Fresh Links
November 2, 2017
He’s now an NBA executive in New York, but former walk-on QB Garth Glissman is “still that kid that loves Nebraska.”
November 1, 2017
Program uncertainty* is becoming the Huskers’ nemesis on the recruiting front. | Carriker on Bookie’s decision
Scouting the Wildcats: Corn Nation, LJS,* OWH*
Tale of the Tape breaks down the winning drive against Purdue.
Johnny Rodgers says parting ways with Mike Riley would be a “horrible” move. | Frost in demand
Four years later, Nebraska’s game-winning Hail Mary against Northwestern still thrills Ron Kellogg III and Jordan Westerkamp. | Videos | Game page
Drew Brown is about to pass brother Kris on Nebraska’s career field goal charts.
Patience wasn’t a virtue of Harrison Beck. The blue-chip QB from a dozen years ago looks back on his short stay in Lincoln.
Chris Weber is one of 13 finalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy for college football’s top scholar-athlete.
October 31, 2017
Four-star defensive back Bookie Radley-Hiles has decommitted* from the Huskers. | Commentary: Smith, McKewon,* Quinn, Vogel | Discuss | 2018 class
Cole Conrad is eager for another go as starting center.
Nebraska faces a stiff challenge in Northwestern running back Justin Jackson, Bob Diaco says. More from Tuesday’s practice: Videos | Notes: 1, 2,* 3*
Fifty pass attempts will usually spell defeat for Nebraska, but the Purdue game bucked that trend for several reasons.
Center Michael Decker is likely to have knee surgery* Thursday but could return for a bowl game. | Temporary setback*
Athletic Director Bill Moos says fans’ frustrations* are understandable and that “we need to get back to being Nebraska.” Also, he has words of praise for Scott Frost. Hear his Tuesday radio inverviews here | Sipple commentary* | Discuss
Adam Carriker addresses the “elephant in the room”: Scott Frost.
Our printable 2-deeps and rosters for the Northwestern game are available now.
Jaylin Bradley’s performance Saturday was no surprise* to his Bellevue West coach. | Notes*
October 30, 2017
Danny Langsdorf isn’t interested in excuses* for the O-line and says Nebraska must find a way to run against Northwestern’s stout rushing defense. More from the Huskers’ practice Monday: Videos | Notes: 1, 2, 3, 4*
Mike Riley explains why JUCO players haven’t been a recruiting priority under his watch.
Husker Dan weighs in on the win at Purdue.
Tanner Lee and Drew Brown make the Stars of the Week lists of the Manning and Groza award organizations.
Several Huskers are questionable for the Northwestern game, and center Michael Decker’s injury may have ended* his season. More from the Huskers’ press conference Monday: Video | “Grain of salt” win: 1,* 2* | Depth chart | Notes: 1,* 2,* 3 | Five takes
Nebraska’s late TD against Purdue created one of the biggest win-probability swings of the weekend.
The Minnesota game gets an 11 a.m. start and FS1 telecast.
Tommie Frazier discusses leadership by example in the latest Through These Gates: The Lost Tapes.
October 29, 2017
Bob Diaco says his young defense’s response late in the game Saturday is something it can build on.*
Adam Carriker gives his final thoughts on the Huskers’ win at Purdue. More commentary and analysis: McKewon,* Gabriel,* Husker Mike, York, Christopherson | Washut
Freshman running back Jaylin Bradley made the most of his opportunity against Purdue.
See how Nebraska and Northwestern match up statistically.
Listen to the Big Red Replay recap and analysis of the win at Purdue.
This week in Husker history: The first play wins it (1937), the sellout streak begins (1962), Dr. Tom’s 250th win (1997) and more.
The OWH details Scott Frost’s love/hate relationship with Nebraska based on a series of 2012 interviews.
October 28, 2017
Nebraska 25, Purdue 24. The Huskers ride Tanner Lee’s arm to a last-minute win in a thriller in West Lafayette. Go to the game page for coverage. | Highlights | Stryker commentary | Postgame presser | McKewon recap | Carriker gut reaction | Big Red Overreaction
Next week’s opponent, Northwestern, is a 39-31 winner over Michigan State in triple overtime.
Here’s the Huskers’ travel roster. Isaac Armstrong will be the holder on kicks because Zack Darlington is ill.
It’s two teams in need of a midseason jump-start as Nebraska and Purdue clash tonight in West Lafayette. Here are the pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2),* Omaha (1, 2),* Grand Island (1, 2),* Lafayette and Goshen. Commentary: Sipple,* Shatel,* Barfknecht,* Carmin, Callahan, Christopherson, Padilla.
2-DEEPS | PICKS | GAME THREAD
Brent Qvale is set to step in once again as a fill-in starter at offensive tackle for the New York Jets.
October 27, 2017
Punter Caleb Lightbourn has rebounded well from a shaky freshman season but still isn’t satisfied. | Notes
Adam Carriker presents his four steps to improve the culture of the football program.
Athlon previews the game and picks Purdue to win. | More predictions | Your pick
Charlie McBride discusses the community factors that have fortified the football program in the latest Through These Gates outtakes.
The Huskers are working to correct the issues that have made their screen game* a wreck.
October 26, 2017
BTN’s Glen Mason is unimpressed with the QB play* in the Big Ten West.
It will a matchup of two struggling units* when Purdue’s offense faces Nebraska’s defense Saturday.
Purdue’s leading rusher, Tario Fuller, is expected back Saturday after a four-week layoff with a foot injury.
Linebackers Luke Gifford and Tyrin Ferguson and offensive tackle David Knevel will miss the Purdue game, but the defensive secondary should be at full strength. Here’s video with more from Mike Riley after Thursday’s practice. | Notes: 1, 2, 3, 4,* 5,* 6 | McKewon recap
Fox Sports’ Joel Klatt says if Nebraska doesn’t shell out $5 million to hire Scott Frost this year, someone else will. | Discuss
Coaches are pushing for greater consistency from the tight ends.
A case is made for getting Jaylin Bradley more involved in the offense.