Fresh Links
October 12, 2017
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.
October 11, 2017
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.
October 10, 2017
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.
Our printable rosters and 2-deeps for Saturday night are available now.
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*
October 9, 2017
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.
October 8, 2017
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.
October 7, 2017
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
Charles Woodson says Michigan’s defense would’ve dominated in a matchup with the 1997 Huskers.
Nebraska will try to turn around perceptions as well as the recent one-sidedness of its series with Wisconsin in a showdown in Lincoln tonight. Here are the pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2, 3),* Omaha (1, 2),* Grand Island,* Madison (1, 2) and Milwaukee. Commentary: Barfknecht,* Sipple,* Shatel,* Hamar,* York, Callahan, Oates
2-DEEPS | PICKS | BBS | BAG POLICY
October 6, 2017
Here’s a rundown of the recruits expected to be in the stadium Saturday night.
Charlie McBride recalls the day when Tom Osborne offered him a job as they met at a Denny’s in Miami. | Highlights from the roast
Tanner Lee previews Saturday night’s game in a Big Ten Network interview.
Nebraska’s trainers have played an important role in players’ return to the lineup.
Steve Sipple says the Scott Frost speculation might be awkward,* but it isn’t about to go away.
Here’s a look at what’s behind the loss of production in Nebraska’s screen game.
David Alston, a defensive end/outside linebacker from Minnesota, announces his commitment to the Huskers for 2018. | Highlights | Analysis: Smith, Clouse, McKewon* | Discuss
The Badgers have improved their quick-strike ability on offense this season. | Wisconsin notes
October 5, 2017
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.