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It’s a matchup of traditional powers trending in different directions as the Huskers try to pull off a big upset tonight against Ohio State. Here are the pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2),* Omaha (1, 2),* Grand Island (1, 2),* Cleveland (1, 2), Columbus (1, 2, 3)* and Toledo (1, 2.) Commentary: Sipple, Shatel,* Barfknecht,* Hamar, Bielik, Callahan | Final thoughts

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An Ohio State win Saturday would lift the Buckeyes into a fourth-place tie with Nebraska for all-time wins.

Ohio native Bob Brown looks back more than half a century and says “my first move was my biggest move – to Nebraska.” | HOF induction: 1,* 2

Joshua Moore recaps his official visit, which included breakfast at Hank Bounds’ house. | QB flip quest | Recruiting notes

Joshua Kalu talks about his appreciation for the Nebraska fan base and and more in a Lott IMPACT Trophy interview.

Charlie McBride discusses how negativity can affect fans in the latest installment of Through These Gates: The Lost Tapes.

Adam Carriker gives his keys to the Ohio State-Nebraska game and prediction. | Eleven Warriors preview | More picks

Does Mike Riley need to show more fire*? Some fans think so.

Hard work and clear priorities put Rich Glover in a position for high honors such as Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame status.

Heisman winners Johnny Rodgers and Eric Crouch join Adam Carriker to share Nebraska football stories and their opinions on the status of Husker Nation.

Mikale Wilbon will play Saturday and share snaps* at I-back with Devine Ozigbo. More from the Huskers’ practice Thursday: Video | Notes: 1, 2,* 3,* 4

The offense’s efficiency is lagging even though its good plays are going for more yardage.

Sean Keeler takes up the issue of Nebraska’s identity or lack thereof.

This week’s point spread indicates how far the Huskers have fallen out of favor* in Las Vegas.

JD Spielman has been clutch on third down, but a missed opportunity in the end zone against Wisconsin still haunts him.

It’s all Ohio State in the game predictions thus far. | Athlon preview | Poll: NU’s chances?

The Huskers’ developing D-line* faces another stiff challenge against the Buckeyes.

Jerald Foster’s family serves as “stand-in parents” for Husker players who are far from home.

The Blackshirts must prepare to go up tempo* against Ohio State’s playmakers. | NU notes

University President Hank Bounds knows how crucial it is to find the right athletic director,* Tom Shatel writes.

Urban Meyer has some injury updates and more comments in his only media availability of the week before the Buckeyes’ trip to Lincoln. | Scouting OSU: 1, 2,* 3* | No Huddle preview

Dave Rimington discusses the importance of the walk-on program* and more on an Omaha radio show. | Audio

Former Navy SEAL and current Husker freshman Damian Jackson has been nominated for the Armed Forces Merit Award.

A Saturday Down South columnist sees former Husker Scott Frost as SEC coaching material. | Taking fans’ pulse

Nebraska’s JD Spielman came close to being a Buckeye — in lacrosse.

Tom Rathman discusses the value of learning how to win during his college years in the latest installment of Through These Gates: The Lost Tapes.

Adam Carriker gives the OWH’s Sam McKewon a hands-on lesson on how to be a defensive lineman.

Tale of the Tape examines Wisconsin’s explosive runs.

Stanley Morgan Jr. is added to the Biletnikoff Award watch list.

Ohio State defensive tackle Michael Hill is back from a six-game suspension. | OSU notes: 1, 2*

Tyjon Lindsey’s key block* against Wisconsin was a big moment for the freshman receiver, his position coach says.

Cornerback Chris Jones says his confidence* is back after his game action against Wisconsin. More from Tuesday’s practice: Videos | Preparing for the spread | Ozigbo keeps working | Notes: 1, 2,* 3* | Photos

Mike Riley says Nebraska has the passion and resources needed to elevate the program, but it’s something that will take time.*

I-back Mikale Wilbon intends to be back in action against Ohio State.

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Nebraska commit Bookie Radley-Hiles recaps his weekend in Lincoln: “The Huskers have really become a part of me now.” | More recruiting

Tanner Lee’s confidence* is on the rise after a second consecutive solid performance. | Summer foundation*

The coaches are working to minimize the offense’s dropped passes and fix its “feast-or-famine” run game. More from Monday’s practice: Videos | Notes: 1, 2,* 3,* 4* | Updates | Blackshirt for Jones

Gary Andersen, successor to Mike Riley at Oregon State, is out halfway through his third season in Corvallis. | Riley “shocked”* | Commentary: Keeler, Canzano | Discuss

A medical redshirt is a possibility for I-back Tre Bryant, Mike Riley says as he provides injury news at Monday’s presser. More: | Confidence issue | Christopherson’s 5 takes | Video & quotes: Riley, Lee, Stoltenberg | More video | Notes: 1,* 2,* 3 | Depth chart

Dirk Chatelain sees the point spread* for the Ohio State game as a wake-up call: “Nebraska has turned into Oregon State.” | Poll: Your confidence level?

Adam Carriker reviews what went wrong Saturday night for the Huskers against Wisconsin.

Athlon takes stock of the Huskers at midseason.

The Huskers appear determined to go their own way rather than emulate Wisconsin’s power game, Sam McKewon* writes. More day-after commentary: Christopherson, Sipple,* Padilla, Husker Mike | Washut | Keeler | York

Wide receiver Joshua Moore says he and other Husker commits still see the vision at Nebraska.

The defensive secondary* enters the week with new injury-related questions. | Blackshirts’ next challenge*

Ohio State opens as a more than three-touchdown favorite against the Huskers in Lincoln. | Discuss | Stats matchup

This week in Husker history: Just two first downs? Not a problem for the 1947 Huskers against Iowa State.

Wisconsin 38, Nebraska 17. The Badgers rush for 350-plus yards and shut down the Huskers’ offense in the second half to pull away for the win. See the game page for coverage and commentary. | Stryker commentary | Highlights | Postgame presser | Carriker gut reaction | McKewon recap | Big Red Replay