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February 2, 2018
Scott Frost says a unity of purpose* has been missing from the football program but is being restored.
Nebraska is No. 51 in this five-year performance ranking of FBS teams.
In a Through These Gates outtake, Tom Osborne describes a Nebraska Cornhusker fan in his own words.
February 1, 2018
Defensive coordinator Erik Chinander says playing it safe isn’t his style.
Nick Henrich and Chris Hickman, Omaha Burke juniors with Nebraska offers, land in the top 115 of 247Sports’ updated class of 2019 rankings. | Thursday recruiting updates: 1, 2, 3* | DB commitment?*
Spring game tickets go on sale next week.
A former Iowa player who suffered rhabdomyolysis in 2011 expects Tyjon Lindsey and Dylan Owen to rebound from it.
You can help HuskerMax’s Huskermedic raise money to assist the families of fallen firefighters.
With an A+ grade, Scott Frost tops Athlon’s ranking of 2018 coaching hires.
Selfless* on and off the field, Rex Burkhead gets set for the Super Bowl.
January 31, 2018
Bill Moos says a tweaking of the Athletic Department’s “blueprint” is in the works. | Black Friday push
Nate Gerry* isn’t taking his Super Bowl moment for granted. | Super Bowl Huskers
Bill Moos says he has no issues with the staff in regard to the recent player hospitalizations.
A live BTN telecast of the spring game appears likely.
Nebraska will get a final-weekend visit from coveted D-lineman Otito Ogbonnia.* | Finalists at OT* | January report card | Wednesday ticker
Through These Gates: The Lost Tapes — Tommie Frazier talks about fans and their misconceptions about him.
January 30, 2018
Tanner Lee receives an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine.
Two top playmakers return, but depth is an issue with the receiving corps. | Frost on Morgan
Nick Gates says he’s happy with his decision to leave early* for the NFL despite being advised by scouts to stay in school.
Zack Darlington* is forgoing his senior season and joining the military.
Here’s a look at how Scott Frost’s offense can thrive against stout Big Ten defenses.
A proposal that would let players transfer without restriction after a coaching change is gaining momentum.
Tyjon Lindsey and Dylan Owen have been hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis as a result of winter conditioning,* Scott Frost confirms. | Setback for Domann | Sipple commentary | Discuss
Texas safety Corbin Frederick, a teammate of new commit Cam Jones, announces he’ll walk on at Nebraska. | OT gets offer*
Notre Dame hires former Husker assistant Terry Joseph as safeties coach.
Big Red Cobcast: Recruiting, winter conditioning and a new hashtag.
Rex Burkhead talks the Super Bowl, the Patriots and Scott Frost as the NFL’s big week begins in the Twin Cities. | Super Bowl Huskers
January 29, 2018
Monday recruiting updates: LJS, Land of 10, OWH* | Jones’ tough decision
A by-the-numbers analyst gives high marks to Nebraska’s Scott Frost hire.
Al Zikmund, who scored one of the Huskers’ 1941 Rose Bowl touchdowns and later was Kearney State’s* longtime coach and athletic director, has died at age 95. | 2009 interview
Former Husker player and assistant Jimmy Williams joins the Bowling Green staff as defensive line coach.
Athlon has three reasons for optimism about the 2018 Huskers.
In a Through These Gates outtake, former Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer shares the Bob Devaney taco story.
January 28, 2018
The Florida connections of Scott Frost and his staff are paying recruiting dividends that have the potential to continue for years.
Former Husker Ameer Abdullah remains confident in his NFL future despite an up-and-down 2017 season and a pending coaching change in Detroit.
Experiencing Nebraska’s revolving door of coaches in the defensive secondary was an education for Joshua Kalu.
This week in Husker history: Bob Brown is elected to the College Football Hall of Fame.
January 27, 2018
Cam Jones, a four-star safety from Texas, announces his commitment to the Huskers. | Highlights & coverage | Analysis: McKewon,* Clouse | Class of 2018 | Discuss
Building depth on the defensive line will be one of the staff’s tasks for 2018. | Pass rusher needed*
Tanner Lee has a two-turnover* performance in the Senior Bowl.
A former coach and mentor to Noah Vedral sees winning qualities in the Huskers’ walk-on quarterback.
January 26, 2018
Dan Cook,* for decades a major financial contributor to Nebraska athletics, has died at age 83.
January 25, 2018
Javontae Jean-Baptiste and Maurice Washington are two of the names to watch as the 2018 recruiting cycle enters its final two weekends. Details: OWH,* LJS, Land of 10 | Local* and coast-to-coast | Weekend visitors
Adam Carriker talks about his experience at the Senior Bowl and how Tanner Lee can help his NFL draft stock there. | Lots of game reps likely*
There will be new names in the mix as the competition at running back unfolds.
Nebraska has posted the biggest jump in Rivals’ recruiting rankings of any team since the December early signing period. | Thursday ticker | ESPN rankings
Hail Varsity looks back at 1980 when quarterback Turner Gill spurned the Sooners and signed with Nebraska.
High school coaches whose teams faced Adrian Martinez talk about what makes the freshman Husker quarterback special.
January 24, 2018
Cornerback Chris Jones is preparing for Nebraska’s pro day after an encouraging performance in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.