• Blackshirts go to nearly two dozen players, including two walk-ons. Audio from Monday's practice: HuskerMax report, C.Pelini, David

• A preliminary injunction puts the ’Pedia case closer to conclusion. | History

• Northwestern poses a tremendous challenge for NU, Bo Pelini says. Audio from Monday's press conference: Pelini, Martinez, Kinnie, Burkhead

• Time & TV for NU-Penn State won't be set until after Saturday's games.

• Lavonte David and Rex Burkhead earn honors for their play Saturday, and David is one of 16 Bednarik Award semifinalists.

• Ken Jarecke shares thoughts and images from Saturday. | Morning Sip

• Four-star linebacker Quanzell Lambert liked what he saw in Lincoln.

• Sam McKewon gives us a rundown of his AP top 25 ballot.

• In the trenches: O-line was assertive | D-line was shifty | Spielman was right

• Here's postgame commentary from Rob Zatechka and Dave Feit.

• Alfonzo Dennard's return to form seems to be rubbing off on the defense.

• Sam McKewon says the defense should stay in its Big 12 mode. | Notes

• Husker athletes do some reaching out to special-needs fans.

• Kirk Ferentz's lofty pay at Iowa has Lee Barfknecht scratching his head.

• Ndamukong Suh gets a meeting with NFL officials about roughness rules.

• It's not too early to get acquainted with the division tiebreakers.

• Eric Martin helped the defense come up big against the Spartans.

• NU moves up to No. 9 in the coaches', Harris and AP polls. | 10th in BCS

• Lance Thorell set the tone as the Blackshirts earned their colors.

• Next up is Northwestern, a 59-38 winner on the road against Indiana. See how the Huskers and Wildcats stack up statistically.

• Nebraska 24, Michigan State 3. The Blackshirts come up big, Rex Burkhead delivers as usual and the Huskers get a must win. Get the details on the game page. | Commentary: Stryker, Bishop | Get the DVD

• Needing a win to stay in the Legends Division hunt, the Huskers get set to tangle today with the Spartans. Here's the pregame coverage from Lincoln (1, 2, 3), Omaha (1, 2, 3, 4), Grand Island (1, 2), Lansing (1, 2, 3), Grand Rapids & Detroit (1, 2, 3). | Commentary: Shatel, Sipple, Samuelson

• Husker moment: Rex Hoy, 1950 | Future Husker: Zaire Anderson

• David Max wins in court in the HuskerMax-Pedia case. | Background

• The influence of the Spartans' Duffy Daugherty on Bob Devaney was evident.

• The story of Wayne Meylan: Michigan's loss was NU's gain. | 1970 impact

• BTN's "Icons" series will feature Tom Osborne in a Tuesday night telecast.

• Brett Maher is named one of 20 semifinalists for the Lou Groza Award.

• The Big 12 makes it official by adding West Virginia for 2012-13.

• Corey Raymond says his still-learning defensive secondary will improve.

• A look at what the defense must to do keep Kirk Cousins off-kilter.

• Got scissors? You can make your own Ndamukong Suh desktop figure.

• It's been a decade of missed chances since the 2001 win vs. Oklahoma.

• Michigan native Freeman White, 68, still has NU's two longest TD catches.

• Let the HuskerMax Friday Tailgate prime you for gameday: 1, 2, 3 | Picks

• Persistence and fundamentals help make Rex Burkhead the finisher he is.

• From Detroit, a look at what makes NU football unique. | Osborne's role

• Getting in sync remains a work in progress for Taylor Martinez and the Husker receivers. | Thursday notes: 1, 2

• MSU and NU have two different kinds of leaders in Cousins & Martinez.

• Hometown Husker: Colin McDermott from Omaha Creighton Prep

• Thursday's practice wraps up the Huskers' preparations for the Spartans. More: HuskerMax Report | Pelini audio

• See highlights of the NU-MSU Alamo Bowl game of 2003. | Game page

• Watch as Rob Zatechka & Travis Justice preview Saturday's showdown.

• NCAA directors approve major changes to scholarship rules, allowing conferences to include $2,000 in spending money for student athletes.

• James Dobson's 12 rules aim to give Nebraska an edge in a test of will.

• Tom Osborne was tempted to take the MSU job after the 1999 season.

• Husker Dan has photos from Salute the Troops weekend in Lincoln.

• The early returns on the predictions page favor the Huskers this weekend.

• The Huskers intend to atone for their lopsided loss at Wisconsin.

• The Husker offense prepares for lots of blitzing from the Spartans.

• The auditioning at buck linebacker continues Saturday. | NU notes: 1, 2

• Another week, another mobile quarterback for the Spartans to try to stop.

• ESPN's Chris Spielman remembers Bo Pelini as a smart, tough teammate.

• From the Lincoln paper, an MSU breakdown and three keys to the game.

• The Big 12 expansion process gets messy, with politicians getting involved.

• Michigan State's Kirk Cousins keeps his sights set on a Rose Bowl berth.

• Saturday's Legends Radio Show will feature Pat Fischer & Ron McDole.

• A cousin's hardship has Kenny Bell playing for more than wins & losses.

• A knee injury to Thad Randle thins the depth at defensive tackle. Audio from Wednesday's practice: HuskerMax Report | Papuchis | Brown | Els

• Bo Pelini is on the watch list for the Bryant coach-of-the-year award.

• The TDs are nice, but Tyler Legate thrives on clearing the way for others.

• Lavonte David and 19 others are quarterfinalists for the Lott Trophy.

• Rex Burkhead is quietly living up to his “Superman” nickname.

• The Spartans have bulletin-board material in a Taylor Martinez remark.

• MSU is redefining itself as a Big Ten power, says a Detroit scribe.

• Can NU's no-huddle offense wear down the Spartans' stout defense?

• The Spartans plan to stick with whoever's the hot hand at running back.

• Ex-Husker John Faiman retains a passion for coaching at age 70.

• His playing time in Minneapolis was something special for Jay Guy.

• Staying emotionally charged after a big win is easier said than done.

• Mounting losses put Turner Gill on the hot seat at Kansas.

• Brandon Kinnie's steady approach has helped him regain a starting role.

• Bronson Marsh is the Huskers' Kirk Cousins impersonator in practice.

• Short-circuiting MSU's Cousins-Cunningham connection will be a challenge.

• Sam McKewon says defensive playmakers are a recruiting priority.

• Angry Dad's looking for the Blackshirts' black shirts.

• Jared Crick's service to the community already has earned him one of just 11 spots on the Division I AFCA Good Works Team. Now, NU fans now can help Crick become captain of the squad.

• Here's Tuesday's HuskerMax practice report. More: C.Pelini, Meredith

• Corn-flavored ice cream? Mighigan State has it, in honor of the Huskers.

• NU doesn't intend to be baited by the aggressive style of MSU's defense.

• Wiley veteran Austin Cassidy provides stability on defense. | Notes: 1, 2

• In a high-stakes week, the football & volleyball teams draw on the leadership of juniors Burkhead & Werth.

• A Husker win could deny MSU its greatest month ever. | Five things

• Ndamukong Suh defends himself against the Falcons' taunting allegations.

• Lavonte David is one of 12 semifinalists for the Butkus Award.

• Here's the HuskerMax Report on Monday's practice. Audio: Beck, M.Jones

• Bo Pelini doesn't see the Spartans having any momentum advantage from their big win over Wisconsin. More from Monday's press conference: "Do or die" | Hail-Mary technique | Audio: Pelini, Burkhead, Kinnie, Martinez

• The Northwestern game gets a 2:30 CDT start and a BTN telecast.

• Hear Steve Sipple discuss the defense going into the MSU game.

• A hail-Mary win doesn't make MSU's success a fluke. | Rugged front seven

• Kenny Bell draws motivation from his ever-present scout-team jersey.

• Randy York: Win or lose, Kirk Cousins deserves applause in Lincoln.

• More commentary from Saturday's game: Feit, Zatechka | Prestidge

• Huskers Gameday talks to Dirk Chatelain about the MSU game and more.

• Ndamukong Suh is accused of crossing the line on trash talk.

• The coaches', Harris and AP polls have NU at No. 13. | 14th in BCS

• See who has the upper hand on the Huskers-Spartans stats matchup page.

• Up next is Michigan State, fresh off a dramatic win over Wisconsin.

• Nebraska 41, Minnesota 14. The Huskers take care of business, riding a 34-0 first half to their fist Big Ten road win. Get details on the game page. Order the game on DVD. | Commentary: Stryker, Bishop

• Nebraska enters the second half of the season with a road test against an old foe that's been down on its luck. Get the game-day scene-setters from the papers in Lincoln (1, 2, 3), Omaha (1, 2, 3, 4), Grand Island, Minneapolis (1, 2, 3, 4) and St. Paul (1, 2). | Commentary: Sipple, Shatel

• Past Husker: Mike Stuntz | Future Husker: Sam Cotton

• It was 45 years ago today that Nebraska pulled off what Tom Osborne now considers the Huskers' second-best comeback ever – a 21-19 win at Colorado. | Game page

• Former Husker Maurice Purify joins the Arizona Rattlers of the UFL.

• Missouri takes another step toward leaving the Big 12.

• Angry Dad's State of the Husker Union wraps up with a view of fan angst.

• See Greg Sharpe's video preview of the Golden Gophers.

• Lavonte David talks with ESPN.com about his journey and what lies ahead.

• Friday's HuskerMax Tailgate gets you primed for Saturday: 1, 2, 3 | Picks

• There's never been a walk-on story quite like that of Jake & Spencer Long.

• Determining the travel roster has become a tougher task, Jeff Jamrog says.

• Despite his size, Lavonte David is much more than a speed guy.

• Ameer Abdullah says he has room for improvement on kick returns.

• Here are the ABC/ESPN coverage maps for Saturday afternoon.

• Listen as Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune breaks down the game. And here's Miller's look at the Huskers in print.

• The freshman running backs are learning a lot from Rex Burkhead.

• A pre-game video three-pack from Sipple & Christopherson: 1, 2, 3

• Hometown Husker: Southwestern Nebraska's Taylor Dixon

• Ex-Gopher coach Joe Salem relives the nightmare of 84-13. | Game page

• There's officially a new starter at cornerback as Thursday's practice wraps up the Huskers' preparations for Minnesota. | HuskerMax Report

• A task force led by Harvey Perlman recommends bowl-game reforms.

• The Spartans' William Gholston gets a one-game suspension from the Big Ten, but he'll be back for the Nebraska game.

• Can Gopher fans muster enough noise to disrupt NU's offense? | 3 keys

• The predictions page for Saturday is predictably one-sided.

• Ndamukong Suh gives Brian Baumgartner of "The Office" a football lesson.

• Enter Saturday's CFN drawing for Northwestern-Nebraska tickets.

• The Husker-Gopher series shows how drastically fortunes can change.

• Would you want his job? Kevin Kugler describes his workweek.

• Watch the Minnesota preview from Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice.

• The Gophers focus on containing the Martinez-Burkhead combo.

• Matt Davison encourages high-schoolers to take a stand against bullying.

• Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests: Maurice Purify & Franz Hardy

• Minnesota native Nate Swift snags a prime tailgating spot for the game.

• Rich Fisher has helped infuse the receivers with toughness.

• Minnesota has a top-notch kick returner of its own in Marcus Jones. More on the Gophers: Green O-line | Jerry Kill's message | Analyzing UM

• Steve Sipple can't resist peeking ahead on the schedule.

• Earth, Wind & Fryar: the ’83 scoring explosion vs. Minnesota. | CU too

• Here's the HuskerMax report from Wednesday's practice. | Notes: 1, 2, 3 | Amukamara's message | Audio: Els, Papuchis, Garrison

• Juco LB Zaire Anderson reportedly commits to NU. | Peat's own path

• Special teams are giving NU a vital field-position boost, Dirk Chatelain says.

• Lyle Kops, perhaps one of the youngest Huskers ever, dies at 84.

• Minnesota's Lamonte Edwards may see action at linebacker & tailback.

• The OWH looks at what makes Ameer Abdullah special on kick returns.

• Tommie Frazier's X’s & O’s: Analyzing the offense through six games

• Big Ten roundup: Gholston's penalties at MSU | Power rankings

• Replacing Jared Crick will be a group effort.

• Here's the HuskerMax report from Tuesday's practice. More audio: Beck, Kinnie, Ben Cotton, Enunwa | Notes: 1, 2, 3

• Notre Dame is now in play for Husker commit Greg McMullen. | 2012 list

• Dan Alexander says the NFL grind just wasn't for him. | Bio

• Revisit the ’71 Kansas & Okie State games with Lyell's play-by-play calls.

• Hear what Jerry Kill & Bo Pelini had to say in the Big Ten teleconference.

• Alfonzo Dennard is finally feeling back in form after his preseason injury.

• Phil Steele has Ameer Abdullah as a midseason All-American, Lavonte David as a second-teamer, Brett Maher on the third team, and Rex Burkhead as honorable mention. | Big Ten team | McKewon's picks

• Husker Dan checks in with his Buckeye Replay and more thoughts.

• Stanley Jean-Baptiste knows he has lots to learn about playing corner.

• Members of the defensive line try to adjust to life after Crick.

• Recruit watch: How Nebraska prospects fared over the weekend.

• Five things you ought to know about TCF Bank Stadium.

• The offensive line's improvement has a lot to do with intangibles.

• Brett Maher isn't afraid to hold himself to the highest standards.

• Tom Shatel says NU is wise not to join the glitzy-uniform craze.

• Here's the HuskerMax report from Monday's practice. Notes: 1, 2

• Jared Crick intends to remain an integral part of the team.

• The Michigan State game will have an 11 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. CDT start.

• Bo Pelini sees the Huskers as ready to make a big jump up. More from Monday's press conference: Audio: Pelini, Martinez, Caputo, Burkhead, Cassidy, Jean-Baptiste | Video

• The defense is the focus of Angry Dad's State of the Husker Union - Part II.

• Personal losses have made Jamal Turner a more mature person and player.

• Hear Steve Sipple discuss the effects of the off week and much more.

• Nebraska's “Juco Bros.” have come far in a short time.

• McKewon: The offense must soon step up even more. | Dirk's Brunch Bites

• Nebraska marks the start of a brutal stretch in Minnesota's schedule.

• Michigan State QB Kirk Cousins is showing a harder edge. | Salty defense

• Tune in to tonight's Tom Osborne feature on the Big Ten Network.

• The Huskers are No. 13 in the season's first BCS standings, with LSU and Alabama claiming the top two spots. More NU rankings: 11th in the coaches' and Harris polls and 13th in AP. | McKewon's ballot

• The OWH, LJS & GII assess the Huskers at the midpoint. | Big Ten's traps

• See how the Gophers & NU stack up statistically. More on the game page.

• Osborne & Pelini are an exceptionally popular duo, a Nebraska poll finds.

• Tad Stryker weighs the defense's chances for a post-Crick resurgence.

• The Mountain West & C-USA plan to form a 22-team football conference.

• Tom Osborne's vision and leadership go well beyond football.

• Here's more on Suh's backing of a head-injury safety device. | June story

• Midseason review: The top five special-teams plays for the Huskers.

• Turner Gill might already be fighting to keep his job at Kansas.

• See BTN's one-on-one with Tom Osborne. | Monday show

• Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice discuss an anything-but-quiet off week.

• Dirk Chatelain: The defense's numbers don't paint a pretty picture.

• The Hendricks Training Complex draws rave reviews at its dedication.

• Bo Pelini says a college stadium is no place for boos. | HuskerMax report

• The Legends Division, unlike the Leaders, seems bound for a photo finish.

• Washington is discovering that Roy Helu is a different sort of running back.

• Taylor Martinez wins the balloting for AT&T player-of-the-week honors.

• Former All-American Danny Noonan says Bo Pelini knows how to motivate.

• Suh & Incognito rank among the five meanest players in an NFL poll.

• Ameer Abdullah is listed as one of the top five impact freshmen.

• Midseason review: The top 10 defensive plays for the Huskers.

• Rich Glover says Bo Pelini is correct in not yet issuing Blackshirts.

• Conference shuffling is tearing apart top rivalries like Oklahoma-Nebraska.

• With Jared Crick out, who will fill the void? | Draft status | Images: 1, 2

• The OWH's Dirk Chatelain issues an apology to Taylor Martinez. | Discuss

• Stanley Jean-Baptiste makes a quick impact at cornerback.

• Young Jack Hoffman is told how he helped inspire a comeback.

• Jared Crick is out for the season with a torn pectoral muscle.

• Dominic Raiola doesn't get booed in public in Detroit these days.

• Angry Dad's midyear State of the Husker Union starts with the offense.

• Has the pendulum swung toward the offense as the team's strength?

• Minnesota expects mobile QB MarQueis Gray to start against Nebraska.

• Midseason review: The Huskers' 10 best offensive plays.

• Being hurt didn't stop Marcel Jones from contributing to the team.

• Dave Feit weighs in on Pelini vs. the press.

• Conference call: At the half | Notes | Power rankings

• Tom Osborne credits fans for their role in Saturday's comeback, but he didn't like the booing near the end of the first half. | More

• Here's the Week 5 recap of former Husker players in the NFL.

• Midseason review: A statistical look at Tim Beck's offense.

• NU appears solidly in the hunt for QB/athlete Devin Fuller | Recruiting watch

• D.C.-area fans can take in the Minnesota game during Taste of Nebraska.

• No game Saturday, but three Husker classics will air on KLIN.

• Hear Bo Pelini field questions in the Big Ten teleconference. | Notes: 1, 2, 3

• The Fort Scott connection was a huge factor against Ohio State.

• College football road trip: An instant classic in Lincoln

• Fifty-four minutes: Anatomy of a comeback. | Where it ranks | Chart

• David & Burkhead join Martinez & Maher as player-of-the-week honorees, and the Huskers get team-of-the week recognition.

• Dominic Raiola can laugh now about the Lions' years of futility.

• Bo Pelini is seen as a grouch and a media genius. | Addressing critics

• See where NU's support in the AP poll is strongest and weakest.

• Safety Jordan Diggs from Florida is another recruit wowed by his visit.

• TCU accepts the Big 12's invitation and will join the league next summer.

• No practice Monday, but that doesn't stop the HuskerMax report.

• “Team Jack” fans are smiling: An update on Rex Burkhead's little buddy

• Visiting recruits come away impressed by the weekend experience.

• John Bishop is the latest to weigh in on Bo vs. Dirk. | Discuss

• Call it the 30 Package or call it the Diamond. Here are the X's & O's.

• Taylor Martinez & Brett Maher earn Big Ten player-of-the-week honors.

• The complete package: Chicago gets set to face Ndamukong Suh tonight.

• Monday morning commentary: Rob Zatechka | Dave Feit | Dirk Chatelain

• The defense broke its dry spell in takeaways, and they were pivotal.

• Two takes on Pelini & the press: Sipple, Barfknecht | McKewon's rewind

• The O-line's second-half resurgence had to do with scheme and fatigue.

• Husker commit Michael Rose saw it as a good weekend for visiting recruits.

• Taylor Martinez is on the ballot for AT&T player-of-the week honors.

• A former writer for this site issues a plea to fellow Husker fans.

• Check out NU's biggest comeback wins and visit the game pages.

• Some Sunday commentary: York, Prestidge | Jarecke photos

• The coaches' and AP polls have NU at No. 14. | No. 13 in Harris

• The Ohio State game will re-air Sunday night on the Big Ten Network.

• Dan Beebe accuses NU of scuttling the idea of equal TV revenue-sharing.

• Nebraska 34, Ohio State 27. The biggest comeback in Husker history erases a 27-6 third-quarter deficit for an incredible victory in NU's first Big Ten home game. Get all the details on the game page. Get this instant classic on DVD | Commentary: Stryker, Bishop

• Up next is Minnesota, drilled 45-17 by Purdue on Saturday.

• It's a battle between two teams that have closed ranks amid adversity. Get the Buckeye-Husker pregame coverage from Lincoln (1, 2, 3, 4, 5), Omaha (1, 2, 3, 4), Grand Island, Columbus (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) & Cleveland (1, 2, 3, 4). Commentary: Sipple, Shatel, Oller

• Bo Pelini seems to have distanced himself from his alma mater.

• We should be having more fun at the game, says the LJS's Jeff Korbelik.

• The new spirit coach urges fans to be loud and stay loud.

• Past Husker: Kicker Dale Endorf | Future Husker: Greg McMullen of Ohio

• Shawn Watson moves up to offensive coordinator at Louisville.

• Jim Delany calls Will Shields a legend and a leader.

• Expansion isn't on the Big Ten's radar, Jim Delany tells boosters in Lincoln.

• Sound familiar? OSU dealt with scandal before the 1956 NU game.

• X's and O's: Defending against NU's two-tight-end option run.

• From the Columbus paper, a look at the Huskers' Crick and Martinez.

• Know the foe: Iron man Andrew Sweat and WR Devin Smith

• HuskerMax v. ’Pedia will be available on video if enough people sign up.

• A judge rejects Thunder Collins' bid for a new trial.

• Zack Bowman is critical of Suh in advance of the Bears-Lions game.

• Here's your weekly Big Red extravaganza, the Friday HuskerMax Tailgate with Jack & John, Jason Peter and more: 1, 2, 3 | Picks

• From Columbus, a profile of Ohio's own Bo Pelini, disciple of discipline.

• Dirk Chatelain says Bo Pelini has an awful lot invested in Taylor Martinez.

• Big Red Breakfast: Ron Brown on resiliency and Curenski's commitment

• The Pelinis, Beck and Marrow value their Ohio Cardinal Mooney roots.

• OSU does get a key player back this week in O-lineman Mike Adams.

• The Husker offensive line has shed its weak-link label. | Notes: 1, 2

• As the Big 12 invites TCU, Texas gets credit. | Conference-jumping hazards

• NU is aiming higher in recruiting but won't give visiting prospects a hard sell.

• It runs in the family: Drake Martinez has his brother's speed.

• See Greg Sharpe's video preview of OSU. | Sipple & Christopherson

• Saturday night's game has some Jewish fans in a quandary.

• Hometown Husker: Senior tight end Jay Martin of Waverly

• The Buckeyes hope their Silver Bullets trump Nebraska's Blackshirts.

• A limited number of tickets to Saturday's game have become available.

• Jake Cotton is lost for the season with a torn ACL and MCL. More from Thursday's practice: HuskerMax report | Pelini audio

• The "N crowd" will get to hear Jim Delany's thoughts today in Lincoln.

• Tad Stryker & Husker Dan give Buckeye fans an NU rundown. | Preview

• Watch as Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice preview the game.

• It's a big recruiting weekend, but Andrus Peat reportedly won't be there.

• Facing NU is a new experience for nearly every OSU coach and player.

• The Big 12 makes a move to add TCU. | SEC not quite sold on Mizzou

• Two struggling units will collide: The Husker defense and the OSU offense.

• Bo Pelini showed tenacity and smarts when he wore No. 48 in Columbus

• Reputations are on the line in the Crick-vs.-Brewster battle.

• OSU's shifting front four will be a challenge for the Huskers’ O-line.

• Cortney Grixby & Tierre Green are Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests.

• The Huskers must prepare for two Buckeye QBs. | NU notes

• Sipple: Taylor Martinez needs to know that the media isn't the enemy.

• Ohio State's glory days are represented on the Omaha Nighthawks' roster.

• With the offense in a quagmire, it's up to Ohio State's defense to carry the team. | Stopping NU's run | OSU insider | Buckeye notes: 1, 2, 3

• Jordan Burroughs, Suh-like on the wrestling mat, will be saluted Saturday.

• The 15th annual Huskers Helping Homeless drive takes place Saturday.

• Mizzou has eyes for the SEC, but what it truly wanted was a Big Ten invite.

• After Wednesday's practice, Ross Els discusses the gap between the ones and twos at linebacker. | HuskerMax report | Audio: R.Brown, Els

• The NFL fines Niles Paul $20,000 for a helmet-to-helmet hit.

• Ohio State and NU have tangled only twice before. Retrospectives: 1, 2

• College Football News’ game preview says NU 19, OSU 13. | More picks

• New Hall-of-Famer Will Shields will be honored at Saturday's game. | Bio

• Three men are charged with selling counterfeit Nebraska-Wisconsin tickets.

• To Dirk Chatelain, 2007 suddenly doesn't seem so long ago.

• The Buckeyes hope to stop buckling against blitzes. | OSU notes

• It's like fall camp again as the top units face off against each other. More from Tuesday's practice: HuskerMax report | C.Pelini | Caputo

• The Husker secondary continues looking for the right combination.

• As OSU players roll with the NCAA punches, many Buckeye fans balk at investing emotionally in a potentially lost season.

• Mathew May has been making his mark on special teams.

• It's been anything but easy for NU's new defensive coaches.

• Yoshi Hardrick says the team is rallying around an angry Taylor Martinez.

• HuskerPalooza helps student-athletes get their future careers in gear.

• Missouri's governing board votes to explore a Big 12 exit.

• The Buckeyes lose receiver Verlon Reed to a torn ACL.

• See how former Husker players fared in Week 4 of the NFL.

• Here's Husker Dan's analysis of the proceedings in Wisconsin.

• Bo Pelini isn't wearing any Ohio State loyalty on his sleeve this week.

• With all that's occurred since spring, OSU-NU has become the What-If Bowl.

• Drake Martinez's coach confirms the running back has an NU offer.

• A leg infection may sideline Braylon Heard against his home-state team.

• Help isn't on the way after all for an OSU offense that needs it. | Systemic?

• Dirk Chatelain now sees the Legends Division race as a free-for-all.

• There are plenty of growing pains as NU's defense adjusts to the Big Ten.

• Good coaches, teachers and mentors are the real difference-makers, Johnny Rodgers tells a Georgia audience.

• Tyler Moore says sharing playing time has its challenges

• Bo Pelini says NU hasn't lost confidence despite the loss. | Right posture

• The Huskers know this is no time to sulk. | Monday notes

• Five things to know about Ohio State's Buckeye leaves.

• Tim Beck says the Huskers played hard but not smart Saturday night. More from Monday's practice: HuskerMax report | Audio: Beck, Turner

• Peruse our Madison photos, including the Governor's Mansion bash.

• Check out the postgame commentary from Ken Jarecke and Calvin Jones.

• They called him Train Wreck: The story of Husker legend Tom Novak.

• Rex Burkhead and other team leaders back Bo's plans to stay the course.

• A court in Omaha revisits Thunder Collins' case.

• Three Buckeyes – Marcus Hall, Dan Herron, DeVier Posey – are suspended for the Nebraska game because of NCAA compliance issues.

• Bo Pelini says Taylor Martinez needs to learn patience but that he's "glad he's our quarterback." Martinez, meanwhile defended his play and wasn't in much of a talking mood at Monday's presser. Audio: Pelini, Martinez, Burkhead, Smith, Sirles, Kinnie

• Chase Rome is cited for damaging an airport paper dispenser in Madison.

• The return of Ohio State's Herron & Posey may be delayed another week.

• Sam McKewon explains his AP ballot, with NU at No. 24. | Gut-check week

• It's like 2008 all over again for the Pelini brothers as an ailing defense requires a fix. | Didn't finish | NU notes: 1, 2

• Wisconsin postmortems: Zatechka | Sipple | Feit | Chatelain

• Around the league: Odd weekend | Three teams hold keys | Power ratings

• Troubled Ohio State is getting suspended players back, but the QB spot remains an issue for a team looking for answers on offense. | OSU notes

• The Huskers tumble to No. 15 in the coaches' poll and No. 14 in AP.

• With the Buckeyes coming to town, see the NU-OSU stats matchup.

• Wisconsin 48, Nebraska 17. The Huskers go down hard after a promising start in Madison. Get all the coverage on the game page. | Commentary: Stryker, Bishop | Game on DVD

• Ohio State, next week's opponent, loses 10-7 at home to Michigan State.

• Here's a lineup of fight songs Husker fans can learn to loathe.

• Watch as Tom Osborne and Barry Alvarez weigh in on the state of the game and what they learned from Bob Devaney.

• How is game day going in Madison? Some Saturday reports: 1, 2

• Ndamukong Suh helps rescue a prep football team that was hit by theft.

• This one is for the historians, but it's also a chance to make a statement on a big stage. Get ready for the Huskers' first foray into Big Ten play with pregame coverage from Omaha (1, 2, 3, 4, 5), Lincoln (1, 2), Grand Island (1, 2), Madison (1, 2, 3), Milwaukee (1, 2, 3) and New York. | Commentary: Sipple, Feit, Oates, York | Scouts' focus: 1, 2

• Rex Burkhead is all in as the newest member of Team Jack.

• Wisconsin loses a starting defensive end to a foot injury.

• The Big Red wave – or is that black? – descends on Madison.

• Past Husker: Doug Welniak | Future Husker: Tommy Armstrong

• Zack Bowman has a wager on the game with a fellow Chicago Bear.