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September 19, 2026
Nebraska 34, North Dakota 7. The Huskers coast to win No. 3 after a fast start on offense and a disruptive performance on defense. Go to the game page for coverage. | Stryker commentary | Five things we learned | Carriker Gut Reaction | Highlights | Postgame presser
Tad Stryker’s pregame survey finds fans not ready to drink the Kool-Aid just yet.
September 18, 2026
It’s the third and final tune-up for conference play as the Huskers host North Dakota on Saturday night. Here are pregame reads from Omaha (1,* 2,* 3*) and Grand Forks (1, 2). | Commentary & analysis: Bausman, Delaware, Sherman, Callahan, Exstrom, Bruntz, Shatel* Just,* Christopherson.
Friday’s induction ceremony* makes Tom Osborne the first living member of the Nebraska Hall of Fame. | Mike Babcock’s recollections
A USA Today ranking of quarterbacks has Anthony Colandrea in the second-highest tier.
September 17, 2026
The Athletic takes a stab at determining football programs’ roster spending, and Nebraska’s number is in the upper third of the Big Ten.
From walk-on to single-digit jersey, Luke Lindenmeyer feels the love from the fan base.
The SMQ squad looks for the Huskers to take the fight out of the Fighting Hawks.
September 16, 2026
National college football David Pollack shares his impressions of the 2026 Huskers and what they still need to prove.
Big Ten football coaches seek answers* and bicker with the press after a rough weekend.
Don’t like the network announcers? Here’s Dave Feit’s updated guide to syncing TV and radio during games.
Notre Dame and Nebraska put a two-game series on the schedule for 2032 and 2033. | Series history & details*
No. 20 or No. 59 or somewhere in between? Take your pick of Nebraska’s national rankings ahead of Week 3.
Know the foe: Nebraska will need to account for North Dakota running back Charles Langama.
September 15, 2026
Adam Carriker gives his Nebraska-North Dakota prediction and breaks down what he wants to see from the Huskers.
Owen Chambliss establishes the leadership position on defense. Luke Lindenmeyer focuses on other stats besides catches.
Penalties are costing the Huskers touchdowns, and Dana Holgorsen says that needs to stop. More from Tuesday’s presser: Aurich assesses the defense | Run-pass balance | Video & updates
Now available: The flip sheet for the North Dakota game.
Anthony Colandrea’s fast start may signal a higher ceiling* for the Huskers in 2026, Mitch Sherman writes.
Emmett Johnson has a strong NFL debut with a couple of big plays for the Chiefs. | More Week 1 performances
September 14, 2026
The Huskers proved nothing — or did they? The SMQ crew has much to discuss after the romp over Bowling Green.
Anthony Colandrea is named Offensive Player of the Week by the Big Ten.
The game at Michigan State will have an 4 p.m. CDT kickoff and a BTN telecast.
Matt Rhule sees two familiar issues* that need work: pass protection on offense and rushing the QB on defense. More from Monday’s presser: Quotes, Video | Depth chart
Mike Delaware rates the quarterbacks for the North Dakota game.
Recruits give their reactions to their visits for the Bowling Green game.
It was a perfect cupcake game in Dave Feit’s eyes, but what if Tennessee hadn’t been bumped from the schedule?
The Common Fans review the win against Bowling Green, hand out their Dogs of the Game, and more.
September 13, 2026
Chuck Bausman, Adam Carriker and Dr. Rob Zatechka all caution that the level of the competition shouldn’t be ignored when gauging the Huskers’ performance thus far.
See how the Huskers’ 2027 commits are faring so far during their final seasons of high school football.
Nebraska picks up several more points in the football coaches poll but is shut out once again by the AP voters.
Mike Delaware’s triumphs and traumas and ThotDoc’s Brain Droppings from the Bowling Green game.
Week in Husker history: Bobby Reynolds’ run of bad luck begins. Also, a pair of Duck-pluckings 45 years apart.
North Dakota will come to Lincoln with a 3-0 record after a win Saturday night at Portland State.