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Former Husker Bill Janssen will be in Memorial Stadium on Saturday to watch two teams that vied for his services more than half a century ago. | 2004 interview.

A 12-team playoff could come as soon as the 2024 season after a vote Friday by the College Football Playoff’s board of managers. | Frank the Tank’s Slant | Discuss

Here’s a quick rundown of how North Dakota shapes up in all three phases* of the game. | Right size for RB

Former Husker Ameer Abdullah criticized the onside kick against Northwestern but says he’s a huge Scott Frost fan.

The Friday Husker Tailgate show looks back at the Northwestern game and ahead to North Dakota.

Husker volleyball unveils a new offense in a sweep of Loyola Marymount.

Casey Thompson likes to keep the feedback flowing by conferring with his receivers after every series.

Scott Frost says it’s been a good week of practice and his Huskers remain motivated and confident heading into the home opener. Go here for video and coverage from Thursday’s practice. | Updates & discussion

The flip sheet for gameday viewing is now available.

Mike Babcock looks back on how the 1995 recruiting class came together.

Trev Alberts says on the radio that “we’ve got work to do” on selling out the conference portion of the home football schedule. | Applewhite on the RBs

Two Omahans* will play at Memorial Stadium for the first time — for North Dakota. | Scouting report*

The NCAA has approved time windows when athletes can enter the transfer portal* and immediately be eligible to compete at their new schools.

Coordinators Mark Whipple and Erik Chinander discussed what went right against Northwestern and what needs fixing. Go here for all the coverage from Wednesday’s practice. | Updates & discussion

Doc’s Diagnosis: Rob Zatechka breaks down Anthony Grant’s long touchdown run against Northwestern.

JoJo Domann is among former Huskers who received good news* as NFL teams trimmed their rosters to 53 men.

The game in Dublin racked up solid viewership ratings for FOX.

Scott Frost urged fans to stay behind the team and said there’s no tension between him and offensive coordinator Mark Whipple. Go here for video and more from Tuesday’s game-week presser. | Updates & discussion | Depth chart | Game notes | Practice schedule

Adam Carriker outlines four keys to better run blocking for Nebraska.

Doc’s Diagnosis: Rob Zatechka breaks down a third-down play from Northwestern’s balanced attack that had the Blackshirts left guessing.

The Husker Football Show for the Northwestern game is now viewable here.

Husker Dan looks at the Debacle in Dublin and wonders if the Huskers can win seven games. | Shatel’s mailbag*

From Dave Feit, the good, the bad and the awfully familiar from the Huskers’ 2022 debut.

Doc’s Diagnosis: Rob Zatechka breaks down the Huskers’ difficulty with their goal-line offense in the second quarter against Northwestern.

David Max shares his Fanalytix review of the Northwestern game.

The fans are the highlight of the Nebraska football operation, and they need more reasons to cheer,* Sam McKewon writes. More commentary: Husker Doc Talk | Zemek | Husker Mike | Fornelli | Christopherson

ESPN’s Bill Connelly runs down 10 games since 2001 that help explain how the Huskers have become “case studies for how to lose your way.”

It was the onside kick heard ’round the world.

Thot Doc’s Brain Droppings on the Northwestern game.

This week in Husker history: Radio play-by-play man Bob Zenner dies of leukemia at age 36. | 1962 call

It’s another sweep for Nebraska volleyball, but Pepperdine proves tougher than the Huskers’ first two opponents.

Northwestern 31, Nebraska 28. The Wildcats wear down the Huskers and pull off the upset in Dublin. Go to the game page for coverage and commentary. | Stryker: You see any change? | Postgame presser | Highlights | Big Red Over-Reaction

Nebraska opens the volleyball season with a pair of sweeps.

“Nebraska East”: Husker fans* showed up in force* for Friday’s pep rally in Dublin. | Photos & videos

Northwestern has also turned to the transfer portal to bolster its special teams.

From Dave Feit, five questions about the ’22 season.

The Irish Times sets the table for Saturday’s game.

The Friday Husker Tailgate show previews the season and the opener in Ireland.

The OWH predicts a 38-17 Nebraska win in Dublin. | More picks

It’s déjà vu for Dave Feit: When contemplating how 2022 might unfold, the mind drifts to several particular seasons past.

ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit picks the Huskers to win the Big Ten West.

Middle-Age Ball Coach previews the Northwestern game.

The Huskers get a big pickup on defense as four-star edge rusher Cameron Lenhardt announces his commitment to Nebraska. | Coverage & highlights | Class of 2023 | Discuss

Tom Shatel looks back on the Huskers’ trip to Japan.* | 1992 game page

Scott Frost says the team is “dialed in and ready to play.” Go here for more, including footage from Thursday’s practice in Dublin. | Updates & discussion

Athlon Sports previews the game and sees the Huskers winning comfortably. | Opponent preview*

Thursday morning commentary: Dave Feit on Trev Alberts’ nightmare and Cole Stukenholtz on Nebraska’s need for more than a brand.

Casey Thompson’s comments earlier this week provide glimpses into what the Huskers are expecting from Northwestern.

Daunting logistics had to be navigated to send the team across the Atlantic.