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November 11, 2018
Faith has helped JoJo Domann persevere through injuries and doubts.
The Michigan State game will have an 11 a.m. CST start and a Fox telecast. | Stats matchup
Anatomy of an Era: Charlie McBride gave him a chance as a Proposition 48 walk-on, and Jared Tomich ran with it.
In the game voted the most memorable of the home sellout streak, the 1978 Huskers upset Oklahoma, 17-14. It’s part of this week in Husker history.
November 10, 2018
Nebraska 54, Illinois 35. Points off turnovers are the big difference and Devine Ozigbo has a big day as the Huskers outscore the Illini. Details on the game page. | Stryker commentary | Highlights | Larabee photos | Postgame presser | Big Red Over-Reaction
Fans share their warm memories of bad-weather games in Tad Stryker’s pregame perspective.
Scott Frost discusses Adrian Martinez’s recruitment and development in this BTN feature.
On a wintry Saturday at Memorial Stadium, it’ll be a clash of teams that are clicking on offense but have had their struggles on defense. Get the Illinois-Nebraska pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2, 3), Omaha (1, 2, 3),* Grand Island (1, 2),* Peoria, Champaign (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6),* and Decatur. Commentary: Christopherson, Sipple, Shatel,* Callahan.
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November 9, 2018
Dave Feit gives the alternative uniforms a wholehearted thumbs up.
A Denver TV station looks back at Andy Janovich’s prowess as a high school wrestler.
Lamar Jackson is a big part of the defense’s turnaround in turnovers.
Adam Carriker weighs in on the alternate uniforms.*
Anatomy of an Era: “We just knew we were tough customers,” says defensive tackle Jason Scott Jenkins. “We got after them and sacrificed our body, truly got after people.”
November 8, 2018
True freshman Adrian Martinez’s growth in the leadership department has his older teammates’ attention.
Erik Chinander sees signs of progress in his defense that might not be evident to the untrained eye. | Special teams’ struggles | Tight ends’ strides
The Blackshirts are aiming to end the feel-good vibes about AJ Bush’s return to Lincoln soon after kickoff. | Know the foe
Kearney Catholic lineman Eli Richter announces he as accepted a Nebraska walk-on offer.
Here’s a look back at Memorial Stadium’s 1923 debut, when the Huskers wore blue. | Game page
Here are the Veterans Day activities and observances that will take place in and around Memorial Stadium.
Scott Frost says the Illini are “playing for a lot” and will come to Lincoln motivated and expecting to win. He says Saturday’s cold temperatures shouldn’t be a factor, but the wind might be. More from Thursday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion
Adam Carriker* previews the game and sees the Huskers winning by 13. | More predictions | Make your pick
Brandon Cavanaugh says the alternate uniforms that will be worn Saturday should be embraced, even though they’re not. | Mixed reviews
Anatomy of an Era: “In a million years I’d never think I’d be doing what I’m doing now,” says defensive tackle Jason Scott Jenkins, now a model and actor.
November 7, 2018
It’s a team effort* on Sunday and Monday nights when new plays are concocted by Scott Frost and his staff.
Scouting the Illini: An explosive offense is offset by a leaky defense.
Athlon expects a comfortable Nebraska win over Illinois, while College Football News sees a much tighter result.
The Vikings pick up Ameer Abdullah one day after the former Husker was waived by the Lions.
Quarterbacks coach Mario Verduzco is one of 53 nominees for the 2018 Broyles Award, which honors college football’s top assistant coach.
Husker offensive coordinator Troy Walters says Illinois is using “a whole different defense” after the recent resignation of its defensive coordinator. More from Wednesday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion
Anatomy of an Era: Jacques Allen never got a scholarship but was never going to quit. “You are part of a whole. And the thing is, you do affect the whole when you drop off.”
November 6, 2018
Husker Dan tips his hat to the Huskers’ performance against Ohio State, but he also suspects something isn’t right in Columbus.
Linebacker Mohamed Barry speaks from experience when he encourages young teammates yearning for playing time to buy in and keep pushing.
The Detroit Lions waive former Husker running back Ameer Abdullah, a second-round draftee in 2015.
Illinois quarterback AJ Bush is trying to treat his return to Nebraska as “just another game.”
Is there value in moral victories? Dave Feit and Husker Doc Talk tackle the topic.
Erik Chinander says turnover drills are paying off, but the defense overall is still “not even close” to where it needs to be. More from Tuesday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion
Adrian Martinez makes the Pro Football Focus Big Ten Team of the Week.
Anatomy of an Era: Jacques Allen says the “renegades” and “knuckleheads” in his 1991 freshman class “really stepped it up and helped take it to the next level that Coach Osborne had always dreamed about.”
November 5, 2018
It’s highly unlikely* that a five-win Nebraska team could go to a bowl like in 2015.
Scott Frost says the offense and defense played well enough to beat Ohio State, but special teams were a different story. More from Monday’s press conference here. | Updates & discussion
The numbers show that the Husker offense is gaining efficiency as the season progresses. | Year Two ceiling
Adrian Martinez earns a share of Big Ten freshman of the week honors, and he’s 247Sports’ national true freshman of the week.
Time and TV for the Michigan State game won’t be set until this weekend.
Anatomy of an Era: Walk-on receiver Jacques Allen was a scout-team warrior with a considerable comedic streak.
November 4, 2018
The Huskers are making more and more plays on both sides of the ball, Jacob Padilla writes. More day-after commentary and analysis: Christopherson, Washut, McKewon,* Gabriel, Sipple, Heady,* Carriker (1,* 2).
The Illinois game will have an 11 a.m. start and a BTN telecast. | Stats matchup | Huskers favored
This week in Husker history: A narrow escape at Kansas in ’93; winless on TV in the 1950s; just four first downs in a 1938 victory.
November 3, 2018
Up next is Illinois, 55-31 winners Saturday over Minnesota.
Ohio State 36, Nebraska 31. The Buckeyes use a strong second half to hold off the Huskers after trailing by five points at halftime. Get details on the game page. | Stryker commentary | Highlights | Postgame presser | Big Red Over-Reaction