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The Badgers have improved their quick-strike ability on offense this season. | Wisconsin notes

Matt Davison* says the 1997 team would have been special even without a national championship. | “Refuse to lose” mindset*

It will be a big weekend* for the Huskers in recruiting.*

Former Huskers are raring to go for their Friday night roast of Charlie McBride.

Cornerback Chris Jones will play Saturday for the first time this season, and safety Joshua Kalu will also be available. More from Thursday’s practice: Video | Blueprint for winning | Notes: 1, 2, 3,* 4*

Members of the 1997 national championship team are hoping for a more upbeat Saturday than the one that unfolded at their 2007 reunion.

Ole Miss athletic director Ross Bjork says he’s not interested in the Nebraska opening after being mentioned as a candidate for the post. | Byrne staying put

It’s a bit of an awkward week for Bryson Williams, the Lincoln Southeast defensive tackle and Wisconsin commit.

Drew Brown is named one of 30 candidates for the 2017 Senior CLASS Award.

Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst has injury updates and more after the Badgers’ practice Thursday. | Video

Adam Carriker gives his breakdown and prediction for the Wisconsin game and says the home crowd can play a big role. | Vogel’s three keys | More picks | H’Max poll

The Badgers intend to bring the heat on Tanner Lee. | Fumagalli returns | Wisconsin notes

The defense has a pair of anchors* in nose tackles Mick Stoltenberg and Deontre Thomas. | Red-zone performance: 1, 2*

Nebraska’s and Wisconsin’s offenses* have more similarities than you might think. | Scouting the Badgers: 1,* 2*

Offensive tackle David Knevel is determined to return to action against Wisconsin after rehabbing a stress fracture in his foot.

Land of 10’s Sean Keeler makes cases for both Nebraska and Michigan as the true No. 1 in 1997 | Fueled by the doubters

Nebraska hasn’t been this big a home underdog* since 1974.

Trev Alberts says he won’t be a candidate* for the A.D. job at Nebraska. | Shatel commentary* | Discuss

Watch the No Huddle preview of Nebraska vs. Wisconsin. | Keys to a win | Changing the narrative

College Football News previews the game and predicts a 37-20 Wisconsin win. | More picks

Improved execution on the O-line allowed for a more diversified ground game against Illinois.

Ben Stille’s breakout is nothing new to those who saw him dominate in both football and wrestling at Ashland-Greenwood.

Barry Alvarez discusses the importance of Wisconsin’s walk-on program and says it’s a lot like Nebraska’s “way back when I was there.”

Dave Rimington talks with Adam Carriker about his new role as interim A.D., how the walk-on program could improve, and more.

Wisconsin’s sack skills and Tanner Lee’s lack of mobility spell trouble* for Nebraska, Lee Barfknecht writes. | Confidence factor*

Tale of the Tape breaks down Nebraska’s success in ramping up its front-seven pressure against Illinois’ offense.

Bob Diaco says cornerback Chris Jones is making great progress, but whether he will play against Wisconsin remains unknown. More from Tuesday’s practice: Video | Notes: 1, 2,* 3* | Photos

Carlos Davis makes the Pro Football Focus Big Ten Team of the Week.

The Huskers hope the offense’s experience in practice* against a 3-4 defense will pay off against Wisconsin.

Donate or volunteer for this weekend’s Huskers Helping the Homeless drive.

The Iron N is urging all Husker fans to wear black Saturday night.

Hail Varsity’s “Tom’s Time” series looks back at the Devaney-Osborne transition.

Husker Doc Talk takes up the issue of Nebraska’s relevance and what it takes to be part of the national football conversation.

Our PDF 2-deeps for the Wisconsin game are available now.

Tanner Lee talks with Adam Carriker about the Huskers’ 3-2 start, turnovers and this weekend’s big game.

The role of underdog* in a home night game has been a rarity for the Huskers, but it’s happening this week and next. | Wisconsin notes | Nebraska notes*

If Nebraska’s injuries this season have a silver lining, it’s the depth they’re creating at several positions. | Decker making his case: 1, 2*

The Badgers have taken possession of Nebraska’s ID, Husker Dan writes.

Depth at running back is a concern as the Huskers prepare for Wisconsin. More from Monday’s practice: Video | “Relentless” Badgers | Notes: 1, 2*

Ameer Abdullah has added a spark to the Detroit Lions’ running game.

Husker coaches used the open Saturday to scout some top recruiting targets.

I-back Tre Bryant will miss a fourth consecutive game, and Mike Riley confirms that cornerback Chris Jones has a chance to play.* More from today’s press conference: Video | Notes: 1, 2,* 3, 4* | Foster fired up: 1, 2* | Christopherson’s 5 takes | Depth chart | Wisconsin injuries

The Ohio State game gets a 6:30 p.m. start and FS1 telecast.*

Ben Stille earns Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors for his defensive performance against Illinois.

Robin Washut has five burning questions for Nebraska entering Wisconsin week. More commentary: McKewon* | York | Christopherson | Husker Mike

The coaches and players change, but Wisconsin’s defense* remains a perennial top-25 unit. | Saturday’s stakes | The Vegas line | Blackshirts’ strides: 1, 2

A tweet from Chris Jones indicates the cornerback may be returning to game action.

The Badgers have a decided advantage statistically going into Saturday’s game.

This week’s Big Red Replay includes a bold take on the Wisconsin game in the last segment.

This week in Husker history: A 100-0 win, and an upset over the defending national champions.