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Recruiting battles in Iowa for 2021 could spice up the Huskers-Hawkeyes rivalry, Steven M. Sipple writes.

This week in Husker history: The death of Dana X. Bible, and high-profile Super Bowl performances from Roger Craig and Vince Ferragamo.

Steven M. Sipple ponders whether play-calling is something Scott Frost will ever want to relinquish. | Lubick’s competitive streak

Longtime athletic department employee Gary Fouraker has passed away. Paul Koch interviews: 1, 2

Matt Lubick, who worked with Scott Frost at Oregon, has been hired as Nebraska’s offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach. | “Special opportunity” | Commentary: McKewon,* Sipple, Shatel,* Christopherson | Profile | A day of changes | Discuss

A pair of scholarship seniors, O-lineman John Raridon and linebacker Pernell Jefferson, are among five players no longer on the 2020 roster.

Offensive coordinator Troy Walters is out as he and the Huskers “have mutually agreed to part ways,” according to a university announcement. | Discuss

Former Husker Mickey Joseph, LSU’s wide receivers coach, reportedly turned down an offer to join the Nebraska staff.

Bad weather is affecting Husker coaches’ recruiting travels Friday.

Mike Dawson talks on Sports Nightly about his new role in his second stint as a Nebraska assistant.

Nebraska linebacker signee Keyshawn Greene could be the Big Ten’s top freshman on defense in 2020, says analyst Steve Wiltfong.

Nebraska is considering Sean Snyder, son of former Kansas State Bill Snyder, as a candidate to oversee the special teams as an off-the-field analyst.

This one escaped our attention in November: Former Husker Tom Pate isn’t forgotten more than four decades after he suffered a fatal brain injury during a CFL game.

After a year away in the NFL, Mike Dawson is returning to the staff to coach the Huskers’ outside linebackers, while Greg Austin and Ryan Held get additional titles. | Discuss

Here’s the latest on the recruits expected to visit this weekend.

Former Husker Roger Craig misses the cut as the Centennial Class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame is revealed.

Joshua Kalu, the last remaining Husker in the NFL playoffs, talks about the Titans’ success and his years in LIncoln.

The 2020 Huskers will finish the regular season against five consecutive top-15 teams in the final 2019 AP poll.

Former Husker Alfonzo Dennard gets five years’ probation after pleading no contest to resisting arrest during a traffic stop in Lincoln.

The upcoming recruiting weekend in Lincoln includes one 2020 official visitor* and a junior day for 2021 prospects.

Nebraska signee Zavier Betts will play Wednesday in the International Bowl in Arlington, Texas

Nebraska is one of nine teams that “just missed the cut” in USA Today Sports’ early top 25 for the 2020 season.

A bill that would allow college athletes to profit from their names, images and likenesses is introduced in the Nebraska legislature.

Get all five Husker National Championship games on DVD for $49.95 with free shipping, plus the 2009 Gator Bowl win over Clemson.

Athlon sees the Huskers finishing fourth in the Big Ten West in 2020.

Reducing Memorial Stadium’s capacity might be on the table as Nebraska weighs options for revamping the south end zone.

Hail Varsity has 25 things to look forward to in 2020 for Husker football.

Nebraska’s loaded quarterback room was no deterrent to Logan Smothers. More on the early enrollees: Lynum, Gray, Gunnerson, Francois, Corcoran, Brown, Mauga-Clements.

There’s a lot riding on the performance of the linebackers in the 2020 recruiting class.

This week in Husker history: There’s bad blood between Nebraska head coach Bill Jennings and his former employer, Oklahoma, after the Sooners land on probation.

Husker secondary coach Travis Fisher receives a $125,000 pay raise after being offered a job at Ole Miss, and running backs coach Ryan Held gets a $100,000 boost. | Sipple commentary

A photo from an antiques store was the inspiration behind “All the King’s Men,” a documentary about the 1910 Nebraska football team.

Nebraska was 1-1 in games ranked as the 10 best in the Big Ten in 2019/s

Several former Huskers are part of the 2020 Nebraska eight-man football hall of fame class.

Future Husker Nash Hutmacher sets a South Dakota high school record in wrestling with his 50th consecutive pin.

Coffeyville Community College in Kansas has hired former Husker Larry Asante as coach of the defensive secondary. | McClure to Cal

Nebraska’s fourth opponent of 2020, Cincinnati, loses a major weapon as running back Michael Warren II declares for the NFL draft.

Know your Cornhusker history? Take this multiple-choice quiz about the night the 1970 Huskers beat LSU and secured the program’s first national championship.

Bill Moos says he won’t meddle in Scott Frost’s hiring decisions.

Half a dozen Huskers – Rodgers, Rimington, Suh, Rozier, Frazier & Glover – are represented as ESPN unveils Nos. 26 through 150 of its top players in college football history.

Former Husker O-lineman Tanner Farmer will make his NAIA wrestling debut Thursday with Concordia University in Seward.

Former Huskers Andre Hunt and Katerian LeGrone have been charged with first-degree sexual assault and are scheduled to be arraigned Thursday morning. | Details emerge

Tennessee is the transfer destination of former Husker receiver Miles Jones.

In a chat with Adam Carriker, LSU staffer Kevin Cosgrove discusses the Tigers’ preparations for Clemson, his time as Nebraska’s defensive coordinator and more.

With Nebraska well-stocked at the position, landing a top 2021 quarterback might be a tough task. | Bellevue West’s talent pool | Recruiting notes

Here’s a rundown of the nine midyear enrollees set to join the Huskers next week.

The Red-White spring game has been set for April 18, which means spring practices are likely to start around March 9.

As expected, Maurice Washington has placed his name in the NCAA transfer portal.

247Sports has Nebraska among seven teams with the most to prove in 2020.

After the weekend’s wild-card games, three former Huskers have a shot at playing in Super Bowl LIV. | Super Bowl Huskers