• Frank Solich hopes for more big plays from the offense, and the coaches also guard against a letdown. More on today's game from the papers in Omaha (1, 2), Lincoln (1, 2, 3), Grand Island, Salt Lake City (1, 2), Ogden and Logan.

• The three juco newcomers struggle to find a groove.

• On Husker Preplay, it's NU 65, Ags 17. • Joe Dailey gets the No. 2 QB spot.

• The Aggies prepare to deal with a loud crowd.

• Bo Pelini insists the defense needs to improve.

• Notes from Thursday's practice: 1, 2, 3. Also, some Utah State notes.

• The Husker offensive line shows signs of improvement.

• Utah State is still steaming over the Aggies' No. 117 preseason ranking by Sports Illustrated.

• Utah State QB Travis Cox tries to pick up where record-setter Jose Fuentes left off.

• Mike Stuntz says he's ready if called. • NU's first-game performance impresses the Aggies' coach.

• Sandro DeAngelis intends to shake off his shaky outing. • More on the resurgence of Demorrio Williams.

• Dale Endorf has a blood clot in addition to his season-ending knee injury.

• Harmon Forecast says NU 34, Utah State 7, and AP says NU 38, USU 10.

• Notes from Wednesday's practice: 1, 2, 3 • A game preview from CBS SportsLine.

• Joe Dailey could see some action Saturday. • Summer conditioning pays off for the offensive linemen.

• From the OWH, a profile of Mike Erickson (1, 2) and a captain's report from Demorrio Williams.

• Notes from Tuesday's practice. • See how the TV coverage for Saturday is shaping up.

• Mark LeFlore moves up in the latest depth chart. More from Tuesday's press conference: 1, 2

• Bo Pelini and Jimmy Williams help turn NU's linebackers into a force.

• A Dallas columnist rips into the NU offense. • Notes from Monday's practice: 1, 2, 3, 4

• J. Lord and the coaches see lots of room for improvement in the passing game.

• Utah State's offense was a bright spot in the Aggies' Thursday night loss to Utah.