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Mark Banker is candid as he reflects on his two seasons as Nebraska’s defensive coordinator: “I loved everything about being there except for the internal workings.”

The New York Giants’ Nick Gates is giving the center position a try for the first time.

As his affinity for football has grown, so has the play of O-lineman Marcus Mbow, a prospect from Wisconsin who has Nebraska on his radar.

Whoever Purdue’s quarterback might be, he’ll have a talented receiving corps led by Rondale Moore.

Steven M. Sipple mulls over possible scenarios in Iowa’s near future involving Bob Stoops or Jay Norvell.

Will Schweitzer, a three-star outside linebacker from California, announces his commitment to the Huskers. | Coverage & highlights | Class of 2021 | Discuss | Boller to Wisconsin

Athlon previews the Huskers and ranks Nebraska 37th nationally.

From 10 years ago, a look at the events — some of them secret — that led to Nebraska’s jump to the Big Ten.

Scott Frost says on Sports Nightly that voluntary workouts have been “fairly problem free” and that “the vast majority of the guys that we’re going to need to win are almost football ready right now.” | Audio

Husker commit Heinrich Haarberg is dedicated to gaining quarterback knowledge.

Athlon looks at the Huskers’ situation at wide receiver after JD Spielman’s departure.

Opendorse’s Blake Lawrence sees a six-figure earning potential for Adrian Martinez once NIL profiting is allowed.

Commenting on a variety of topics, Scott Frost says JD Spielman’s departure was “pretty mutual” and “best for everyone.”

Will there be football? Husker Dan examines some scenarios.

If limits are placed on attendance this fall, who gets tickets and who doesn’t? The priority criteria are being sorted out.

Wide receiver Latrell Neville, a recent Virginia Tech decommit, is top target for the Huskers and Matt Lubick.

Monday Morning Quarterback: With JD Spielman gone, who’s the Huskers’ go-to receiver?

The NCAA is working on a plan for six weeks of practice that would precede the football season.

It’s now official that JD Spielman won’t be back for his senior season as the receiver has entered the transfer portal. | Analysis: McKewon, Christopherson, Gabriel | Discuss

A Purdue site previews the Huskers and sees a narrow Nebraska win in the season opener.

Bill Moos says the chances are 80 percent that “we will have a regular schedule” this fall for football. | Tackling the logistics | Possible ticketing plans

Former Huskers Damon Benning and Michael Rose-Ivey discuss the protests and what comes next. | Peterson commentary

Iowa has placed strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle on administrative leave after several former Hawkeyes spoke out about negative experiences they and other black players had under his supervision.

Seth Malcom, a three-star linebacker who competes in eight-man football in Iowa, announces his commitment to the Huskers. | Highlights & coverage | 2021 class | Discuss

Henry Gray announces Florida International is his transfer destination.

Bill Moos says the resumption of football workouts has gone exceptionally well thus far.

The recruiting dead period has been lively for Husker tight end target Thomas Fidone of Council Bluffs. | A second QB?*

If this is the year Nebraska’s tight ends finally have a big year, it could pay recruiting dividends.

See the Athletic Department’s rundown of Nebraska’s 28 national championships in all sports.

Dicaprio Bootle makes the 42-member watch list for the Lott IMPACT Trophy.

Street & Smith’s picks the Huskers for a second-place finish in the Big Ten West.

Ten years after Nebraska decided to jump to the Big Ten, it still doesn’t feel right* to Tom Shatel. | Discuss

Recent good news about incoming freshmen bolsters the Huskers at wide receiver, but a big question mark remains.

Four years after taking a knee during the national anthem, former Husker Michael Rose-Ivey remains passionate about racial injustice. | Padilla commentary

College Football News previews the Huskers and puts Nebraska’s win total at 7.5.

Nebraska is No. 9 in these Big Ten power rankings from 247Sports.

Kordell’s Kryptonite: A look back at the remarkable futility of “Slash” against the Cornhuskers.

Johnny Majors, Iowa State’s coach against the Huskers in the late 1960s and early ’70s, has died at age 85.

Brian Christopherson lists his top five Nebraska teams that didn’t win it all.

Husker coaches and players are using the platform they have to speak out against racism.

Monday Morning Quarterback: Which QB’s touchdown run was the best?

Scott Frost calls the recent deaths of African Americans “unacceptable” and prays for “peace on the streets.” | Big Ten action

Former Husker Jaivorio Burkes is remembered by his high school coach: “Everyone loved Jaivorio, because he loved everyone else.”

With one scholarship slot to fill, the Huskers hope to make a late addition from the juco ranks, cornerback Nadab Joseph.

Scott Frost says it’s safety first as Husker players return. | Improved unity? | Spielman’s status unchanged | Good news on Manning: 1, 2, 3

A pair of forgotten boots and a trip to Idaho led Australian punter Daniel Cerni to Nebraska.

Bill Moos says the delayed start of the new football facility doesn’t mean the project’s scale will be reduced.

Jaylin Noel, a Kansas City wide receiver targeted by Nebraska, opts for Iowa State.

This week month in Husker history: Nebraska decides to move to the Big Ten — 20 years after Bob Devaney explored the same idea.

Tom Shatel says former Husker Will Compton’s voice is one that should be heard during this time of unrest.