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Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff show will be live from the Horseshoe the morning of Nebraska’s opener at Ohio State.

1970 Day by Day: The Blackshirts come up big and Van Brownson takes over at quarterback as Nebraska downs Missouri, 21-7. | Physical win | A first-place vote

Check out this footage from practice released Friday morning.

Athlon Sports offers up a projection of the Huskers’ two-deeps on defense and offense.

1970 Day by Day: Five inches of wet snow wallops Lincoln the day before the Missouri game, but the new artificial turf makes it a non-issue.

Former Husker cornerback Prince Amukamara is reportedly set to join the Arizona Cardinals.

The competition at quarterback and running back was the focus Thursday as coaches and players talked with the media after practice. Go here for video and coverage. | Updates & discussion

Dave Walline’s big hit half a century ago was emblematic of the Nebraska-Missouri rivalry. | ’69 frosh a talent trove

TCU’s JD Spielman discusses his exit from Nebraska: “It was hard to get up and leave that.”

1970 Day by Day: “I have an idea that they’ll be ready to play,” coach Bob Devaney says after his Huskers practice for the Missouri game in wet, chilly weather.

Husker Dan says the Big Ten’s COVID-19 testing limits could do great damage to Nebraska’s walk-on program.

Scott Frost discusses receiver Omar Manning, the quarterbacks and more on Sports Nightly. | Audio

Tim Gay, Nebraska’s football-physics expert, has solved the conundrum of why a well-thrown football behaves the way it does.

1970 Day by Day: Dislocated fingers won’t keep center Doug Dumler out of the Missouri game.

Chris Klieman’s new contract at Kansas State has Steven M. Sipple wondering if eight-win incentives would fly at Nebraska.

Monday Morning Quarterback: Which of Scott Frost’s coordinators faces the greatest pressure to produce in 2020?

Players and coaches from the defense fielded questions from the media after Tuesday’s practice. Got here for coverage and video. | Updates & discussion

See how former Huskers fared in Week 4 of NFL play.

The table appears set for long-sought production at tight end.

1970 Day by Day: An intestinal ailment makes the rounds as the Huskers prepare for Missouri.

Six years later, Jake Cotton can still laugh about his one-of-a-kind false start against Michigan State.

Less than three weeks before game day, a number of logistical questions remain unanswered.

James Carnie, tight end from Norris High School south of Lincoln, announces he’s received a long-awaited scholarship offer from Nebraska. | Remote recruiting

Athlon’s under-the-radar storylines for the Huskers’ preseason practices include the snap distribution at quarterback. | Alante Brown steps up

1970 Day by Day: Bob Devaney says scoring won’t be easy against Missouri. A bonfire is lit in anticipation of the big game.

Steven M. Sipple says the limited but energized crowd Saturday night at Iowa State shows what the Big Ten will be missing. | McKewon on assistants’ role

Check out former Husker punter Sam Koch’s pass for a first down for Baltimore vs. Washington.

Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan is out indefinitely after injuring a foot in practice.

1970 Day by Day: With Minnesota out of the way, up next is nemesis Missouri, winners of three straight against Bob Devaney’s Huskers.

The Huskers’ return to full-pads practice ends a 10-month drought.

This week in Husker history: Heartbreaking losses to Florida State (1980), Texas Tech (2005) and Wisconsin (2015).

Part of Ohio State’s practice Saturday was open to the media. Here’s a report.

Long known for its running backs, the Big Ten is teeming with quality wideouts this season.

1970 Day by Day: Nebraska racks up 21 points and 200-plus yards in the first quarter en route to a 35-10 win at Minnesota. | Osborne and the I formation

Bob Gibson, the Hall of Fame pitcher from Omaha, has died of pancreatic cancer at age 84.

Scott Frost says cornerback Braxton Clark is likely to miss the season because of a shoulder injury. Go here for more from Friday’s press conference. | Updates & discussion

Nebraska vs. Ohio State is three weekends away. Here’s a preview of the potent Buckeyes.

1970 Day by Day: The stage is set for a tough battle between the Huskers and Minnesota despite the Gophers’ underdog status and Nebraska’s recent mastery in the series.

Former Husker cornerback Lamar Jackson has been elevated from the Jets’ practice squad to the active roster.

Offensive coordinator Matt Lubik says Adrian Martinez is the starter at quarterback but that competition is ongoing between him and Luke McCaffrey. Go here for coverage of Thursday’s press conference and 4K video from practice. | Updates & discussion

The Huskers announce the Sea of Red Campaign for virtual attendance at Memorial Stadium. | Discuss

Ben Stille is one of 199 semifinalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy.

Former Husker linebacker Lavonte David is named the NFC’s defensive player of the month.

1970 Day by Day: An improved injury situation is reflected in the makeup of the Huskers’ 51-man travel roster for the Minnesota game.

The Huskers are walking a “fine line” of preparation is they transition to putting pads on. | Practice action

This will be a season like no other, Tom Shatel writes, starting with no printed media guide for the first time in at least 70 years.

The Big Ten announces its corporate partnerships for rapid COVID-19 testing, plus details on how the program will work.

Minnesota receiver Rashod Bateman has been cleared to play after an earlier opt-out, but Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons won’t be opting back in.

Can the Big Ten be persuaded to allow fans at games? Husker Doc Talk takes up that and more.

1970 Day by Day: Which shoes to wear? Minnesota’s new Tartan Turf is an unknown, so Nebraska will pack three different types. | Rust Belt Huskers