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August 30, 2018
Running back commit Ronald Thompkins has been assured his Nebraska scholarship offer still stands despite his season-ending knee injury.
The Huskers name four season-long captains for 2018: Stanley Morgan, Jerald Foster, Mick Stoltenberg and Luke Gifford. | Discuss
Take advantage of the 2 for 1 special to join the BBS and participate in the game thread on Saturday.
From Dave Feit, a rundown of rejected Tunnel Walk songs.
In case you missed it: The Scott Frost tribute music video Long Road Home.
Jeremy Pernell previews the overhauled Husker secondary.
Printable rosters and 2-deeps for Saturday’s game are now available.
Scott Frost says he likes the team’s progress and Adrian Martinez’s confidence heading into Saturday’s opener. Also, Bill Moos discusses Tunnel Walk changes, alternate uniforms and more. Get all the coverage from Thursday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion. | Practice schedule
Dynamic Kentucky athlete Wandale Robinson will be among the recruits making official visits* Saturday.
They’re ready to get running: Devine Ozigbo and Wyatt Mazour
Anatomy of an Era: Fullback Cory Schlesinger on his work in the weight room: “It was almost like a drug of wanting to improve and get better.”
Throwback Thursday: 15 years ago today, linebacker Barrett Ruud scored the Huskers’ go-ahead TD in the opener against Oklahoma State.
The Zips have an experienced secondary to test the Huskers’ inexperienced quarterback.
Husker players will have area codes on their helmets this season.
August 29, 2018
Tristan Gebbia is reportedly transferring to Oregon State, where Mike Riley* is still on the staff | Discuss
ICYMI: An ESPN segment on Scott Frost and Nebraska.
Husker Dan weighs in on the quarterback situation.
“It’s a surreal feeling”: In a BTN interview, Adrian Martinez describes his emotions ahead of his historic start under center.
Nebraska’s 2022-25 conference schedules include games with Michigan each year, a return of Iowa on Black Friday, and a challenging set of crossover games in 2024. | Discuss
Tom Osborne says he’s feeling more anxious ahead of the Huskers’ opener than he has in “20-some years.”*
The game in Lincoln will be a $1.17 million payday for Akron, according to this USA Today report.
A number of game-day upgrades await fans at Saturday night’s opener.
QBs coach Mario Verduzco says Tristan Gebbia assured him on Saturday that he was staying. Get all the coverage from Wednesday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion | Practice schedule
Jeremy Pernell’s position previews continue with a breakdown of the linebackers.
Don’t miss the Long Road Home tribute video to Scott Frost.
Anatomy of an Era: Cory Schlesinger explains why he “knew it was going to be a touchdown” when the play was called in the huddle on the first of his two TDs in the ’95 Orange Bowl.
He’s a firefighter, drummer and coach, and now former walk-on Bob Sledge* is entering the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame.
August 28, 2018
The Big Red Cobcast guys discuss how the season plays out, go over the depth chart and make their Akron predictions.
Quarterback transfers are becoming the new normal in college football. | B1G youth movement*
The defensive line gets a B-minus in Jeremy Pernell’s preseason analysis.
No Blackshirts will be issued before the opener, defensive coordinator Erik Chinander says. Get all the coverage from Tuesday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion | Practice schedule
Nebraska will look once again into getting an NCAA waiver that would make transfer quarterback Noah Vedral immediately eligible.
Adam Carriker predicts the outcome of the Akron game — and the 11 others on the Huskers’ schedule.
Husker Doc Talk: Does Tristan Gebbia’s exit add to or ease the pressure on Adrian Martinez?
Here’s a look at performances by notable true-freshman quarterbacks in season openers over the past several seasons.
Tristan Gebbia’s departure is now official as Scott Frost confirms the quarterback has been granted a release from his scholarship.
Anatomy of an Era: There were 11 fullbacks when Cory Schlesinger arrived in 1990, and he wondered, “How in the world am I going to get up there and start playing?”
Tad Stryker says the biggest vote of confidence for Adrian Martinez was cast by Tristan Gebbia — with his feet. More commentary on the Monday presser page.
August 27, 2018
Bobby Bowden won’t be in Lincoln to watch his son coach against Nebraska on Saturday.
Scott Frost makes the top five in this list of best college football offensive masterminds.
Oregon State is reportedly the transfer destination of linebacker Avery Roberts.
The Akron game could be a confidence-builder with the Huskers favored by more than three touchdowns.
No. 2 quarterback Tristan Gebbia missed practice Monday and is no longer enrolled at the university. Get the details and more news and commentary from Monday’s game-week press conference here. | Updates | Gebbia discussion | Practice schedule
Former Husker AJ Bush is named Illinois’ starting quarterback after less than a month on campus.
Jeremy Pernell previews the improving offensive line.
Athlon looks at what sort of run-pass ratio to expect from Scott Frost.
The Athletic Department’s fundraising program is getting a makeover that will be launched this week.
Poll question: Will you be watching Thursday night’s games?