Preseason central: 2026 Nebraska football

• Rob Aurich understands the Blackshirt standard: “I want alumni to look at the way we play and be really proud.”
• After a “crazy” transfer process, linebacker Dexter Foster* draws motivation from the Huskers’ Blackshirt tradition.
• Transfer safety Dwayne McDougle is being coached hard in Lincoln — just as he requested.
• Linebacker Vincent Shavers Jr. is excited about the new defensive alignment. | Safety Justyn Rhett* bulks up.
• Coach Tyler Yelk is upbeat about how the safeties are progressing and competing. | McDougle at forefront*
• Rob Aurich wants his defense to be “simple, fast and violent.” | Hands-on with LB drills* | Notes*
• Video and photos from the open portion of Tuesday’s practice are rolling in. |  Galleries: 1, 2, 3* | Chatter*

• Wide receiver Quinn Clark expects a bigger role this fall, and Dana Holgorsen says he’s earned it. | Bonner’s return a boost
• Dana Holgorsen updates the offense’s progress* ahead of the first fall scrimmage.
• Getting more out of Jacory Barney Jr. this season was one topic Friday as coaches and players from the offense spoke after practice. | Competition at RB*

Danny Odem III squares up for a tackle. | NU Athletics

• Demitrius Bell’s tenacity is unquestionable as he battles back from injury. A notable step came Saturday.
• Tyson Terry in the thick of the competition for a defensive line position after recovering from an ACL injury.
• The Huskers got through Saturday’s scrimmage “pretty unscathed” injury-wise, Matt Rhule reports. | Blackout thoughts* | Markway’s push* | Photos

• Multiple coaches are saying it: Running back Jamal Rule is no ordinary true freshman. | More from E.J. Barthel
• Operating in “attack mode” and identifying blocks are points of emphasis as Corey Brown pushes his defensive tackles. | “Heart of a lion” in Whittington*
• Assistant coach Glenn Thomas is impressed with his QBs as the season draws closer.
• Back from knee surgery, Gunnar Gottula is vying for a starting spot while willing to play anywhere on the offensive line.
• Geep Wade says the O-line competition isn’t all about who starts where*: “I’m trying to get eight guys to go win the Big Ten and play them anywhere.” | More than just talk* | A more “comfortable” Archie Wilson*
• Here are some sights and sounds from the open portion of Tuesday’s practice. | Camp chatter*

• Rob Aurich looks forward to Saturday’s scrimmage as a chance for his defense to show “what they really know.”
• Victor Evans brings experience and speed to Nebraska’s corner battle.
• Under a new defensive staff, edge Kade Pietrzak is aiming to build off a strong freshman season.
• Coach Roy Manning is looking for six edges he can rely on to elevate the Huskers’ pass rush.
• Coach Addison Williams says there’s still a battle going on at cornerback.
• There will be familiar foes this fall for the well-traveled Anthony Jones.

• Rhule wants the team’s leadership choices to hold up* when convenience disappears.
• Here are three takeaways from Anthony Colandrea’s official designation as QB1.
• Rhule sees a “very positive work in progress” in the trenches.
• Matt Rhule says the Huskers’ depth is becoming clearer as fall camp wraps up with a 110-play scrimmage. | Notes

• Quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas says capping Anthony Colandrea’s creativity isn’t in the plans. More from Tuesday’s practice: Contrition from Mekhi Nelson | How Jamal Rule gets his mind right | Barthel touts his backs