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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.

Carriker Chronicles: Something must change at quarterback.

Jeff Sims’ ankle injury kept him from practicing Sunday, and his status will be evaluated as the week progresses. Go here for more from Matt Rhule’s game-week presser Monday, including his response to the “disrespected” card played by Colorado. | Updates & discussion | Depth chart | Flip sheet | Game notes

SMQ: Vince Ferragamo reviews the Colorado game with Jay and Bob.

The Louisiana Tech game gets a 2:30 p.m. start and a BTN telecast.

Dave Feit breaks down the beatdown at Colorado and says its too early to push the panic button.

The Huskers’ Cam Lenhardt is one of five true freshmen in college football singled out for their performances this past weekend.

Doc’s Diagnosis: Good blocking on a play against Colorado that could have been even better. | Doc Talk podcast

Here is game-day information for this weekend’s launch of the 101st season of Nebraska football in Memorial Stadium.

Sam McKewon says the staff needs to rethink* what works for Jeff Sims and the Husker offense. | D-linemen impress*

Michigan State has suspended head football coach Mel Tucker without pay in connection with sexual harassment allegations against him.

ThotDoc’s Brain Droppings on the Colorado game.

Nebraska has opened as a 10-point favorite over Northern Illinois.

This week in Husker history: The Tom Osborne era begins with an exclamation point as the Huskers rout UCLA.

Nebraska volleyball handles Long Beach State in a sweep ahead of the Huskers’ trip to Stanford.

Colorado 36, Nebraska 14. The Huskers suffer a beatdown in Boulder. Go to the game page for coverage and commentary. | Tad Stryker: Out-hyped and Outpointed | Kaleb Henry: Mixed messaging | Highlights | Postgame presser | Carriker gut reaction

You might have heard there’s a game Saturday in Boulder. Here are the Nebraska-Colorado pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2),* Omaha (1, 2),* Boulder (1, 2, 3), Denver and Colorado Springs. | Commentary: Shatel,* Schaefer et al., Niehoff, Woelk, Keeler, Just,* McMaster, Callahan, Stukenholtz. | Bold predictions

Husker Hour: Cole Stukenholtz and Matt McMaster discuss the Colorado-Nebraska hype, dig into their keys to the matchup and give their score predictions.

Coach Prime, all the time: Why is Deion Sanders on TV so much?

Versatility and depth will help the Huskers make up for the absence of defensive tackle Ty Robinson during the first half in Boulder.

The Huskers’ hopes may be riding on forcing Colorado into a Big Ten-style game.

ESPN’s Desmond Howard says a loss to Nebraska would deal ‘a devastating blow‘ to Colorado hype.

The Buffaloes are the betting public’s darlings this week.

Friday Husker Tailgate: A “Prime” opportunity for Big Red in Boulder.

Does this 1971 women’s soccer match in Mexico mean Nebraska volleyball doesn’t own a world record after all?

Amie Just says Nebraska-Colorado feels like a true rivalry,* and that’s a good thing.