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Next week’s opponent, Purdue, loses its third in a row as Rutgers rallies for a 37-30 win. | 11 a.m. CST kickoff set

Defensive back Lardarius Webb announces he’s decommitting from Nebraska.

The OWH’s Dirk Chatelain ranks the Huskers’ 100 losses since Black Friday of 2001.

1970 Day by Day: Nebraska’s longshot chances for a No. 1 finish get a boost as Southern California upsets previously unbeaten Notre Dame.

Ohio State to cancels its game Saturday against Illinois due to COVID-19 issues.

Iowa 26, Nebraska 20. The Huskers rally from 10 down to take the lead, but untimely miscues ultimately prove too costly. Go to the game page for coverage. | Stryker commentary | Postgame presser | Highlights | Carriker gut reaction

Husker freshman cornerback Robert Delancy has entered the NCAA transfer portal.

1970 Day by Day: UPI names Bob Devaney the Big Eight coach of the year and linebacker Jerry Murtaugh player of the year.

Stopping the run is high on the to-do list as the Huskers get set to face Iowa on Friday. Get the pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2), Omaha and Quad Cities (1, 2, 3). Commentary: Shatel, Callahan, Sipple.

Here’s a look at how Nebraska’s and Iowa’s starters were rated as recruits.

Adam Carriker and Sam McKewon both see the Huskers coming up short Friday. | More predictions

Know the foe: The LJS, Husker247 and Husker Mike preview the Hawkeyes.

1970 Day by Day: Nebraska continues to feast on individual honors as UPI names defensive end Willie Harper the Big Eight’s top sophomore lineman. | Green Bay connection

Outside linebackers coach Mike Dawson on the Hawkeyes: “They’re going to try to run it and we need to stop it.” | Audio

A national recruiting analyst says Nebraska’s expectations should be no higher than Boston College’s.

The Huskers’ third-down troubles on both sides of the ball start with struggles on earlier downs. | Run defense lacking

Minnesota receiver Rashod Bateman is opting out of the remainder of the 2020 season.

On the 49th anniversary of the Game of the Century, it’s time to set the record straight about an iconic photo.

Scott Frost says Adrian Martinez and Luke McCaffrey both have had strong weeks of practice and there’s a decision to be made on who starts against Iowa. Go here video and coverage from Wednesday’s press conference. | Updates & discussion

1970 Day by Day: Nebraska leads the way with seven first-teamers on the 22-member UPI All-Big Eight squad.

Dan and Caroline Swartz are former Nebraskans with four Game of the Century tickets — and a story about why they went unused. | The game

Monday Morning Quarterback: Will the Huskers rebound with a strong showing against Iowa?

The Wisconsin-Minnesota game has been canceled, making it all but certain the Badgers won’t go to the Big Ten title game.

Former Husker Luke Gifford has been suspended by the NFL for two games for violating the league’s policy against performance-enhancing drugs.

Tom Shatel on hopes that Nebraska is close to turning a corner: “There’s no magic corner. It doesn’t happen with one game or even one season.”

Matt Lubick says he saw inconsistencies across the board during the Illinois game, “and it starts with the coaches. How can we put guys in good situations?” Go here for video and coverage. | Updates & discussion

Nebraska is proposing to split its $155 million football training facility project into two phases due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

The fifth annual The Things They Carry Ruck March is happening, but it’s different this time because of the pandemic.

Officially licensed, limited-edition bobbleheads commemorating the Nebraska-Iowa rivalry are available for ordering now.

Here’s a rundown of former Huskers’ performances in Week 11 of NFL action. | Burkhead’s season over

From Hawkeye country, five things to know* about Nebraska. | Overview

Adam Carriker says Nebraska’s revival needs to start with fixing the little things.

1970 Day by Day: Ohio State moves ahead of Nebraska in the polls, and Bob Newton is named a Kodak All-American.

Alex Bullock, a wide receiver and defensive back at Creighton Prep, announces he’s walking on at Nebraska.

Scott Frost says there’s “no doubt in my mind Luke McCaffrey’s the future around here,” but if Adrian Martinez gives the Huskers their best chance to win Friday, they’ll go with him. Go here for more from Monday’s presser. | Updates & discussion

The Dec. 5 game at Purdue will have a BTN telecast, but the time won’t be known until this weekend.

In Alabama, former NU President Hank Bounds is earning $250,000 a year to raise money for Nebraska’s football and athletics complex.

1970 Day by Day: Who will land in the Orange Bowl now that Notre Dame is out? Bob Devaney tells fans that LSU, Arkansas and Texas are the most likely Husker opponents.

Sam McKewon has a laundry list of what went wrong Saturday, and Rob Zatechka says it’s time for a major change on defense. More day-after commentary and analysis: Peterson, Gabriel, Smith, Husker Mike, Washut.

It’s feared that the injury suffered Sunday by former Husker Rex Burkhead is a torn ACL.

Husker commits react to Saturday’s loss on social media.

The Hawkeyes hold a commanding edge in this week’s stats matchup. | Iowa favored by 12

This week in Husker history: The very first game 130 years ago; Nebraska’s 119-point day; and Thanksgiving weekends with the Sooners and Buffs.

1970 Day by Day: There’s disappointment — and still no bowl opponent — for the Huskers as Notre Dame turns down an Orange Bowl invitation in favor of a Cotton Bowl berth.

Next week’s opponent, Iowa, sends Penn State to its first-ever 0-5 start with a 41-21 win over the Nittany Lions.

Illinois 41, Nebraska 23. The heavily favored Huskers get swamped by the Illini. Go to the game page for coverage. | Stryker commentary | Highlights | Postgame presser | Carriker gut reaction

1970 Day by Day: Nebraska’s shot at a national championship remains alive after a nerve-wracking 28-21 win over Oklahoma.

The Huskers are looking to reach the .500 mark Saturday in a battle of teams trying to build from their first wins of the season. Get the Nebraska-Illinois pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2), Omaha (1, 2), Champaign and Peoria. Commentary: Sipple, Shatel, Callahan.

Another walk-on is in the fold: Linebacker Payton Weehler of Mount Ayr, Iowa.

Here are game previews and predictions from Adam Carriker and longtime Illinois beat writer Bob Asmussen. | More