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Early-enrolling recruits and transfers are making their arrival in Lincoln.

With no signature QBs, the Big Ten is on track to be a league of defense in 2021, Sam McKewon writes.

Former Husker Eric Stokes was in the mix, but the Washington Football Team’s GM job goes instead to Marty Hurney.

Adam Carriker chats with Jay Foreman about the impact of the transfer portal and what the future looks like for the Huskers.

The NFL embraces winter weather at playoff time and so should the college game, Dirk Chatelain writes.

Former Nebraska assistant Kevin Steele becomes acting head coach at Tennessee after the firing of Jeremy Pruitt.

Three Huskers — all with Tampa Bay — remain in the running for a Super Bowl appearance. | All-time list

Tight end Jack Stoll adds a Shrine Bowl invitation to his résumé.

Sam McKewon and Steven M. Sipple wonder whether the analyst approach is enough to fix Nebraska’s special teams.

Former Husker assistant Charlton Warren is reportedly joining the Indiana staff as defensive coordinator.

A record-high 12 early enrollees in the 2021 recruiting class are set to arrive this month.

This week in Husker history: No third season for Guy Chamberlin.

The LJS looks at how the 2021 Huskers might deal with the attrition on offense.

Nebraska tight end signee Thomas Fidone has been named 2020 MaxPreps Iowa High School Player of the Year.

Steven M. Sipple says Scott Frost and Fred Hoiberg might be wise to make alterations to their systems.

The Blackshirts get more good news with Ben Stille’s announcement that he’s returning in 2021. | McKewon commentary

Wan’Dale Robinson chooses Kentucky as his transfer destination. | Keem Green to Gamecocks

Wide receiver Levi Falck is coming back for a second season in 2021.

Dirk Chatelain looks at the numbers behind the Huskers’ 19-season run without a top-10 finish.

Tom Shatel says the veteran defensive unit could provide valuable stability as the offense finds its footing.

Jonathan Rutledge is reportedly out after one year of overseeing Nebraska’s special teams in an off-the-field role. | How Sean Snyder got away

Linebacker Will Honas joins the list of senior Blackshirts opting to return for the 2021 season.

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Tight end is shaping up as a position of strength for the 2021 Huskers.

Steven M. Sipple says Scott Frost should be able to find enough help at receiver to allow Luke McCaffrey to continue pursuing his dream at quarterback.

Linebacker signee Mikai Gbayor pushed through tough circumstances to become a Husker.

Safeties Marquel Dismuke and Deontai Williams announce they’re returning for a second senior season.

Athlon predicts a fifth-place division finish for the 2021 Huskers.

Bill Snyder, to be honored Wednesday at the Outland dinner, built a winner at Kansas State and a friendly rivalry with Tom Osborne.

Tight end Jared Bubak, the Lincoln native who joined the Huskers for the 2020 season as a graduate transfer from Arizona State, has entered the transfer portal.

On the same day Dedrick Mills announces he’s entering the 2021 NFL draft, running back Markese Stepp from USC says he’s transferring to Nebraska. | Analysis: McKewon, Gabriel | Discuss

Hail Varsity sizes up the Huskers’ status at wide receiver entering the 2021 season.

From Adam Carriker, what Nebraska can learn from the national championship game.

Tom Shatel has some advice for Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren.

Senior offensive lineman Matt Farniok has declared for the NFL draft.

Saying he wants to be closer to home, receiver Wan’Dale Robinson confirms he’s transferring. | Commentary: Shatel, Callahan, Sipple, Carriker | Discuss

Wide receiver Samori Touré, an FCS All-American from Montana, announces he’s transferring to Nebraska. | Three observations | Bio | Discuss

Sam McKewon sees a busy week ahead for Husker decisions and passes along more observations from Kevin Warren.

Dave Rimington saw improved O-line play from Nebraska in 2020 but says mental mistakes remain a major issue.

The 2020 season bonded socially distanced Husker parents.

Nebraska might be in the mix for a grad-transfer receiver from FCS power Montana.

This week in Husker history: A salute from Nixon; Tom Osborne’s pay passes the $30,000 mark; the death of Lawrence Phillips.

Lavonte David had a big impact in his first NFL playoff game.

247Sports is reporting that Wan’Dale Robinson is expected to transfer. | Discuss

Troy Walters, former Nebraska offensive coordinator now with the NFL’s Bengals, reportedly is promoted to wide receivers coach.

Here’s a late addition to the 1970 smorgasbord: John Bishop’s 15-part audio series, complete with play-by-play clips from Lyell Bremser and others.

What’s behind Lavonte David’s excellence? The linebacker’s former position coach, Mike Ekeler, explains.

Husker247 takes stock of the new additions and returnees at linebacker. | Kpai’s next step

1970 Day by Day: The series reaches the finish line on Day 139. The author, now 16 years old plus 50, has some brief parting thoughts.

The Huskers are off to a slow start in the 2022 recruiting cycle.