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The NCAA’s recruiting dead period has been extended through September, and pandemic-related eligibility protections are being worked on.

Bill Yeoman, whose 160 wins at Houston included a narrow 1980 Cotton Bowl victory over Nebraska, has died at age 92.

Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde says plaintiff’s lawyers will be circling as teams and conferences press forward and play.

Nebraska has been taking heat for its stance, but Ohio State* also explored its scheduling options Wednesday before deciding to drop the issue. | N.D. State interested | Commentary: Sipple, Wolken, Forde, O’Gara, Vogel, Carriker

The Big 12 announces it is moving forward with its fall sports seasons.

There are multiple complications and questions surrounding the feasibility of spring football followed by a fall season. | “That’s asking a lot”

It’s now official: The Big Ten has postponed all fall sports until spring. Nebraska’s leaders said they still hoped Husker athletes “have the opportunity to compete,” but commissioner Kevin Warren shot down that notion Tuesday evening. Go here for all the coverage and commentary. | Shatel: Bye-bye, Big Ten? | Discuss

Fans and business owners ponder what a canceled football season would mean in Lincoln.

Two Huskers make Athlon’s list of top 10 Heisman candidates in the Big Ten.

Tad Stryker applauds the Huskers’ approach to trying to proceed with a football season.

Monday Morning Quarterback: Should the Huskers schedule games outside the Big Ten this fall?

Scott Frost says Nebraska is prepared to look into scheduling games outside the conference structure if the Big Ten nixes football this fall. Get all the coverage, video and commentary from Monday’s presser here.

Scott Frost’s chief of staff Gerrod Lambrecht, Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh and Sen. Ben Sasse are among those saying let them play, and Nebraska’s Monday practice went on as scheduled. Meanwhile, the Big Ten says no decision on the season has been made. | Chatelain commentary

Nebraska and Iowa are reportedly the only Big Ten schools voting in favor of allowing football this fall.

Athlon Sports sees the Huskers going no worse than 5-5 if a season is played.

The OWH’s player countdown wraps up with Adrian Martinez at No. 1

Power 5 conference commissioners reportedly held an emergency meeting Sunday amid growing concern that fall sports can’t be played. Bill Moos says more should be known after Big Ten athletic directors confer Monday. | “Heading for a pause” | Discuss

The tight end corps is stocked with veteran talent that will be looking to take on a bigger role in 2020.

The LJS identifies the winners and losers in the Big Ten’s scheduling shuffle.

Rob Zatechka says play football. He explains why in the latest Husker Doc Talk.

This brief video provides some glimpses of Saturday’s practice.

The Big Ten orders that fall camp practices remain in no-pads mode until further notice. | No MAC this fall | Barry Alvarez: Very concerned | Discuss

Experience is thin at wide receiver, but there’s star power.

Here are some moments from Friday’s practice, the first official session of fall camp.

Season-ticket holders will be given options for the 2020 season, including full refunds. | Moos’ letter

Central Florida is the transfer destination of 2020 Husker signee Jaiden Francois.

Adam Carriker looks at each game on the schedule and predicts a 6-4 season.

Former Husker Randy Gregory expresses frustration over the delay in his quest for reinstatement in the NFL.

An uncertain season is far better than no season in Husker Dan’s view.

With fall camp kicking off Friday, here are primers from the LJS and Hail Varsity. | Storylines: 1, 2

Mario Verduzco discusses Adrian Martinez’s mind-set, his battle with injuries and more about the quarterbacks. | Audio

The LJS’s countdown of most intriguing Huskers for 2020 ends with receiver Omar Manning at No. 1.

Purdue star Rondale Moore is opting out of the 2020 season to focus on preparation for the NFL draft.

Nebraska is unranked in the coaches’ poll, but the Huskers do get votes. Five NU opponents are ranked, topped by Ohio State at No. 2.

A group of Husker athletes is requesting much greater minority representation in athletic leadership positions at Nebraska.

Bill Moos says on the radio that the Big Ten’s schedule provides “leeway to call an audible when we need to.” | Audio | Knowns & unknowns | Shatel: One week at a time

The Pac-12 is reportedly planning a massive loan program for member schools in the event of a canceled football season.

Bill Moos says Nebraska is “ready for any scenario” regarding attendance restrictions at Memorial Stadium, but he’s hoping the Huskers can have a full house or something close to it.

The College Football Playoff will push back its final rankings to Dec. 20 to await the results of mid-December conference championship games.

Here’s a look at how each conference is approaching the season.

Nouredin Nouili, the transfer O-lineman from Colorado State, says the NCAA has granted him immediate eligibility.

A player advocacy group begins a Big Ten United campaign for additional coronavirus protections, while numerous Huskers tweet their praise of Nebraska’s safety measures.

Jersey numbers of the Huskers’ newcomers have been revealed.

Nebraska will open the season Sept. 5 at Rutgers under the new 10-game schedule released Wednesday by the Big Ten. | All-teams schedule | Medical protocols: 1, 2 | Commentary: Sipple, McKewon,* Callahan, Shatel,* Carriker | Schedule analysis: 1, 2 | Discuss

Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons is expected to opt out of the 2020 season.

As the Big Ten’s decision is awaited, there are growing doubts about whether there will be fall football.

Raiders coach Jon Gruden is counting on former Husker Maliek Collins to be a disruptive force on his defensive line.

Former Husker Keven Lightner is in a fight for his life with COVID-19 and could use your help.

Former Huskers Quincy Enunwa and Spencer Long have been released by their NFL teams.

Former Husker Jaevon McQuitty lands at South Dakota,* and Breon Dixon opts for Missouri State.