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Dwayne Haskins, Ohio State’s starting quarterback in 2018, has died at age 24 after being hit by a car in Florida.

Commentary and analysis on the eve of the spring game: Sipple: Enjoy the show* | Shatel: Watch the punter* | Washut: Five storylines | Christopherson| Huskers to watch

Dave Feit counts down the top 10 Husker fan songs of all time, inspired by Friday’s release of rapper Tech N9ne’s ‘R.K. Huskers.’

It’s a huge weekend on the recruiting front under new senior director Vince Guinta.*

Here are the printable rosters for the spring game.

A collective of businesses and donors has made more than $850,000 in NIL payments to Husker student-athletes since August.

It’s been confirmed that the spring game will have an altered format,* with the Reds on offense and the Whites on defense like in 2014 and 2016. | Previews: 1,* 2, 3,* 4,* 5, 6,* 7*

Old guy or new guy? Cornerback Quinton Newsome says it doesn’t matter in the defensive backs’ competition.

Here are rundowns of recruits expected at the spring game* this weekend.* | Perspective on attendance | Spring game musings*

A four-run eighth inning isn’t enough as Nebraska leaves the bases loaded in the ninth and falls 6-5 to Omaha.

Husker Doc Talk goes over what to watch for in the spring game. | Shatel: Quest for confidence*

Former Husker receiver Will Nixon lands at Washington.

Wide receivers coach Mickey Joseph indicates the door isn’t closed to Zavier Betts’ return. Go here for much more from Wednesday’s practice, the final one before the spring game. Updates & discussion | Spring schedule

Quarterback Dylan Raiola, who’ll be a spring game visitor* this weekend, says he almost gave up football after being pigeonholed as an O-lineman. | Mathis’ methodology*

Here’s what to know if attending the spring game Saturday.

Defensive back DeShon Singleton says opting for the junior college route* was “a blessing* for me.”

Adam Carriker and Sam McKewon preview the spring game in this video package.

Transfer running back Anthony Grant has maturity to go along with his talent. | Sipple: Obvious want-to*

Nebraska is adding two recruiting staff positions* under new senior director of player personnel Vince Guinta. | More from Guinta

Injuries may force a change in format for the spring game, perhaps an offense-vs.-defense setup similar to what was used in 2014. Go here for more news from Monday’s practice. | Updates & discussion

Adam Howard from South Alabama is joining the men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach.

Here’s a look at how it’s going for Husker NFL draft hopefuls and who’s next up to replace them.

Husker Dan: Transfer portal hurts the Huskers.

Sean Beckton’s observations about the Huskers’ running game* indicate Donovan Raiola’s methods are bearing fruit quickly, Steven Sipple writes. | McKewon on spring game goals* | Callahan’s rundown

Transfer Tommi Hill is making an immediate impression in the battle at cornerback.

Nebraska baseball completes a sweep at Ohio State with a 17-5 romp featuring 16 Husker hits and a Luke Sartori grand slam.

Induction into the Nebraska High School Hall of Fame holds special meaning for NFL veteran Niles Paul.*

A bad moment three decades ago in Oklahoma opened another door for Mickey Joseph.*

This week in Husker history: The Varsity narrowly prevails in the 1952 and ’57 spring games against the Alumni.

Former Husker placekicker Sandro DeAngelis* now enjoys coaching soccer at Millard North.

A thin group of defensive linemen has meant increased action for Mosai Newsom.

Receiver Oliver Martin’s 2021 season is a reminder of how an injury* can take a toll on and off the field, Steven Sipple writes.

Get to know Husker signee Decoldest Crawford, wide receiver and horse owner.

A.J. Rollins, Nate Boerkircher* and James Carnie* are among those getting more reps because of injuries to other Husker tight ends. | Whipple on the TEs

Sam McKewon says Purdue, which hosts Nebraska on Oct. 15, has the quarterback and the defense to make it a contender* in the Big Ten West.

Here’s more from Wednesday’s practice about the offensive line’s new attitude and the tight ends’ elevated role.*

William Prince from Southern Miss has joined the Husker football staff as director of player development.*

Enter the Californians for Nebraska drawing for Oklahoma game tickets and lodging. Proceeds benefit the CFN Scholarship Fund.

Nebraska’s media rights deal with JMI Sports has fallen through.

One of the most uneventful position battles of the spring has been at quarterback, Sean Callahan writes. | Whipple’s scheme impresses

Nebraska will get a spring game visit from Ochaun Mathis, an edge rusher in the transfer portal from TCU.

There were updates from the offense as Mark Whipple and Sean Beckton took reporters’ questions after Wednesday’s practice. Go here for all the coverage, photos and video. | Updates & discussion | Spring schedule

Clutch hitting goes AWOL for Husker baseball in a 3-2 loss to Creighton.

Transfer punter Brian Buschini has been working through kinks* in his technique.

Mark Whipple’s son Austin has joined the Nebraska staff as a quality-control* assistant.

Men’s and women’s basketball are getting key veterans back in 2022-23 as Derrick Walker and Sam Haiby will return as super seniors.

Safety Myles Farmer is focused on both winning a starting job and taking on a greater leadership role* in the defensive secondary. | Braxton Clark steps up: 1,* 2

Husker Dan: All Betts are off.

Former Husker receiver Stanley Morgan Jr. is staying with the Bengals under a new two-year contract.

Saturday’s scrimmage showed that the Huskers’ tackling needs more work, Eric Chinander said after Monday’s practice. Go here for all the coverage and video. | Updates & discussion