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The Wall Street Journal* looks at Scott Frost’s revival of the walk-on program.

Gabrielle Union hopes to wear the jersey belonging to Christian Gaylord’s late father during her ESPN College GameDay* appearance.

Adrian Martinez discusses the team’s preparations for Ohio State in a BTN interview.

The LJS looks at the logistics of putting together the traveling show that is College GameDay, and the OWH looks back at Lee Corso’s mechanical-bull ride* in Lincoln in 2001.

Dish Network and Dish-owned Sling TV have dropped the Big Ten Network and some Fox sports channels in a contract dispute.

Plans for a $150 million football training facility are expected to be announced Friday.*

Here’s what to know about Saturday’s special events, including ESPN College GameDay, the Heisman House Tour and extended Husker Nation Pavilion hours. | And the guest picker is …

The Ohio State and Nebraska defenses have made progress this season, but the Blackshirts* still have ground to make up. | Chris Fowler on Nebraska: 1,* 2

The previews and predictions continue to roll in: Carriker* | McKewon | More

Scott Frost says the Huskers need to be “a mature enough team to look this challenge in the eye and rise to the occasion.” More from Thursday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion

Here’s a rundown of the official visitors expected for Saturday’s game.

David Max was a guest on the Beanie and the Boom Ohio State Podcast.

Ohio State defensive tackle Haskell Garrett says the Buckeyes have had this game “circled since February.”

Bill Moos says Nebraska is “starting to close in on some plans and some funding models” for facility upgrades* in football, golf and swimming. | Audio

An Ohio State site says Nebraska’s offense presents a big test but that the Buckeyes may be better-equipped than last year to curtail Adrian Martinez.

The Cleveland paper says Nebraska has shown it might be able to chisel away at Ohio State’s advantage in recruiting.

AP picks Ohio State by 24 points and says the game is the week’s best bet. | More predictions | Scouting the Buckeyes: LJS, OWH*

Watch BTN’s preview of the Ohio State game and the Athletic Department’s 10-minute recap of Nebraska at Illinois.

Maurice Washington is practicing in full pads this week after missing the second half against Illinois. More from Wednesday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion

Here’s an examination of how the inside trap worked for the Huskers against Illinois’ defense.

Athlon lays out a blueprint for upsetting the Buckeyes.

Jack Hoffman’s father talks with Adam Carriker* about Jack’s first tackle football game, the decision to let him play and his continuing battle with brain cancer.

The Cleveland paper scouts the Huskers with a Q&A with the OWH’s Sam McKewon.

It will be a big weekend for recruiting as nearly a dozen official visitors are expected.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day says Adrian Martinez might have received a Buckeyes offer if not for the injury that forced him to miss his senior prep season.

Husker Dan weighs in on the Illinois game and the big weekend coming up.

Dr. Rob Zatechka has reasons for both hope and concern with Ohio State coming to town.

Tuesday’s practice is finished, and defensive coaches talked afterward about the task of containing Ohio State’s potent offense. Get all the coverage here. | Updates & discussion

ESPN’s College GameDay show will take place east of the stadium. | Official info: 1, 2

From the Cleveland paper, a look at how the Buckeyes might try to attack the Huskers.

Scott Frost described the Huskers’ high-profile game against Ohio State as something “special” and said the players “need to know how to be comfortable in these situations.” Get all the coverage of Monday’s presser here. | Updates & discussion | Depth chart | Game notes

The Northwestern game will have a 3 p.m. start and a Fox telecast.

Monday Morning Quarterback: Will the Huskers be ready for the national spotlight?

Wan’Dale Robinson is named the Big Ten freshman of the week and 247Sports’ national true freshman of the week, and Pro Football Focus places Marquel Dismuke on its national team of the week.

Ohio State will be trying to avoid another season-altering upset. | Worry-worthy Huskers

See how former Huskers fared in Week 3 of NFL play.

Scott Frost puts the focus on his parents as he and his father, former Husker Larry Frost, are inducted into the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame.*

Steven M. Sipple says it’s shaping up as a week of both excitement and trepidation for Husker fans. More day-after commentary and analysis: Gabriel, McKewon,* Peterson, Husker Mike, Heady,* Cavanaugh

Get your College Gameday gear in time for Saturday.

The Nebraska-Ohio State stats matchup is overwhelmingly in the Buckeyes’ favor. | Big underdog: 1, 2

This week in Husker history: The Huskers crush Pacific, but a blood clot puts quarterback Tommie Frazier on the shelf.

Huskers.com and the OWH (1, 2)* look back at milestone and memorable games among the Huskers’ 900 wins.

Nebraska 42, Illinois 38. Big performances from Wan’Dale Robinson and Adrian Martinez help the Huskers overcome turnover, penalty and kicking woes and rally past the Illini. Details on the game page. | Stryker commentary | Highlights | Postgame presser

It’s official: ESPN’s College Gameday is coming to Lincoln for Ohio State at Nebraska.

Here is the Huskers’ travel roster for tonight’s game. | Roster notes | Hype videos

Program win No. 900 and the first road victory in almost two years are in the Huskers’ sights as they square off Saturday night against Illinois. Get the pregame reads from Omaha,* Lincoln (1, 2, 3), Grand Island (1, 2, 3), Champaign (1, 2, 3, 4), Decatur and Peoria.* Commentary: Sipple, Shatel,* McKewon,* Christopherson, Rosenthal, Callahan, Asmussen

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Free chat for the Illinois game is now up and running.

With the fourth game about to arrive, some answers to who won’t redshirt will start to emerge.

The Huskers are going up against the nation’s leader in sacks, Illinois’ Oluwole Betiku.

Athlon previews the game and has the Huskers winning by 13. | More predictions