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Rivals analyst Mike Farrell says transfer Casey Thompson represents an upgrade at quarterback* for Nebraska. | Sipple on the run game*

Scott Frost announces he has tested positive for COVID and will work from home this week as winter conditioning begins.

The Husker women get into a shootout with No. 22 Iowa and suffer their first home loss of the season, 95-86.

Nicklin Hames announces she’s returning for another season with Nebraska volleyball in a new role — and with an eye on coaching. | Decision tracker

This week in Husker history: After Nebraska’s second consecutive national championship, coach Bob Devaney considers retirement.

Tim Beck, the former Husker assistant who coached Casey Thompson* at Texas, says Nebraska is getting a quarterback who takes the ups and downs in stride.

Nebraska has no answers on defense as Rutgers blows out the Huskers in Piscataway, 93-65. | More

Receiver Trey Palmer from LSU announces he’s transferring to Nebraska. | Discuss | What’s next?*

In this new day and age in college football, Dr. Rob Zatechka ponders Casey Thompson’s price tag.

Nebraska was No. 10 nationally in home attendance in 2021.

Casey Thompson, former Texas quarterback, has announced his commitment to Nebraska. | Analysis: Christopherson, Callahan, McKewon,* Gabriel,* Carriker | 2022 portal additions | Discuss

Former Husker All-American Rik Bonness is grateful that his old coach, John Madden, became an an ally in advocating for diabetes research.

Nebraska is a contender for receiver Trey Palmer,* a former five-star prospect transferring from LSU.

As expected, defensive lineman Deontre Thomas* is not returning for a sixth season.

Former Husker running back Maurice Washington is having another go at college football with Grambling State.

Mike Riley is named head coach of the USFL’s New Jersey Generals, his third foray in four years in an experimental league. | Discuss

After a tightly contested first half, No. 10 Michigan State pulls away to hang a 79-67 basketball defeat on the Husker men in East Lansing. | More

Former Texas quarterback Casey Thompson* makes a visit to Lincoln,* and his dad says Nebraska is among his top five schools. | NU closing in*

The university is requiring face coverings indoors, including at sporting events, until further notice.

Adam Carriker talks with former Husker Zac Taylor about the Cincinnati Bengals’ rise to division champions, his thoughts on Scott Frost and more.

Will Shields and Damian Jackson will be among the honorees at the Outland Trophy banquet on Jan. 12th.

Two-sport standout Mikey Pauley discusses his plan of action as a Nebraska baseball signee and prospective Husker quarterback.

Former Husker All-America center Aaron Graham will receive the Gerald R. Ford Legends Award presented by the Rimington Trophy.

The Husker women jump on No. 8 Michigan early and roll to a 79-58 upset win. | More

Former LSU coach Ed Orgeron heaps praise on Bill Busch* as a coach and a recruiter,

Quarterback Chubba Purdy’s father says Nebraska is No. 1 on the Florida State transfer’s list. | 3-star defensive back to visit

Adam Carriker looks at the 2022 schedule and discusses what would be considered a successful season.

The OWH wraps up its position reviews with the Huskers’ productive tight ends.* | More*

Defensive back Nadab Joseph and defensive lineman Chris Walker won’t be returning in 2022.*

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams’ entry in the transfer portal could have ripple effects* on Nebraska’s QB search. | Purdy to visit | Recruiting calendar

Husker Dan gives an update on the transfer portal.

Hail Varsity sizes up the Huskers’ receiving corps entering 2022.

Joe Rudolph, Wisconsin’s offensive line coach for the past seven seasons and a former Husker assistant, takes a job on the Virginia Tech staff.

The Nebraska men give up a five-point lead in the final half-minute of regulation, then fall in overtime to No. 13 Ohio State, 87-79. | More

Greg Austin* has been hired by Florida International as the Panthers’ offensive line coach.

The bowl games showed the extent of the climb* Huskers need to make, Sam McKewon writes. | Sipple on assistants* | Callahan’s rundown

Offensive lineman Hunter Anthony, a transfer from Oklahoma State, announces his commitment* to Nebraska.* | Discuss

Nebraska’s tight ends have reason to be excited about the hiring of Mark Whipple as offensive coordinator.

This week in Husker history: Nebraska opts for Bob Devaney, but Wyoming balks at letting him go.

The OWH looks at the performances in 2021 at wide receiver* and running back* and what might be in store in 2022.

O-lineman signee Justin Evans-Jenkins* has been told he’s a few inches too short, but he says he uses that to his advantage.

The playoff semifinals underscored the importance of building prowess in the trenches, Steven M. Sipple writes.

HuskerOnline has a rundown of the more than five dozen player departures since 2018.

From Husker247, a status report and scholarship count for each position group. | OWH on the O-line*

Cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt has accepted an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine* in early March.

Steven M. Sipple* looks back fondly on the good old days when a player of Ndamukong Suh’s stature didn’t balk at playing in a “meaningless” bowl.

A John Madden story told by Dave Humm.

Nebraska women’s basketball is undefeated no more after falling by three points at Michigan State.

HuskerOnline offers up a year-end perspective with questions and predictions for 2022.

Montana transfer Brain Buschini brings an arsenal of punting styles* to Lincoln to help remedy one of the Huskers’ deficiencies in special teams.*