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Former Husker Randy Borg tells Adam Carriker how Rex Lowe’s battle with cancer inspired the 1971 national championship team.

Tom Shatel says the return of fans will make this a most meaningful spring game.

Jaden Hamm, a 2023 tight end from Kansas with a four-star rating, is set for his second trip to Lincoln in three weeks Saturday.

Paul Finebaum takes shots at Nebraska football and its “delusional” fans.

Sam McKewon says the O-line’s improved depth is promising, but how the pieces will fit together remains something of a mystery. More commentary and analysis as spring-game week arrives: Sipple, Peterson, Callahan, Carriker

Congrats to Kate Smith, who shot 64 Sunday to win Nebraska’s first individual championship in Big Ten women’s golf.

Check out the fourth “Through Our Eyes” installment, which focuses on defensive linemen Ty Robinson and Damion Daniels.

This week in Husker history: A Nebraska-Doane practice game serves as a trial run for the forward pass and other facets of football’s new rules.

For Erik Chinander’s defense, love is the key building block.

Mel Tucker’s teams have shown a knack for upsets. Now he’s seeking greater consistency from his Michigan State  Spartans.

Matt Sichterman is working for a starting job on the O-line while he helps build a software startup.

Reese Mooney, a 2023 Louisiana quarterback who plans to attend the spring game, has the Nebraska staff’s full attention.

Steven M. Sipple opens the mailbag and addresses Husker media “hype” and the “curse” of Frank Solich’s firing. | Stacking acorns

Low expectations might be good for the Huskers, Adam Carriker says.

Big walk-on running back Jaquez Yant has become a source of intrigue this spring.

Here’s a look at the 2022 and ’23 recruits who are expected to attend the spring game.

The NCAA alters football’s extra-point rules for overtime in an attempt to shorten games.

Twenty-five years ago today, 4,000 mourners gathered in Goodland, Kan., for the funeral of Husker quarterback Brook Berringer and his girlfriend’s brother, Tobey Lake.

Tom Shatel says a 64-team college football super league has a chance to happen in the next round of realignment.

The Husker football spring media guide is now available for viewing and downloading.

Coaches Greg Austin and Sean Beckton said the defense had the upper hand in Wednesday morning’s scrimmage. Go here for more on the Huskers’ 11th practice of spring. | Updates & discussion

The OWH looks at Nebraska’s mid-40s ranking in ESPN’s Football Power Index.

Youngstown State is placed on NCAA probation for violating recruiting rules during the tenure of former Husker coach Bo Pelini.

It’s now official that BTN will televise the spring game, and tickets remain available via the Athletic Department and the resale market.

There were updates from the defense as players and coaches from that side of the ball fielded reporters’ questions after Monday’s practice. Go here for coverage and video. | Updates & discussion

Monday Morning Quarterback: Are there cultural issues that need fixing before the Huskers find success on the playing field?

The offensive line’s quest for 1990s-style dominance is the focus of the latest Through Our Eyes installment.

Tad Stryker says Scott Frost’s emphasis on fundamentals is conducive to bringing much-needed stability to the program. More Sunday night commentary: McKewon, Sipple, Peterson

Husker Doc Talk’s breakdown of Saturday’s open practice leads to a discussion on how to make spring football better for players and fans.

This week in Husker history: Tragedy in ’96 and a life-altering hit in ’76.

Nebraska is gaining another quarterback as Spencer Arceneaux from Mobile, Ala., has announced he’ll walk on.

The Husker men’s gymnastics team finishes strong to claim fourth place in the NCAA Championship Finals.

The Huskers’ open practice is in the books, and the wide receivers are garnering praise from the media members who were present. Go here for coverage and analysis. | Updates & discussion | Spring schedule

Ohio State is loaded with talent but lacks experience at key positions.

What to watch during Saturday’s open practice: Five things, Eight players

A return to the normal NCAA recruiting calendar on June 1 is now official, and the list of scheduled official visits to Lincoln is growing. | Transfer rule loosened

Nebraska announces the hiring of Ben Murray to lead the Athletic Department’s fundraising arm.

The 8th Annual Team Jack virtual auction is live now. Bid here.

Here’s a Throwback Thursday look at the Memorial Stadium pressbox setup in 1962, Bob Devaney’s first season.

A jury finds former Husker Katerian LeGrone not guilty of sexual assault in a 2019 case involving a 19-year-old UNL student.

Offensive coordinator Matt Lubick says he’s seeing improved accuracy and timing in Adrian Martinez’s passes this spring. Go here video and coverage from Wednesday’s post-practice press conference. | Updates & discussion

Larry the Cable Guy talks with Adam Carriker about the state of the Huskers and more.

At least six official visitors are expected June 4, assuming the NCAA ends its recruiting dead period. | ’23 QB back on market

An NFL draft projection has Brenden Jaimes as a potential third-round pick.

The offense’s performance in Friday’s closed scrimmage got good reviews during Monday’s post-practice presser. Go here for coverage and video. | Updates & discussion

A Denver columnist has some Nebraska-related advice for the Colorado Buffaloes.

Athlon Sports looks at what the 2021 Huskers are facing in this schedule analysis.

Back in spring of 2004, sophomore Adam Carriker’s first practice with the first-team defense didn’t exactly go according to plan.

Sam McKewon wonders if Nebraska’s inconsistency at running back is about to end, and Steven M. Sipple says staying healthy at that position will be a must. | Peterson’s storylines

Familiarity could be a key to increased production from the Huskers’ wide receivers. | Toure impressing