September 10, 2021

On a day that combines football and remembrance, Buffalo and Nebraska will square off in sweltering conditions in Memorial Stadium. The papers in Lincoln (1, 2),* Omaha (1, 2)* and Buffalo have the scene-setters. Commentary: Keeler, Shatel,* Callahan.
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Induction into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame is something special for former Husker I-back Doug DuBose.*

Matt Hoskinson’s message* to Nebraska’s O-linemen: “You don’t have time to grow. … This has to happen now.”

Husker assistant Barrett Ruud and former Husker DeMoine Adams share their thoughts about 9/11 and the game against Rice.

Game of the Century flashback: Bill Sloey

The Bulls aim to keep their passing game clicking in high gear against Nebraska. | Buffalo insights: 1s, 2

September 9, 2021

Nobody has the starting job at running back locked up just yet, Scott Frost* says on the radio.

Twenty years ago, Husker football served a bigger purpose in the wake of 9/11.

Coach Greg Austin says inexperience* must not keep the offensive line* from getting its job done.

Scott Frost says the Huskers are tweaking their pregame routine to account for the upper-90s heat expected Saturday. Go here for more from Thursday’s practice. | Updates & discussion | Bottle policy eased

The high-profile Hawkeyes-Cyclones game serves as evidence that Nebraska can rise again, Dirk Chatelain* writes.

Athlon previews the game and picks Nebraska to win by 7. | More predictions

Game of the Century flashback: Monte Johnson

The OWH* and LJS* offer their scouting reports on Buffalo. | What to watch for | Two-minute drill*

September 8, 2021

“Relentless” defense helps Nebraska volleyball make quick work of No. 19 Creighton in a sweep in Omaha.

Husker cornerbacks not named Cam Taylor-Britt are getting tested by opponents.

Former Husker I-back Tyreese Knox, who rushed for more than 1,300 yards at Nebraska from 1985 to ’88, has died at age 56.

Quarterback Logan Smothers and punter Daniel Cerni* discuss their first game action as Huskers.

Game of the Century flashback: Center Doug Dumler

Nebraska will play baseball exhibitions this fall against Creighton and Wichita State.

September 7, 2021

Adam Carriker would like to see more option elements in Nebraska’s arsenal on offense.

The Buffalo game is sold out with an assist from donations to the Red Carpet Experience.

Chancellor Brewington sees his chance to help out at tight end as a blessing.

Tom Osborne reflects on Husker football when he was a young fan.

The opponent wasn’t top-shelf, but Dave Feit says the romp over Fordham still checked the main boxes.

The Huskers know pass protection will be key against Buffalo’s athletic front four. Go here for more from Tuesday’s practice. | Updates & discussion

New contributor Jan J. Mudder gives his assessment of the offensive line.

Sam McKewon says Nebraska might be wise to look to the transfer portal* more extensively.

September 6, 2021

The Huskers’ post-9/11 Tunnel Walk is the subject of a BTN documentary airing Tuesday night. | How it came together*

Scott Frost and players are preparing for a tough challenge from the Buffalo Bulls. Go here for all the coverage and video from Monday’s presser. | Updates & discussion.

Offensive lineman Valen Erickson has decommitted from Nebraka and flipped to Missouri. | Class of 2022

Here are the depth chart and game notes for the Buffalo game. | Depth chart notes: 1,* 2*

Last chance to enter Tuesday night’s drawing for CFN’s tickets and hotel package for the Homecoming game against Northwestern game.

“We ain’t giving up’: ESPN looks at the sellout streak and the fan loyalty that has kept it going.

Minnesota’s star running back, Mo Ibrahim, will have season-ending surgery.

September 5, 2021

Dr. Rob Zatechka sees the Fordham game as a false positive. More weekend commentary and analysis: Peterson, Sipple,* Gabriel,* McKewon,* Watkins,* Callahan, Washut, Christopherson.

Husker Dan reviews Fordham and previews Buffalo.

Nebraska opens as a double-digit favorite against Buffalo.

Game of the Century Flashback: Bill Janssen

What do the Huskers need to do to turn punt returns into something positive? Kaleb Henry looks at the past decade for a possible answer.

See how individual Huskers on offense and defense graded out Saturday according to Pro Football Focus.

A showdown between volleyball unbeatens is coming Wednesday when the Huskers face Creighton in Omaha.

This week in Husker history: Ten days before the start of fall classes, Gale Sayers flips from Nebraska to Kansas.

September 4, 2021

Nebraska 52, Fordham 7. The Huskers assert themselves after a shaky start. Go to the game page for coverageand commentary. | Stryker: Reps, reps, reps | Highlights | Postgame presser | Carriker gut reaction

How is fan enthusiasm holding up? Tad Stryker made the rounds at tailgates this morning, and this is what he found.

September 3, 2021

Papers in Lincoln (1, 2),* Omaha (1, 2)* and New York set the scene for what appears to be a one-sided matchup Saturday between Nebraska and Fordham. Commentary: Sipple,* Shatel,* Keeler, Callahan.
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A requiem for Big 12 football: “Members saw the conference not as an identity but as a host organism for their ambitions.”

September 2, 2021

More reps could be in store Saturday for these three Huskers. | Tuioti on the D-linemen: 1,* 2

It’s a high-profile game* for Fordham and the Omahan on its roster.

Trev Alberts* talks about his expectations, the loss to Illinois and more.