• The Huskers seem to have found their stride since they and the Jayhawks last met. More on today's conference opener from the papers in Lincoln (1, 2, 3, 4, 5), Grand Island,* Omaha (1, 2),* Kansas City, Lawrence (1, 2, 3, 4) and Wichita.

• Zac Taylor's sister is a guiding force in the quarterback's family.

• The comfort level is high between Kevin Cosgrove and his players.

• Transfer QB Sam Keller is described as an enthusiastic scout-teamer.*

• KETV and the K.C. Star preview the game. • With more money pouring in, KU shows signs of a turnaround.

• NU's home-field "mystique"* is tough on a KU team known for its road struggles.

• Will the Huskers try to exploit Kansas' freshman cornerback?*

• The O-line's determination is helping NU achieve first-down success.

• The Blackshirts shoot for another big day.* • Notes from the two camps: NU (1, 2, 3*) | KU (1, 2)

• It will be a significant weekend for Husker recruiting. • Join us for our Kansas game tailgate.

• Kansas QB Adam Barmann savors every chance to play.

• NU's quartet* of young DBs learn on the fly. • KU gets early production from a true-freshman cornerback.

• Cody Glenn returns to practice, but Steve Octavien* is out.*

• Two Nebraska Jayhawks, including the son of former Husker receiver Todd Brown, get a chance to play in front of their home-state fans.

• Butler Community College's coach has six former players in this weekend's game.

• SAM, WILL or MIKE? It matters little to Lance Brandenburgh.*

• The Lincoln paper offers a breakdown of the Jayhawks.

• This weekend could prove to be pivotal for linebacker recruit Blake Lawrence.*

• Maurice Purify learns that attaining excellence takes time.* • A Q&A with Brandon Rigoni.*

• The Jayhawks' starter at quarterback is still up in the air.

• KU's longime troubles in Lincoln are mostly psychological, Mark Mangino says.

• The Huskers are intent on avoiding a letdown.* See what else was said at Tuesday's press conference: 1, 2, 3,* 4, 5,* 6.* Video: Players | Callahan | More

• Last year's loss to KU is fresh in the Huskers' minds, but both* head coaches treat it as ancient history.*

• A Q&A with Stewart Bradley. • Peruse the official pregame notes: NU | KU

• The offense heads into Big 12 play with some gaudy statistical rankings,* and the defense is starting to make big plays.*

• Up next is Kansas, 13-6 winners over South Florida. See how NU and KU match up stats-wise.

• The Jayhawks' Charles Gordon decides to skip his senior season and turn pro.