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Nebrasketball lands its first-ever five-star high school recruit as South Carolina guard Bryce McGowens signs with the Huskers.

Nebraska is doing what it can to make this unconventional home game feel like home.

Adam Carriker and Sam McKewon both predict a Penn State win, but not everyone is picking the Nittany Lions.

1970 Day by Day: As Kansas State and Nebraska get ready to tangle, the Big Eight title is at stake for both teams — but there’s much more on the line for the Huskers.

Steven M. Sipple wonders what’s next for Adrian Martinez but says the quarterback’s story is far from over.

Devaney’s best hire? Boyd Epley helped transform the program.

Scott Frost discusses the quarterbacking, penalties and more on the radio. | Audio

New gameday memories will have to wait for longtime season ticket holders like Dan Gelster.

As the Nittany Lions get set for their trip to Lincoln, there’s no sign thus far of a coronavirus spread from their game last week against Maryland.

Scott Frost spoke after Thursday’s practice but wasn’t ready to say who would start at quarterback Saturday against Penn State. Go here for more. | Updates & discussion

Adam Carriker looks at some younger players who’ve been bright spots so far this season.

1970 Day by Day: There’s no word yet from Bob Devaney on who will start at QB against Kansas State, the league leader in total defense. | Covering the Huskers back then

Nobody saw an 0-3 start coming for the Nittany Lions. Here are Penn State previews from the OWH, LJS and Corn Nation.

Penn State running back Journey Brown announces he is retiring from football after being diagnosed with a heart condition during the offseason.

A shoulder injury as reportedly ended the season of former Husker receiver JD Spielman at TCU.

From Penn State territory: Three things to prove and two key matchups.

Jeremy Pernell says Scott Frost is at a crossroads with his quarterbacks.

Offensive penalties have been drive-killers for the 2020 Huskers.

Saturday’s Ohio State-Maryland game has been canceled by the Terps due to COVID-19 issues. | Discuss | Penn State statement

Are the Huskers ready and willing to dial up the tempo on offense against Penn State?

Athlon Sports previews the game and picks Penn State to win by 6. | More predictions

Columbus High linebacker Ernest Hausmann receives a Nebraska offer for 2022.

Andy Hoffman talks with Adam Carriker about Team Jack, his own battle with cancer and more.

1970 Day by Day: Quarterback Van Brownson is throwing again as the Huskers prepare for Kansas State in cold, wet weather.

Dr. Rob Zatechka takes a deep dive into what he sees as a major problem with the offensive line.

Penn State will keep Sean Clifford as its starter at quarterback but will work Will Levis into the rotation.

Husker Dan addresses the quarterback question. | Sipple’s case for McCaffrey

Offensive coordinator Matt Lubick says it’s an “open competition week” for the Huskers, and not just at quarterback. Go here for more from Tuesday’s press conference. | Updates & discussion

Carriker Chronicles: If the competition at QB neck and neck at week’s end, which one should get the call? | “Left behind” | Red-zone woes

Frustration is on the rise at both Nebraska and Penn State as the winless teams prepare to face off.

1970 Day by Day: Four days before Nebraska vs. Kansas State, quarterback Lynn Dickey of KSU responds to Jerry Murtaugh’s preseason verbal jabs.

Touchdowns by Ameer Abdullah and Rex Burkhead were highlights of Week 9 of NFL action for former Huskers.

Monday Morning Quarterback: Who should get the start at quarterback?

It’ll be another 11 a.m. start and a BTN telecast for the Illinois game, and the Black Friday contest at Iowa will start at noon on Fox.

Scott Frost says the decision of who starts at quarterback against Penn State will play out in practices this week. Go here for video and coverage of Monday’s press conference. | Updates & discussion

Get the new book Yards After Contact by Andy Hoffman.

1970 Day by Day: A knee injury ends the season of No. 2 middle guard Bob Pabis. In Manhattan, coach Vince Gibson wonders if the refs will give Kansas State a fair shake against Nebraska.

Sam McKewon sees Luke McCaffrey as the guy who can deliver the pace that’s needed in Scott Frost’s offense. More day-after commentary and analysis: Sipple, Gabriel, Husker Mike, Peterson, Washut, Cavanaugh

“Why is this happening again?” The Hoffmans tell the story of their new cancer battle. | BTN show coming Tuesday

Carl Selmer, offensive line coach of the 1970 and ’71 championship teams and later head coach at Miami, has died at age 95.

The Nittany Lions have a lopsided edge in the stats matchup, but Penn State opens as a favorite by just four points.

Here’s a look at the numbers behind the Huskers’ knack for moving the ball but not scoring.

This week in Husker history: Record-breaking Reynolds, a scare from Walt Garrison and sunset on the Kansas series.

1970 Day by Day: Nebraska gets an endorsement from Iowa State coach Johnny Majors: “I don’t think Texas, Notre Dame or Ohio State could beat them.”

What did Jeff Kinney think about alternating with Joe Orduna in 1970? “I hated it” | 1-2 punch

Next week’s opponent, Penn State, falls to 0-3 with a 35-19 loss to Maryland.

Northwestern 21, Nebraska 13. Interceptions doom promising drives in the second half as the Huskers fall in Evanston. Go to the game page for coverage. | Stryker commentary | Highlights | Postgame presser

1970 Day by Day: Nebraska rolls up 32 first downs in a 54-29 rout of Iowa State in Ames.

Tight games tend to happen when Northwestern and Nebraska meet, so the Huskers might need to win a close one Saturday in Evanston to avoid an 0-2 start. Here are pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2, 3) and Omaha and Chicago, and commentary from Shatel, McKewon, Callahan and Sipple.

The return of Big Ten football has provided a shot in the arm to the conference’s television network partners.