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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.*

COVID caused a $29 million operating deficit* for Nebraska athletics in the 2020-21 fiscal year.

Tony Davis has stories to tell* as he gets set to enter the Sugar Bowl Hall of Fame. | ’74 game page

Former Husker Niles Paul is joining the coaching staff at his alma mater, Omaha North.

John Madden got a taste of Nebraska during the bus trips that took him through the state. | 1990 SI story

Husker Dan: Does Nebraska really need a dedicated special teams coach?

With JoJo Domann gone, there’s a void to fill in the linebacking corps* in 2022.

Transfer quarterback Chubba Purdy* from Florida State receives a Nebraska offer.

Concentrating on getting the simple stuff right is what can redeem the Scott Frost era, Tad Stryker writes.

The defensive secondary* loses a lot of experience in 2022, but the cupboard is far from bare.

Rex Burkhead rushes for a career-high 149 yards in the Texans’ win over the Chargers. | More NFL Huskers*

December signee Emmett Johnson says his versatility can help make him more than just another running back for Nebraska.

This week in Husker history: Forty-five years ago, a narrow bowl win may have saved Tom Osborne’s job.

The defense loses its primary leaders,* but others are ready step up in 2022.