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Northwestern enters 2020 having undergone a shakeup on offense, but the defensive side appears steady and solid. | Update on Hawkeyes

If cabin fever is setting in, these stay-at-home Husker items might be the answer.

Play-calling will have new dynamics with the input of Matt Lubick and Greg Austin.

This week in Husker history: A star by the name of Glenn Presnell begins to emerge in the backfield during spring practices of 95 years ago.

Former Huskers reflect on how a lost spring* would have affected their own careers and those of their teamates?

They attend different Omaha schools, but 2022 hot prospects Devon Jackson and Deshawn Woods have a connection that makes them “like brothers.”

After six seasons with the New York Jets, former Husker offensive tackle Brent Qvale has reportedly reached a one-year deal with the Houston Texans.

Wan’Dale Robinson plans on “just being smarter” about avoiding injury.

Nebraska gets a commitment from Christopher Paul Jr., a three-star linebacker from Georgia. | Class of 2021 | Discuss

Former Husker Will Shields’ foundation is donating 96,000 meals to Kansas City food banks for people affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

Nebraska is in the top six of California receiver Xavier Worthy.

Throwback to more than 5,000 Thursdays ago: On Thanksgiving of 1922, the Huskers played the final game at Nebraska Field and upset the Fighting Irish.

Eric Crouch recalls the plays that defined his career, including the one that didn’t work in practice but did when it counted. | Video | More HOF coverage

Last week’s quotes spring eternal as the expectations for the inside linebackers and the offensive line are examined. | Vokolek’s “huge strides”

Nebraska is listed among six Big Ten teams hurt the most by the loss of spring drills.

Two Omaha players and one from Council Bluffs land in 247Sports’ top 247 for 2022, with Burke linebacker Devon Jackson coming in at No. 25.

The OWH has binge-watching recommendations for those in need of a Husker football fix.

Defensive back Cam Taylor-Britt has become a team leader on and off the field.

Former Nebraska defensive back Tony Butler announces Kent State is his transfer destination.

Former Husker Ricky Simmons shares his story of overcoming addiction in a chat with Adam Carriker.

It’s now official that there will be no 2020 spring game.

Eric Crouch explains his competitiveness as Nebraska’s quarterback: “I guess I didn’t like losing.” | More Hall of Fame coverage

The recruiting restrictions could hurt Kearney Catholic QB Heinrich Haarberg’s chances of getting offers from Nebraska and other Power Five schools before summer, but he’s taking it in stride. | Recruiting world adapts

The Broncos* are trading former Husker Andy Janovich to the Browns. Also, Alex Lewis and Maliek Collins have reportedly agreed to new contracts, with Collins moving from the Cowboys to the Raiders.

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Even without an on-field coach in charge of special teams, it’s an area of intensified focus during this offseason.

Early betting lines have Nebraska favored against Cincinnati but an underdog to Penn State and Ohio State.

Pure fantasy in the absence of March Madness: A 64-team football playoff of 2020 teams, and Nebraska is ousted in the first round by Pitt.

Cam Jurgens’ steady improvement after a rocky start last season bodes well for the Huskers’ offensive line.

Kansas State has hired former Husker Steve Stanard as linebackers coach.

NFL draft analyst Gil Brandt says Alex Davis is on teams’ radars after his performance at pro day in Lincoln.

Bill Moos says the spring game will not be played April 18 and probably not at all. | Audio | No spring volleyball in G.I.

Tight end Thomas Fidone of Council Bluffs, a national top-60 recruit per Rivals and 247 Sports, has Nebraska in his top six.

Financial details of Nebraska’s partnership with Opendorse are revealed.

Husker coaches receive guidance about what’s allowed and what isn’t during the coronavirus suspension, but many questions remain.

Mohamed Barry has good things to say about Will Honas’ leadership and the Huskers’ younger talent at inside linebacker. | Video

A case is made for unique college nicknames, with Nebraska listed among the schools that already have one.

War, influenza and football: A timeline of the 1918 Cornhuskers and the challenges they faced.

Steven M. Sipple says the Davis twins got a raw deal with the heavy coaching turnover at their position.

Mike Dawson’s outside linebackers understand the need to ratchet up their performance. | More from spring presser

College Football News has Nebraska on upset alert for the Cincinnati game.

This week in Husker history: A $100 pay raise goes to Henry Schulte, coach of both football and track at a salary of $3,600 a year.

These are challenging and defining times for Scott Frost and others in leadership roles, Steven M. Sipple writes.

A collection of links and updates about the coronavirus can be found here.

Spring practices are off until at least April 6 as the Big Ten suspends all organized team activities. | Five questions | KLIN report | Moos statement | Spring schedule

Commentary on a surreal two days for sports: Callahan, Shatel,* Carriker

The Big Ten has now canceled all sporting competitions through the end of the academic year and ordered a moratorium on off- and on-campus recruiting activities. The NCAA also cancels all winter and spring championships, including March Madness and the College World Series.

Here are some unofficial results from the Huskers’ pro day in Lincoln. | Last one in 2020? | Photos

Entering the NFL draft was a tempting option for left tackle Brenden Jaimes over the winter.

Nebraska heeds the Big Ten’s directive and closes all home sports competitions to the public. There will be further discussion of the volleyball and football spring games.