• Dave Feit has some advice to pass around on the eve of the opener.

• Listen to the Friday HuskerMax Tailgate: 1, 2, 3 | Abdullah

• The official Husker depth chart for Saturday is now available, and so are our printable rosters and two-deeps. Notes about the depth chart: 1, 2,* 3

• UCLA's freshman QB gets off to a fast start in a win over Rice.

• Dirk Chatelain has 10 predictions for the new season, and Hail Varsity offers up its USM Encyclopedia Athletica.

• "We're out to win a championship," Bo Pelini tells a Big Red Breakfast* crowd in Omaha as he touts the high potential* of the Husker offense.

• What’s it like to be a Husker fan who's too young* to remember the Big Red dominance of the 1990s? Dirk Chatelain knocks on freshmen’s doors.

• With a game coming up Saturday against Penn State, Frank Solich has a chance to give Ohio's rise* an exclamation point. | Contract extended

• Brandon Thompson, "utility guy" on the O-line, is glad to be injury-free* for the opener. | Confidence* at center | Notes*

• Verizon cellphone reception gets a boost in Memorial Stadium.

• Bo Pelini says three true freshmen are expected to play Saturday, but there's been no decision* yet on whether Jordan Wester­kamp will redshirt. Audio from Thursday's practice: H’Max Report, Pelini | Video

• A couple of notable recruits* will be visiting this weekend.

• The final beam has been installed* atop East Stadium.* View the video.

• Get “Team Jack Out 9/29/12” wallpaper for your computer, tablet or phone.

• Go 7:40 into this segment to hear Tom Shatel's thoughts on the season.

• Rex Burkhead comes in at No. 2 in ESPN.com's Big Ten player rankings.

• Hear former NU coach Frank Solich discuss Ohio's game at Penn State.

• Husker Dan lists his 2012 expectations and essentials for Husker success.

• Athlon previews the opening games for the Big Ten and picks NU to win.

• The defense strives to turn its third-down performance* around.

• All signs point to a Superdome game next season against Southern Miss.

• A look at how coach Rich Fisher* went from football to golf and back.

• Tim Beck solicits the advice of others as he refines his chess game.*

• As Nebraska launches its Rex Burkhead website, Johnny Rodgers notes that winning the Heisman is a team effort.

• The LJS breaks down* the Golden Eagles. | Three keys*

• AP's Ralph Russo predicts a Southern Miss victory. More picks here.

• Cornerback Mohammed Seisay may be limited Saturday by his ankle injury, and Taariq Allen* is slated to see action at wide receiver. Also, no redshirts* for Aaron Curry and Avery Moss. Audio from Wednesday's practice: HuskerMax Report, Joseph, Fisher

• The Golden Eagles hope to use the unknown to their advantage Saturday.

• The coverage map shows whether you'll get the game on ABC or ESPN2.

• KLIN will sync its AM signal with the Time Warner digital cable feed for all 2012 Husker games, while the FM signal will be “as it happens.”

• Johnny Stanton is evaluated in Sam McKewon's latest recruiting update.

• Brett Maher is an ESPN.com preseason All-American, and he is one of three Huskers on ESPN.com's preseason All-Big Ten team.

• Saturday's Legends Radio Show will feature memorable sound clips from past season openers, and an autographed ball will be given away.

• Corn Nation has a rundown of what to expect from Southern Miss.

• What makes Rex Burkhead so driven? It starts with his family.* | More*

• Southern Miss braces for NU's power and speed on offense. | USM notes

• The offense has the skill players* to help make Tim Beck's ideas click.

• For Nebraska tattoo shops,* red ink is a plus at this time of year.

• The defense feels it's up to the challenge of reversing last season's decline.

• Tim Marlowe says the team has a wealth of talented kick returners.*

• Alonzo Whaley intends to make the most* of his final go-round.

• The OWH & LJS scribes look forward to the opener on video. | Notes: 1*, 2*

• Your vote can help overseas NU fans get the Southern Miss game on TV.

• John Papuchis discusses defensive personnel for Saturday's game, with some starters determined and other positions still up in the air. Joe Ganz, meanwhile, sheds light on the battle for No. 2 at quarterback. Audio from Tuesday's practice: HuskerMax Report, Papuchis, Reed

• Listen as Tom Osborne reflects on a golden-anniversary year and more.

• Notes & quotes from the Big Ten coaches' teleconference: 1, 2*

• The Southern Miss defense isn't your typical C-USA outfit.

• The LJS looks at how Husker recruits & prospects* fared in weekend play.

• The East Stadium project is creating some fan detours* this season.

• Four of 12 don't-miss games in the Big Ten this year involve Nebraska.

• Steve Sipple sees team maturity* as a reason for optimism.

• Replacing a legend is a situation Frank Solich is familiar with.

• Toiling out of the spotlight, Ben Cotton* earns the coaches' gratitude.

• Taylor Martinez is eager to show off the offense's* many weapons.*

• Pre-Snap Read previews Michigan State, and Corn Nation examines Iowa.

• The LJS looks at five things to know* about game-day preparations.

• Ron Brown is still deciding how to apportion* the running backs' carries. In the defensive backfield, the competition continues.* | Notes: 1*, 2

• News from Hattiesburg: Starting QB | Storm's impact | Coach's remarks

• Rex Burkhead faces long odds in the Heisman hunt. | Lighter load

• Tim Beck says the Southern Miss defense is stocked with playmakers. Audio from Monday's practice: H’Max Report, Beck, Garrison, Jackson

• Dave Feit says the 2012 team must succeed in three fundamental areas.

• Three big pieces of Husker-themed hardware make a stop in Shelby, Neb.

• NU's season-opening 1994 romp over West Virginia is the showcase item, with video, in the National Football Foundation's weekly history feature.

• The two teams' pregame releases are now available: NU | USM

• Get the Wicked Shadows wallpaper for the Southern Miss game.

• Bo Pelini says facing Southern Miss* is something of a guessing game and certainly a challenge. More from Monday presser: Video | Notes: 1, 2, 3*

• Last year's lack of playing time has Jamal Turner* motivated.

• Sam McKewon says a lot is riding on Tim Beck and the offense.*

• Tropical Storm Isaac alters USM's practice schedule. | Defensive tradition*

• The LJS rolls out its preview section: More than three dozen links here.*

• Student tickets for Husker football games have gone electronic.*

• New defensive coordinator John Papuchis* has made much of his own luck and taken advantage of it, Steve Sipple writes.

• The LJS recaps fall camp's* notable developments. | Sizing up the offense*

• This week in Husker history: Fans snap up the new 2002 jerseys.

• The Southern Miss QB race remains neck and neck entering game week.

• Husker quarterback commit Johnny Stanton accounts for four touchdowns in a 27-14 victory on national television.

• A high ankle sprain sidelines former Husker Prince Amukamara.

• Tom Shatel sees a 10-2 year and a Fiesta Bowl date with Oklahoma.

• Bo Pelini says he's still learning & growing* in his fifth year at NU.

• Honing the option* is a priority for the Nebraska offense. | Notes

• If Osborne had become governor: Tom Shatel gives NU history a rewrite.* More from the OWH's election-themed preview section here.*

• This year's new helmet rule* could lead to some unusual scenarios.

• With kickoff just a week away, the Huskers go through a dress rehearsal for game day,* and Bo Pelini says the team is in good health. Also, transfer CB Jonathan Rose* is officially aboard. Audio: H’Max Report, Pelini

• Hail Varsity magazine pieces together depth charts on offense & defense.

• Future Husker defenders Banderas & Lacouture* play central roles in a close Lincoln Southwest* win. | Stanton on ESPN2* tonight

• Brent Qvale intends to just “keep grinding” after his first start.*

• Freshman quarterback Tommy Armstrong* has impressed players and coaches alike with his understanding of the offense.

• The Senior Bowl joins the watch-list craze, and Nebraska ties Alabama and Georgia with the most players at nine apiece.

• Nebraska's walk-on tradition is alive and well on the offensive line.

• Corn Nation takes up the issue of media bias and chats with Steve Sipple about his reputation in some circles as an Athletic Department lapdog.

• Taylor Martinez isn't the only Big Ten quarterback refining his technique.

• Steve Sipple sees the makeup of the Husker defense's personnel groups coming into focus.

• Athlon ranks Rex Burkhead as the nation's No. 3 running back, and it lists Baker Steinkuhler as one of seven pivotal Big Ten players.

• The consensus from Off Tackle Empire: a 10-2 or 9-3 season for Nebraska.

• Is a second-year growth spurt in store for Tim Beck's offense?

• Positions are still up for grabs in the secondary,* and Josh Mitchell* is a contender at corner. More depth-chart matters: 1,* 2*

• True freshman Avery Moss is vying for playing time at defensive end.

• It's a transitional year* for Southern Miss in a number of ways. | Notes

• The Huskers have begun transitioning* from camp mode to game-planning for Southern Miss. Audio from Thursday's practice: HuskerMax Report, Beck, Joseph, Jean-Baptiste | Video

• Watch as Kenny Bell offers insights about what has transpired at fall camp.

• Husker Dan checks in and offers up a reminder about Saturday's HuskerMax Kickoff Classic in southwest Omaha.

• It was a milestone day for Tom Osborne as Nebraska took its first step in bridging* athletics and research.*

• Will Alabama be able to match Nebraska's historic run of the mid-1990s?

• Knowing the playbook* has helped Jamal Turner earn the coaches' trust.

• Ron Brown likes the multiple dimensions* his backs bring to the offense.

• A.J. Natter from Wisconsin says he remains firm in his NU commitment.

• Tad Stryker sees this as a make-or-break season for Barney Cotton.

• Ron Brown likes the multiple dimensions* his backs bring to the offense.

• A.J. Natter from Wisconsin says he remains firm in his NU commitment.

• Tad Stryker sees this as a make-or-break season for Barney Cotton.

• There's a new product for Husker fans: Personalized schedules. Check out JerseyBurglar.com to learn more.

• Sports Network says the Blackshirts are the key to NU's league title hopes.

• Barrett Ruud says he's glad to have landed with a contender.

• Jim Delany and Harvey Perlman are ranked high on a "most influential" list.

• Southern Miss will rely on a committee of running backs. | USM notes

• ESPN.com sketches best- and worst-case scenarios for the 2012 Huskers.

• Pre-Snap Read previews Nebraska's fifth opponent, Wisconsin.

• Chase Rome* on the new philosophy* on the defensive line: “I feel like we’re letting our athletes be athletes a little more.”

• Bo Pelini sheds some light on the depth chart. | HuskerMax Report

• Cody Green says he looks back on his time at Nebraska with no regrets.

• Rex Burkhead wallpaper is the latest from Wicked Shadows.

• Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests: Zaven Yaralian and Mark Heydorff.

• The LJS's Brian Christopherson is seeing a more loose and comfortable* Taylor Martinez so far this preseason.

• Sam McKewon has recruiting updates on Aaron Cochran and others.

• The story of Blake Lawrence serves as the centerpiece of a Daily Nebraskan package on sports concussions. More: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

• Corn Nation uses available clues to concoct a Husker depth chart.

• Camp mode* is nearly over as the attention soon turns to Southern Miss.

• With the season almost here, it's a good time to add the HuskerMax schedule to your website or computer desktop.

• Dirk Chatelain crunches some preseason poll* numbers to assess the Huskers' chances for success.

• Ciante Evans is learning why the nickel position* is so valued.

• There's a new product for Husker fans: Personalized schedules. Check out JerseyBurglar.com to learn more.

• Running back Imani Cross and fullback Andy Janovich* are among a few true freshmen who could play right away,* and Jordan Westerkamp is building a good-hands reputation early on. Audio from Tuesday's practice: HuskerMax Report, Pelini, R.Fisher, Turner | Video | Notes: 1, 2, 3

• The ball gets rolling Thursday on NU’s melding of athletics & research.

• Rex Burkhead earns a spot on Kirk Herbstreit's All-Herbie Team.

• Observers from near and far assess the Huskers' 2012 season.

• Former Husker QB Dennis Claridge shares memories early-1960s football and Bob Devaney's arrival in Lincoln.

• NU comes out on top in ESPN.com's composite Big Ten unit rankings.

• Barrett Ruud is on the move again as the Saints acquire him from Seattle.

• Southern Miss has some key parts to replace on offense.

• Sam McKewon recaps the hits and misses* of NU's summertime recruiting.

• What does the Pythagorean Win Theorem forecast for NU in 2012?

• It appears the wait is over for Brent Qvale* as he settles in at left tackle.

• Former Husker Prince Amukamara gets thrown into an ice tub by a New York Giants teammate but says he was not the victim of hazing.

• An autographed Rex Burkhead jersey will be auctioned at a Sept. 7 charity event in Raymond, north of Lincoln.

• Tommie Frazier says it's up to players to uphold NU football's standards.

• The Saban and Pelini processes* are much alike, Sam McKewon writes.

• Eric Crouch sees a breakout season for Taylor Martinez and Tim Beck.

• The Chicago Tribune previews the 2012 Huskers: 1,* 2*

• Here's Monday's HuskerMax Report (audio).

• Corn Nation previews opponent No. 11, the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

• The OWH wants your answers to 10 questions for its preview section.

• There will be fireworks at the Rose Bowl after the Nebraska-UCLA game.

• Ciante Evans takes on a two-position challenge* as the junior cornerback adds nickel responsibilities to his repertoire.

• Steve Sipple explains his ballot* in the preseason AP poll.

• Much is made of Taylor Martinez's work to improve his passing, but can his rushing numbers get better as well?

• Daimion Stafford traveled an unusually rocky path* to major-college football.

• This week in Husker history: NU's first All-American becomes captain of an Army company a few months after America's entry into World War I.

• More on the new scholarship recipients: 1,* 2,* 3

• Tom Shatel yearns for a Burkhead signature moment.* | Heisman push*

• Sean Fisher is relishing* what could be his last fall camp.*

• Saturday's scrimmage* gave the backup QBs* a chance to show their stuff.

• Check out the latest photos of the East Stadium construction project.

• Scholarships are awarded to five walk-ons, and 2012 signee Jared Afalava finally receives NCAA clearance. Post-practice audio from Saturday: HuskerMax Report, Pelini, Long, Choi, Blatchford

• Pastor Dan Schroeder is part of the army that makes game days click.

• The Huskers start at No. 17 in the Associated Press poll.

• Pre-Snap Read previews Nebraska and ranks the Huskers 16th.

• For you or that special Husker fan: Any or all of the 2012 games on DVD

• Defensive end Eric Martin is an accomplished noisemaker and playmaker.*

• Receiver Kenny Bell has set some lofty goals* for this season and beyond.

• Josh Mitchell enters the season with a better command* of the defense.

• Back by popular demand, it’s Brian Brown’s printable Husker schedule.

• Yahoo's Mike Huguenin pegs the Huskers for a third-place division finish.

• More X's and O's from Charlie McBride: The coach breaks down Cover 2.

• Thirty years after Tom Osborne helped pioneer "performance nutrition" at the college level, "food coaches" are becoming the norm.

• Nebraska's special teams are ranked No. 1 in the Big Ten.

• Jason Ankrah intends to play with more reckless abandon* in 2012.

• Injury-plagued Micah Kreikemeier aims to contribute* one way or another.

• Being a backup* was never part of walk-on Justin Jackson's plans.

• Eric Crouch readies for his debut as a national TV color analyst.

• There's still time to enter Californians for Nebraska's drawing for tickets to the Southern Miss game.

• The Big Red Breakfast changes hands* for a second consecutive year.

• Ameer Abdullah feels he's light-years* ahead of where he was a year ago.

• Thursday's HuskerMax Report focuses on the defense (audio).

• Barney Cotton has ambitious goals* for his much-scrutinized O-linemen.

• Former Husker cornerback Andre Jones* goes to prison for violating probation in a 2008 theft case.

• Things got chippy at UCLA's Wednesday evening practice.

• Brett Maher and Ameer Abdullah are listed among the Big Ten's top specialty players. | Maher Q&A

• Meet Neil Smith at a Sam's Club event on Aug. 28 in Lincoln.

• Listen as Craig Bohl reflects on the similarities and differences between his jobs at Nebraska and North Dakota State.

• More previews: Pre-Snap Read on Michigan | AP on Nebraska

• The last thing Daimion Stafford wants is to feel comfortable.* | Notes: 1,* 2*

• Jamal Turner says he's made big improvements* as a blocker.

• Corn Nation examines how NU's 4-star recruits have fared since 2008.

• Here's a look at the decision-making that went into the design of the Huskers' alternate uniforms.

• Timothy Gay, Nebraska's physics-of-football specialist, sees the game as being on the brink of a crisis because of head injuries.

• NU is No. 14 in the L.A. Times’ preseason countdown. | SI.com: No. 19

• The offensive line takes another hit as Corey Whitaker is out for the season with a knee injury. Wednesday's post-practice audio: HuskerMax Report, Pelini, Martinez | Notes: 1, 2*

• Watch video of Jordan Burroughs' Tonight Show appearance.

• Ellis Johnson says his Southern Miss offense is lacking toughness so far.

• See Part III of Husker Locker's look at NU's football video operations.

• Former Husker O-lineman Ryan Klachko officially lands at Illinois.

• Hear former Husker cornerback Ralph Brown talk about what he misses about football and what he's doing now.

• Seven NU games are in the top 20 on Athlon's Big Ten must-see list.

• Touchdown countdown: Jerry Tagge, 1 yard vs. LSU, 1971 Orange Bowl

• Quincy Enunwa* discusses the joys of receiving and blocking.*

• Terry Joseph tailors his teaching* to the style of each defensive back.

• Jordan Burroughs' success in London creates a recruiting ripple in Lincoln.

• ESPN's Ed Cunningham says NU is on the cusp of a breakthrough.

• Download your 2012 Husker schedule wallpaper from Wicked Shadows.

• The Los Angeles Times previews Wisconsin and ranks the Badgers 15th.

• Johnny Rodgers schedules appearances at the Nebraska State Fair.

• The OWH's McKewon & Nyatawa dissect the week's developments.

• Nebraska game tickets once again are the nation's most expensive on average on the secondary market.

• The progress of Ameer Abdullah and David Santos is the focus of the HuskerMax Report for Tuesday (audio).

• From Coach Roz, a look at how linking football and reading is helping kids.

• Hail Varsity magazine recaps the 1964 Orange Bowl. | H’Max game page

• Previews: Pre-Snap Read on Ohio State, Corn Nation on Penn State

• Former Blackshirts Broderick Thomas and Brian Washington will be Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests.

• Concussions force UCLA senior linebacker Patrick Larimore, a 2011 captain and the “heart and soul” of the defense, to quit the game.

• Tommy Armstrong's leadership skills* help make the true freshman a contender for the backup quarterback spot. | Notes*

• After playing through injury last season, Chase Rome* is ready to be a bigger factor on the defensive line.

• Check out Part II of Husker Locker's look at NU's football video operations.

• Homesickness* is part of the reason for Tyler Moore's unhappiness, his father says. | Scrutiny on Cotton* | Pensick's goal*

• Touchdown countdown: Mike Rozier, 2 yards* vs. UCLA in 1983

• Antonio Bell* says there's heavy competition at cornerback.

• Junior O-lineman Brent Qvale, the likely starter at left tackle, hopes his shoulder troubles are a thing of the past.

• Eric Crouch, who'll be an analyst for games on Fox's FX channel this fall, says he's happy to reconnect with college football.

• Tim Beck says after Monday morning's practice that the competition for the No. 2 spot at QB is “very even.” | Audio: H’Max Report, Papuchis, Beck, Barney Cotton, Abdullah, Carnes, Meredith, Evans, Sirles | Notes

• Tyler Moore plans to take a semester off to weigh his college options, which still include Nebraska, his father* says. | Cotton's thoughts*

• A shortage of helium* is likely to take the air out of a long-standing tradition at Memorial Stadium this season. | Discuss

• Big Red Network gets out the calculator to come up with NU's title odds.

• Will Nebraska be facing a quarterback who's faster than Usain Bolt?

• David Max’s book, “50 Years of Husker Memories,” comes out Sept. 22 and can be pre-ordered now.

• A UCLA fan site predicts a 30-24 Nebraska win over the Bruins.

• Here's Part I of a look at at the workings of NU's football video crew.

• ESPN.com ranks NU's secondary No. 4 in the Big Ten.

• Despite meager stats, Lavonte David impresses in his NFL exhibition debut.

• CBSSports.com analyzes the Huskers’ “incredibly daunting” schedule.

• The Southern Miss quarterback job is still up for grabs.

• Touchdown countdown: Phil Bates, 3 yards* vs. Missouri in 1981

• Andrew Green* is on a mission to learn the game's every nuance.

• The NU staff is still deciding on a kickoff strategy* under the new rules.

• Bo Pelini created new offseason rigors* to improve in-game consistency.

• Neil Smith* shares his football memories and thoughts about the Huskers.

• Imani Cross* already has made a big first impression. | Burkhead Q&A*

• The Cedar Rapids paper previews NU's second go-round in the Big Ten.

• Fewer scholarships have gone Omaha-area prospects* in recent years.

• Linebackers Zaire Anderson and David Santos could help solve the defense's third-down* woes. | Juco infusion*

• NU-bound duos get ready for their senior seasons: Banderas & Lacouture at Lincoln Southwest and Love & McWilson at Cardinal Mooney.

• This week in Husker history: A retirement hint from Tom Osborne.

• New associate athletic director Jamie Williams* points to a life-changing moment 32 years ago that cemented his connection with Tom Osborne.

• Touchdown countdown: Johnny Rodgers, 4 yards vs. Notre Dame

• Hear the HuskerMax report on Saturday's scrimmage of 100-plus plays. More: Big week ahead* | Rodriguez Q&A* | Notes: 1, 2, 3, 4*

• Bo Pelini says Tyler Moore* has left* the team temporarily: “He’s got some things that he’s got to figure out personally.” | Revolving door | Discuss

• Former defensive coordinator Charlie McBride assesses the risks and rewards of Nebraska's two-gap scheme on the D-line.

• If you missed BTN's Nebraska preview, check out the video clips here.

• The Huskers are No. 21 in Phil Steele's preseason power rankings, and no Big Ten team cracks his Top 10.

• Maurice Purify's seven TD catches lead the Arizona Rattlers to victory in the Arena Football League title game.

• Gold medalist Jordan Burroughs draws some of his inspiration from football.

• Antonio Bell's last chance* might also be he best chance to be a factor.

• NU's bigger backs* could add new dimensions to the offense.

• Touchdown countdown: Tommie Frazier, 5 yards* vs. Missouri, 1992

• UCLA names its starting QB: dual-threat redshirt freshman Brett Hundley.

• Two-a-days have begun, with Friday's morning session in the books.

• Former Auburn DB Jonathan Rose* says it's official: He'll transfer to NU.

• Hear Vince Ferragamo discuss the status of the UCLA program – and the plans for his musical role at the pregame HuskerMax tailgate.

• Former Husker wrestler Jordan Burroughs wins Olympic gold with a victory over Iran's Sadegh Saeed Goudarzi, giving the U.S. its first wrestling gold medal at the London Games.

• Bid on a Husker Helicopter ride for three to benefit Salute the Troops.

• Programming alert: BTN's Nebraska preview airs tonight at 9 Central time.

• BTN's Tom Dienhart shares things he learned at Thursday's practice.

• Heavy lifting* is nothing new to guard Seung Hoon Choi.

• Dirk Chatelain ranks NU's 2012 games from toughest to easiest.

• Thursday night tweets from the BTN crew provide some depth-chart clues.

• Tim Beck hopes for a smoother ride in Year 2 of his offense.

• Touchdown countdown: David Horne, 6 yards* vs. Texas A&M in 2002

• Jonathan Cook, a cornerback* from Alabama,* commits to NU for 2013.

• Thursday night's practice was a no-media event, but here's a fresh HuskerMax Report to tide you over.

• Sophomore tackle Tyler Moore aims to step up after an up-and-down (and left-and-right) debut season on the offensive line.

• There's nothing quite like Nebraska's Cotton collection anywhere else in major-college football.

• QB commit Johnny Stanton says he's gotten stronger during the offseason.

• At least five cornerbacks are in the mix for the two starting spots.

• SI.com names Rex Burkhead as a second-team preseason All-American.

• TD countdown: Eric Crouch, 7 yards* vs. Notre Dame in overtime

• Newcomers Jordan Westerkamp* and Charles Jackson* are making good early impressions. More from Wednesday night's practice: HuskerMax Report | Notes: 1, 2,* 3 | Photos: 1, 2,* 3,* 4 | Video

• The defensive tackles* who missed spring ball are playing catch-up technique-wise under their new position coach.

• C.J. Zimmerer* relishes a fullback's selfless role. | Ben Cotton Q&A*

• O-lineman Zach Hannon has announced his commitment* to NU.* Hear Huskers Illustrated's Mike Schaefer's assessment. | 2013 list

• Alonzo Moore says he has received academic clearance. | Bio

• Lance Lewis receives probation in his drug case in Sidney.

• Husker Dan checks in with some preseason random thoughts.

• The defensive line figures to benefit from improved depth this season.

• Footwork was a key focus of the O-linemen's summer drills.

• On a potentially eventful day, Sam McKewon offers up a recruiting update.

• Hear Charlie McBride talk football and life with Gary Sharp & Jason Peter.

• Corn Nation previews Michigan State, the Huskers' ninth opponent.

• The Huskers are No. 18 in the San Antonio paper's countdown.

• Justin Blatchford* has earned a Blackshirt. Could a scholarship be next?

• TD countdown: I.M. Hipp, 8 yards* vs. Oklahoma in a 1978 classic

• The competition at offensive tackle* is unlikely to be settled any time soon.

• Alonzo Whaley* has turned things around since a year ago. | More on ’Zo

• Coach Kaz aims to restore the defensive line's dominance. | Ankrah Q&A*

• Audio & video: Tuesday's HuskerMax Report | Big Red Today Show

• The team is always on the lookout for leaders.

• Enter Californians for Nebraska's ticket raffles for the Huskers' home games and three road games. Proceeds go to the CFN Scholarship Fund.

• Penn State is tweaking its uniforms with blue ribbons and players' names.

• There seems to be no second-year slump for right guard Spencer Long.

• Lavonte David claims a No. 1 spot on Tampa Bay's first 2012 depth chart.

• From Big Red Report, more on Andrew Rodriguez's motivation and Zaire Anderson's surprising physicality. | The younger linebackers*

• Illinois could be the destination for ex-Husker Ryan Klachko. Ex-Auburn CB Jonathan Rose, meanwhile, expects to decide on a school soon.

• Listen as Eric Crouch discusses the pressures of being Nebraska's QB and Jared Tomich talks about how the 1990s' Blackshirts stayed motivated.

• See ESPN.com's video preview of NU, ranked 21st in its power rankings.

• Is a 70% completion rate attainable? Corn Nation looks at the numbers.

• NU is sixth in Athlon's ranking of college football's running back units.

• Big Ten coaches talk anonymously about NU and other conference foes.

• Tim Marlowe puts his extensive playbook knowledge* to good use.

• The Huskers avoid the heat* with a night practice. | HuskerMax Report  | Notes: 1, 2, 3,* 4, 5,* 6* | Audio: Papuchis, Beck, Els, Abdullah, Bell

• TD countdown: Maurice Purify, 9 yards for the win vs. Texas A&M, 2006

• Taylor Martinez discusses his life under a microscope* and his development as a quarterback. | Turner's yearning

• Ex-Husker Josh Williams is happy to get a fresh start at Kansas.

• Wisconsin unveils its uniforms for the Sept. 29th game in Lincoln.

• Dirk Chatelain says NU needs better output from its scholarship O-linemen.

• CBSSports.com has a quick preview of the Huskers and three questions.

• Hear Grant Wistom describe his "from-the-heart" talk with the team.

• Former Auburn cornerback Jonathan Rose is considering Nebraska.*

• Corn Nation previews Michigan, the eighth opponent on NU's schedule.

• TD countdown: Rudy Johnson, 10 yards* vs. Oklahoma on Nov. 23, 1963

• Tad Stryker expects better consistency from the Blackshirts in 2012.

• Sam McKewon says NU's freshmen pass the eyeball test.*

• Placekicker/punter Brett Maher works physically and mentally to improve on his 2011 all-conference season. | Sirles Q&A*

• This week in Husker history: A defense of football from NU's chancellor.

• Why Taylor Martinez* believes a 70% completion rate is doable.

• Touchdown countdown: Brook Berringer, 11 yards* vs. Wyoming, 1994

• What the 2012 Huskers need is a signature month,* Tom Shatel writes.

• Attacking* instead of reacting is the defensive line's goal. | Notes: 1,* 2,* 3

• Listen to the HuskerMax report on the first practice of fall camp, including news about roster moves | Pelini audio | Video | Photos

• Joe Ganz and Jake Mandelko become the newest NU graduate assistants.

• Lavonte David gets off to a fast start with the NFL's Buccaneers.

• Steve Sipple* and Tom Shatel* like Taylor Martinez's confidence in the face of public skepticism.

• The Huskers look to Alabama* for ways to improve play in the secondary.*

• Touchdown countdown: Matt Davison, 14 yards* vs. Missouri in 1997

• From Randy York, 28 facts to count down 28 days until kickoff.

• Check out some video and photos* from Fan Day.

• The Huskers get a pep talk from Grant Wistrom,* and Taylor Martinez* has his sights set on a 70 percent completion rate. More from Friday's press conference* to come. Audio: Marlowe, Martinez, Long, Smith, Ankrah, Maher, Cotton, One-on-one with Meredith

• Battles in the secondary might be the most intriguing part of fall camp.

• Touchdown countdown: Terrence Nunn, 13 yards* vs. Michigan, 2005

• From Sam McKewon,* five storylines and five position battles that will help define the Huskers' fall camp. | Key names*

• The Huskers get a No. 16 ranking in the preseason coaches' poll.*

• Corn Nation lists five reasons for optimism about the 2012 season.

• Ameer Abdullah makes the Paul Hornung Award watch list.

• Kyler Reed aims to rebound from a frustrating* 2011. | Talented duo

• Athlon's list of top 50 Big Ten players includes eight Huskers.

• The goal of generating more turnovers has continued to elude the defense.

• TD countdown: Cory Schlesinger, 14 yards vs. Miami, 1995 Orange Bowl

• Calvin Jones at offensive guard? That’s where the star I-back's football career began – and nearly ended.

• Here's a map and more info for those attending Fan Day on Friday.

• Florida Atlantic fans take a 2008 spoof Carl Pelini video and run with it.

• Dirk Chatelain makes a case for a Burkhead for Heisman campaign, and Adam Rittenberg makes note of Rex's under-the-radar national status.

• Corn Nation lists some reasons for pessimism for the 2012 season.

• SB Nation previews NU and gives the Huskers a No. 23 ranking.

• Northwestern is the subject of the LJS's latest camp preview.*

• Sam McKewon says attracting top regional talent* is NU's recruiting key.

• Touchdown countdown: Calvin Jones, 15 yards* vs. Oklahoma, 1991

• Bo Pelini is impressed* with Nebraska's two new assistants.

• New Nebraskan Christian Lacouture says he finds Lincoln amazing.*

• OWH videos scope out the Big Ten landscape and preview Nebraska's fall camp. | Huskers' weekend schedule*

• Penn State's Silas Redd confirms he's transferring to Southern Cal.