Wheeler’s return, Big-play bugaboo

• From Virginia, a couple of outsiders’ perspectives on the Huskers and Mr. Suh.

• Carl Pelini explains Phillip Dillard’s move to WILL ’backer. Wednesday notes: 1, 2, 3

• See whether the ABC/ESPN2 coverage maps hold good news or bad for you. | Detail

• Bo Pelini confirms that Collins Okafor has left the team.

• The early predictions are running strongly in favor of the Hokies.

• The Huskers say they're entering the rematch with greater confidence and maturity than a year ago. Tuesday notes: 1, 2

• Know the foe: Tyrod Taylor is no longer just an athlete lining up at QB. Linebacker Cam Martin knows about playing through pain. Freshman tailback David Wilson is off to a fast start.

• Steve Sipple says it’s an opportune time for Roy Helu to step up.

• Player features: Tyrone Fahie, Billy Legate, Dreu Young, Marcel Jones

• The playing time true freshmen are getting could provide a boost to recruiting.

• The VA Tech Sidetrack concerts are approaching sellout status.

• Sam McKewon: Weeks like this are part of the reason Ndamukong Suh returned.

• Jacob Hickman says the silent snap count might be needed Saturday.

• Tickets for the game are commanding hefty prices.

• Bo Pelini downplays the road-game and big-game factors. Video from Tuesday’s press conference: Pelini, Hickman, Suh, Lee

• Are the Huskers ready for a big step up? Tad Stryker takes a look.

• Taylor Martinez helps NU prepare for dual-threat QB Tyrod Taylor. | Monday notes: 1, 2, 3

• Here’s an X’s & O’s look at how Tech’s defense has adapted to spread offenses.

• “We’ll be ready to play,” Bo Pelini says. More from the two coaches: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

• The players look forward to this weekend’s measuring-stick game. | NU notes

• Two young tailbacks came up big Saturday for Virginia Tech. | VT notes

• Virginia Tech tunes up for NU with a 52-10 throttling of Marshall.

• The Sidetrack Band VA Tech concerts get a change of venue and add a tailgate.

• Join the Sidetrack Band at the VA Tech game.

• Virginia Tech, returning 17 starters, is setting the bar higher for itself this year.

• Tailback Ryan Williams shines in the Hokies' spring game. More: 1, 2, 3