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Husker Hour: RB & QB depth charts, Luke Mullin, volleyball undefeated.

A chance of wet conditions and injuries in the backfield make ball security all the more crucial today as Nebraska faces Louisiana Tech. It appears both teams will start backup QBs. | Pregame commentary & analysis: McMaster, Mudder, Shatel,* Stukenholtz, Just,* Callahan, Schaefer et al.

Only the third set is close as Nebraska opens conference volleyball play with a sweep of No. 21 Ohio State. | Photos & more

In this film study, Tony White breaks down some plays that worked last week for his Blackshirts.

The Huskers need to keep cashing in on “pin ’em deep and make ’em pay” opportunities like they did against Northern Illinois, Brian Christopherson writes.

Friday Husker Tailgate: Gearing up for a potentially messy afternoon against Louisiana Tech with game picks and more.

Husker players study opponents’ game film* with an eye for detail and a side of Popeyes.

Check out Amarillo Mullen’s photos from Thursday night’s softball scrimmage.

There were injury updates but no word about Saturday’s starting QB as Matt Rhule met with reporters for the final time before the Louisiana Tech game. | Storms in the forecast* | Updates & discussion | Practice schedule

Carriker Chronicles: A LaTech preview and prediction, plus Nash Hutmacher discussing the Blackshirts’ improvement.

The Husker women’s basketball schedule is now complete with dates set for the 18 conference games.

Sunday Morning Quarterback previews the game and sees the Huskers winning handily.

Here’s a look at the Nebraska defense’s strength in numbers.

Scouting the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: 1,* 2,* 3 | Predictions

Memorial Stadium* was built with Nebraska players and horse plows — through rain and a tornado.

Derek Walker of Yutan, Neb., will walk on* as a prospective fullback or linebacker.

Nebraska gets a commitment from safety/wide receiver JD Crisp, a two-sport athlete from Houston. | Coverage & highlights | Class of 2024 | Discuss

The Husker baseball schedule for 2024 is announced.

It’s a loaded college football TV depth chart this week.

On the radio, Matt Rhule discusses the importance of the goal-line stand against Northern Illinois and more.* | Video

Quarterback Jeff Sims is working his way back, and the staff may get “creative” with the remaining running backs. Go here for much more from Tuesday’s post-practice presser. | Updates & discussion | Practice schedule

Nebrasketball gets a conference opener on the road as the Big Ten schedules are announced.

The PDF 2-deeps and rosters for Saturday’s game are available now.

Doc’s Diagnosis: Better running vision might have bailed out this play.

Adrian Martinez has returned to Nebraska to pursue a new opportunity off the gridiron.

Husker Dan likes what he sees in Carter Nelson.

Carriker Chronicles: A decision to make at quarterback, and how the thinning depth at running back might affect that choice. | Poll question: Who’s your guy?

Michigan State notifies coach Mel Tucker, already suspended without pay, that the school intends to fire him.

Volleyball State podcast: Jeff Sheldon and Lincoln Arneal on the Huskers’ big wins, the sport’s record-setting crowds, and Nebraska’s upcoming foray into conference play.

SMQ: Jay and Bob review the Northern Illinois game.

Bad news on the injury front: Rahmir Johnson, Gabe Ervin and Dwight Bootle are out for the season. Go here for more from Matt Rhule’s press conference Monday. | Updates & discussion | Depth chart & changes | Pregame notes

The Michigan game gets a 2:30 p.m. CDT start and a FOX telecast.

Quarterback Casey Thompson, who transferred to Florida Atlantic after one season at Nebraska, is done for the year with a torn ACL.

The defense is carrying confidence along with some impressive numbers after three weeks.

Doc’s Diagnosis: A pass-blocking breakdown that allowed Nebraska’s only turnover against NIU.

Dave Feit: Is Nebraska embracing its inner Iowa? The formula worked against Northern Illinois. | The Turning Point

A short-handed Nebraska volleyball squad fends off No. 21 Kentucky in four sets for the Huskers’ second win over a ranked opponent in five days. | Photos & more

Husker Doc Talk, Sam McKewon* and Husker Mike weigh in with day-after commentary and analysis.

Up next for Nebraska is Louisiana Tech, which fell to 2-2 in a narrow loss Saturday night to North Texas. | Stats matchup | NU favored by 22

ThotDoc’s Brain Droppings on the Northern Illinois game.

This week in Husker history: Chicago poaches a Cornhusker; Nebraska’s national TV debut; Bo Pelini’s taped rant.

Nebraska 35, Northern Illinois 11: It’s the first win of 2023 as the Huskers score in every quarter with Heinrich Haarberg at QB, and the defense keeps the Huskies clamped down until garbage time. Go to the game page as the coverage comes in. | Stryker: Less is more | Highlights | Photos | Postgame presser | Carriker gut reaction | Big Red Over-Reaction

Support remains strong for Matt Rhule despite the Huskers’ 0-2 start, Tad Stryker’s pregame fan survey finds.

Here’s a look at how every Husker head coach fared in his first game at Memorial Stadium.

Husker Hour: Volleyball’s dominance, Sims’ future, Blackshirts’ strengths and more.

Home at last, the Huskers are shooting for their first win tonight, and they might need to do it with a backup QB. Here are pregame reads from AP, Lincoln* and Omaha (1, 2).* | Commentary: Shatel,* Mudder, Callahan, Schaefer et al., McMaster. | Hype video

Tight end Arik Gilbert has been arrested once again, this time in connection with a smash-and-grab burglary in Georgia.*

A healthy yards-per-carry number and more odds & ends to ponder before Saturday night’s opener.

The slate of visiting recruits* Saturday includes a five-star offensive tackle and Omaha Westside’s quarterback.

Friday Husker Tailgate: At long last, the home opener.