Fresh Links
October 12, 2023
Riley Van Poppel and other true freshmen* have been significant contributors during the first half of the Huskers’ football season. | Production from the portal*
A Matt Rhule “true believer,” former Husker All-American Prince Amukamara* is loving life after football.
October 11, 2023
Behind the Point Spread: A look at four of this weekend’s games, including a key contest in the Big Ten West.
Check out the season’s first episodes of GBRewind, premiering in a live stream here.
Big 10 Show: Power rankings, predictions and more from Adam Carriker and Jeff Thurn.
Dave Feit gives his midseason grades for Matt Rhule and his assistant coaches.
No Nebraska but still plenty to choose from on the Week 7 college football TV depth chart.
October 10, 2023
Carriker Chronicles: Bill Busch on Nebraska football in 2023.
Wide receiver Marcus Washington’s injury is a season-ending torn ACL, coach Matt Rhule announced at his Tuesday presser. More: QB competition,* Bye-week plan,* Fixing the turnovers | Video & discussion
Volleyball State: A look back at Nebraska’s weekend in Michigan, plus the national college picture and more.
Doc’s Diagnosis: A read option goes the distance, with a big assist from Ethan Piper.
October 9, 2023
Local players* are providing a spark for Husker football in all three phases.
Husker Dan: Matt Rhule wants fans to be patient.
The White squad took Monday’s opener of Nebraska baseball’s Red-White Series. Go here for photos and more.
The Huskers have made progress in cleaning up their penalties* this season, with a couple of exceptions.
Friday’s game was a confidence boost for kicker Tristan Alvano.
In-state quarterback Bode Soukup will walk on at Nebraska.
Sunday Morning Quarterback: Jay and Bob review Illinois and talk with Tim Miles.
The Northwestern game on Oct. 21 will have a 2:30 p.m. start and a BTN telecast.
Dave Feit finds beauty in the less-than-pretty win at Illinois.
Doc’s Diagnosis: A true freshman came up big in Nebraska’s goal-line stand against Illinois.
October 8, 2023
Adam Carriker gives his midseason grades for the 2023 Huskers.
It could’ve been one of those “you gotta be kidding me” collapses, but the Husker defense wouldn’t let that happen against Illinois, Sam McKewon* writes.
Husker Doc Talk: How bad is the Big Ten West? Plus, how tough a hand was Nebraska dealt with the future conference schedules?
This turning point Friday night ensured that a fourth-quarter collapse wouldn’t happen against Illinois.
This week in Husker history: Ninety years ago, the first NU-Texas game went all Nebraska’s way.
October 7, 2023
Husker volleyball weathers a marathon first set and goes on to sweep Michigan.
How to approach the off week? “Treat this as pretty much fall camp* going into the second season,” says Phalen Sanford. | Jimari Butler’s big night*
The Huskers homered five times in a 22-2 baseball exhibition win Saturday over Cloud County CC. Here are photos of the action.
Cole Stukenholtz applauds the defense’s performance against Illinois, and ThotDoc offers his Brain Droppings on the game.
October 6, 2023
Nebraska volleyball starts slow but dominates the final two sets for a 3-1 win at Michigan State. | Highlights
NEBRASKA 20, ILLINOIS 7: Two touchdowns in 10 seconds prove to be the difference as the Huskers improve to 3-3 with the help of big defensive stops at key moments. Go to the game page for coverage. | Stryker commentary | Highlights | Postgame presser | Carriker gut reaction | Big Red Over-Reaction | Doc Talk Live
Friday Husker Tailgate: A season-defining month begins tonight in Champaign. | Big Sports: Nebraska-Illinois, Maryland-Ohio State & Mel Tucker
October 5, 2023
A pair of 2-3 teams will be looking for their first conference win of the season when Nebraska and Illinois tangle tonight. Here are pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2),* Omaha (1, 2)* and Champaign (1, 2, 3). | Commentary & analysis: Shatel, Just,* Dolce, Bruntz et al., Stukenholtz, McMaster, Callahan | Hype video
Behind the Point Spread looks at Nebraska-Illinois and three other Week 6 games.
Phalen Sanford could own important roles in multiple phases Friday night for the Huskers.
Illinois is mourning the death of legendary linebacker Dick Butkus.
The lineup of the Huskers’ conference opponents in the 18-team Big Ten has been set for the 2024-2028 football seasons. | McKewon: Five takes* | Discuss
The Board of Regents approves the stadium renovation plan despite concerns about the price tag.
Nate McHugh has five hopes for the rest of the season.
Recruiting analysists weigh in on Matt Rhule’s rebuild nearly halfway into the season.
October 4, 2023
Husker coaches see a lot to like in do-everything Tommi Hill.*
SMQ: Jay and Bob turn in their Illinois game prediction.
Matt Rhule says defensive end Cam Lenhardt will return to action against Illinois. Go here for more from the coach’s Wednesday presser. | Updates & discussion
Adam Carriker previews the Illinois game with his four keys and a prediction. | More picks
The Denver Broncos are releasing former Husker Randy Gregory.
Big Ten Show: Adam Carriker and Jeff Thurn disagree on Iowa’s spot in the conference power rankings.
Husker Doc Talk: Joe Moglia’s solutions on revenue sharing, NIL and the transfer portal.
Positive energy has always been a big part of Chief Borders.