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The Huskers returned to practice Monday after nine days off for spring break. Offensive coordinator Troy Walters said afterward that he liked the players' energy level. "We had a great day," he said. "There was no hangover, so to speak." Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Spring schedule • Spring media guide • 2019 roster …
After Nebraska's fifth football practice of spring 2019, defensive coordinator Erik Chinander said he was pleased with improvements he was seeing in the Huskers' pass rush. Outside linebackers coach Jovan Dewitt spoke about his battle with cancer. He said he has missed just one practice and has lost more than 40 pounds. "My cure rate is supposed to be really…
The Huskers' fourth practice of spring 2019 was the first with any sort of media access. Reporters observed the first half-hour of Monday's session, and they got comments afterward from head coach Scott Frost, assistant coaches on offense, and selected players. Frost said the energy level was down somewhat from last week, perhaps due to the clock change over the…
Wednesday's practice had no media access, but here are a couple of photos and a video tweeted out by the Athletic Department. | Discuss | Spring schedule 🤜 Bridge Walk | Bridge Talk 🤛Spring Practice Week 1:» @CoachBeckton & @StollJack #GBR pic.twitter.com/AQTvCfZu7w— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) March 6, 2019 #WallpaperWednesday// wideouts \\#GBR 👐📲 pic.twitter.com/VBCf6EoBpY— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) March 6,…
Several players and head coach Scott Frost spoke to reporters Tuesday, one day after the start of Nebraska football spring drills. Frost said running back Maurice Washington will be a limited participant in spring practices as his legal proceedings play out. • Tuesday transcripts • Spring schedule • Spring media guide • Updated 2019 roster Coverage • KLKN…
Here are photos from the first practice of Nebraska football's 2019 spring drills. There was no media access during or after the session. | Spring schedule Spring Practice #1 ☑️ pic.twitter.com/8dqmA0iG0w— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) March 4, 2019 Center of attention. 😏📷: @HuskerFBNation pic.twitter.com/g5mY1jn76W— Erin Sorensen (@erinsorensen) March 4, 2019
Spring football drills will kick off with the Huskers’ first practice on Monday, March 4. Second-year head coach Scott Frost will hold a spring press conference the following day. It begins with players at 11:30 a.m., followed by Frost at 12:30 p.m. and then assistant coaches in a roundtable setting. Also of note is Nebraska’s Pro Day, which will take place Thursday, March…
On his approach in the last month of recruiting the last few spots “In the January recruiting cycle, we wanted to look around and take a look and see if we thought anybody fit us and if they did take our best swing at them. This year was different than last year. Last year, there was quite a bit of…
Nebraska football head coach Scott Frost told reporters on national signing day Wednesday that he likes the leadership qualities in the Huskers' 2019 recruiting class. Most of the class of 2019 was signed in December. Wednesday's only addition was receiver Demariyon Houston. Frost said there weren't many top prospects available after the early signing period, and "we weren't going to…
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Here are Nebraska career highlights of former Husker quarterback Zac Taylor, who was named head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday. He's the first former Husker to become an NFL head coach since Ray Richards in 1955. | NU bio | Photos: Getty, OWH* | Carriker gut reaction* Embed from Getty Images
Rex Burkhead earned a Super Bowl ring Sunday as the New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams and Ndamukong Suh, 13-3. Burkhead's 26-yard run late in the game helped seal the victory. (Video here.) Burkhead finished with 43 yards on seven carries and caught two passes for 15 yards. Suh was credited with one tackle, one assist and a…
The Huskers' Damian Jackson is the subject of a new installment in the U.S. Navy’s "Faces of the Fleet" docu-series. Jackson, a former Navy SEAL, earned a walk-on spot at Nebraska via a tryout despite having never played high school football. He will be a sophomore in the 2019 season. | Huskers.com bio .
On how he would characterize this year’s class “I feel great about the guys we signed. You’ll probably get tired of hearing me say this but I not only feel great about the type of player we brought in but I feel great about the kid we’re bringing in in this class. I had the privilege of going around and…
The first day of the early signing period for the recruiting class of 2019 went as expected for Nebraska. Three signing-day announcements went Nebraska's way -- Ty Robinson, Jimmy Fritsche and Brant Banks -- but the long-shot possibility of landing Lloyd Summerall didn't pan out. Coach Scott Frost indicated there could be a couple of early signees besides the…
The NCAA Championship match in women's volleyball went to five sets for the first time since 2009, but Nebraska came up just short as Stanford pulled out a 15-12 victory in the final set Saturday night at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The Huskers were looking for their sixth national title and third in four seasons. 1 2 3 4…
Embed from Getty Images The Huskers roared back from an 0-2 deficit in the national semifinals Thursday night to force a fifth set against Illinois. A reversed call on a Nebraska challenge gave the Huskers a two-point edge in the final set at 13-11, and the Huskers held serve the rest of the way for the victory. The set…
A 12-minute Big Ten Network highlight reel from the Huskers' 2018 football season.
Nebraska offensive lineman Aaron Taylor was inducted Tuesday night into the College Football Hall of Fame. In a National Football Foundation video interview Tuesday morning, he discussed the honor, his playing days and more. "This is something I never thought was going to happen to me," he said. "I was just a Texas kid that was barely on the cusp…
Photo courtesy Huskers.com | Miguel Recinos hit a 41-yard field goal on the final play, and Iowa emerged with a 31-28 victory Friday at Kinnick Stadium. Nebraska rallied from a 28-13 deficit to force a 28-28 tie before Iowa drove for the game-winning score. Tight end T.J. Hockinson caught a 10-yard pass on fourth down to keep the Iowa drive…
• Senior receiver Stanley Morgan Jr. caught seven passes for 81 yards in the game. With his 81 receiving yards, Morgan set Nebraska season and career receiving yardage records. Morgan finishes his career with 2,747 career receiving yards, surpassing Kenny Bell’s previous record of 2,689 yards. He totaled 1,004 yards in 2018, breaking his own season record of 986 receiving…
Head coach Scott Frost said "we've got our fingers crossed" on receiver JD Spielman's availability for Friday's game at Iowa. He said that despite the short week, "I think the guys are as ready as they have been for any game." Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Depth charts: NEB | IOWA | Flip sheet • Game notes:…
Nebraska's offensive and defensive coordinators and several players commented on the Huskers' preparations for Friday's game against Iowa. Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Depth charts: NEB | IOWA | Flip sheet • Game notes: NEB | IOWA • Monday presser • Game page • Practice schedule Coverage • Lincoln Journal Star | Rapid Reaction: Watson likes…
Antonio Reed has earned a Blackshirt before his final game as a Husker, and JD Spielman's status remains iffy for Friday's season finale at Iowa. Coach Scott Frost said rivalry games "are kind of for the fans more than the players. We have to prepare like we're playing anybody else." Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Monday transcripts…
Here's how the Cornhuskers and Hawkeyes match up statistically entering their Nov. 23rd game in Iowa City. NEBRASKA 4-7 (3-5) IOWA 7-4 (4-4) Avg. Rank Avg. Rank Rushing offense215.328152.588 Passing offense246.053234.564 Pass efficiency135.0864135.6062 Total offense461.320387.079 Scoring offense30.26131.547 Rushing defense189.491100.88 Pass defense245.591180.117 Pass eff. defense118.0634113.0122 Total defense434.896280.96 Scoring defense31.38916.59 Net punting37.097535.8796 Punt returns9.935511.0443 Kickoff returns15.8612328.453 Turnover margin-0.09770.6422 Tackles for loss5.489 5.5 78…
Kenny Larabee photo, KLIN | Barret Pickering kicked three fourth-quarter field goals, including a career-long 47-yarder for the win, as the Huskers won a defensive battle against Michigan State on a windy and snowy day in Lincoln. Antonio Reed sparked Nebraska with a sack and forced fumble in the fourth quarter to set up one of Pickering's kicks. Details on…
Tribute was paid to Nebraska's Sam Foltz and Michigan State's Mike Sadler Saturday before the Nebraska-Michigan State game. The two punters died in a traffic accident in July of 2016. Touching moment at the 50 yard line with the families of Sam Foltz & Mike Sadler pic.twitter.com/5s6P1PnqYL— Kevin Sjuts (@kevinsjuts) November 17, 2018 .@MSU_Football & @HuskerFBNation honor…
Head coach Scott Frost said Nebraska will face a stiff challenge in running the ball against the Spartans. As for injuries: "We've got a bunch of guys nicked up. Guys trying to get through practice. ... That's just November football. We'll do everything we can to get everybody as healthy as we can." Refresh this page for the latest updates.…
Receiver JD Spielman has been limited in practice this week, and his status is day to day. "The good thing about JD is he knows the offense in and out, so he doesn't need a whole lot of practice time to stay sharp," said offensive coordinator Troy Walters. Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Depth charts: NEB |…
Defensive coordinator Erik Chinander said the Huskers expect Michigan State to "try to do what they probably are really good at — being physical and running the football." Saturday's game will come one week after Nebraska surrendered a season-worst 383 rushing yards to Illinois. Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Depth charts: NEB | MSU | Flip sheet…
Head coach Scott Frost and several players commented on Nebraska's preparations for Saturday's game against Michigan State, the final game at Memorial Stadium for the Husker seniors. Frost said creating big plays will be a challenge against MSU's stout defense. Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Monday transcripts • Depth chart • Game notes • Game page •…
Here's how the Cornhuskers and Spartans match up statistically entering their Nov. 17th game in Lincoln. NEBRASKA 3-7 (2-5) MICH. STATE 6-4 (4-3) Avg. Rank Avg. Rank Rushing offense226.522118.4116 Passing offense256.142233.368 Pass efficiency141.7151110.56118 Total offense482.613351.7110 Scoring offense32.34021.7117 Rushing defense194.09076.51 Pass defense255.4101250.897 Pass eff. defense124.5645118.8437 Total defense449.4107327.321 Scoring defense33.810319.717 Net punting36.698036.5084 Punt returns10.92436.12102 Kickoff returns15.9612423.4727 Turnover margin-0.10740.1058 Tackles for loss5.388 6.6 42…
Nebraska coach Scott Frost discusses his freshman quarterback's recruitment and improvement throughout his debut season for the Huskers.
Head coach Scott Frost said the Illini are "playing for a lot" and will come to Lincoln motivated and expecting to win. He said the cold temperatures expected Saturday shouldn't be a factor, but the wind might be. Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Depth charts: NEB | ILL | Flip sheet • Game notes: NEB | ILL…
Offensive coordinator Troy Walters said Illinois is using "a whole different defense" after the recent resignation of defensive coordinator Hardy Nickerson. He also said freshman running back Miles Jones had shoulder surgery and will miss the rest of the season. Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Depth charts: NEB | ILL | Flip sheet • Game notes: NEB…
Defensive coordinator Erik Chinander said the defense is improving, particularly in forcing turnovers, but is still "not even close" to where it needs to be. He said Illinois has a "dynamic" running back in Reggie Corbin, who had 213 yards on just 13 carries Saturday against Minnesota. Head coach Scott Frost also spoke after Tuesday's practice on the Big Ten…
“We’ve had some great moral victories this year, and those don’t count for anything,” head coach Scott Frost said of the close loss at Ohio State. Frost and several players commented on the game and Nebraska's preparations for Illinois and former Husker backup quarterback AJ Bush. Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Monday transcripts • Depth charts: NEB…
Here's how the Cornhuskers and Fighting Illini match up statistically entering their Nov. 10th game in Lincoln. NEBRASKA 2-7 (1-5) ILLINOIS 4-5 (2-4) Avg. Rank Avg. Rank Rushing offense216.632249.411 Passing offense252.346166.6113 Pass efficiency138.9755115.16112 Total offense468.919416.059 Scoring offense29.96129.066 Rushing defense173.081240.3122 Pass defense269.8113284.4121 Pass eff. defense128.6658150.72110 Total defense442.8105524.8127 Scoring defense33.710136.9116 Net punting35.789638.4949 Punt returns9.80565.46110 Kickoff returns16.8812017.71113 Turnover margin-0.44940.3341 Tackles for loss5.385 5.2 93…
Coach Scott Frost said the Huskers will go to Columbus believing they can win, which he said wasn't the case with some players in the game at Michigan. He said defensive lineman DaiShon Neal will miss the rest of the season because of injury, and Noah Vedral is now the No. 2 quarterback. Refresh this page for the latest updates.…
Offensive coordinator Troy Walters said after Wednesday's practice that the Huskers must be able to run the ball Saturday in Columbus. “You can’t drop back 50, 60 times and expect to beat the Buckeyes,” he said. Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Depth charts: NEB | OSU | Flip sheet • Game notes: NEB | OSU • OSU…
Coaches and players on defense commented on the Nebraska football team's preparations for Saturday's game against No. 8 Ohio State and the Buckeyes' potent offense. Head coach Scott Frost also spoke after Tuesday's practice in the Big Ten coaches teleconference. Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Depth charts: NEB | OSU | Flip sheet • Game notes: NEB…
Head coach Scott Frost and several players commented on the Nebraska football team's preparations for Saturday's game against No. 8 Ohio State. Frost said of the Buckeyes: "I don't have any doubt we're going to get their best shot after a loss two weeks ago and two weeks of practice and grinding." Refresh this page for the latest updates. •…
Here's how the Cornhuskers and Buckeyes match up statistically entering their Nov. 3rd game in Columbus. NEBRASKA 2-6 (1-4) OHIO STATE 7-1 (4-1) Avg. Rank Avg. Rank Rushing offense220.629171.868 Passing offense250.646383.82 Pass efficiency138.2957174.105 Total offense471.318555.53 Scoring offense29.86243.08 Rushing defense166.071149.657 Pass defense272.0110241.185 Pass eff. defense127.7959126.5953 Total defense438.0102390.868 Scoring defense33.410122.942 Net punting37.417442.394 Punt returns11.11416.3995 Kickoff returns17.2711520.8661 Turnover margin-0.751060.7517 Tackles for loss5.678 7.8 20…
Nebraska put the game away early and then substituted freely in the second half in a 45-9 win over Bethune-Cookman. The Wildcats were kept out of the end zone until the game's final play. Devine Ozigbo rushed for 110 yards on 11 carries, and Stanley Morgan had seven receptions for 82 yards and a pair of touchdowns. JD Spielman added…
Scott Frost said it was the best Thursday practice yet, with good attention to detail, as the Huskers wrapped up preparations for Bethune-Cookman. "We need to make sure we're better than last week and we're moving in the right direction," Frost said. "Doesn't matter if we're playing Ohio State or Bethune-Cookman." Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Depth…
Nebraska football season ticket holders received a new ticket for Saturday’s game with Bethune-Cookman. The original ticket from the Akron game will not be valid for admission. Season ticket holders should have received tickets for Saturday’s game either via e-mail (print-at-home tickets) or by first class mail. Husker fans who purchase season parking permits through Nebraska Athletics should also have…
Offensive coordinator Troy Walters and other assistant coaches and players commented on the Nebraska football team's preparations for Saturday's game against Bethune-Cookman. Defensive tackle Mick Stoltenberg, who has been out with a knee injury, has been practicing this week and hopes to play this weekend. Ben Stille also explained his decision not to accept his Blackshirt. Refresh this page for…
Assistant coaches and players on defense commented on the Nebraska football team's preparations for Saturday's game against Bethune-Cookman. Additional Blackshirts have been issued to Tre Neal, Lamar Jackson, Khalil Davis and Carlos Davis. Ben Stille was offered one but turned it down because he didn't think he had practiced well enough. Head coach Scott Frost also spoke after practice in…
Head coach Scott Frost and several players commented on Nebraska's preparations for Saturday's game against Bethune-Cookman and the win over Minnesota. The Huskers skipped their usual Monday practice, getting a "bye day" during what originally was a bye week on the 2018 schedule. Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Monday transcripts • Depth charts: NEB | B-C |…
Here's how the Cornhuskers and Wildcats match up statistically entering their Oct. 27th game in Lincoln. NEBRASKA 1-6 (1-4) BETHUNE-COOKMAN 4-4 (2-2) Avg. Rank Avg. Rank Rushing offense219.924153.967 Passing offense251.946211.570 Pass efficiency139.5657134.6447 Total offense471.721365.475 Scoring offense27.67632.431 Rushing defense169.681183.874 Pass defense280.3119202.038 Pass eff. defense132.0171119.0529 Total defense449.9111385.852 Scoring defense36.911531.073 Net punting35.659534.2376 Punt returns2.8812410.7139 Kickoff returns17.2711426.688 Turnover margin-1.00117-0.3882 Tackles for loss5.484 5.9 76 Sacks2.29…
Head coach Scott Frost said defensive tackle Mick Stoltenberg is getting closer to returning to game action, and so is linebacker Tyrin Ferguson. He said Nebraska has had a great week of practices in preparation for Saturday's game against Minnesota. Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Depth charts: NEB | MIN | Flip sheet • Game notes: NEB…
Noah Vedral is taking second-team reps with Andrew Bunch, quarterbacks coach Mario Verduzco said after Wednesday's practice. Offensive line coach Greg Austin said his group has improved in technique and communication since the start of the season. Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Depth charts: NEB | MIN | Flip sheet • Game notes: NEB | MIN •…
Defensive coordinator Erik Chinander discussed penalties and recruiting and broke down what went wrong for the defense late in the Northwestern game. Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Depth charts: NEB | MIN | Flip sheet • Game notes: NEB | MIN • Monday presser • Pregame page • Practice schedule Coverage • Husker247 | Quick Hits:…
The University of Nebraska and Adidas on Monday unveiled the new Primeknit A1 ‘Memorial Tribute’ alternate uniforms, which will make their on-field debut for the Cornhuskers’ game against Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 10. POLL: YEA OR NAY? MORE COVERAGE GET THE JERSEY 2018 marks 100 years since the culmination of World War I. The alternate uniforms pay tribute to the…
Head coach Scott Frost and several players commented on the overtime loss at Northwestern and Nebraska's preparations for Saturday's game against Minnesota. Frost said Monday's practice was the best yet and he's happy with the program's culture. "I don't want the guys to get used to losing and be OK with it. I know the vast majority of our team…
Here's how the Cornhuskers and Golden Gophers match up statistically entering their Oct. 20th game in Lincoln. NEBRASKA 0-6 (0-4) MINNESOTA 3-3 (0-3) Avg. Rank Avg. Rank Rushing offense192.744150.591 Passing offense247.854200.0101 Pass efficiency131.5075115.54112 Total offense440.542350.5109 Scoring offense23.310725.592 Rushing defense177.087121.528 Pass defense268.8109232.777 Pass eff. defense130.6864129.0461 Total defense445.8109354.245 Scoring defense38.311724.554 Net punting35.299541.2917 Punt returns2.8812428.671 Kickoff returns17.4011120.6471 Turnover margin-1.17121-1.00119 Tackles for loss6.064 6.2 58…
Head coach Scott Frost said Nebraska has had its best week of practice heading into Saturday's game at Northwestern. He provided several injury updates and commented on what he believes is an unfair advantage to schools whose classes are on a quarters system. Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Depth charts: NEB | NW | Flip sheet •…
The Huskers practiced outside on the grass Wednesday to prepare for Northwestern's notoriously slow field, but running backs coach Ryan Held said he doesn't expect the surface in Evanston to be much of a factor. Offensive coordinator Troy Walters said of true freshman Maurice Washington, "We're going to find ways to get him the ball" on both running and passing…
Defensive coordinator Erik Chinander said after Tuesday's practice that "we have a long ways to go football-wise, we have a long ways to go strength and conditioning-wise if we're going to catch up and be able to beat teams like Wisconsin and Michigan." He also said the defense needs to get better at creating turnovers. Refresh this page for the…
Head coach Scott Frost and several players commented on Nebraska's loss to Wisconsin and its preparations for Saturday's game against Northwestern. Freshman quarterback Adrian Martinez said he has all kinds of room for improvement, and Frost said the team is "turning a corner" in terms of attitude. Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Transcripts: Frost, Davis, Farniok, Lee,…
Here's how the Cornhuskers and Wildcats match up statistically entering their Oct. 13th game in Evanston. NEBRASKA 0-5 (0-3) N’WESTERN 2-3 (2-1) Avg. Rank Avg. Rank Rushing offense185.05877.4127 Passing offense247.258293.822 Pass efficiency131.8875118.59107 Total offense432.247371.295 Scoring offense21.811423.6106 Rushing defense206.0109133.046 Pass defense231.677255.2102 Pass eff. defense130.5863134.0777 Total defense437.6105388.272 Scoring defense39.212025.260 Net punting34.0410837.2974 Punt returns0.571265.7997 Kickoff returns18.1910322.1152 Turnover margin-1.20122-0.4093 Tackles for loss6.064 5.8 75 Sacks2.60…
Head coach Scott Frost said after Thursday's practice that Nebraska will have to be efficient on offense Saturday, given the Badgers' clock-consuming offense. He said he saw progress this week from the Huskers' wide receivers and running backs. Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Depth charts: NEB | WIS | Flip sheet • Game notes: NEB | WIS…
Offensive coordinator Troy Walters discussed the departure of receiver Tyjon Lindsey after Wednesday's practice: “He was getting better and better. He was frustrated with the reps he was getting, so he wanted to move on, and we have to focus on the guys who are here.” Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Depth charts: NEB | WIS |…
Defensive coaches and players commented on Nebraska's preparations for Saturday's game against Wisconsin. Erik Chinander said more tough love is in order for his Husker defense. Head coach Scott Frost also spoke after Tuesday's practice in the Big Ten coaches' teleconference. Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Depth charts: NEB | WIS | Flip sheet • Game notes:…
Husker players and head coach Scott Frost commented on the 0-4 Nebraska football team's resolve to right the ship and its preparations for Saturday's game against Wisconsin. There was bad news on the injury front as it was announced that linebacker Will Honas will miss the rest of the season. Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Monday transcripts…
How do the Cornhuskers and Badgers match up statistically entering their Oct. 6th game in Madison? Here are the numbers. NEBRASKA 0-4 (0-2) WISCONSIN 3-1 (1-0) Avg. Rank Avg. Rank Rushing offense203.541266.38 Passing offense207.387200.895 Pass efficiency124.7095156.9726 Total offense410.868467.035 Scoring offense21.311532.057 Rushing defense165.080135.050 Pass defense248.894172.825 Pass eff. defense131.5174124.5454 Total defense413.897307.817 Scoring defense38.811814.510 Net punting34.2710837.6965 Punt returns0.171255.33102 Kickoff returns18.299620.3075 Turnover margin-1.501271.0015 Tackles for…
Here are several clips from BTN's "Big Ten Elite" program on the 1997 Huskers. The show airs Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. CDT. December 1⃣1⃣th, 1997 marked the end of an important era for @HuskerFBNation.Coach Tom Osborne announced his intention to retire following the 1997 season.Big Ten Elite x Physicians Mutual Debuts TOMORROW at 7 ET on BTN. pic.twitter.com/DCTW4rpUWy— Nebraska…
.@coach_frost gave a big postgame speech long before he was @HuskerFBNation's coach.@Johnubacon looks back at it, plus Frost's path to becoming @Huskers QB, in this week's Instant Legend, presented by @TIAA. pic.twitter.com/GzUF2z6BGM — Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) September 29, 2018 • Omaha World-Herald* | Tom Osborne on BTN: Scott Frost's…
Nebraska head coach Scott Frost said Thursday's practice “was a lot better than last week. We’re practicing well. Sooner or later it’s going to lead to results." He said running back Maurice Washington could play Saturday despite being sick this week. Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Depth charts: NEB | PUR | Flip sheet • Game notes:…
Offensive coaches and players provided updates Nebraska's preparations for its game Saturday against Purdue. Running back Maurice Washington is battling an illness, and Wyatt Mazour has earned more reps. The staff is looking for more production from the backup wide receivers. Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Depth charts: NEB | PUR | Flip sheet • Game notes:…
The Big Ten Network previews the Sept. 29th game between Purdue and Nebraska.
Defensive coordinator Erik Chinander spoke Tuesday about the need for carrying a week of practice all the way through and for having "105 guys who love to play football, period." With senior co-captain Mick Stoltenberg on crutches, Carlos Davis is getting more work at nose tackle. Coach Jovan Dewitt said personnel changes are coming on special teams. Refresh this page for…
There was talk about Blackshirts (they haven't been taken away), the team's mind-set and more Monday as head coach Scott Frost and several players spoke about the lopsided loss to Michigan and the upcoming game against Purdue. Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Monday transcripts • Depth charts: NEB | PUR | Flip sheet • Game notes: NEB…
How do the Cornhuskers and Boilermakers match up statistically entering their Sept. 29th game in Lincoln? Here are the numbers. • Advantage Purdue in 26 of 35 categories • Average FBS rank: Purdue 68, Nebraska 87 NebraskaPurdue AvgRankAvgRank+ Scoring Margin-18.67122+2.2578Pur Total Offense353.67106483.5031Pur Total Defense379.6774413.5095Neb Turnover Margin-1.67126-0.5095Pur Time of Possession29:038930:2968Pur Yds Per Play4.701196.9719Pur Opp. Yds Per Play5.24605.4975Neb Pass Yds Per Att6.321058.3238Pur…
Scott Frost said after Thursday's practice that quarterback Adrian Martinez will make the trip to Michigan, but no decision has been made on whether he will play. "It isn't just 'is he ready to go?'" Frost said. "It's 'is he ready to go physically and mentally to a point where he can protect himself physically during a game?' He's really…
Big Ten Network analysts discussed the importance of buying in -- and what it actually means -- after Nebraska offensive lineman Tanner Farmer's remarks on the topic at Monday's press conference went viral. There's been a lot of buy-in talk since @TRFarmer73 took the podium this week.Our former players on Inside the Game (@HowardGriffith, @JLeman47, @Jacksonville8 and Dave Wannstedt) added…
How do the Cornhuskers and Wolverines match up statistically entering their Sept. 22 game in Ann Arbor? Here are the numbers. • Advantage Michigan in 27 of 35 categories • Average FBS rank: Michigan 49, Nebraska 73 NebraskaMichigan AvgRankAvgRank+ Scoring Margin-5.0098+21.3332Mich Total Offense464.5043397.3385Neb Total Defense324.0037276.3312Mich Turnover Margin-2.001270.0064Mich Time of Possession31:204530:1071Neb Yds Per Play5.83716.7731Mich Opp. Yds Per Play4.62344.039Mich Pass Yds Per…
Quarterbacks coach Mario Verduzco said Adrian Martinez participated fully in Wednesday's practice. As for Martinez's availability against Michigan, offensive coordinator Troy Walters said, "We want to make sure he's close to 100 percent. We're going against a good defense -- they fly around, they're physical -- so we're not going to put him in any harm or any danger. He's…
Senior defensive back Aaron Williams has joined the Blackshirt ranks, Nebraska defensive coordinator Erik Chinander said after Tuesday's practice. Seven other players earned their black practice jerseys after the Colorado game. Chinander said Michigan's pro-style offense will be a challenge that's different from the spread offenses the Huskers faced in their first two games. "The DBs got to have their…
Accountability, buy-in and attention to detail were recurring themes as several Nebraska football players and head coach Scott Frost met with reporters Monday after the team began preparations for its game Saturday at Michigan. Quarterback Adrian Martinez practiced, but his status for Saturday has yet to be determined. "Nobody's going to panic. We're just going to work," Frost said of…
Head coach Scott Frost said after Thursday's practice that Adrian Martinez has been improving all week but that a decision on Saturday's quarterback might not come until minutes before kickoff against Troy. He also spoke about the Huskers' efforts to schedule a 12th game. Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Troy week reports: MON | TUE |…
Nebraska football defensive end Freedom Akinmoladun was recognized Thursday for his work in the community as he was named to the 2018 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®. Akinmoladun was one of the 11 football student-athletes from the FBS ranks, as a total of 22 players were selected from the FBS, FCS, Division II, Division III and NAIA ranks from 169…
This is the multiple-angle video Nebraska submitted to Big Ten and Pac-12 officials after the Sept. 8 Colorado-Nebraska game. Husker freshman quarterback Adrian Martinez was helped off the field after the fourth-quarter play and did not return. Colorado officials said there would be no player suspensions as a result of the play. • Coverage: OWH, LJS, HV, H247 •…
Offensive coordinator Troy Walters said after Wednesday's practice that it's still looking like a game-day decision as to whether quarterback Adrian Martinez will play Saturday against Troy. QBs coach Mario Verduzco said he doesn’t expect Nebraska to call the game any differently if Andrew Bunch is the starter. Refresh this page for the latest updates. • Troy week reports: MON…
Assistant coaches said after Tuesday's practice that Nebraska's defense needs to do a better job creating turnovers. There were zero against Colorado. "Fifty passes, we should have some takeaways," said defensive backs coach Travis Fisher. Quarterback Adrian Martinez didn't practice and was seen wearing a compression sleeve on his right knee. Head coach Scott Frost said on the Big Ten…
Nebraska head coach Scott Frost said at Monday's game-week press conference that Adrian Martinez might play Saturday against Troy, but no decision is likely before game day. The play on which the quarterback was injured is being reviewed by conference officials. Also, Blackshirts have been issued to a number of players on the Husker defense. Refresh this page for the…
Former Husker Adam Carriker shares his final thoughts on Nebraska's narrow loss Saturday to Colorado.
The seventh-ranked Nebraska volleyball team rallied from two sets down to beat 14th-ranked Creighton, 3-2 on Thursday. The match was played in front of the largest regular-season crowd in NCAA women's volleyball history.
Scott Frost said after Thursday's practice that "these guys are as ready as they can be, and as prepared as we can make them" for Saturday's game against Colorado. He said he was "a little antsy last Saturday going through that Tunnel Walk and everything for the first time. It's good we got that out of our way, because it's…
Former Husker Adam Carriker gives his final thoughts on the Nebraska-Akron football game being canceled and looks ahead to what will now be the opener against Colorado.
After Akron's opening kickoff went through the end zone, lightning caused a halt to the game and conditions only got worse. After more than two and a half hours, the game was called off. Then came a report from Fox TV that the game would be replayed Sunday morning. That turned out to be premature. The Huskers' season opener will…
Here are videos, photos and details of the revamped Tunnel Walk for Scott Frost and the Huskers as they entered the field to face Akron in the 2018 season opener. • Omaha World-Herald: Before the lightning, Frost gets a thunderous welcome in Tunnel Walk • OWH field view* • Hail Varsity video: Conventional | 360 degrees • Nebraska…
At 11 a.m. on November 11th, 2018, the world will mark the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended the hostilities of World War I. To commemorate this event, Memorial Stadium has designated a special POW/MIA chair. Each game this season, a veteran of U.S. military service will take his or her post next to this unoccupied chair in honor…
Head coach Scott Frost and Nebraska Athletic Director Bill Moos met with reporters after Thursday's practice for the Huskers' game Saturday against Akron. Frost said Adrian Martinez's confidence has grown since he learned Saturday that he would be the starter at quarterback. Frost also said team captains are likely to be decided game by game. Refresh this page for the…
In a Big Ten Network interview, Adrian Martinez describes his emotions ahead of his historic start under center for Nebraska against Akron on Sept. 1. After winning the quarterback competition against Tristan Gebbia, Martinez on Saturday night will become the first true freshman to start a season opener at QB for the Huskers. …
A matchup of two of college football’s winningest programs for four straight years and a return of Iowa as the opponent in the regular-season finale are among the highlights of Nebraska’s 2022-25 Big Ten football schedules. The conference office announced schedules for upcoming seasons on Wednesday afternoon. Nebraska and Michigan will square off each season from 2022 to 2025, with…
Nebraska fans attending Saturday night’s season opener against Akron will see several new features and game-day enhancements.New features at Memorial Stadium this fall include new stadium lights, enhanced lighting and video screens in the tunnel walk area, additional concession stands and restrooms in the North Stadium, and improved historical displays in the lobby of the Osborne Athletic Complex.Below is a…
Quarterbacks coach Mario Verduzco said after Wednesday's practice that Tristan Gebbia's decision Sunday to transfer was a reversal from what the player had told him the day before. “He answered me when we talked on Saturday (about his second-team status) like the champion and the great teammate I thought he was. That was it. Then he called me Sunday and…
Adam Carriker talks to Nebraska Athletic Director Bill Moos about expectations for Scott Frost's first season as the Huskers' head football coach, Nebraska athletics, what Moos has learned about Tom Osborne, and more.
A brand-new season of Cornhusker football is just a few days away. It’s not just a new year, but also a new era with native-son coach Scott Frost at the helm. Expectations outside the program are tempered, but Nebraska players believe they have a legitimate shot to challenge for the Big Ten West title -- if not more -- in…
Defensive coordinator Erik Chinander said after Tuesday's practice that no Blackshirts will be issued before Saturday's season opener against Akron. He said there are currently too many "ands" and "ors" on the depth chart and that the defense's finish to the 2017 season warranted a go-slow approach to the Nebraska defensive tradition. Head coach Scott Frost also commented after practice…
Adam Carriker predicts the outcome of the Akron game -- and the 11 others on the Huskers' schedule.
Head coach Scott Frost and several players met the press Monday in the Huskers' first game-week press conference of the 2018 season. Frost said redshirt freshman Tristan Gebbia, recently named No. 2 in the competition for the starting job at quarterback, was not at Monday morning's practice. Gebbia reportedly plans to transfer and is no longer enrolled at UNL. The…
The depth chart for Nebraska's game against Akron was released Sunday, and Adrian Martinez will make history Sept. 1 as the first true freshman to start at quarterback for the Huskers in a season opener. At running back, junior Greg Bell and senior Devine Ozigbo share the No. 1 spot, backed by freshmen Maurice Washington and Miles Jones. Get more…
Head coach Scott Frost didn't have the quarterback announcement that fans were hoping for Friday, but there was news that running back Tre Bryant is retiring from football because of chronic knee issues, and three walk-ons have been placed on scholarship. Also, 2018 wide receiver signee Dominick Watt will have to go the juco route. Be sure to refresh this…
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Nebraska football offensive coordinator Troy Walters and other assistants and players provided updates on the progress of the Husker offense after Wednesday morning's practice. Walters said the offense wasn't up to standard Wednesday and that no decision has been made on who will start quarterback in the season opener. A situational scrimmage Thursday may help clarify the situation. He said…
Nebraska football defensive coordinator Erik Chinander and other defensive assistants and players provided updates on the progress of the Husker defense after Monday morning's practice. Chinander said starting spots remain up for grabs in the final two weeks before the Sept. 1 season opening against Akron. Monday also marked the start of fall semester classes and the inclusion of players…
The BTN Bus Tour stopped in Lincoln for the Huskers' fall camp practice on Saturday, Aug. 18. The pace, energy and organization of the session impressed the network's analysts, with Gerry DiNardo remarking that only the colors of the uniforms looked familiar compared with the crew's visits of previous years. DiNardo also said the team's athleticism, unlike in years past,…
Head coach Scott Frost confirmed after Friday's Nebraska football scrimmage that the race for the starting job at quarterback is down to redshirt freshman Tristan Gebbia and true freshman Adrian Martinez. He said both QBs would deserve to play if there were a game this weekend but that he prefers not to rotate quarterbacks. Be sure to refresh this page…
A video showing portions of last week's talk to the team by former Blackshirts Grant Wistrom and Jason Peter was released Thursday on Twitter by Gerrod Lambrecht, Nebraska head football coach Scott Frost's chief of staff. During the Aug. 10 session, Wistrom speaks of a culture shift at one point and then says, “How bad do you want it? That's what…
The Nebraska football team practiced indoors Wednesday morning for the 11th session of 2018 fall camp. The first portion of practice was open to the media, and offensive players and assistant coaches were available for comment afterward. Be sure to refresh this page to get the latest additions to the coverage, video and photos. Coverage • Omaha World-Herald*…
Fans are encouraged to come to Memorial Stadium on Saturday night to meet the 2018 Cornhuskers at Nebraska Football Fan Day from 6:30 to -8:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium. Fan Day is annually the best opportunity for fans to meet and greet the Nebraska football players, coaches and staff before kickoff. Fans should be aware of a couple of changes…
Husker defensive coordinator Erik Chinander and other defensive assistants and players spoke after Tuesday morning's practice, the 10th of Nebraska football's 2018 fall camp. It was the first media availability since the Huskers' scrimmage Sunday. Chinander said it has become clear who's in the top two units on defense, and determining the starters will be next. Be sure to refresh…
Head coach Scott Frost had praise for newly arrived freshman running back Maurice Washington but spoke cautiously about the progress of the Huskers' young and inexperienced corps of quarterbacks after Friday morning's practice, the seventh of Nebraska football's 2018 fall camp. Be sure to refresh this page to get the latest additions to the coverage. Coverage • Lincoln…
Coverage • HuskerMax | 110-man fall camp roster • Lincoln Journal Star | Observations from open portion of Nebraska preseason camp • Omaha World-Herald* | Nebraska releases 110-man roster; Observations from portion open to media • Hail Varsity | Notes from Nebraska's First Open Practice of Fall Camp • Omaha World-Herald* | Sights and sounds from Wednesday's practice • Husker247…
Here is the 2018 Nebraska football 110-man fall camp roster broken down by position. | Analysis: LJS, HV, H247 | Complete team roster | Fall camp schedule OFFENSIVE LINE - 17 Balenger, Mitch Bando, Broc Barnett, Jalin Conrad, Cole Farmer, Tanner Farniok, Matt Farniok, Will Forbes, AJ Foster, Jerald Gaylord, Christian Hixon, Trent Jaimes, Brenden Miller, Hunter Raridon, John…
Coverage • Lincoln Journal Star | Rapid Reaction: NU a 'completely different' unit, Chinander says • Omaha World-Herald* | Practice report: Defensive coordinator says secondary is Nebraska's 'most improved unit' • Hail Varsity | News and Notes from Nebraska's Fourth Practice of Fall Camp • Husker247 | Quick Hits: Nebraska Football Monday news and notes • Nebraska Athletics | Defense…
The Athletic Department unveiled the Huskers' 2018 uniforms Monday morning on Twitter. The most obvious change is the apparent lack of stripes on the sides of the pants. Nebraska also went with stripeless pants from 1995 through 2001. | Discuss Got 'em seeing Red.Tradition stays true in our new @adidasFBallUS Primeknit #A1 unis.#teamadidas x #GBR pic.twitter.com/YNCazhJzhI— ❄️ Nebraska Football ❄️…
Former Husker Adam Carriker discusses three players to watch who could have a big impact on the Nebraska football offense in 2018.
Practices of fall camp generally begin around 8:45 a.m. and end between 10:20 and 11:10 a.m. Below is the complete camp practice schedule plus the in-season schedule for practices and press conferences. Fall semester classes begin Monday, Aug. 20, and the in-season schedule begins Monday, Aug. 27. | Pre-camp press conference | Big Ten Media Days | 2018 roster Date…
First-year Nebraska head football coach Scott Frost and several players answered reporters' questions Thursday afternoon to kick off the Huskers' fall camp, which begins with a practice Friday morning. Frost made it clear that the team won't be settling for a rebuilding year in 2018 after last season's 4-8 campaign, and senior offensive lineman Tanner Farmer went so far as…
Former Husker Adam Carriker talks to former Navy SEAL Damian Jackson about playing for the Huskers, his time in the Navy, learning the playbook and much more.
Junior punter Caleb Lightbourn was named to the 2018 Ray Guy Award preseason watch list Wednesday. The award, named after College and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Ray Guy, is presented to the nation’s top punter.Lightbourn, a two-year starter from Washougal, Wash., is one of 27 players on the watch list released Wednesday. As a sophomore, he averaged 42.1 yards…
Nebraska's Scott Frost was the first coach to take the podium and field questions about his team at the 2018 Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago. The first-year Husker head coach said he expects the program to contend for a division championship by 2019, and he said he hopes to have a starting quarterback determined no later than "a…
Former Husker Adam Carriker gives his gut reaction to Omaha Burke linebacker Nick Henrich, the state’s highest-ranked recruit, committing to Nebraska.
Adam Carriker provides his initial thoughts about Ron Brown's return to the Nebraska football staff.
Former Husker Adam Carriker takes a deep dive into when Nebraska will be competing for Big Ten and national football titles again.
Former Husker Adam Carriker talks to NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner about Nebraska football's path to get back on top, his Super Bowl memories and more. | Part 1 of interview
Former Husker Adam Carriker talks to NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner about his son Kade Warner's breakout spring game, Scott Frost rebuilding Nebraska, the Huskers' QB battle and more.
Marty Smith hiked more than 20 miles of the Grand Canyon with Nebraska's new football coach Scott Frost as part of a special edition of Marty Smith's America that airs June 14 at 8 p.m. EDT on ESPN. "We get so busy with football," Frost says as he sits beside the Colorado River halfway through the hike but with the…
Nebraska Football will host its Friday Night Lights camps on June 15 and June 22 at Memorial Stadium. Both events will take place from approximately 6-8 p.m., and are free and open to the public. The following information will assist fans who intend to attend the Friday Night Lights camps at Memorial Stadium: Gates to the stadium will open…
Former Husker Adam Carriker talks to Nebraska quarterback commit Luke McCaffrey about picking the Huskers, Scott Frost's electric offense, the influence of his dad Ed McCaffrey and his brother Christian McCaffrey and more.
Adam Carriker takes on the tough task of picking his favorite all-time Husker football player at each position.
Nebraska will usher in the Scott Frost era under the lights at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 1 against Akron. The game, which will be televised nationally on FOX at 7 p.m., was one of six kickoff times for the 2018 season announced on Thursday by the Big Ten Conference and its television partners. Nebraska also learned kickoff times for its…
Adam Carriker talks about his former Husker football coach Frank Solich returning to Nebraska to be honored with the Tom Osborne Legacy Award.
Scott Frost talks to 10/11's Kevin Sjuts about the Nebraska football program, challenges, priorities for the coaching staff and more. | Text summary
Adam Carriker discusses Scott Frost continuing to change the culture at Nebraska and bringing back the Unity Council.
Former Husker Adam Carriker talks to Faux Pelini about sharing a cat with Bo Pelini, the spring game moment, Carl Pelini, adventures of a parody Twitter account and more.
Former Husker Adam Carriker breaks down the differences between Nebraska and Michigan and gives his take on who will lead his team to the Big Ten title game first, Scott Frost or Jim Harbaugh.
