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Sam McKewon calls for a more restrictive* transfer portal to counterbalance the clout of NIL collectives. | Callahan’s rundown

After getting pounded 12-1 in Sunday’s first game, Iowa scores two 10th-inning runs to earn a series victory over Nebraska.

Nebraska is navigating the rapid changes* in name, image and likeness, including the rise of collectives.

This week in Husker history: Cletus Fischer, the first of four brothers to letter at Nebraska, stars in the 1947 spring game.

A Day 3 shutout for Nebraska is averted as Samori Touré becomes the third Husker taken in the NFL draft, while JoJo Domann and others go the free-agent route.

Nebraska’s pass rush gets a boost as Ochaun Mathis, the highly sought-after transfer from TCU,* opts for Nebraska over Texas. | Video & discussion | Analysis: Callahan, McKewon* | Carriker gut reaction | Bio

Center Cam Jurgens goes to the Philadelphia Eagles and cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt is taken by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the NFL draft. Go here for coverage. | Husker Hour commentary

Three Huskers have entered the transfer portal: Damian Jackson, Chris Walker from the defense, and wide receiver Latrell Neville.

Friday’s rounds* should be when at least a couple of Huskers’ names are called in the NFL draft.

Though hit with injuries, the tight ends* are poised for a bigger role in the offense. | O-line recap

Friday’s baseball game against Iowa has been moved up to 3:35 p.m. because of a forecast for severe weather.

JoJo Domann discusses the ups and downs of his journey from youth football to the NFL’s doorstep. | Path to the draft: Jurgens (1, 2*) Taylor-Britt,* more* | Importance of development*

Nebraska’s bats stay hot in a 14-3 rout of Omaha.

Noah Vedral has become a de facto coach on the field* for Rutgers, Nebraska’s Oct. 7th opponent.

Here’s a rundown of Husker prospects in the NFL draft, which starts Thursday.

The Huskers steal seven bases en route to an 8-6 baseball win over Kansas State.

Nebraska volleyball defensive specialist Keonilei Akana is entering the transfer portal after two seasons in Lincoln.

Deondre Jackson, the transfer running back from Texas A&M who committed to the Huskers in January, will not attend* Nebraska after all. | Discuss

Husker Dan analyzes Casey Thompson’s prospects in the Big Ten.

Scott Frost talks on the radio* about the depth issues* on the defensive line, breaking down position barriers and more.* | Video

Jeremy Pernell’s ranking of the top 100 NFL draft prospects includes a couple of Huskers. | Discuss

A couple of perspectives on the competition at running back: 1,* 2

It’s a crucial week, but JoJo Domann* is “not losing sleep” over where he’ll land in the NFL draft.

Sam McKewon makes note of a coincidental common thread* in the woes of the big three Nebraska men’s sports. | Sipple on Pelini* | Callahan’s rundown

Husker baseball avoids a sweep at Indiana with a 19-7 romp.

Texas Tech transfer D-lineman Devin Drew says after a weekend visit to Lincoln that Nebraska looks like “a good fit” and “a good opportunity.” | It’s UT or NU for Mathis

Tom Shatel* and Steven M. Sipple* offer their takes on the new NIL/portal world of college athletics.

This week in Husker history: The first spring game; a 41-member recruiting class; several NFL first-rounders; the passing of Sam Francis.

The latest round of position status reports: Wide receivers, Running backs,* Defensive backs,* Quarterbacks.*

This spring gave tight end Travis Vokolek some insights into coaching.

Transfer kicker Timmy Bleekrode sees himself taking on “a little bit of a leadership position” after he arrives in Lincoln a month from now.

Volleyball coach John Cook discusses how stress caused him to hit bottom in 2009.

Reserve defensive lineman Tate Wildeman* has left the team and is reportedly done with football.

With a key deadline looming, here’s a portal primer. | Recruiting notes: 1,* 2,* 3

The latest batch of position status reports: Linebackers (1,* 2*), Safeties,* O-line (1,* 2), Cornerbacks.*

Nebraska quarterback commit William Watson did some peer recruiting during his time in Lincoln for the spring game.

Casey Rogers says he hopes “all doors are open” as he weighs his options in the transfer portal. | Carriker: What now for the D-line?

Nebraska’s bullpen closes the deal in a 4-3 win over North Dakota State.

Better late than never: BTN’s spring game telecast is now available to non-subscribers.

Depth on the defensive line takes a surprising hit as Casey Rogers* enters his name in the transfer portal.* | Deadline looms | Discuss

Nebraska is part of a wave of new offensive coordinators in the Big Ten.

Cornerback Jeremiah Newcombe, son of former Husker QB and receiver Bobby, receives a Nebraska offer for 2024.

Here are wild cards who could boost the Huskers at each position. | Status reports: Receivers (1,* 2*), QBs, D-line (1,* 2*).

On an 18-game win streak, Husker softball enters the national rankings.

With Nebraska needing an addition on the interior defensive line, here are some names to watch* in the transfer portal.

Learfield is the dominant player when it comes to Big Ten schools’ multimedia deals.

The price has crept up, but the new athletic facility* remains on track for completion in the summer of 2023, Trev Alberts* says on the radio.

Husker Dan takes a look at the new faces on the football roster.

Lincoln High wide receiver Beni Ngoyi gets a Nebraska offer.

David Max offers a Fanalytix perspective on the 2022 season opener.