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This week in Husker history: Sophomore I-back Jeff Kinney outshines Heisman winner Steve Owens as Nebraska rolls to a lopsided upset at Oklahoma.

Nebraska gets a walk-on commitment from running back Trevin Luben of Wahoo.

Wisconsin 37, Nebraska 21. Dedrick Mills’ big day isn’t enough as the short-handed Huskers hang tough but fall to the Badgers. Go to the game page for coverage. | Stryker commentary | Highlights | Postgame presser | Photos

Nebraska will be without at least three starters against Wisconsin: Wan’Dale Robinson, Darrion Daniels and Carlos Davis.

Nebraska announces a two-year contract extension for Scott Frost, through the end of 2026. | Moos: Why wait? | Discuss

Can the Huskers hang with Wisconsin and avoid getting gashed once again by the Badgers’ ground game? Here are the pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2), Omaha,* Grand Island (1, 2) and Madison. Commentary: Sipple, Christopherson, Shatel,* Babcock, Oates, Callahan.

FLIP SHEET | PREDICTIONS | AUDIO+CHAT | BBS

Pregame tailgates for former players have gotten an upgrade this season.

Here’s a rundown of the recruits who are scheduled for official visits this weekend. | Huskers vs. Badgers in recruiting

Free chat for the Wisconsin game is up and running.

Senior outside linebacker Tyrin Ferguson is off the team after reportedly being dismissed for undisclosed reasons. | Discuss

Jack Hoffman has landed a full-ride scholarship offer from Midland head coach and former Husker assistant Jeff Jamrog.

Scott Frost says he expects several of the Huskers’ redshirting freshmen on the offensive line to “help us be better next year.” | Audio

Dedrick Mills recalls his high school days in Georgia, playing linebacker against Deshaun Watson.

There will be a heavy Florida presence among the official visitors* expected in Lincoln this weekend.

Steven Sipple says a key question for the Huskers at this juncture is this: Who wants to keep brawling?

Wisconsin’s running game has been the Badgers’ ticket to dominating the series since Nebraska’s entry in the Big Ten. | Time-consuming drives* | O-line formula

Nebraska gets a walk-on commitment from Braden Klover, a linebacker from eight-man Southern High in Wymore.

Junior defensive lineman Ben Stille has been named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District VII team.

Scott Frost says Wan’Dale Robinson has “a good chance to play” against Wisconsin, but it remains “wait and see.” Frost says he’s seen a “boost of energy” from the team, “so hopefully it carries over to Saturday.” | Thursday practice report | Updates & discussion

The second-longest sellout streak in college football will end this weekend when Notre Dame hosts Navy. | NU’s top spot secure

College Football News, Athlon and Adam Carriker* preview the game and offer their predictions. | More picks

Wan’Dale Robinson is one of four finalists for the Paul Hornung Award, which goes to the nation’s most versatile player.

Tom Shatel says it’s too soon to judge the work of defensive coordinator Erik Chinander.*

Scouting the Badgers: LJS, OWH*

Redshirt freshman walk-on running back Moses Bryant is entering the NCAA’s transfer portal.

Check out BTN’s preview of Saturday’s game.

Troy Walters says it’s “wait and see” on how ready Wan’Dale Robinson will be for the Wisconsin game. Go here for all the coverage from Wednesday’s practice. | Updates & discussion

Despite Joe Burrow’s stellar season at LSU, Steven Sipple says Scott Frost shouldn’t second-guess his decision to stick with his initial QB plan.

ESPN wonders whether Nebraska is “too far gone” as it takes a lengthy look at the task faced by Scott Frost. | Discuss

Three Devaney-era Huskers – Dick Czap, Jerry List and Wayne Meylan – make the top 10 in a ranking of all-time football greats from Michigan’s Bay City area.

Freshman linebacker Garrett Nelson* talks with Adam Carriker about earning a Blackshirt and preparing for Wisconsin.

Watch this NET feature about the comeback of the 110-year-old “Come a Runnin’ Boys.” | “Neat moment”

Athletic Director Bill Moos preaches patience with the “most visible” Husker sports. | Audio

Nebraska’s linebackers will have to contend with Wisconsin fullback Mason Stokke, who has helped open holes for tailback Jonathan Taylor.

Tuesday’s practice is finished, and there’s news of two new Blackshirt recipients. Go here for all the coverage. | Updates & discussion

Nebraska has company in going from ranked in the preseason to under .500 currently.

Former Husker Tony Davis talks with Adam Carriker about Nebraska’s running backs, option football, the offense’s struggles and more.

Athlon looks at the Huskers’ biggest challenges for the rest of 2019.

Husker Doc Talk discusses Wisconsin’s running game, Minnesota’s success and more.

As the Husker staff makes more scholarship offers on the defensive side, a four-star cornerback* from Florida announces plans to visit Lincoln this weekend.

Scott Frost says the team is “tired of the little mistakes,” but he wants more conviction from the players to fix them. Go here for all the coverage from Monday’s game-week press conference. | Updates & discussion

Wisconsin defensive tackle Bryson Williams, a Lincoln Southeast grad, will miss Saturday’s game with a leg injury.

Monday Morning Quarterback: Is it time to play more true freshmen?

The Maryland game will have a 2:30 p.m. start and a BTN telecast.

Brandon Vogel wonders whether running the ball against Wisconsin will even be worth trying.

Communication breakdowns appear to be contributing to the Nebraska defense’s troubles on third down.

Steven Sipple doesn’t expect Nebraska’s rocky season to result in staff changes. | McKewon: Hindsight on Burrow* | Washut: Five burning questions

Junior college recruiting has picked up for Nebraska over the last week.

Joshua Kalu’s blocked field goal ices the Tennessee Titans’ win over the Kansas City Chiefs. | More NFL Huskers

Wisconsin holds a convincing statistical edge heading into Saturday’s game. | Badgers favored by 13