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December 26, 2019
Best of the Decade: New team statistical records were a rarity for the Huskers in the 2010s, but a few all-time bests were indeed posted.
After hitting rock bottom, former Husker Willie Miller is excited again for life’s next play.
December 25, 2019
The LJS looks at 13 Husker recruiting targets for 2021 within the 500-mile radius.
Making Good: Darrion Daniels owed his brother a season.
Raiders coach Jon Gruden likes what he’s seeing so far from former Husker linebacker Will Compton.
December 24, 2019
There’s inspiration to be found in former Husker Ricky Simmons’ story of redemption.
Husker247 previews the new-look 2020 defensive line and reviews the unit’s 2019 performance.
Best of the Decade: NCAA and/or school records were posted by more than two dozen Huskers during the 2010s.
December 23, 2019
Monday Morning Quarterback: How are you feeling about the early recruiting signees for 2020? | A-minus from Rivals
HuskerOnline looks at how Scott Frost’s contract compares with recent deals received by his coaching peers.
December 22, 2019
Former Husker Niles Paul is “fighting some demons” as he adjusts to retirement from the NFL.
Dave Rimington says Cam Jurgens can be “a great one” at center if he gets “a little stronger and a little more consistent with his snaps.”
The year’s final Husker Doc Talk takes up the Huskers’ recruiting class and more.
This week in Husker history: Eight days before the Orange Bowl, Tommie Frazier takes full contact for the first time since early fall as the Huskers scrimmage in preparation for Miami. Who will start at QB, however, remains up in the air.
December 21, 2019
Four-star defensive back Henry Gray was both a recruit and recruiter during the past three months.
Former Husker Dominic Raiola says Nebraska needs a few guys “who can play football and are just downright nasty.”
Watch Rex Burkhead’s game-winning touchdown for the Patriots against the Bills. | More NFL Huskers
Tune in Saturday at 9 a.m. Central to Rob Zatechka and Neil Nelkin’s tribute to Gerry Gray.
December 20, 2019
Former Husker Will Shields has been named to the East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame.
Forty Husker athletes, including 11 in football, will receive their diplomas Saturday.
Former Nebraska assistant John Papuchis is reportedly joining the new staff at Florida State as defensive ends coach and special teams coordinator.
Zavier Betts says at his Friday morning signing ceremony that he’s “so happy to be able to do this.”
An official visit to Lincoln has translated into a letter-of-intent signature more than 55% of the time under Scott Frost.
December 19, 2019
Scott Frost talks on “Sports Nightly” about the Huskers’ good fortune in landing Keyshawn Greene, and more about the recruiting class. | Audio
Four-star receiver Zavier Betts of Bellevue West signed his letter of intent Thursday with Nebraska after Scott Frost was updated on his academic progress.
Former Huskers Roger Craig and Verne Lewellen are among 20 “senior” player finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The LJS looks at who might fill the few remaining spots in the recruiting class. Follow-up coverage from Wednesday’s signings is continuing to arrive here.
December 18, 2019
Scott Frost says the new crop of recruits gives the Huskers “a chance to win a lot of games,” and several national analysts place Nebraska among the top winners on signing day. More coverage here. | 2020 class
Three four-star players’ signing-day decisions go Nebraska’s way, but two others go to Wisconsin and Arkansas. Follow it right here as recruits make it official. | Impressive finish: 1, 2 | Reinforcements at WR* & RB | Christopherson commentary | Decision schedule: 1, 2, 3 | Florida connection | OWH primer* | Discuss
December 17, 2019
Hayden Fry, who revived Iowa football during his 20 seasons as head coach of the Hawkeyes, has died at age 90.
Wide receiver Ty Hahn from eight-man Johnson-Brock commits to the Huskers as a walk-on.
Husker Dan mourns the loss of radio host Gerry Gray. | More
The Huskers land a commitment from three-star juco defensive lineman Jordon Riley. | Coverage & highlights | Class of 2020 | Discuss
December 16, 2019
It’s been a strong stretch run for Nebraska in recruiting, with a fair amount of drama still to come Wednesday. | Best-case scenario
Give the gift of Ireland this holiday season.
Lincoln Southeast safety Isaac Gifford accepts a blueshirt offer from Nebraska and will enroll next month.
Jimari Butler, a three-star defensive end/outside linebacker from Alabama, announces his commitment to the Huskers. | Coverage & highlights | 2020 class | Discuss
Monday Morning Quarterback: What was the biggest surprise in the Big Ten West this season?
Blaise Gunnerson talks about why he chose Nebraska over the Iowa schools, his likely role as an outside linebacker and more with Adam Carriker.
Best of the Decade: Three dozen Huskers emerged from the 2010s as possible Nebraska Football Hall-of-Famers.
December 15, 2019
Nebraska gets its second commitment of the day: three-star juco linebacker/defensive end Niko Cooper. Coverage & highlights | 2020 class | Discuss
The Huskers announce the recipients of the annual team awards, including Lamar Jackson for the Guy Chamberlin Trophy and Mohamed Barry for the Tom Novak Award.
Linebacker Jimari Butler will announce his choice between TCU and Nebraska on Monday.
See Rex Burkhead’s 33-yard touchdown run for the Patriots against the Bengals, plus Cethan Carter’s first NFL catch and TD. | More NFL Huskers
The Huskers get another big commitment, this one from four-star outside linebacker Keyshawn Greene from Florida. | 2020 class | Discuss
This week in Husker history: A rout of Georgia in the 1969 Sun Bowl, and a quarterback question in the 1995 Orange Bowl.
December 14, 2019
Running back commit Sevion Morrison rebounded from a rough start at his Oklahoma high school to be in position to play at Nebraska.
Offensive lineman Nouredin Nouili will bring big ambitions with him as he returns to the state. | “Blueshirt” offer for Gifford | Early-enrolling trio
Scott Frost and Erik Chinander travel to Minnesota in the Huskers’ quest to land four-star outside linebacker Kaden Johnson. | Saturday ticker
The Athletic Department is continuing to explore ways to improve the fan atmosphere inside and outside the stadium.