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On the first full weekend of Big Ten play, Dave Feit rolls out his predictions of how the East and West standings will shake out at season’s end.

The Huskers will try to right the ship against a Rutgers team whose last Big Ten win came nearly two years ago. Here are the pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2, 3),* Omaha (1, 2),* Grand Island (1, 2), Trenton and Newark. Commentary: Sipple,* Shatel,* Callahan, Dunleavy, Christopherson.

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Gene Moody today will attend his 400th consecutive Husker home game, a streak that stretches back 62 years.

Ameer Abdullah will receive the Detroit Lions’ Ed Block Courage Award.

A Husker football film reel from 70-plus years ago has been removed from a state unclaimed-property auction and will be returned to the owner, a granddaughter of Hall-of-Famer Clarence Swanson.

At Central Florida, Scott Frost addresses the rumblings from Nebraska boosters who want him to return to Lincoln.

Nebraska’s football program is valued at more than half a billion dollars, fourth in the Big Ten, in a finance professor’s analysis.

The last three weeks have put a damper on expectations about the Huskers’ season. Can the next three weeks turn that around?

Brenden Jaimes’ start against Rutgers will be a rarity* for a true freshman offensive lineman at Nebraska.

Sam McKewon analyzes the Eichorst era* and why it ended as it did

Rutgers avoids the most serious penalties as the NCAA releases its final ruling in its probe of the football program

SI’s Pete Mundo says Nebraska must tap into its old Big 12 roots in order to get to the top of the Big Ten.

Brenden Stai and others assess Thursday’s shakeup and Saturday’s game in KLIN’s Friday pregame show.

Former Husker Keyuo Craver will be at the Rutgers pregame tailgate.

Steve Sipple revisits the lofty preseason projections* about Tanner Lee.

Adam Carriker goes over what Mike Riley must do to keep his job.

A New Jersey columnist outlines the Scarlet Knights’ keys to victory. | Rutgers injury notes | Predictions

In the latest “Through These Gates” Lost Tapes, Milt Tenopir recalls the pride he felt in the 1994 Huskers’ win over Warren Sapp and Miami.

There will be financial considerations as the next athletic director weighs Nebraska’s options. | The search

Tuesday afternoon football? It happened in 1920, and the opponent was Rutgers in Nebraska’s first East Coast trip.

Listen to the Unsportsmanlike Conduct discussion of Thursday’s events.

Former Husker Dave Rimington* has reportedly been approached about serving as interim athletic director.

Mike Riley spoke to reporters after Thursday’s practice as usual. There’s news about injuries, and he gives his reaction to the firing.* | Video | Notes: 1, 2,* 3

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EICHORST FIRED: Shawn Eichorst is ousted as Nebraska’s athletic director,* and the search* for his replacement is under way.* | “Not about Riley” | Press conference video | Possible candidates: 1,* 2, 3, 4* | Highs & lows | Timeline* | Reactions: Ex-Huskers & more | Poll: Yea or nay?

Calvin Jones says he and Derek Brown weren’t crazy about the We-Backs system that had them splitting reps.

Husker commit Joshua Moore isn’t buying into the negativity.

Carlos Davis is liking the strides made by twin brother Khalil.

An analysis of Nebraska’s ground game against Northern Illinois finds costly O-line lapses. | Formation chess match

A New Jersey columnist notes the differences in how a 1-2 start is received in Piscataway and Lincoln.

Adam Carriker gives his Rutgers four keys and prediction. | Athlon preview| More picks | Poll question: Will Huskers rebound?

Nebraska’s wide receivers realize surer hands* will be needed against a Rutgers defense that can force opponents to air things out.

Jeremy Pernell asks, How hot should Mike Riley’s seat be?

Scouting the Scarlet Knights: 1, 2* | No Huddle preview

Growing confidence in the young secondary has allowed the front seven on defense to play less conservatively. | Rotation-heavy approach* | Notes*

Our printable 2-deeps and rosters for Saturday are available now.

HuskerMax’s move to a new system ran into some bugs Wednesday night, so we will try again later. Here are a few details.

The Washington Post weighs in on the state of the program.

A Florida columnist says Nebraska is no place for Scott Frost.

Sophomore Christian Gaylord says he’s ready if needed to start at right tackle. | Questions at linebacker

The start of conference play provides the Huskers an opportunity for a new beginning, Tommy Rezac writes. | Rutgers preview

Tommie Frazier joins Adam Carriker to discuss fixing Nebraska’s issues on the field, leadership in difficult moments and more. | Andy Staples’ take

Cameron Jurgens and Bookie Radley-Hiles say their commitment* to Nebraska remains solid.

Nebraska without football? Charlie McBride shudders at the thought in the latest “Through These Gates” Lost Tapes.

Rutgers coach Chris Ash has tasted victory against the Huskers five times as an Iowa State and Wisconsin assistant.

Scott Booker remains confident in De’Mornay Pierson-El on punt returns despite the senior’s “bad decisions” in the last two games.

Walk-on running back Wyatt Mazour is dealing with another “out-of-nowhere injury” but is still living his dream.

As an assistant to Bob Devaney, Tom Osborne was instrumental in establishing Nebraska’s recruiting roots in California.

Tanner Lee says the offense is motivated and focused on improving. On defense, Bob Diaco sees short- and long-term benefits from the rotation in the front seven. More from Tuesday’s practice: Videos | Audio | Notes: 1, 2,* 3,* 4 | Photos: 1, 2*

Nebraska remains in the running for five-star recruit Micah Parsons.

Husker Chalk Talk recaps Saturday’s performance by “Team Schizophrenia.” | Tale of the Tape: Blocking blunders