• Here is the ABC/ESPN2 coverage map for Saturday's game.

• Fullback Mike Marrow might miss Saturday's game because of a knee injury. Audio from Wednesday's practice: H’Max Report, Joseph, Brown

• Michigan State players say the Huskers manhandled them last season and that it must not happen again. | Spartan Nation insights

• Two Huskers help lift the spirits of a family devastated by a fiery car crash.

• Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell will look for opportunities to exploit the Blackshirts with his feet. | MSU preview

• Tim Beck says the offense would remain in good hands if Ron Kellogg III were pressed into service at quarterback.

• Halloween night 20 years ago* was no treat for the visiting Buffs.

• Do the defense's strides* alter the offense's philosophy? | Red-zone woes*

• MSU's improving QB and productive receivers* have the Huskers’ attention.

• Fan support hasn't been a given for the Spartans this season.

• Eric Martin talks about motivation, the Blackshirts and more on BTN.com.

• Bo Pelini and other Big Ten coaches say they have no quarrel* with new, stricter NCAA compliance rules. | Big Ten notes*

• Saturday's official MVPs included 11 players now wearing black.

• Tuesday's practice was very physical, and John Papuchis reports a position switch in the secondary. Audio: H’Max Report, Papuchis, Marlowe 

• Here's the Week 8 stats rundown of Huskers in the NFL.

• View a clip from tonight's BTN program on Tom Osborne's 1994 Huskers.

• Dave Feit reviews the Michigan game and decides the Big Ten is something he can get used to. | Tale of the Tape: Michigan

• MSU coach Mark Dantonio says NU's skill-position players are a handful.

• Tuesday downloads: NU game notes | MSU game notes | Printable 2-deeps

• The offense manages to keep producing without Rex. | Perfect November?

• The Spartans still have slim title hopes,* and quarterback Andrew Maxwell's strong finish at Wisconsin could be a momentum-builder.

• The Huskers’ pass defense* is hitting its stride, thanks to aggressive play and extensive film study.

• With Taariq Allen out* for the season, a door opens for Steven Osborne.*

• Dennis Claridge reminisces about the early Devaney years in a Q&A.

• Pre-order your official Tom Osborne tribute collectible T-shirts in red or black, with a portion of proceeds going to TeamMates.

• Husker Dan isn't placing any asterisks next to Saturday's win, and Tom Shatel says Bo Pelini has some breaks coming.*

• The names of the 11 defenders* who got Blackshirts* are announced.

• Five facts about being an NU football captain.* | Sirles Q&A* | Notes*

• See how Husker recruits and prospects* fared in weekend play.

• Bo Pelini says David Santos' 10-tackle night is only the beginning.

• Another physical battle is in store this weekend for the Huskers, Tim Beck says after Monday's practice. | HuskerMax Report

• From Spartan territory, a by-the-numbers look at the Huskers.

• What’s behind the improvement* in the defense? Fewer mental errors, better execution and a slight philosophical change, Bo Pelini says.

• Hear Damon Benning's breakdown of the Michigan game. More commentary: Justin Prestidge, Husker Mike

• MSU's O-line will try to rebound from a less-than-stellar performance.

• Husker fans packed the house this weekend for big wins in two sports.

• The Penn State game gets a 2:30 p.m. start and ABC/ESPN2 telecast.

• As bumps and bruises add up, players must be mentally tough,* Bo Pelini says at Monday's press conference. | Audio | Video: Pelini, Martinez, Maher, Santos, Abdullah, Whaley, Smith, Sirles

• NU should be thankful for Taylor Martinez's durability, Dirk Chatelain writes.

• Brett Maher and David Santos earn weekly honors from the Big Ten.

• It's been a bruising season for the Spartans, but the win at Wisconsin has provided a fresh shot of optimism.

• As the Husker defense ends its interception drought,* the offense focuses on its own missed opportunities.* | Notes: 1,* 2*

• The Blackshirts have a chance to finish strong* against the remaining offenses on the schedule, Sam McKewon writes.

• Could Indiana* actually end up in the conference title game?

• It can be a thin line* between success and failure, Steve Sipple writes.

• A BTN documentary that airs Tuesday will feature the 1994 Huskers.

• At No. 20, NU is the only Big Ten team in this week's BCS standings.

• Defensive recruit Christian LaCouture decommits and will visit LSU.*

• See which team has the edge in the Huskers-Spartans stats comparison.

• The Huskers re-enter the rankings at No. 21 in the coaches' and AP polls.

• Seventy-five years ago, the nation got a look at Biff Jones’ 1937 Huskers via big a spread in Life magazine with photos by Alfred Eisenstaedt. It’s part of this week in Husker history.

• The Michigan State game will be at 2:30 p.m. CDT on ABC/ESPN2.

• Nebraska 23, Michigan 9. The Huskers control their destiny in the Big Ten after snuffing a Michigan offense that lost the services of Denard Robinson midway through the game. Go to the game page for all the coverage. | Stryker commentary | Game on DVD

• Ten years after Bali, Jake Young’s memory lives on among friends & family.

• The (expanding?) bottom line is that seating at the stadium is a tight fit.

• Next week's opponent, Michigan State, upsets Wisconsin in overtime.

• Naming rights are announced for three areas of the research center that is part of the East Stadium expansion.

• Nebraska's goal of winning out faces a major hurdle tonight in the visiting Michigan Wolverines. Get the pregame coverage from the papers in Omaha (1, 2, 3),* Lincoln (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6),* Grand Island (1, 2, 3), Toledo and Detroit (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9). Commentary: Shatel,* Sipple,* Callahan

• T. Boyle's Tavern in Pasadena is the MenuPedia site of the week.

• Night road games have proved to be Michigan Achilles’ heel lately. | Encyclopedia Athletica | One more look

• With another big game looming, Angry Dad is seeking the real NU.

• The reduction in dropped passes is no accident, Rich Fisher* tells fans at the Big Red Breakfast* in Omaha.

• Give a listen to the Friday HuskerMax Tailgate: 1, 2, 3

• A key matchup: NU's receivers vs. Michigan's defensive backs.

• It wouldn't be Michigan week without at least one look back at 1997.

• P.J. Smith fields fans' questions on Ask the Huskers.

• David Max will sign copies of his new book, 50 Years of Husker Memories, Friday in Lincoln. | Radio interview

• Athlon previews the game and sees a Michigan win. | More predictions

• The sellout streak at half a century: Nothing can keep Nebraska fans away.

• Michigan must stop an offense that's built like its own and is led by an improved version of Taylor Martinez. | UM notes

• David Santos receives more playing time* as he earns it. Notes: 1,* 2*

• Paralyzed Husker Budge Porter* gets the keys to a new barrier-free house.

• Bo Pelini has put his own stamp* on the Nebraska Blackshirt tradition.

• Dirk Chatelain wonders if NU can march alongside the Big Ten’s big two.*

• Jim Delany says the playoffs won't be rushed into place for 2013.

• QBs representing four decades – Claridge, Tagge, Sundberg and Frazier – will be at the Husker Nation Pavilion before Saturday’s game.

• Enter Californians for Nebraska’s drawing for Penn State tickets.

• From Sam McKewon, more on the recruiting* weekend. | Gladney profile

• A heavier workload at I-back won't keep Ameer Abdullah off the return teams, Bo Pelini says after Thursday's practice. More: Surgery for Armstrong* | Audio: HuskerMax Report, Pelini

• The last time Michigan came to Lincoln, a record crowd packed Nebraska Field and the governor performed a ceremonial kickoff. The Cornhuskers outplayed Michigan but settled for a 6-6 tie.

• Hear Michigan sideline reporter Doug Karsch’s insights on the Wolverines.

• Here are some X's and O's to chew on heading into Saturday.

• Husker Dan reports back from Salute the Troops weekend.

• Steve Lindquist and Randy Poeschl are the guests on Saturday's 8 a.m. CDT edition of the Legends Radio Show.

• The official MVPs for the Northwestern game: Evans, Martinez and more.

• Both teams in Saturday's game are intent on ending title droughts.

• Nebraska's offense works on the third-and-short* shortcomings that cropped up against Northwestern. | Notes*

• Michigan’s defense is all about containment* and eliminating the big play.

• Tom Osborne preaches perspective* in an age of fan impatience.

• Jim Baffico, the player who literally kicked off the Devaney era, retains an emotional connection to the program.

• The Husker staff hopes for a big weekend in recruiting: 1, 2*

• Receiver Taariq Allen* is doing his position coach proud, and Imani Cross is working hard at becoming a more complete back.

• An LJS scouting report* breaks down the Wolverines. | UM notes: 1, 2

• Michigan's J.T. Floyd has an unusual affinity for Nebraska.

• Fans are warned to be wary of counterfeit tickets.

• Wednesday audio: Radio analyst Jim Brandstatter on Michigan's defense | Author Pat Williams on the Bear & Dr. Tom | Jon Nyatawa on Ciante Evans

• Here are some notes and quotes from Wednesday's practice. Audio: HuskerMax Report, Kaczenski, Cotton

• Check out the early round of predictions of Saturday's outcome.

• Here's the Wicked Shadows wallpaper for the Nebraska-Michigan game.

• Ameer Abdullah has helped keep NU running with Rex Burkhead sidelined.

• Congrats to Rex Burkhead, one of 15 members of the National Football Foundation National Scholar-Athlete Class.

• While you're shopping for groceries, you might be able to take a gander at the Iowa-Nebraska Heroes Trophy.

• Hear Jay Foreman speculate on how Nebraska might try to keep Michigan's Denard Robinson in check. | Corn Nation previews

• Michigan has some road issues of its own. | UM notes

• Ball protection is a key part of Michigan's conservatism on offense.

• NU believes it's ready for Michigan's wrinkles* on defense this time around.

• Michigan's Fitz Toussaint will "focus on Nebraska" after his sentencing for drunken driving. | Decreased production | Second player's case

• The Nebraska offense intends to build from the confidence gained in the rally at Evanston. Notes: 1,* 2,* 3, 4*

• Ron Brown is elected to the FCA Hall of Champions.

• A Husker fan's road trip is never dull, as Randy York learned in Chicago.

• Here are the Week 7 stats of Huskers in the NFL.

• John Papuchis says third down will be pivotal for the defense Saturday. Audio from Tuesday's practice: H’Max Report, Papuchis, Mitchell, Reed

• This week's Tale of the Tape analyzes five key plays vs. Northwestern.

• Hear Nate Clouse discuss the upcoming weekend in recruiting and Sam McKewon talk about what might be holding back the O-line and defense.

• Taariq Allen hopes his big catch vs. Northwestern leads to bigger things.

• The Wolverines say they'll be ready for the intensity of the Sea of Red.

• Rick Kaczenski knows it takes a team effort to contain Denard Robinson.*

• Ross Els looks to shake things up* on the kickoff return* team.

• Dave Feit assesses the consistently inconsistent 2012 Huskers.

• Brady Hoke is elusive about Denard Robinson's appearance Saturday on Michigan’s kickoff-return unit. | Championship week mentality | UM notes

• There’s more to being the No. 2 QB* than meets the eye. | NU notes: 1,* 2*

• Checking in with the secondary: Stanley Jean-Baptiste* | P.J. Smith*

• Michigan's offense aims to improve on its zero-touchdown performance.

• See how Husker recruits & prospects* fared in weekend play.

• Taylor Martinez brought some extra fire* to the huddle Saturday.

• From Michigan, a by-the-numbers look at NU. | Strength vs. strength

• Fans attending Saturday night's game will get black rally towels.

• Tim Beck says Michigan's defense presents some unusual challenges. Audio from Monday's practice: HuskerMax Report, Beck, Allen

• The BBS is back up after being down due to an Amazon outage.

• As a half-century milestone nears, the Athletic Department invites fans to look forward another 50 years and take part in a time-capsule project.

• Monday downloads: PDF two-deeps | NU game notes | UM game notes

• SI's article on Ohio's resurgence under Frank Solich is now available online.

• The staff will proceed cautiously* with Rex Burkhead's injury, Bo Pelini says. Video from Monday's press conference: Pelini, Martinez, Enunwa, Evans, Smith, Abdullah, Cotton

• For the third time this season, Taylor Martinez wins Big Ten player-of-the-week honors. He's also one of eight Manning Award stars of the week.

• Northwestern's play selection in the third quarter* helped the Huskers in the fourth, Sam McKewon says.

• Ciante Evans* came up big in his matchup vs. Kain Colter. | Notes: 1,* 2*

• After close wins, Michigan & NU have things to fix.* | UM’s improving “D”*

• Husker Mike issues grades for Saturday's performance that run the gamut.

• Closing the gap with the SEC starts with recruiting,* Steve Sipple writes.

• Neither team has a clear upper hand in this week’s stats matchup.

• Nebraska remains outside the top 25 in the AP and coaches’ polls.

• The upcoming Michigan game has history written all over it.

• After a loss in Lincoln 120 years ago, an Illinois player reportedly punched a Nebraska lineman in the face – but it didn't stop him from later becoming the Illini's athletic director. It's part of this week in Husker history.

• Nebraska 29, Northwestern 28. The Huskers overcome an afternoon of turnovers, penalties and third-down futility to pull off a comeback win in Evanston. Get the details as they come in on the game page. | Stryker commentary | Game on DVD

• A field goal with 5 seconds left lifts next week's opponent, Michigan, to a 12-10 victory over Michigan State.

• Legends Sports Bar & Grill is the latest addition to MenuPedia.

• The Huskers aim to bounce back in another road test against a mobile QB. Get the game-day scene-setters from the papers in Lincoln (1, 2, 3, 4, 5),* Omaha (1, 2),* Grand Island (1, 2, 3) and Chicago (1, 2). Commentary: Shatel,* Sipple,* Munson, Callahan | Encyclopedia Athletica

• Fifty years ago today was the last non-sellout at Memorial Stadium. KLIN has audio highlights of the win over Kansas State. | Game page

• Ameer Abdullah makes the midseason watch list for the Jet Award.

• Lavonte David lets his tackling do most of the talking. | Dennard's journey

• Al Capone was on hand when NU last played at Northwestern.

• It'll be a Saturday of mixed loyalties for Tom Ricketts,* the Nebraska-born chairman of the Chicago Cubs.

• Listen to Damon Benning's Nebraska-Northwestern pregame breakdown as he discusses what has changed about this year's version of the Wildcats.

• If you missed the Friday HuskerMax Tailgate live, here's the audio: 1, 2, 3

• Here's a traffic alert for fans attending the game in Evanston.

• The defense needs to get better at generating turnovers, Terry Joseph tells a Big Red Breakfast* crowd in Omaha.* | Corn Flakes report

• Athlon previews the game and sees a narrow Husker win. | More picks

• Husker coaches look for answers* to the defense's struggles against mobile quarterbacks. | Notes*

• Northwestern says it isn't intimidated by this spotlight game.

• It's been a season of rolling with the punches for Rex Burkhead.*

• Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests will be 1970s quarterback Randy Garcia and tight end Ken Spaeth.

• John Garrison was instrumental in Spencer Long's* move to the O-line.

• Future Husker: An update on Nathan Gerry* of Sioux Falls, S.D.

• Kenny Bell sets his sights on a 1,000-yard receiving season.

• Corey Cooper figures to play a key role in Nebraska's dime package Saturday, but the defensive line will likely be missing Chase Rome.* More from Thursday's practice: Audio: HuskerMax Report, Pelini | Video

• A speedy freshman is mimicking Taylor Martinez for Northwestern.

• Here's the ABC/ESPN2 coverage map for Saturday's game.

• Patience* has paid off for Stanley Jean-Baptiste. | Notes*

• More on Kenny Bell, Kain Colter and their connection: 1,* 2,* 3*

• An analysis turnover stats shows just how costly the Huskers' lack of ball security has been this year and thus far in the Pelini era.

• Rick Kaczenski says he remains a believer in the defensive scheme.*

• The LJS breaks down the Wildcats in its scouting report* on Northwestern.

• Stanley Jean-Baptiste appears set for a second consecutive start at cornerback, Terry Joseph says after Wednesday's practice. Audio: HuskerMax Report, Els, Kaczenski, Joseph

• Kain Colter makes Mark Schlabach's midseason All-America team.

• Husker Dan weighs in on the importance of winning against Northwestern.

• Midweek audio: Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald talks about players' naps, defending Nebraska's run game and more. | Chris Emma of Fox Sports Next previews the game from a Northwestern perspective. | Jon Nyatawa of the OWH explains why he expects a close game.

• Corn Nation previews the Wildcats. | Defensive demons

• Hear Jay Foreman's take on the goal of winning out, and more.

• They're friends* first and foes second: Kenny Bell & Kain Colter

• Nebraska's defense must prepare for Northwestern's combination of skill and smarts.* Notes: 1,* 2, 3, 4,* 5

• The Big Ten hopes to move beyond its dismal first half.*

• Listen to the latest on recruiting from Nate Clouse, and hear Sam McKewon discuss the Huskers’ “mojo” and more.

• Here are some early reports from Tuesday's practice: 1, 2, 3. Audio: HuskerMax Report, Papuchis, Turner, Compton

• This week's Tale of the Tape analyzes what makes Northwestern go.

• Check out the Week 6 stats of Huskers in the NFL.

• Concussions force former Husker Ryan Klachko to quit football.

• Bo Pelini sees Northwestern's use of two quarterbacks as a challenge* for the Nebraska defense.

• A battle of the NUs at Wrigley Field? It might happen, Tom Shatel* says.

• The OWH's Jon Nyatawa says Taylor Martinez would do well to open up* more in his public comments.

• Bo Pelini needs to get NU trending upward again, Tad Stryker writes.

• Can the team channel* its anger into a winning streak*? Notes: 1,* 2*

• Tim Marlowe is excited to return* to action. | Spencer Long Q&A*

• See how Husker recruits and prospects* fared in weekend play.

• The Wildcats know the Huskers want revenge. | 5 things* | NW notes

• Game-week downloads: PDF 2-deeps | Game notes: NU, NW | Wallpaper

• Here are some early notes from Monday's practice: 1, 2, 3, 4.* Audio: HuskerMax Report, Beck, Burkhead

• Two twists for Northwestern on Saturday: New uniforms and a nap time.

• Five years after Steve Pederson's exit, looking back and taking stock: 1, 2*

• Bo Pelini says the Huskers are one angry team* right now. Tim Marlowe has been cleared for Saturday, and Rex Burkhead is likely to play. Video from Monday's press conference: Pelini, Martinez, Abdullah, Marlowe | Chatelain on accountability

• A midseason report calls Wisconsin-Nebraska the best Big Ten game.

• Next week's Michigan-Nebraska game will air on ESPN2.

• Northwestern has a Texas-bred playmaker in tailback Venric Mark.*

• Sam McKewon says stopping the run* is essential to the Huskers’ hopes of winning the Legends Division. | Tests for defense*

• The North Platte paper looks back at the exploits of Bobby Reynolds.

• There are no Big Ten teams in the season’s first BCS standands.

• See who has the advantage in the Nebraska-Northwestern stats matchup.

• There was lots of mud as Antelope Field made its debut 115 years ago. It's part of this week in Husker history.

• The BBS has been moved to a new server. Please update your bookmarks, and you may need to dump browser cookies and cache.

• The Northwestern game gets a 2:30 p.m. CDT kickoff and ABC telecast.

• The LJS* and the OWH* review the Huskers at midseason. | Top plays: Offense,* defense* | Analysis: Kaipust,* McKewon*

• BTN's complete Team Jack feature can be viewed here.

• Next week's foe, Northwestern, delivers on defense* and beats Minnesota.

• Bo Pelini tells donors he’s determined to “get this thing going in the direction that you all expect it to go in and should expect it to go in.”

• Two Cornhusker Classics are airing today on KLIN: West Virginia 1994 at 1 p.m. CDT and Florida State 1986 at 4 p.m. Listen live.

• Be prepared to be moved by today's 9½-minute BTN feature on Rex Burkhead and little Jack Hoffman.

• Another traffic incident thrusts Ndamukong Suh into the news, but police in Dearborn, Mich., say he won't be ticketed.

• Dirk Chatelain looks at how the records of Devaney, Osborne, Solich and Pelini compare after 4½ seasons.

• No game, but the Friday HuskerMax Tailgate goes on. Listen in: 1, 2

• Hear a BTN producer discuss the Team Jack feature that airs Saturday.

• From Athlon Sports, five things to watch in the second half of the season.

• Dirk Chatelain wonders which trajectory* the defense will more closely follow in the season's second half: 2011’s or 2007’s. | HuskerMax Report

• NU commit Johnny Stanton is named national prep athlete of the month.

• Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests will be 1960s linemen Lyle Sittler and Tyrone Robertson.

• Angry Dad is wondering whether the coaches need coaches.

• Hail Varsity analyzes five key plays against Ohio State.

• NU donors enjoyed The Horseshoe but still prefer Memorial Stadium.

• Bo Pelini addresses the Huskers' defensive woes* and the quest for solutions as he takes radio listeners’ calls. | HuskerMax Report

• Husker Dan weighs in on the state of the Huskers, and Brandon Vogel issues midterm grades for the offense and defense.

• Tennessee is in the mix for safety prospect Drake Martinez.

• Dirk Chatelain wonders why there aren't more younger starters on defense.

• From Corn Nation, a by-the-numbers look at the Huskers at midseason.

• Jay Foreman has questions about attitude and effort on defense.

• First impressions and commentary on the incoming athletic director: Sipple,* Shatel,* Barfknecht,* York, Vogel  |  Notes*

• Bo Pelini isn't changing NU's bye-week routine. HuskerMax Report

• Hear Nate Clouse discuss the latest in recruting and Sam McKewon on the OSU game and Shawn Eichorst.

• Here's the Week 5 stats rundown of Huskers in the NFL.

• Yoshi Hardrick is arrested in a misdemeanor domestic assault case.

• Rex Burkhead should be "full go" vs. Northwestern,* Bo Pelini says.

• Incoming athletic director Shawn Eichorst says he's excited* to be a Husker and doesn't foresee making big changes. More from Tuesday's press conference: Video | Audio | Photos: 1, 2 | Transcript

• Which positions in the 2013 recruiting class* still need to be nailed down? Sam McKewon provides a rundown. | Recruit watch*

• A patient approach* with Bob Devaney and Tom Osborne paid off for Nebraska, Steve Sipple writes. | Rosy goal*

• Former Husker I-back Cory Ross joins Tommie Frazier in breaking down the Ohio State game in this week's video edition of X’s & O’s.

• Tuesday will bring Nebraska's introduction to Shawn Eichorst, who plans to lean on Tom Osborne as he transitions into the athletic director's post.

• Hear Damon Benning's breakdown of Saturday's game. | HuskerMax Report

• Dirk Chatelain has 63 observations from the Columbus trip, leading off with Husker fans' loyalty and its limits.

• HuskerMedic ventured into an Ohio State tailgate and shares these photos.

• Time and TV for the Northwestern game are still pending.

• There are several midseason moves* Bo Pelini could make to shake things up, Sam McKewon says. | Pivotal stretch* | Barfknecht: Clouds building*

• The O-line isn't blaming the noise for Saturday's miscues.* | Notes: 1,* 2*

• See why Nebraska's kickers got booed during halftime in Columbus.

• In his report card from Saturday, Husker Mike looks at what needs fixing.

• Kenny Bell expects a “brutal” two weeks after the loss in Columbus.

• The Huskers drop out of the AP and coaches' polls. | Six-game stats

• The search for an athletic director had Tom Osborne* written all over it.

• Ohio State 63, Nebraska 38. Braxton Miller and the Buckeyes heat up after a cold start, and the turnover-prone Huskers can't keep pace. Go to the game page for all the details. | Stryker commentary

• There's no golden parachute* for Tom Osborne when he retires.

• Fifty-six years after Nebraska's last touchdown in Ohio Stadium, the man who scored it – Jerry Petersen – is returning to the scene.

• The underdog Huskers invade Ohio Stadium tonight intent on pulling off a big road win. Get the pregame coverage from the papers in Omaha (1, 2),* Lincoln (1, 2, 3, 4, 5),* Grand Island (1, 2), Columbus (1, 2, 3, 4),* Cleveland (1, 2), Lorain (1, 2), Toledo, Akron and Youngstown. Commentary: Shatel,* Sipple,* Callahan, Oller,* Naveau, Kelly*

• Husker Hour audio: Team Jack | Cam Meredith | History: 1984

• Former NU walk-on and Lincoln sportswriter Chuck Sinclair is glad to see the Huskers in his adopted state of Ohio.

• Dr. Tom tries to calm the waters* with a second statement on the AD hire.

• The Friday HuskerMax Tailgate can be heard right here: 1, 2, 3

• Rex Burkhead's knee brace* has stayed on this week, Ron Brown tells fans at the Big Red Breakfast. More: 1,* 2*

• The resurgence of OSU’s deep passing game* will test the Huskers.

• A year ago, it was this play* that got Nebraska's comeback going.

• From the Columbus paper, a look at NU's yearning to return to the top.*

• This is the Husker offense's chance to prove itself road worthy,* Dirk Chatelain writes. | Athlon preview | Five goals | Predictions

• LaVerne Torczon, a mid-1950s standout on the line for the Huskers, gets set to enter the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame.

• Harvey Perlman's handling of the AD hire ruffled some feathers,* Steve Sipple notes. | Rave reviews* for Eichorst | Right fit* | Shatel's advice*

• An Ohio State fan is inviting all Husker fans to his tailgate. | Watch party*

• The Pelini-Meyer faceoff underscores northeast Ohio's status as a cradle of coaches. | Coaches' quotes* | Pelini the Buckeye

• OSU linebacker Etienne Sabino has evolved from underachiever to leader.

• Knowing the opponent gives Ciante Evans* an edge in the secondary.

• Carlos Hyde, who burned Nebraska for a 63-yard TD run last year, says he's ready extended duty at tailback.

• The Buckeyes hope their O-line turned a corner* with last weekend's finish.

• Get to know tight end commit Greg Hart* of Kettering, Ohio.

• Alonzo Whaley fields fans' questions on this week's Ask the Huskers.

• Bo Pelini declares it a good week of practice as the Huskers wrap up preparations for the trip to Columbus. Thursday audio: HuskerMax Report, Pelini | Notes: 1, 2, 3,* 4*

• The Buckeyes appear to have a better backup at quarterback than they did a year ago. | “Superstar showdown”

• Ohio State doesn't mind saying it has revenge on its mind.

• It's official: Miami's Shawn Eichorst* has been hired as the next athletic director.* Here's audio and video from Harvey Perlman's press conference this afternoon. | Humble nature* | Alvarez endorsement | Faux pas

• At least 16 counterfeit tickets* to the Nebraska-Wisconsin game were sold on Craigslist, and Lincoln police are investigating.

• The Huskers will need to create more running room* than Michigan State did against the Buckeyes and their improving linebackers.* | Choi story*

• Shawn Eichorst reportedly resigns as athletic director at Miami, and a source says it's a done deal* that he'll be Nebraska's new AD.* | Bio & more info*

• Tom Shatel sees lots of similarities* between the NU and OSU programs.

• The Buckeyes are given the edge in the early round of game predictions.

• Braxton Miller's mobility and deep-passing* ability are a combination that will put any defensive secondary to the test.

• A sideline collision couldn't keep an NU cameraman down.

• The QB isn't OSU's only key guy. | Scouting report* | Notes: 1, 2, 3,* 4

• Dave Theisen and Dick Callahan from Bob Devaney's first team 50 years ago are Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests.

• Wednesday's practice is in the books. Audio: HuskerMax Report, Brown, Joseph | Notes: 1,* 2*

• Rex Burkhead's dedication to Team Jack hits home with Jim Rome.

• A breakdown of drive statistics indicates that better field position and fewer fumbles could turn Nebraska's offense into a juggernaut.

• Husker Dan looks forward to the OSU game with a ray of optimism.

• Ex-Husker Vershan Jackson pleads not guilty in a marijuana-delivery case.

• Dirk Chatelain explains why Nebraska this week is likely to gain temporary fans from across the conference.

• Acing this big conference road test would help establish the Huskers as a Big Ten power, ESPN.com's Brian Bennett writes.

• Jay Foreman says blitzing can help neutralize a mobile quarterback.

• Corn Nation previews the unbeaten Buckeyes.

• The Buckeyes' maligned O-line finished strong* against Michigan State.

• The Columbus paper takes stock of Taylor Martinez's* progress.

• The Huskers know that a sloppy start* in Columbus isn't likely to lead to a happy ending. | Notes: 1,* 2*

• Get a coach's perspective on five key plays from the Wisconsin game.

• Nebraska's varied running attack presents a challenge for Ohio State, while the Huskers tallest task is to contain Mr. Versatility,* Braxton Miller.

• Following the Huskers never gets old for Pat Hawkins & Olive Circo.

• Nebraska fans in Ohio are stoked about the Huskers' visit.

• Audio from 1620 AM: Nate Clouse discusses the weekend in recruiting and Damon Benning breaks down the win over Wisconsin.

• A trip to Lincoln reminds one fan how sports can bring people together.

• The coaches honor five Huskers as Saturday's players of the game.

• John Papuchis wants better play from his safeties, especially in the early stages of the game. Audio from Tuesday's practice: HuskerMax Report, Papuchis, Rome

• Hear David Max discuss tailgates, his book and more on Husker Insider.

• Bo Pelini reports no issues with the Ohio State film swap. | Big Ten notes*

• Saturday's big-game atmosphere stirred the Colonel's soul.

• An Ohio State fan calls for some Nebraska-style hospitality.

• The Blackshirts' tough task: Keeping Braxton Miller contained.* Ohio State's mission: Keeping him healthy.

• Dave Feit isn't penciling in the Huskers for the league title game just yet.

• The O-line hopes to build from Saturday's strong showing.*

• Urban Meyer sees his team gaining unity that had been lacking.

• Alonzo Whaley's career full of twists reached a new apex* Saturday.

• It's a homecoming for the Ohioans* on the team. | Notes*

• From the Lincoln paper, five facts about Script Ohio.*

• Trev Alberts as the Huskers' AD? The timing isn't right,* says Tom Shatel.

• This week's Wicked Shadows wallpaper features QBs Martinez & Miller

• Ameer Abdullah earns one of three spots on this week's Paul Hornung Award honor roll for most versatile player.

• Taylor Martinez made good decisions in the pocket against Wisconsin, Tim Beck says. Audio from Monday's practice: H’Max Report, Beck, Abdullah

• Urban Meyer says the Huskers pose a major challenge for OSU. | Notes

• Oct. 21 is the deadline to submit hero nominations for the NU-Iowa game.

• Here are the printable rosters & two-deeps for the Ohio State game.

• A knee injury could keep OSU tailback Jordan Hall out of Saturday's game.

• Damon Benning joins 1620 The Zone as morning co-host with Gary Sharp.

• Bo Pelini downplays his Ohio State connections as he gets set for Saturday's visit to the Horseshoe. | Press conference audio | Video: Pelini, Smith, Burkhead, Sirles, Martinez, Maher, Heard, Whaley, Compton

• Check out the pregame notes for Saturday's game: NU | OSU

• See what the visiting recruits thought about the Lincoln experience.

• Big Ten player of the week honors go to Brett Maher and Taylor Martinez.

• Watch as Steve Warren joins Tommie Frazier for an Xs & Os talk about the Wisconsin game and more.

• Urban Meyer & Bo Pelini take different approaches to balancing* their lives.

• From Wisconsin, a look at what went wrong* on the Badgers' last play.

• Wearing down* the opponent brought satisfaction to the offense, while NU's seniors on defense* stepped up. | Fumble-itis* | Husker Mike’s report card

• Ohio State and Nebraska both have momentum. | OSU's workhorse

• Two little heroes were part of a big experience Saturday night.