Fresh Links

Adrian Martinez has returned to Nebraska to pursue a new opportunity off the gridiron.

Husker Dan likes what he sees in Carter Nelson.

Carriker Chronicles: A decision to make at quarterback, and how the thinning depth at running back might affect that choice. | Poll question: Who’s your guy?

Michigan State notifies coach Mel Tucker, already suspended without pay, that the school intends to fire him.

Volleyball State podcast: Jeff Sheldon and Lincoln Arneal on the Huskers’ big wins, the sport’s record-setting crowds, and Nebraska’s upcoming foray into conference play.

SMQ: Jay and Bob review the Northern Illinois game.

Bad news on the injury front: Rahmir Johnson, Gabe Ervin and Dwight Bootle are out for the season. Go here for more from Matt Rhule’s press conference Monday. | Updates & discussion | Depth chart & changes | Pregame notes

The Michigan game gets a 2:30 p.m. CDT start and a FOX telecast.

Quarterback Casey Thompson, who transferred to Florida Atlantic after one season at Nebraska, is done for the year with a torn ACL.

The defense is carrying confidence along with some impressive numbers after three weeks.

Doc’s Diagnosis: A pass-blocking breakdown that allowed Nebraska’s only turnover against NIU.

Dave Feit: Is Nebraska embracing its inner Iowa? The formula worked against Northern Illinois. | The Turning Point

A short-handed Nebraska volleyball squad fends off No. 21 Kentucky in four sets for the Huskers’ second win over a ranked opponent in five days. | Photos & more

Husker Doc Talk, Sam McKewon* and Husker Mike weigh in with day-after commentary and analysis.

Up next for Nebraska is Louisiana Tech, which fell to 2-2 in a narrow loss Saturday night to North Texas. | Stats matchup | NU favored by 22

ThotDoc’s Brain Droppings on the Northern Illinois game.

This week in Husker history: Chicago poaches a Cornhusker; Nebraska’s national TV debut; Bo Pelini’s taped rant.

Nebraska 35, Northern Illinois 11: It’s the first win of 2023 as the Huskers score in every quarter with Heinrich Haarberg at QB, and the defense keeps the Huskies clamped down until garbage time. Go to the game page as the coverage comes in. | Stryker: Less is more | Highlights | Photos | Postgame presser | Carriker gut reaction | Big Red Over-Reaction

Support remains strong for Matt Rhule despite the Huskers’ 0-2 start, Tad Stryker’s pregame fan survey finds.

Here’s a look at how every Husker head coach fared in his first game at Memorial Stadium.

Husker Hour: Volleyball’s dominance, Sims’ future, Blackshirts’ strengths and more.

Home at last, the Huskers are shooting for their first win tonight, and they might need to do it with a backup QB. Here are pregame reads from AP, Lincoln* and Omaha (1, 2).* | Commentary: Shatel,* Mudder, Callahan, Schaefer et al., McMaster. | Hype video

Tight end Arik Gilbert has been arrested once again, this time in connection with a smash-and-grab burglary in Georgia.*

A healthy yards-per-carry number and more odds & ends to ponder before Saturday night’s opener.

The slate of visiting recruits* Saturday includes a five-star offensive tackle and Omaha Westside’s quarterback.

Friday Husker Tailgate: At long last, the home opener.

How rare is it for a coach to start his Nebraska tenure on the road*? Amie Just sifts through the record book. | Tailgating history*

Bench Jeff Sims? Jeremy Pernell explains why a decision like that is more complex than you might think. | Stukenholtz: Surprises, vital signs & Sims

Former Huskers shared memories from 1997 and offered advice for the 2023 team during Thursday’s Big Red Brunch.*

There was little new about the quarterback situation as Matt Rhule met with reporters after Thursday morning’s practice. Go here for video and coverage | Updates & discussion | Practice schedule

SMQ: Jay and Bob’s Northern Illinois predictions. | Carriker’s things to watch

A group is accused of selling fraudulent Husker football tickets in a complaint filed by the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office.

At a century old, Memorial Stadium has its share of quirks and mysteries.*

College Football News previews the game and sees the Huskers winning comfortably. | More predictions | Scouting NIU: 1,* 2

Freshman Cameron Lenhardt has skipped the growing pains in his quick rise to a starting role on the defensive line.

Marcus Satterfield says Jeff Sims is returning to practice Wednesday night, but his status for Saturday is TBD. Go here for more from Wednesday’s pre-practice presser. | Updates & discussion

From Dylan Guenther, five steps to salvage Nebraska’s football season.

A Husker Elvis needs your help.

Here’s Kaleb Henry’s TV depth chart for Saturday’s games.

Jeremy Pernell: It’s no surprise that this offense is struggling.

Nebraska wins a showdown of top-5 volleyball teams with a four-set victory over Stanford. | Amie Just commentary*

Amie Just wonders if the gap* between Jeff Sims and the other quarterbacks is too big in the coaches’ estimation to even consider a change.

Husker Dan takes questions from readers.

Carriker Chronicles: Tommie Frazier talks turnovers, quarterbacks, Matt Rhule’s program and more.

The flip sheet for Saturday’s game has been updated with info from Northern Illinois’ official depth chart.

Talking with reporters after Tuesday’s practice, players spoke of their trust in the coaching staff’s process after an 0-2 start. Go here for video and coverage. | Updates & discussion | Practice schedule

Big 10 Show: Bill Connelly from ESPN is the guest this week.

The Nebraska-Colorado game drew the 10th-highest number of viewers — 8.73 million — of any regular-season college football game ever on FOX.

A national columnist weighs in on the rough start for Matt Rhule and the 2023 Huskers.

Doc’s Diagnosis: A case of poor pass protection vs. the Buffs.