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Scott Frost is bullish about the incoming receivers and linebackers in his recruiting recap show.

The transfer market could be used to bolster the 2020 Huskers at these positions. | Quiet period*

This week in Husker history: Lawrence “Biff” Jones, the hall-of-fame coach who led the 1940 Huskers to the Rose Bowl, dies at age 84.

Rosters for the Nebraska Shrine Bowl in June include a dozen Husker walk-ons.

Dicaprio Bootle says players are working hard at improving themselves in the weight room.

Retiring Big Ten official Dan Capron says Bo Pelini* is the worst coach he ever worked with, and it’s “not even close, no one within 10 miles.”

A ranking of teams’ returning production for 2020 has Nebraska at No. 2 on offense, No. 82 on defense and No. 17 overall.

Four Blackshirts — Lamar Jackson, Darrion Daniels, and Carlos and Khalil Davis — receive invitations to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

Experience is thin at running back, so newcomers will have a chance to contend for early playing time.

Brandon Reilly, one of five former Huskers set to make their XFL debuts, says he’s excited about his opportunity in St. Louis.

Longtime Kansas State assistant Sean Snyder, believed to be a candidate for a special-teams role at Nebraska, has reportedly been hired by Southern California.

Jeremy Pernell reviews the Huskers’ recruiting class: Offense | Defense

Spring game ticket sales trail last year’s pace but are still strong.

Details of Matt Lubick’s contract have been released,* and other assistants have received extensions through 2021.

It’s all A’s and B’s as Athlon grades Nebraska’s recruiting class by position.

Bill Moos supports a Big Ten proposal to allow a one-time transfer without penalty, but he does have reservations.

Scott Frost discusses recruiting, his changes to the staff and more in interviews with Rivals and Sports Nightly. | Video | 2020 class | Top 20 finish likely | Pernell’s rankings: Husker signees & national | “Super Six” voting | Togiai to Utah: 1, 2

The additions of Tyler Crawford, Beau Psencik and Isaiah Harris as 2020 preferred walk-ons are now official.

A reminder: Spring game tickets are on sale now.

Lamar Jackson is projected as a third-rounder in April in an NFL.com mock draft.

Signing day is shaping up as a non-event* Wednesday in Lincoln, with the 2020 class essentially completed during December’s early signing period. | Togiai a longshot | Walk-on from Texas | 2022 offer: 1, 2

Mark Dantonio has retired after 13 seasons at Michigan State, and Luke Fickell of Cincinnati, a 2020 Nebraska opponent, is seen as a possible replacement. | McKewon commentary | Discuss

Former Husker Jeremiah Sirles testifies in favor of a bill in the Nebraska legislature that would allow players to profit from their names, images and likenesses.

Placekicker Dylan Jorgensen has entered his name in the transfer portal.

The Huskers have no shortage of talent at quarterback, and it might be a prove-it season for Adrian Martinez.

Adam Carriker takes a look at who’s likely to step up into key roles on the defensive line.

A quiet signing day is coming Wednesday, with defensive lineman Tanoa Togiai* the only known potential addition to Nebraska’s scholarship class. | Depth by position

Placekicker/punter Tyler Crawford from Oklahoma announces his commitment to the Huskers for 2020 as a preferred walk-on.

Alante Brown gets an early start to contribute.

This week in Husker history: Big decision for Bill Glassford, heart surgery for Tom Osborne and a green light for I-back Derek Brown.

Husker center Cam Jurgens attracts a cheering section at his first collegiate track and field meet.

A medical marijuana business is the new passion of former Husker Grant Wistrom.

Logan Smothers takes a 13-hour road trip to Lincoln.

A national championship in wrestling appears to be in former Husker Tanner Farmer’s reach.

The Omaha area will be a focus of Nebraska’s recruiting efforts Friday, but the Huskers won’t be the only ones. | Abram-Draine to Mizzou | Friday ticker

Adam Carriker sizes up the Huskers’ situation at running back for 2020.

Two Lamar Jacksons on the Baltimore Ravens? Nebraska’s departing cornerback discusses the possibility.

The pieces appear to be in place for a bounce-back season for the wide receivers and tight ends.

Defensive lineman RJ Sorensen from Florida announces his decommitment from the Huskers’ recruiting class of 2021.

Daniel Bullocks talks about coaching in the Super Bowl, his time at Nebraska and more with Adam Carriker.

Athlon names a Nebraska all-decade team.

Here are details from the Athletic Department about spring game tickets, which go on sale next week.

Running back Jaylin Bradley has entered his name in the transfer portal.

The offensive line’s returning experience and young talent give coach Greg Austin lots of options as he tries to build the unit into a force in the Big Ten.

At least eight Nebraska offers went out Monday to prospects in the 2021, ’22 and ’23 recruiting cycles.

Bill Moos says the offense should benefit with Matt Lubick and Scott Frost being on the same page. | Audio

LSU has hired Bo Pelini, who is resigning from Youngstown State for a second stint as defensive coordinator in Baton Rouge. | Commentary: Shatel,* Sipple | Discuss

Five former Huskers are on rosters in the XFL, which begins play next week.

It’s January clearance time, with Husker T-shirts as low as $4.99 and hundreds of other items marked down.

Adam Carriker sizes up the wide receivers and breaks down how Omar Manning, Wan’Dale Robinson and JD Spielman could boost the offense.