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Bill Moos is holding out hope that an autumn “spring game” will be allowed, and he says the postponed season is likely to consist of no more than seven or eight games. | Audio

Pro Football Focus has six Huskers on its all-Big Ten squad, but none on the first team.

The Huskers six times have begun a season ranked No. 1 in the AP poll, but not once has that resulted in a national championship.

Roster management is certain to get tougher due to the extra season of eligibility, with one analyst saying the transfer portal “will explode.” | D-I developments (audio)

1970 Day by Day: Van Brownson’s sore elbow and Donnie McGhee’s puzzling ailment mark Day 2 of fall practice.

The recruiting dead period continues, but this four-minute virtual visit is available 24/7.

The lawyer for a group of Husker players’ parents says he has received no communication from the Big Ten about the request for more transparency about the postponement of fall sports.

Clemson claims the top spot in the preseason AP poll, which includes six Big Ten teams and others that won’t be playing this fall.

If you’re following our 1970 series, these DVDs might be of interest.

Omaha Westside defensive back Koby Bretz announces his commitment to Nebraska just three days after receiving an offer. | Coverage & highlights | Discuss | 2021 class

Steve Warren joins Adam Carriker to discuss former Husker Ralph Brown’s unknown whereabouts and more.

1970 Day by Day: How about a 12-minute run to start fall practices? Linemen were expected to cover 1.5 miles, everyone else 1.75 to 2 miles.

The new Husker Football Lettermen’s Association aims to provide mentoring and more.

Husker quarterback commit Heinrich Haarberg is ready to get his senior season started at Kearney Catholic.

The postponement of the season has given freshman receiver William Nixon extra time to rehab his ACL injury.

Two seasons in one year? “That’s asking a lot,” says De’Mornay Pierson-El, who’s been there.

It’s the golden anniversary of the Huskers’ first national championship season. HuskerMax is chronicling it day by day, starting with the players reporting for fall camp 50 years ago today.

This week in Husker history: With fall camp about to begin, coach Bill Jennings for the first time has a roster consisting entirely of players he recruited.

The LJS looks back at the six days that led to the Big Ten’s postponement of football.

Tom Shatel doesn’t consider the bubble concept viable for college football.

Sam McKewon says it wouldn’t have been difficult for Kevin Warren to avoid the chaos that came with its decision on fall football. | Parents await response

There’s budget talk, Desmond-bashing and lots more in the latest Husker Doc Talk.

Which financial options are Nebraska’s season ticket holders choosing? HuskerOnline breaks it down.

Omaha Westside safety Koby Bretz has become the latest in-state player to receive a Nebraska offer for 2021.

Nebraska’s athletic department is furloughing 51 employees and cutting other staffers’ salaries by 10 percent through the end of the year.

The NCAA has made it official and granted an extra year of eligibility to athletes in Division I fall sports.

Iowa is dropping four sports to help offset revenue losses related to the pandemic.

About two dozen parents of Big Ten players take part in a protest outside conference headquarters.

Athlon says Nebraska has plenty of positives to pitch to recruits during the football postponement.

A group of Nebraska players’ parents says legal action will be next if the Big Ten doesn’t adequately explain its decision to call off fall football.

Oliver Martin, a former four-star wide receiver from Iowa City, has transferred to Nebraska as a walk-on after playing at Michigan and Iowa.

Bill Moos says there is “no perfect plan,” but he is forging ahead with other Big Ten athletic directors on restarting football in mid-winter. | The financial hit | Sipple: Grudging acceptance

Thomas Fidone, the four-star Council Bluffs tight end being pursued by the Huskers, is named a second-team All-American by USA Today.

Four Huskers — Dicaprio Bootle, JoJo Domann, Brenden Jaimes and Deontai Williams — make the Senior Bowl’s Top 250 list.

No football doesn’t mean no practice for Nebraska and other idled FBS programs, although full pads and contact aren’t allowed.

UNL Chancellor Ronnie Green says there’s growing enthusiasm in the Big Ten for starting football in January. | Audio

Commissioner Kevin Warren says in an open letter that the vote by Big Ten presidents and chancellors was “overwhelmingly in support of postponing fall sports and will not be revisited.” | Son will play | Commentary: Sipple, Shatel

Walk-on receiver Levi Falck gives the Huskers a dose of humor in tough times.

Ohio State is reportedly pursuing a fall football season with other willing Big Ten schools.

Sam McKewon goes through some of the questions awaiting answers from the NCAA and the Big Ten. | The B1G decision-makers | KLIN recap

The Big Ten is reportedly working on a football schedule with games starting in early January.

Monday Morning Quarterback: How do you grade the Big Ten’s handling of the impact of COVID-19?

Norris High tight end James Carnie has been in touch with the Huskers despite being committed to Miami of Ohio.

Dr. Rob Zatechka says the Big Ten acted too quickly and should have given football a two-week try and evaluated from there. | Conference remains mum | Commentary: Forde, Peterson | KLIN recap

Offensive lineman Spencer Long, a former Husker walk-on chosen in the third round of the 2014 NFL draft, has retired from football.

Nebraska gets a commitment for 2021 from three-star receiver Kamonte Grimes from Florida. | Coverage & highlights | 2021 class | Discuss

A group of Nebraska players’ parents releases a letter seeking answers from Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren about the postponement of football. | Commentary: Sipple, Peterson

Linebacker Will Schweitzer announces his decommitment from the Huskers’ recruiting class of 2021.

The NCAA’s chief medical officer says the current state of coronavirus testing isn’t sufficient to allow college sports to proceed safely.

From villain to trendsetter? Tom Shatel ponders Nebraska’s image in the Big Ten. | Chatelain: Transparency, please