Anatomy of an Era: “Some kids it takes two years to really learn the stuff you’re trying to teach,” coach Charlie McBride says, “and some kids pick it up in two seconds.”

Hail Varsity looks back at the 1995 Huskers’ 552-yard rushing performance at Michigan State. | Game page

Game-opening drives have been the Huskers’ strong suit since some early-season failures.

The early kickoff isn’t ideal for recruiting, but several uncommitted prospects will make official visits* Saturday.

Austin Rose says it was worth the five-year wait for his first carry as a Husker.

Scott Frost says the Spartans’ defense poses a stiff challenge: “We run it well, but this is going to be one of our biggest tests.” More from Thursday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion

College Football News and Adam Carriker see Nebraska winning this one. | More predictions | Make your pick

Nebraska is looking for difference-makers, not depth, in recruiting the junior college* ranks.

Anatomy of an Era: Larry Townsend on the 1994 team’s national championship: “You couldn’t even explain the satisfaction, because of all those years losing to the Florida schools and then to finally be the team.”

The Blackshirts hope to keep their turnover trend going despite a change of pace in offenses.