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This week in Husker history: In a battle of No. 2 vs No. 3, Steve Taylor has a record-setting day as Nebraska rolls past UCLA.

Oregon 42, Nebraska 35. The Huskers claw back in the second half, but a late interception ends their chances of overcoming a 28-point halftime deficit. See the game page for details. | Stryker commentary | Highlights | Postgame presser | McKewon recap | Carriker gut reaction | Big Red Replay

Next week’s opponent, Northern Illinois, wins 38-10 over Eastern Illinois.

De’Mornay Pierson-El is suited up, but David Knevel isn’t. | Travel roster

Seventeen years ago today, the Big Red invasion of Notre Dame Stadium took place. | Game page

It’s a chance for the Huskers to make a statement as underdog Nebraska faces Oregon and its high-powered offense. Get the pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2, 3),* Omaha (1, 2),* Grand Island, Portland and Eugene.* Commentary: Sipple,* Shatel,* Hamar, Woody,* Callahan, Canzano, Huskers Illus.

Here are a few scenes as players and fans descend on Oregon.

With Eugene’s air quality improving, no changes to Saturday’s kickoff time are expected.

The NFL suspends former Husker kicker Josh Brown for six more games.

Matt Farniok is ready to step in at right tackle if needed.

Dave Feit reviews the good and bad from the Arkansas State game.

New Oregon coach Willie Taggart has a history of leaning on the ground game,* and he has the running backs to pull it off. | Taggart & Tommie

Athlon previews the game and picks the Ducks by 10. | More predictions

It’s Mike Riley’s chance for one final win* in Oregon.

Charlie McBride talks about his relationship with Tom Osborne in the latest “Through These Gates” Lost Tapes.

Tre Bryant had a breakout game at I-back, but he says “all our running backs have that ability to go out and do that same thing.”

Offensive tackle David Knevel is questionable for Saturday, while receiver/returner De’Mornay Pierson-El is probable. More from Thursday’s practice: Video | Notes: 1,* 2,* 3, 4

Our printable 2-deeps and rosters for the Oregon game are available now.

The Ducks and Huskers are also going head to head in recruiting.*

The Huskers look to the sail concept for big plays in the passing game.

Mike Riley gave two Oregon assistants their big breaks in coaching.

Hail Varsity identifies five Huskers who must come up big Saturday.

The crowd noise* at Autzen Stadium can be extreme, but Mike Riley feels the Huskers are prepared for it. | Scouting the Ducks*

Oregon’s ascent had similarities to Nebraska’s, Tom Shatel writes.

Nebraska’s Bob Diaco and Oregon’s Willie Taggart need no introduction.

Adam Carriker outlines his three keys for the Nebraska-Oregon game and gives his prediction. | More picks

Slot receiver JD Spielman could be set for a vital role* against Oregon.

It was an 8½-day road trip in mid-semester when the Huskers first traveled to the state of Oregon for a game 101 years ago.

Check out the No Huddle and OWH* game previews. | Notes: 1, 2*

Donnie McGhee was afraid he might be a career backup, but now he’s entering the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame.

Travis Justice and Rob Zatechka break down the upcoming Oregon game, the Nebraska defense and more in the latest Husker Doc Talk.

Tommie Frazier looks back on his best play as a Husker — and it might not be the one you think it is.

ESPN’s Mitch Sherman says we’ll soon know if Nebraska is progressing.

Mike Riley will have some longtime friends rooting against him Saturday.

Defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt liked what he saw in Oregon’s opener.

Here are three keys on offense and defense for both NU and Oregon.

Eugene’s air quality has improved from “hazardous” to “unhealthy.”

There’s a Nebraska-vs.-Oregon element when brothers Drew and Reed Brown engage in some sibling rivalry.

The special teams* saw “a lot of scenarios” in an up-and-down opener.

Player features: Dicaprio Bootle, Luke Gifford (1,* 2)

Husker commit Bookie Radley-Hiles plans to use all five of his allotted official visits. | Diary | “Artistic-type cornerback”

Mike Riley discusses the game and more on an Oregon radio show.

The Ducks appear to be back in a groove on offense, with running back Royce Freeman leading the way. | O-lineman’s return | Oregon notes*

True freshman nose tackle Deontre Thomas admits to having the jitters in his Husker debut: “Honestly, I was nervous. I’m not going to lie.”

It was a defensive battle that ended in controversy the last time Nebraska wore red jerseys on the road. | 1976 LSU game page

Hail Varsity analyzes Arkansas State’s success with screen passes.

Danny Langsdorf says the offense needs to finish stronger than it did Saturday night. More from Tuesday’s practice: Videos | Notes: 1, 2,* 3,* 4, 5 | OWH recap | Photos*

BTN’s Tom Dienhart gives three keys to a Husker win over Oregon.

Pro Football Focus places three Huskers on its Big Ten team of the week, and Deontre Thomas is one of PFF’s 10 freshmen of the week nationally.

Tom Osborne looked for head coaching jobs elsewhere before he was tapped as Bob Devaney’s successor. Mike Babcock looks back.