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Nebraska and Colorado will square off in men’s basketball in a charity exhibition game Oct. 31 in Lincoln, and the Huskers’ Big Ten/ACC Challenge game will be Dec. 1 at North Carolina State.

Tad Stryker says Bill Moos’ departure isn’t likely to change the Huskers’ status as pariahs of the Big Ten. More commentary: McKewon’s questions for the candidates | Peterson: Frost’s precarious spot | Callahan: Weekly rundown

The Huskers face a tough schedule, but how tough? As high as No. 2 in the nation. | Big Ten rankings

Four-star athlete Jaden Mangham on his weekend in Lincoln: “Nebraska has always been a top school for me. … This visit has really helped their case.”

Dirk Chatelain recaps an often-rocky three decades of Athletic Department leadership changes. | Uncomfortable scrutiny

This week in Husker history: Former Nebraska quarterback John Howell is killed by a lightning strike at age 30.

Steven M. Sipple says fans seem to be in no mood for a protracted search for the next athletic director. | Comparing tenures

Barry Alvarez says Nebraska “has the right people in place. … You just have to be patient.”

The Huskers get a commitment from 2023 Lincoln Southeast offensive lineman Gunnar Gottula. | Coverage & highlights | Discuss | 2023 commits

Minnesota returns 20 starters as it tries to bounce back from a disappointing 2020 season.

Lars Anderson, the writer who was correct about the Frost and Hoiberg hires, tweets that Nebraska’s pick for athletic director will be former Nebraska linebacker Ed Stewart.

Bill Moos has confirmed he’s retiring at the end of June after 3½ years as athletic director. Go here for coverage and analysis, including Adam Carriker’s gut reaction. | Discuss

Coach Travis Fisher says it’s his goal to “outrecruit your room” and elevate the competition.

“His own state doesn’t even want him”: Tyrone Legette’s path to Nebraska in the late 1980s took the term “under the radar” to a new level.

Husker fans’ fervor is likely to be a plus for Nebraska as the new era in name, image and likeness rights unfolds, Brian Christopherson writes. | WSJ on Nebraska’s approach*

Coach Mike Dawson explains some of the nuances of mastering the outside linebacker role.

O-line prospect Jake Maikkula gives his Lincoln visit good reviews. | Contending for Raiola

A CBS Sports writer sees Nebraska’s six-win over/under as a push.

Nebraska will get at least one more official visit in June as four-star Detroit-area athlete Jaden Mangham is scheduled for this weekend.

“I think I’m different, but in a good way”: A look back at Ndamukong Suh and his Nebraska career.

Former Husker Vershan Jackson joins Adam Carriker to discuss the state of Nebraska football, the transfer portal and more.

Husker Dan takes a look at the lack of respect from the national media.

Nebraska on Monday is hosting the final scheduled official visitor of June, offensive lineman Jake Maikkula from Colorado. | Notes & observations | Individual workouts

Dwight Siebler, who threw Nebraska baseball’s first no-hitter but lost the game, has died at age 83.

The U.S. Supreme Court rules against the NCAA’s limits on education-related benefits athletes can receive for playing college sports. | Moos statement

The OWH begins its camp countdown with quarterback Heinrich Haarberg at No. 50.

The football staff is well aware Nebraska fans are getting antsy, Sam McKewon writes. More commentary: Peterson on the McCaffreys, Sipple on Domann

JoJo Domann, Adrian Martinez and Ben Stille have been featured so far in an ongoing countdown of the 50 best players on Ohio State’s schedule.

Lincoln Southeast linebacker Jake Appleget gives the Huskers their second commitment of the day. | Coverage & highlights | Discuss | Class of 2022

The Huskers get a commitment from Grant Page, a three-star receiver from Colorado. | Coverage & highlights | Discuss

Check out video and photos from Sunday morning’s Nebraska Football Road Race.

Team culture and player development were topics for Ron Brown and Erik Chinander during last week’s Big Red Blitz.

This week in Husker history: A star-studded Friday Night Lights camp comes 100 years after former Husker Clinton Ross was called on to do a different sort of recruiting.

Here’s a rundown and video recap of Saturday’s Pipeline Camp for linemen. More: Weekend notes, Photos (1, 2), Sipple commentary

The latest Husker Doc Talk takes up the Luke McCaffrey saga and more.

Dylan Raiola, 2024 quarterback and son of the former Husker All-America center, gets a Husker offer after an impressive outing at Nebraska’s second Friday Night Lights camp. | Video | Photos: 1, 2 | Updates & discussion

Steven M. Sipple says the smallish crowds at Wednesday’s Big Red Blitz events are a sign that the Huskers need to start winning more games.

Ashton Hayes, a three-star running back from Nevada, has committed to the Huskers. | Coverage & highlights | Class of 2022 | Discuss

JoJo Domann makes the 42-player watch list for the Lott IMPACT Trophy.

Cornerback James Monds III is a name to watch as another recruiting weekend unfolds in Lincoln. | Official visitors

Former Husker receiver/returner De’Mornay Pierson-El has reportedly signed with the Denver Broncos.

You can help celebrate Andy Hoffman’s legacy by participating in the Husker Football Road Race on Father’s Day.

Luke McCaffrey’s brothers take offense at Scott Frost’s comments about the transfer portal. | Discuss

Scott Frost discusses recruiting numbers and more during stops in North Platte and Kearney, and Mario Verduzco provides insights on the quarterbacks in Columbus. More from Wednesday’s Big Red Blitz: Volleyball’s Stivrins to return? | Hoiberg upbeat | Fisher on DBs | O-line growth | Full-capacity venues | Davison on new facility | Bolt on baseball | Photos | Updates & discussion

A former soccer goalie from Gretna, Brendan Franke, hopes to become Nebraska’s answer on kickoffs.

Congrats to Spencer Schwellenbach, named college baseball’s Two-Way Player of the Year.

Athlon previews the Huskers, ranks them 48th nationally and says they “should be able to fashion a .500 record, at least.”

In a new video, Tom Osborne has words of motivation for the Huskers.

Bill Moos might prefer an eight-team playoff, but Steven M. Sipple likes how things are trending toward 12.

Iowa Western kicker Josh Jasek has announced his commitment to walk on at Nebraska, with a mid-summer arrival planned.