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Indispensable Huskers: Jimari Butler and Marques Buford.

Big Ten Show: Jeff Thurn and Adam Carriker offer their takes on conference scheduling, where Colorado might end up, and the “Baby Gronk” sensation.

Nebraska appears set for a top 30 finish in the Director’s Cup* standings, which would mean a bonus for Trev Alberts.

Former Husker great Jordan Larson is joining the volleyball staff as an assistant coach, and baseball is bringing Rob Childress and Mike Sirianni aboard.

Matt Rhule and the 2023 Huskers are the focus this week at Off Tackle Empire.

Husker Dan wonders if Matt Rhule can duplicate Bob Devaney’s early success.

Husker legacy prospect Quinn Clark is among those receiving Nebraska scholarship offers* after the latest camps.

The Big Ten’s new scheduling model will close the door on a decade-long opportunity that the Huskers have been unable to exploit, Dave Feit writes.

Indispensable Huskers: Nate Boerkircher and Thomas Fidone.

Punter Kamdyn Koch, son of former Husker great Sam Koch, announces his commitment to Nebraska. | Coverage & highlights | Class of 2024 | Discuss

Trev Alberts says a lighter nonconference load* might be necessary in the expanded Big Ten. | McKewon on scheduling*

This week in Husker history: The San Francisco 49ers sign their top draft pick, running back Roger Craig, to a series of one-year contracts.

Quarterback Stone Saunders* and other prospects went through the paces Saturday the second of Matt Rhule’s June football camps.

Tyson Terry, three-star defensive lineman from Omaha North, announces his commitment to the Huskers for 2025. | Coverage & highlights | Discuss

Player countdown for 2023: Rahmir Johnson and Myles Farmer.

District 6 Player of the Year is the latest honor for baseball’s Max Anderson.

Memorial Stadium’s ninth decade: Changes galore for Nebraska football, but no return to dominance.

Congrats to Nebraska track and field throwers Rhema Otabor and Axelina Johansson, gold medalists at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Texas.

Four-star cornerback Mario Buford from DeSoto, Texas, announces his commitment to the Huskers. | Coverage & highlights | Class of 2024 | Discuss

Nebraska’s 2024 and 2025 conference opponents are unveiled as the Big Ten restructures its football scheduling with the addition of USC and UCLA, each of which will get a Nebraska visit. | Trev: No complaints | Commentary: Shatel,* Just,* Washut, ESPN | Discuss

Here’s a closer look at the 10 Huskers who were highlighted this week for their “relentless pursuit of improvement.”

HuskerOnline ranks the best offenses and defenses Nebraska will face in 2023.

Tommie Frazier headlines the Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame’s six-member class of 2023.

A countdown of most indispensable Huskers for 2023 begins.

At the satellite camp in Texas come insights from Matt Rhule, Evan Cooper, Terrance Knighton and Tony White.

College football analyst Greg McElroy is bullish on quarterback Jeff Sims.

“Sleeping giant” is a recurring theme as Big Ten football coaches speak anonymously with Athlon Sports about Nebraska.

Jeff Christy is out after four seasons as pitching coach for Nebraska baseball.

It’s a big day for Omaha Creighton Prep tight end Michael Burt, with offers from Nebraska and three other Big Ten programs.

Husker Dan says landing Daniel Kaelin takes the sting out of losing Dylan Raiola.

Matt Rhule will house the entire team and coaching staff in the Selleck Quadrangle dorm during fall camp.

TV host Kelly Clarkson surprises Malachi Coleman with a $15,000 donation to his nonprofit. | Video

Frank Solich is one of nine FBS coaches on the 2024 ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame. | Shatel: He belongs*

Matt Rhule discusses his motivation, mindset and more in a KETV interview.

A year after he committed to the Huskers, it’s time to get cranking for Jaidyn Doss.

Hail Varsity looks back* at when Matt Rhule’s Temple team rallied from 18 points down to beat Scott Frost’s UCF.

This week in Husker history: Word starts leaking out in 1913 that Nebraska is pursuing entry into the Western Conference, today’s Big Ten.

Husker Hour: Recapping football scheduling news, wrapping up Husker baseball with Jeff Liese, and reacting to Keisei Tominaga’s return to Nebrasketball.

ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit expresses belief in Matt Rhule’s ability to turn Nebraska around.

Our Memorial Stadium series continues with the successes and then the storm clouds of the eighth decade, 1993-2002.

Tommi Hill* is back at corner, and defensive coordinator Tony White likes what he sees.

It’s a big recruiting weekend,* with official visits by multiple prospects, all but one from Texas or Florida.

Max Anderson earns second-team All-America honors from Collegiate Baseball, and Brice Matthews is a third-teamer.

Nebrasketball’s Keisei Tominaga has decided to return for his senior season rather than turn pro.

Kickoff times and TV arrangements for several games have been set, including a FOX “Big Noon” affair in Boulder. | Discuss

Being down to three scholarship quarterbacks might not be ideal, but Matt Rhule says it’s no big deal.

Former Husker defensive back Deontai Williams is vying for a roster spot with the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders.

About 8,000 more tickets to Volleyball Day in Nebraska will be available for purchase Thursday.

June will be a busy recruiting month* for Matt Rhule and his staff.

Athlon Sports has Nebraska penciled in for a fifth-place finish in the Big Ten West.