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Nebraska linebacker Mohamed Barry is seen as a potential problem for the Buckeyes’ offense. | OSU makes changes | Shatel on Meyer drama* | Scouting reports: LJS, OWH*

Mobile Sports Report looks at what makes Memorial Stadium’s Wi-Fi network a success despite some architectural challenges.

Offensive coordinator Troy Walters says a fast start and an effective running game will be crucial against the Buckeyes. More from Wednesday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion

Nebraska’s one-two punch at running back is working even if it didn’t happen by design.

Javin Wright, defensive back from Arizona and son of former Nebraska rover Toby Wright, commits to the Huskers. | Coverage & highlights | Father & son interview | Discuss | 2019 class

Larry Culpepper* talks Husker football, his lost Dr Pepper job and more with Adam Carriker.

Anatomy of an Era: They called him Bullethead — walk-on fullback Lance Gray.

With their hopes for a College Football Playoff berth still alive, the Buckeyes are aiming to rev up their disappointing run game.

Sam McKewon sees the Huskers as potential spoilers* in the race for the Big Ten title game.

An Ohio State site says Scott Frost could disrupt the Big Ten recruiting landscape.

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer opens up about the brain cyst* that has been affecting him for years.*

Defensive coaches and players, including Ben Stille in a Blackshirt, talked after Tuesday’s practice about the challenge of facing Ohio State’s potent offense. Get all the coverage here. | Updates & discussion

Anatomy of an Era: “Particularly when teams came into Lincoln, they were already 21 points down,” Eric Stokes says. “You could really see it in their body language.”

Nebraska commits Garrett Snodgrass, Garrett Nelson and Nick Henrich are among the 15 national semifinalists for the high school Butkus Award. | Recruiting notes

Former Husker quarterback Zac Taylor is considered a favorite to be the Cleveland Browns’* next head coach.

Scott Frost says he has no doubt the Huskers will get Ohio State’s best shot. Video and coverage from Monday’s presser are arriving here. | Updates & discussion

Urban Meyer addresses speculation about his future by saying he’ll be back next season as Ohio State’s coach. | More from OSU presser

Time and TV arrangements for the Illinois game won’t be known until Saturday or Sunday.*

Tom Osborne’s younger brother Jack is killed in a traffic accident west of Hastings.

The O-line isn’t getting much attention lately, and that’s a good thing, Derek Peterson writes.

Anatomy of an Era: An injury and a benching made Eric Stokes’ time at Nebraska anything but smooth sailing, but “it challenged me for the better. Definitely for the better.”

Day-after commentary & analysis: Washut | Husker Mike | McKewon* | Carriker: 1, 2*

Four-star offensive tackle Bryce Benhart from Minnesota announces his commitment to the Huskers. Highlights & coverage | Discuss | Class of 2019

Nebraska’s special teams are making strides* after a dismal start to the season.

Former Husker QB Joe Ganz is impressed by what he’s seen from Adrian Martinez.

The Huskers have reason to be gaining confidence but face a tall order against Ohio State.

Former Husker L.C. Cole played for Tom Osborne, coached under Nick Saban and now is turning around an Alabama high school football program. | 1979 bio

Pro Football Focus names Husker defensive back Deontai Williams to its national team of the week.

See how the Huskers and Buckeyes match up statistically. | 22.5-point underdogs

Anatomy of an Era: As an NFL scout, Eric Stokes has seen the dynamics of college practices change, and not for the better.

This week in Husker history: A game nobody could attend, a streak stopped by Texas, the death of “Train Wreck” Novak, and a Hail Mary win in Lincoln.

Nebraska 45, Bethune-Cookman 9: The Huskers put the game away early and give plenty of action to substitutes in the second half. Get the details on the game page. | Stryker commentary | Highlights | Larabee photos | Postgame presser | Big Red Over-Reaction

Fans would like to see Noah Vedral get some playing time today, Tad Stryker’s pregame survey finds.

A traffic accident has claimed the life of a Cornhusker Marching Band member.

The Huskers are aiming to take care of business Saturday against FCS opponent Bethune-Cookman. Here are the pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2), Omaha (1, 2),* Grand Island and Daytona Beach (1, 2). Commentary: Sipple, Vogel, Christopherson, Shatel,* Callahan.

FLIP SHEET | STATS | PICKS | BBS

Ohio State will wear black uniforms against Nebraska on Nov. 3.

The “interim” tag is removed as former Husker Bobby Newcombe is named head coach at a Phoenix-area high school.

Nebraska’s seniors hope to leave a mark by being a springboard to future Husker success.

Coach Ryan Held likes the running game’s improvement but is continuing to push for more.

Jim Dolezal and Adam Carriker check in with their game previews and predictions. | More picks | Your prediction

Anatomy of an Era: Michael Booker never got along with Lawrence Phillips, “but I always admired the way T.O. never turned his back on Lawrence, never turned his back on any of his guys.”

Husker tight ends coach Sean Beckton’s ties with Bethune-Cookman head coach Terry Sims* helped pave the way for Saturday’s game.

Fans explain their willingness to ride out* the Huskers’ rough start under Scott Frost.

Pass-rushers remain a priority for Nebraska on the recruiting trail.

Eric Crouch marvels at the poise and maturity Adrian Martinez has as a true freshman. | Praise from Frost 

Here are ticket and parking reminders for Saturday’s game.

Darien Chase, a four-star athlete from Vancouver, Wash., has committed to the Huskers. | Coverage & highlights | Class of 2019 | Discuss

Adrian Martinez earns Manning Award quarterback of the week honors.

Scott Frost said it was the best Thursday practice yet, with good attention to detail, as the Huskers wrapped up preparations for Bethune-Cookman. Get all the coverage here. | Updates & discussion

Hail Varsity examines the Oregon influence on Scott Frost’s coaching philosophy.