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A couple of in-depth looks at what worked and what didn’t against Michigan State: 1, 2.

The Huskers might have found a game-management blueprint* worth sticking with, even though it differs from Scott Frost’s initial vision.

Frank Beamer and Bill Snyder talk with the OWH about what it takes make special teams* shine.

The LJS* and OWH* scout the 2-2 Wildcats, who have started three different quarterbacks over four games.

On the radio, Athletic Director Trev Alberts goes over what has impressed him and what still needs work* with the regular season nearly half over. | Stadium issues | B1G issues* | Honoring Solich? | Video

Anemic first-quarter scoring* is high on Nebraska’s fix-it list.

Nebraska isn’t alone in the Big Ten in playing defense* at a high level.

Jon Kelley, reserve Husker I-back in the 1980s, has had a full post-football life as a sports journalist, television host and producer.

College Football News previews the Northwestern game and picks the Huskers by 10. | More predictions

Ben Stille is named a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell scholar-athlete trophy.

Here is a rundown of how former Huskers fared in the third week of NFL play.

“You’re dealing with bad blood”: Bo Pelini recalls Nebraska’s lame-duck season of 2010 and says things will be rough for Texas and Oklahoma before they leave the Big 12.

Trev Alberts: Apathy is the enemy of excellence.

Red-zone and special-teams issues were on the front burner as assistant coaches talked after Tuesday’s practice. Go here for all the coverage. | Updates & discussion

Here are some Northwestern players to watch out for Saturday. | Gameday flip sheet

Nebraska’s baseball exhibition with Wichita State has been replaced with an intrasquad scrimmage Saturday due to COVID-19 issues with the Shockers.

The goose eggs on the scoreboard tell only part of the story of the Huskers’ futility in overtime in recent years. Would you believe zero first downs under Riley & Frost?

It was another opportunity squandered in East Lansing, Dave Feit writes.

Adam Carriker says the Huskers need to go old school to fix the offensive line.

Starting positions on the offensive line are getting scrutinized this week. Go here for more from Monday’s game-week presser. | Updates & discussion | Depth chart | Game notes

The Michigan game gets a 6:30 p.m. CDT start and a national ABC telecast.

Husker Dan: “The Woodshed” turns into Heartbreak Hotel.

Same old Huskers? The numbers suggest otherwise,* Jimmy Watkins writes. More day-after commentary and analysis: Gabriel,* Husker Mike, Peterson, McKewon,* Callahan, Olson, Washut, Sipple.*

The Huskers open as favorites by more than a touchdown over Northwestern. | Stats matchup

Dr. Rob Zatechka says fixing what keeps going wrong comes down to discipline and program culture.

The Denver Post looks at the Huskers’ recruiting success* in Colorado and Nebraska’s latest “steal,” Grant Page.*

See the Pro Football Focus snap counts and grades for the Huskers on offense and defense against Michigan State.

This week in Husker history: Nebraska enters the era of the legal forward pass by going six-for-10 against Hastings.

In this five-minute video, Jeremiah Sirles breaks down some offensive-line X’s and O’s and explains why good tackling from the Huskers’ cornerbacks will be essential against Michigan State.

Middle-Aged Ball Coach presents his key matchups for Michigan State.

From Spartan territory, a game preview and prediction of an MSU win. | More picks

Inside linebackers coach Barrett Ruud says on the radio that beating Michigan State will take great habits* and better tackling than what the Blackshirts showed in Norman.

Adam Carriker and Steven M. Sipple say this may be Scott Frost’s biggest game yet as the Huskers’ head coach.

Scott Frost says the offense will need to reduce its false starts Saturday night inside a hostile Spartan Stadium. Go here for more from Thursday’s practice. | Updates & discussion

What to watch for in Saturday night’s game. | Scouting the Spartans: LJS,* OWH*

The OWH chronicles the Nebraska’s chronic special-teams woes* of the last several years. | About those penalties*

Take a deeper dive into the stats and X’s & O’s of the Oklahoma game: 1, 2.

Sacks don’t tell the whole story of a pass rush’s effectiveness.

The Huskers are working at becoming more efficient in converting yardage into points.*

Safety Javin Wright* is having surgery Wednesday after being diagnosed with a second blood clot.

The memories of Sam Foltz and Mike Sadler* will be honored during Saturday night’s coin toss at Michigan State.

Charlie McBride: Fan approval means more to players than coaches do.

Mel Tucker wants Spartan Stadium to become “The Woodshed” once again — and to keep the red out on Saturday night. More from his Tuesday presser here. | Shatel commentary*

Defensive coordinator Erik Chinander says the Huskers will need improved tackling Saturday against Michigan State’s Kenneth Walker III, the nation’s leading rusher. Go here for more from Tuesday’s practice. | Ervin done for year | Updates & discussion

Matt Talbot needs volunteers for their Huskers helping the homeless 2021 drive.

Adam Carriker assesses the Huskers’ chances of earning a bowl berth.

Nebraska quarterback commit Richard Torres’ senior season has been cut short by a season-ending ACL injury.

The Huskers met the press Monday as they kicked off a week of preparation for their second straight road game against a ranked opponent. Go here for coverage and video. | Manning opens up | Updates & discussion | Depth chart | Game notes | Flip sheet