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See how Scott Frost voted in the final coaches poll.

Hail Varsity breaks down the Huskers’ roster on special teams, defense and offense heading into the offseason. | Reviewing the LBs

Sam McKewon says the Big Ten’s formula for getting its champion into the College Football Playoff is backfiring.* | Monday rewind* | Sipple: Sensible optimism

Jamin Graham, a pass-rusher from Alabama, commits to the Huskers for 2019. | Coverage & highlights | 2019 class | Discuss

Anatomy of an Era: Darin Erstad says a team’s success “starts from the top. When you have good leadership, good things happen.”

This week in Husker history: Jim Thorpe and Carlisle schooled the Cornhuskers to the tune of 37-6 on a chilly Wednesday afternoon in 1908.

The Huskers’ November performance says a lot about the direction of the program, Steve Sipple writes.

The OWH recaps the year that has passed since Scott Frost’s hiring: 1,* 2,* 3 *

Anatomy of an Era: Baseball’s Darin Erstad on joining the football team in 1994: “From the second you got there, you could tell there were some boys on a mission.”

Lincoln North Star’s Luke Reimer decommits from South Dakota State to walk on at Nebraska.

Here are some Friday recruiting updates. | Weekend visitors

A division title is among Athlon’s five realistic goals for the 2019 Huskers.

Anatomy of an Era: Jason Peter says the games were the easy part. “If you could get through Tuesday or Wednesday practice, that was the real accomplishment of the week.”

Steve Sipple says coaching talent is making the Big Ten West an intriguing place.

Bill Moos reviews the season and says Scott Frost’s staff never panicked during the 0-6 start. | Facilities outlook: 1, 2*

The number of scanned tickets* at Nebraska home games dropped with the temperatures in November.

Outside linebacker Guy Thomas becomes the latest 2017 recruit to leave the program.

The OWH reviews the performance of the 2018 defense.*

Here are some Thursday updates from the recruiting trail: 1, 2.*

Poll question: Did Adrian Martinez deserve better than honorable mention on the All-Big Ten team?

Anatomy of an Era: Jason Peter says he and Grant Wistrom returned for their senior season to deliver Tom Osborne another national title. “I can’t definitely say we would have done that for anyone else.”

Sam McKewon reviews the 2018 offense* and looks at how things are trending for 2019.

Devine Ozigbo and Stanley Morgan Jr. make Jeremy Pernell’s All-Big Ten team.

Scott Frost gets a B as Barrett Sallee grades the first-year coaches.

Coach Jeff Brohm has turned down an offer from his alma mater, Louisville, and will stay at Purdue.

Stanley Morgan Jr. earns second-team honors as the All-Big Ten teams on offense are announced, while JD Spielman and Devine Ozigbo get third-team recognition.

Wednesday’s recruiting updates: Looking for size on the defensive line.* | No Wandale

Adam Carriker gives his final thoughts on the 2018 defense* and offense,* and the keys to improving in 2019. | Offensive success rate up

Anatomy of an Era: Theologian and Husker fan R. Scott Clark notes that football is often said to be “a kind of religion in Nebraska, a kind of idolatry, and I think there is actually some truth to that.”

The OWH* and Husker247 break down the impact of every Husker newcomer* in 2018.

Dicaprio Bootle and Mohamed Barry earn third-team recognition as the All-Big Ten honorees on defense are announced, and several other Huskers are honorable mention. | PDF | Discuss

Devine Ozigbo has accepted an East-West Shrine Game invitation after his stellar senior season.

See where the coaches are focusing their recruiting efforts Tuesday: 1, 2.* | Hunt for juco defenders* | The Wandale watch

Husker Dan looks back at the 2018 season.

Here’s the story behind the “GBR” sign* seen Friday in a Children’s Hospital window during The Wave at Kinnick Stadium.

Here are some Monday updates from the recruiting trail.*

What’s your grade for Scott Frost’s first season? | Carriker’s take* | Hail Varsity analysis: 1, 2 | Penalty reduction*

The new man in charge of Tunnel Walk says it’s “hard to please everyone, especially in the area of music.”

Anatomy of an Era: When moved from defensive back to linebacker, Ed Stewart “went kicking and screaming to say the least. … ‘Hey, no. This ain’t gonna work!’ ”

Brian Christopherson and Sam McKewon* see the 2019 Huskers as potential contenders to win the Big Ten West, but shoring up the defense will be essential.

Film study: Adrian Martinez’s debut season, and big plays at Iowa. | Next steps for Martinez

Scott Frost shares his “no fear of failure” message with the Nebraska volleyball team.

Anatomy of an Era: Linebacker Ed Stewart played through a hamstring pull in the 1995 Orange Bowl. “I wasn’t going to miss that game.”

Eighty-five years ago, Nebraska botched a field-goal try against Iowa but turned it into the game-winning play. It’s part of this week in Husker history.

Now comes a recruiting blitz for Scott Frost’s staff as attention turns to the December early signing period.

Nebraska’s seniors see a promising future* for the Huskers with the young talent and leadership returning. | Close isn’t enough | Shatel: Foundation set* | Sipple: Hope for O-line

The LJS breaks down the Husker offense’s receiving targets, chunk plays and 20-plus-yard rushes.

Adam Carriker says the Iowa game showed that Huskers must improve this offseason in the trenches.*

Anatomy of an Era: Chicagoan Ed Stewart was a homesick freshman when his “moment of all-buy-in” came courtesy of Tom Osborne’s understanding.

Iowa 31, Nebraska 28. The Huskers show no quit, but a field goal on the final play puts the Hawkeyes on top. Details on the game page.  | Stryker commentary | Highlights | Postgame presser | Record-setters | Postgame notes | Big Red Over-Reaction