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Sam McKewon lists seven walk-ons* to watch, and five potential break-out* Huskers. | Five newcomers to watch | Top transfers*

Greg Austin likes the progress his offensive linemen* have made since spring ball. | Audio

Former Husker receiver Brandon Reilly is setting his sights higher in year two with the Buffalo Bills.

Northwestern’s season may hinge on senior quarterback Clayton Thorson’s* recovery from knee surgery.

Nebraska looks solid in the middle at linebacker, and HuskerOnline has a projected depth chart for all four LB spots. | QBs by the numbers

Big Ten coaches talk anonymously about their conference opponents, including Nebraska. | Discuss

Anatomy of an Era: Walk-on fullback Chad Stanley saw it all as a player and coach from 1991 to 2000.

From Sam McKewon, five position battles* to watch and three question marks.* | Sipple on QB battle

Getting the Huskers’ former Big Eight rivals on future schedules* is no easy task.

Targeting rules won’t change in 2018, but evaluations are continuing. | Discuss

Signs point to Maurice Washington and Dominick Watt* making it to fall camp next month.

The defensive line has no shortage of experience but still has lots to prove.

Scott Frost loses football memorabilia and other valuables in a burglary at his Lincoln home, which is unoccupied as it undergoes renovations. | Discuss

Adam Carriker talks to Damian Jackson about playing for the Huskers, his time as a Navy SEAL, learning the playbook and more.

Anatomy of an Era: Ryan Held says Nebraska won championships because “we’d take kids that fit our system. … We weren’t into what a kid was ranked.”

Scott Frost’s harsh talk about the previous regime reflects his passion for the program, Steve Sipple writes. | McKewon: Growing pains* at QB

Husker247 looks back at when Bobby Newcombe saved the Huskers’ 1999 season in Lawrence, Kan. | Game page

Anatomy of an Era: Ryan Held sees his top accomplishment as a Husker as being four-time Scout Team Player of the Week in 1994.

This week in Husker history: Thunder Thornton is among the MVP vote-getters after the college all-stars upset the Green Bay Packers.

The OWH recaps the Huskers’ less-than-stellar year in athletics* with a look at each men’s and women’s sport.

The Big Ten deserves a better Big Red, Tad Stryker writes.

Safety JoJo Domann says he’s back after two ACL injuries.

The Huskers’ leadership and team-building sessions with The Program had an impact on Stanley Morgan and others.

The LJS sizes up several key position battles: Safety, running back, center, inside linebacker.

Nebraska’s young quarterbacks are learning to live in the spotlight.

Nutritionist Dave Ellis will not be a figurehead, instead working on the front lines with Nebraska’s athletes.

OWH camp countdown, Nos. 15-11*: Breon Dixon, Antonio Reed, Jerald Foster, Tanner Farmer, DiCaprio Bootle.

Anatomy of an Era: Even as a freshman walk-on in 1993, Ryan Held knew he wanted to be a coach, “so it was an unbelievable opportunity to be a sponge and learn from the best.”

Northwestern will be shooting for another 10-win season — and its first Big Ten home victory over the Huskers.

Kent Pavelka will be honored and roasted in September at the Omaha Press Club.

Nebraska is listed among five Power Five teams most likely to reach a bowl game this season after missing out in 2017.

Kirk Herbstreit says he’s excited to see Scott Frost at the helm at Nebraska. | Feldman & Mandel on board

Anatomy of an Era: For former strength coach Randy Gobel, the truly exciting part was the process leading to the championship games.

Coaches want versatility from the Husker linebackers, and Collin Miller* fits the bill as a potential inside and outside contributor.

Logan Smothers, 2020 dual-threat quarterback from Alabama, commits to the Huskers. | Coverage & highlights | Discuss

Memorial Stadium is No. 1 in this ranking of college football venues. | Discuss

Mike Rucker, Kyle Larson, Dan Schmidt and Bob Sledge are this year’s Husker inductees in the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame.

Here are preseason looks at Nebraska from Michigan and Northwestern perspectives.

JD Spielman is named to the Hornung Award watch list.

Anatomy of an Era: Randy Gobel says Nebraska’s pioneering use of sport- and position-specific workout routines had a lot to do with the Huskers’ success in the 1990s.

“Last Chance U” coach Frank Diaz is grateful for his time with Scott Frost.

Big Red Cobcast: Joe and Tweedy are joined by friend and statesman Brent Pope. They talk about D-backs, sports nutritionists, and how Tweedy is, no matter what anybody thinks, always right.

Defensive back Elijah Blades,* a 2017 Nebraska signee who failed to qualify academically, commits to Oregon. | Recruiting notes

The 7th Annual MN4NE Golf Tournament will be on August 27th.

Players’ weight gains* have the Huskers looking like a true Big Ten program, Sam McKewon writes.

Manziel to Pierson-El? It’s now a potential pass-catch combo* for the Montreal Alouettes.

Poll question: Will you attend Fan Day next month?

Caleb Lightbourn makes the preseason watch list for the Ray Guy Award.

The tandem of Aaron Taylor and Scott Frost has weathered a rough ride.

Jerald Foster and Mick Stoltenberg want to make this more than just a rebuilding year.