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Air-quality concerns in Oregon could force a change in the game time and/or date.

Charlie McBride talks with Adam Carriker about Bob Diaco’s debut, coaching from the field, how the Blackshirts can improve and more.

Tom Shatel says the 2020 schedule needs a big name,* like Alabama.

Oregon’s potent ground game* will test the Huskers’ front seven. | Diaco-Taggart history*

Saturday’s game was a mixed bag* for the offensive line.

Smoke from wildfires is forcing Oregon to move Tuesday’s practice to the coastal city of Florence. | Oregon notes

Bob Diaco responds to criticism* of his postgame no-show and says he has “never run away from anything” in his life. More from Monday’s practice: Video | Notes: 1, 2,* 3, 4, 5* | Updates | Sipple’s thoughts*

Nebraska is now listed in Vegas as a 14-point underdog* to Oregon.

JD Spielman learned a lesson* after his big play: Don’t point.

Charlie McBride says the Blackshirts will improve, and he remembers well the growing pains that come with a defensive transition

Tom Osborne discusses the importance of the walk-on program the latest installment of the “Through These Gates” Lost Tapes

Mike Riley says Arkansas State’s passing barrage was a good test* for Nebraska’s young cornerbacks. More from Monday’s press conference: Video, audio & transcripts | Notes: 1,* 2, 3, 4, 5 | OWH recap

Day-after commentary: Carriker, McKewon,* Husker Mike, Gabriel,* Sipple,* Christopherson, Barfknecht,* Washut

The Portland paper previews the Nebraska-Oregon game and predicts a 49-45 win for the Ducks.

Nate Gerry and Brandon Reilly are added to NFL practice squads.*

There’s still time to enter the Nebraska Football Over/Under Challenge.

This week in Husker history: Eyeing a third consecutive national championship, Nebraska is No. 1 in the preseason AP poll.

Nebraska 43, Arkansas State 36. The Huskers survive a late scare and a leaky defensive performance to defeat the Red Wolves in a shootout. See the game page for coverage. | Stryker commentary | Highlights | McKewon recap | Carriker gut reaction | Postgame presser | Big Red Replay

Next week’s opponent, Oregon, routs Southern Utah, 77-21.

Tad Stryker’s pregame fan survey on the streets of Lincoln finds expectations up slightly from a year ago.

Cethan Carter has made the Bengals’ 53-man roster, but the Eagles have cut fifth-round draft pick Nate Gerry. | More cuts & keepers: 1,* 2

Husker coaches are wearing “BE” sleeve patches to honor Bob Elliott.

It’s a team with major components in transition as the 2017 season begins for Nebraska against Arkansas State. Get the pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2),* Omaha (1, 2, 3),* Grand Island and Little Rock. Commentary: Shatel,* Sipple,* Hamar, Callahan, Christopherson, Huskers Illus.

The deadline is near for entering Californians for Nebraska’s drawing for tickets and lodging for the Wisconsin game.

True frosh Jaylin Bradley at running back and Deontre Thomas at nose tackle appear set to make quicker-than-expected impacts.