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ESPN’s Pete Thamel throws cold water on a report that Urban Meyer has been contacted about the Nebraska coaching job.

Cole Stukenholtz’s commentary and Thot Doc’s Brain Droppings on the Oklahoma game.

This week in Husker history: Big wins 20 years apart over Alabama and Washington; Bob Devaney’s Nebraska coaching debut; pink slip for Shawn Eichorst.

OU 49, NU 14. The Huskers get dominated on both sides of the ball in an unhappy debut for interim coach Mickey Joseph. Go to the game page for coverage. | Tad Stryker: Stage frightful | Highlights | Carriker gut reaction | Big Red Over-Reaction | Postgame presser | Game thread

Tad Stryker: A big reset for the Big Red.

Mickey Joseph discusses the team’s state of mind, the OU rivalry and more on BTN’s B1G Today show.

ESPN’s Elizabeth Merrill dives into the subject of Nebraska fans and “the curse.” More commentary on the Huskers from out-of-state outlets: Ivan Maisel, Faux Pelini,* Sean Keeler*

Former Husker Jordan Burroughs wins another world title and becomes the most decorated champion in U.S. wrestling history.

Mickey Joseph has a believer* in former Oklahoma lineman Chuck Langston. | The Langston years*

Fifty years after winning the Heisman and less than a year after a brush with death, Johnny Rodgers* still thrives on competition.

Friday Husker Tailgate: The guys discuss the week that was and Saturday’s showdown with the Sooners.

On the radio, Mickey Joseph explains some changes he has implemented, including taking back players’ Blackshirts.* | Video

The Sooners and Huskers have taken different trajectories* since OU’s last visit.

Former adversaries Charles Thompson and Steve Taylor find themselves on the same side of the Nebraska-Oklahoma rivalry this weekend.

After a lot of history, Oklahoma will cross paths with Casey Thompson one last time on Saturday.*

Bill Trochi from the Sporting News reviews all 22 of Nebraska’s one-score losses under Scott Frost.

Saturday might be Kevin Williams’ time for a bigger role on the offensive line.

After getting carved up by opponents during the first three games, the Nebraska defense* is still searching for its identity.

David Max gives his Fanalytix preview of the Oklahoma game.

The OKC paper gets a reading of the Huskers’ pulse with help from the OWH’s Evan Bland.

The last time the Huskers hosted the Sooners, Nebraska won with just seven first downs while the defense picked off five OU passes. Revisit that night on the game page. | Classic rivalry

The Big Red Collaborative, Nebraska’s first nonprofit NIL collective, makes its debut.*

This isn’t the first time in recent years that the Huskers have had troubles with tackling.*

It’s all Sooners in the game predictions thus far. | OU previews: 1,* 2,* 3

It’s almost like a home game for Oklahoma’s Kaden Helms, freshman tight end from Bellevue West.

Tom Shatel says the NU-OU rivalry is something well worth celebrating.*

An Athletic Department video provides some scenes from practice with interim head coach Mickey Joseph.

Zach Wiegert will be honored by the National Football Foundation on Saturday. | Hall of Fame Huskers

Athlon Sports staffers weigh in on who should be Nebraska’s head coach.

Doc’s Diagnosis: Breaking down Georgia Southern’s winning touchdown.

Some national perspectives on what went wrong during the Scott Frost era: 1, 2, 3.

In four sets, Stanford hands Nebraska volleyball its first loss of 2022.

Jeremy Pernell says the Nebraska job remains attractive and Trev Alberts will have options.

Huskers helping the homeless needs volunteers this weekend.

Mickey Joseph has changed some coaching duties on the defensive side and says the players have handled the last 48 hours “like champs” as they prepare for Oklahoma. Go here for more coverage and commentary from Tuesday’s presser, plus some news from the Sooners’ side. | Updates & discussion | Depth charts (NU, OU) | flip sheet

Poll question: Did the coaching change improve or worsen Nebraska’s chances Saturday against Oklahoma?

Dave Feit reviews Saturday night’s surreal proceedings in Memorial Stadium.

Doc’s Diagnosis: How the Huskers were gouged by the Eagles’ ground game.

Sam McKewon on how to start cleaning up* the mess. | Sipple: 5 notable setbacks* | Hummer: Program pros & cons

Tom Osborne says Mickey Joseph* has “a lot of head coach qualities” and “I wish him well.” | “Cause for hope”

Joe Moglia shares details of a Nebraska contact about Coastal Carolina coach Jamey Chadwell. | Alberts on the radio

Casey Thompson’s dad says the Husker quarterback will be able to ignore the outside noise* amid the coaching change.

Husker Dan reflects on the Scott Frost firing.

Monday is reportedly the new off day* for the Huskers under Mickey Joseph.

Adam Carriker demonstrates what’s ailing Nebraska’s run defense.

Nebraska may be in flux, but Oklahoma coaches say they are expecting the best* from the Huskers. | Sooner notes

The timing of Scott Frost’s firing makes sense to ESPN’s Paul Finebaum despite the financial cost. | “Protecting the brand” | BTN discussion

Note: Mickey Joseph’s 11:30 a.m. presser on Tuesday will be this week’s only media availability for Nebraska football.

The Sooners have a substantial edge in our first stats matchup of the season.