• The season is on the line* today as the Huskers and Tigers square off in Lincoln. Game-day coverage comes from the papers in Lincoln (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8), Omaha,* Grand Island (1, 2),* St. Louis (1, 2), Kansas City and Columbia (1, 2, 3, 4). Game predictions here.

• A look way back at Nebraska’s 1944 upset of Mizzou in Lincoln.

• Kenny Wilson is still working hard, a Big Red Breakfast* crowd is told.

• Seven things to know about Saturday’s matchup.

• Position changes* may be in store for the O-line. Notes from Thursday: 1,* 2, 3*

• QB Chase Daniel is happy to be a Tiger as Missouri tries to end its futility in Lincoln. More from Mizzou: 1, 2

• Backup defensive ends Zach Potter and Barry Turner try to exercise patience.*

• Early-graduating QB recruit Patrick Witt looks forward to spring drills in Lincoln.

• Nebraska’s running game is a popular topic: 1, 2, 3*

• The Huskers aim to fix their special-teams “meltdown.”*

• Mizzou nose tackle Lorenzo Williams steps up in DE Brian Smith’s absence.

• On-the-mend McKeon & Octavien sit out Wednesday’s practice.* Notes: 1, 2,* 3

• Missouri’s red-zone performance against Oklahoma causes some grumbling.

• The Lincoln paper breaks down the Tigers.

• Here is ABC’s coverage map for the game.

• Saturday’s early kickoff could put a crimp in recruiting.

• The game predictions are starting to come in.

• The Blackshirts are banged up and know they must stick to assignments,* while the offense looks to get back on track. More from Tuesday’s press conference: Maurice Purify,* Corey McKeon, Lance Brandenburgh,* Matt Herian (1,* 2), Notes (1, 2, 3, 4*), Video (1, 2, 3)

• The Rucker brothers battle for bragging rights.*

• The St. Louis paper assesses NU’s program in Year 3 of the Callahan era.

• Stopping the run has befuddled Mizzou in Big 12 play.

• Gary Pinkel says Mizzou’s offense mustn’t be a one-man show, and he names a new starter at tailback. The Tigers say motivation for this game is high.

• Bill Callahan says the Huskers must find a way to finish games.

• Tight end Justin Tomerlin is dismissed from the team.

• Peruse the official Mizzou and NU pregame notes.

• Where does the season turn now? Day-after thoughts: 1, 2,* 3, 4, 5, 6,* 7*

• Up next at 11 a.m. Saturday is Missouri, losers to Oklahoma* in Columbia. See how the Huskers and Tigers match up statistically.

• ABC selects the NU-Missouri game for telecast. Time TBA.

• The deadline for the CFN ticket drawing is Oct. 20th.

• RealFootball365 previews the Missouri game.

• Missour’s come-from-behind bowl victory generates optimism for the 2006 season.