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Hastings quarterback Jarrett Synek announces he will walk on with the Huskers.

Here are scouting reports on the Illini from the OWH and LJS.

The NCAA has extended the recruiting dead period for all Division I sports through April 15.

Joyce Durand of the Sidetrack Band, a gameday staple in Lincoln since the 1970s, has died at age 84.

Defensive coordinator Erik Chinander is rotating his front seven heavily and using a wrinkle employed by Alabama and Wisconsin. | Domann’s versatility

College Football News and Athlon preview the game and pick Nebraska to win by double digits. | More predictions

Adam Carriker agrees with keeping the Blackshirt recipients in-house.

1970 Day by Day: Jeff Kinney is back in pads, but Willie Harper’s availability for Saturday’s game against Oklahoma appears doubtful.

Athletic director Bill Moos discusses COVID-19 issues, facilities and more on the radio. | Audio

Take a deep breath and enjoy the win, Husker Dan says.

Monday Morning Quarterback: Will the Huskers cover the 15-point spread against Illinois?

“It’s not about me, it’s not about him, it’s about us,” Adrian Martinez told the team before the Penn State game. See the video.

Nebraska’s Graduation Success Rate hits an all-time high of 94 percent.

Defensive coordinator Erik Chinander says Blackshirts were issued this week, but he declines to name who received them. Go here for more from Tuesday’s press conference. | Updates & discussion

Adam Carriker details three things he learned about the Huskers in their first win.

Ten years after opting for the Pac-12, Colorado misses its rivalry with Nebraska.

1970 Day by Day: Bob Devaney says Oklahoma’s new wishbone offense is “giving us some problems” in practice.

The Cleveland Browns close their facility to conduct contact tracing after former Husker fullback Andy Janovich tests positive for COVID-19.

Scott Frost says Luke McCaffrey’s first start was “really solid,” but there will be open competition again this week at quarterback. Go here for more from Monday’s press conference. | Updates & discussion

Illinois’ quarterback and kicker earn player-of-the-week honors from the Big Ten.

Rex Burkhead’s two touchdown receptions were among Week 10 highlights for Huskers in the NFL.

1970 Day by Day: I-back Jeff Kinney and defensive end Willie Harper aren’t in pads as the Huskers began preparations for their regular-season finale against Oklahoma.

Sam McKewon says the defense stood tall Saturday when it mattered most but could use more help from the offense. More day-after commentary and analysis: Gabriel, Peterson, Sipple, Husker Mike, Washut.

Elkhorn running back Aiden Young announces he’s walking on at Nebraska.

Dr. Rob Zatechka talks about the need for an every-down running back, and he grades Luke McCaffrey.

The Huskers open as 14-point favorites against Illinois. | Stats matchup | Network change

This week in Husker history: The Rose Bowl that wasn’t; Glassford’s resignation; Jennings’ second upset of the Sooners.

1970 Day by Day: The Huskers accept the Orange Bowl’s invitation, and the waiting game for an opponent begins.

Next week’s opponent, Illinois, rallies from 10 points down to edge Rutgers, 23-20.

Nebraska 30, Penn State 23. The Huskers nearly let a big lead slip away, but they hold on for their first win of 2020. Details are accumulating on game page. | Stryker commentary | Highlights | Postgame presser & celebration | Carriker gut reaction

Bellevue West junior tight end Micah Riley has Nebraska in his top eight.

1970 Day by Day: Nebraska picks off seven Lynn Dickey passes, and down goes Kansas State, 51-13. Afterward, the Huskers have an Orange Bowl invitation to mull over. | Columbus connection

Two teams trying to find their way to their first win will clash Saturday in a nearly empty Memorial Stadium. Here are the pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2), Philadelphia, York, Pittsburgh, Reading, Wilkes-Barre and State College. Commentary: Shatel, Sipple, Chatelain, Rudel, Callahan.

The Big Ten has quietly given the green light to pairing two conference teams together for a game if their opponents need to cancel that week for COVID-19 reasons.

Six-man standout Carson Rohde from Sumner-Eddyville-Miller announces he’s walking on at Nebraska.

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.