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Nebraska for the first time will host on-campus student tailgates this season featuring food, music and dozens of tents.

The LJS summarizes some notable season openers away from Lincoln.

Several current and former Huskers are receiving their diplomas this weekend.

Scott Frost indicated after Friday’s practice that tight end Travis Vokolek’s injury isn’t major, and he reported progress in the team’s vaccination rate. Go here for video and coverage. | Updates & discussion

Enter to win a ticket & lodging package for the Northwestern game in Californians for Nebraska’s fundraising drawing.

Sam McKewon ranks Nebraska’s games from easiest to hardest.

ESPN analytics guru Bill Connelly has the Huskers at No. 32 in his preseason power index — same as a year ago.

Recruiting will pick up in earnest when the calendar flips to September.

Midway through preseason camp, Sam McKewon has five questions that need answering.

An NIL deal covering walk-ons’ tuition is in place at BYU. Could it happen at Nebraska?

Ten Huskers are named to the Senior Bowl watch list.

Trev Alberts explains what made Tom Osborne’s staff great.

Steven M. Sipple wonders whether substantial improvement is in store for Erik Chinander’s Blackshirts.

Bo Pelini reflects on his Nebraska years in a lengthy conversation with former Husker Will Compton. | Discuss | OWH summary

Trev Alberts clears the air after some people fall for a Twitter hoax claiming that Lil’ Red-themed uniforms will be worn in the Oklahoma game.

Tight ends Travis Vokolek and Austin Allen were among those missing practice Wednesday. Afterward, much of the talk revolved around the competition at running back. Go here for all the coverage and video. | Updates & discussion | Fall camp schedule

Two Nebraska opponents are in the top four in the preseason coaches’ poll.

Check out BTN’s Husker fall camp show that resulted from the network’s recent Lincoln visit.

Quality depth and healthy competition on defense were recurring themes Tuesday as coaches and players spoke after practice. Go here for coverage and video. | Updates & discussion

Fifteen Husker volleyball matches are slated for national telecasts.

A running game that’s less QB-centric has potential benefits beyond not forcing the backups into the fray.

Husker fans get a sneak peek at the alternate uniforms to be worn Sept. 11. | Video: Recent alts

After spending time at practice, Tom Osborne says, “My guess is that some of the prognosticators and pundits are probably underrating us a little more than they should.”

Former Nebraska placekicker Brett Maher signs with the New Orleans Saints.

Here’s a breakdown of who’s most likely to land in the top six of the wide receiver corps. | More position musings

Players, coaches and fans look back on a most memorable Thanksgiving Day in part two of Husker Dan’s Game of the Century series.

Cam Jurgens is raising the bar for the offensive line both on and off the field.

Adrian Martinez is No. 6 in Athlon’s ranking of Big Ten quarterbacks.

Johnny Rodgers says he was just part of what made special teams something special.

The OWH’s player countdown concludes with JoJo Domann at No. 1.

Despite skepticism nationally, Nebraska may have the ingredients for a more explosive passing game, Derek Peterson writes. | Sipple on gauging progress | McKewon’s rewind and mailbag | Callahan’s weekly rundown

The Huskers scrimmaged Sunday, and here’s a video that shows a little of what went on. | Fall camp schedule

Dialing up the pressure on opposing quarterbacks is a primary goal of the defense this season.

Are games and attendance at risk? Husker Doc Talk takes up vaccinations and the Delta variant.

Jordan Larson delivers match point as she and fellow former Huskers Justine Wong-Orantes and Kelsey Robinson win gold with Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics.

Bobby Bowden, whose Florida State teams battled Nebraska eight times in the 1980s and ’90s, has died at age 91. | Sportsmanship note

This week in Husker history: A century ago, preseason camp in Beatrice is canceled for fear it will violate Missouri Valley Conference rules.

Here’s some footage from Saturday’s practice. | Fall camp schedule

JoJo Domann talks football, leadership and life in the season’s first “Through Our Eyes” installment. | KETV interview | Discuss

Walk-on punter Tyler Crawford is entering the transfer portal.

Husker volleyball All-American Lauren Stivrins confirms she is returning this season.

Direct flights catering to college football fans are being added at the Lincoln Airport.

The depth chart is firming up quickly, Scott Frost said after Friday’s practice. Go here for video and coverage. | Updates & discussion | Fall camp schedule

Adam Carriker says this might be Scott Frost’s most talented offense yet at Nebraska.

Coach Tony Tuioti provides a rundown of his deep group of defensive linemen.

Former Husker O-lineman Brent Qvale has signed with the Tennessee Titans.

The BTN crew had mostly complimentary things to say after attending Thursday’s practice, which was otherwise closed to the media. Updates & discussion | Fall camp schedule

Adam Carriker explains three keys to becoming a productive pass rusher.

JoJo Domann and Ben Stille make the preseason watch list for the Lombardi Award. | Watch-list Huskers

Monday Morning Quarterback: Should the Big Ten add more members?