• Get your pregame scene-setters from the papers in Omaha (1, 2, 3, 4), Lincoln (1, 2, 3, 4), Grand Island (1, 2, 3, 4), Des Moines and Cedar Rapids (1, 2). | Predictions | Chat

• Carl Pelini says these Huskers are gaining the resilience to overcome adversity.

• There’s good news on the injury front. Thursday notes: 1, 2, 3

• An ex-Lincoln High QB does double duty as holder and linebacker for ISU.

• Two expected strengths have turned into liabilities for the ‘Clones.

• Here are Sam McKewon’s five keys and Jim Dolezal’s ISU game preview.

• Both teams have reason to be leery of an aerial barrage. | ISU notes

• The LJS presents its scouting report on the Cyclones. | Notes: 1, 2, 3 | Predictions

• Barney Cotton downplays the significance of his upcoming return to Ames.

• Will the turnovers finally start materializing for the defense?

• Bo Pelini returns Saturday to the state where he first coached college ball.

• Gene Chizik and Bo Pelini both are trying to revive defenses that have struggled.

• There’s now a price to pay at practice for penalties. Tuesday notes: 1, 2, 3, 4

• Juggling coaching and recruiting can be a challenge during the season.

• Bo Pelini says the team has the confidence and leadership needed to win. More from Tuesday’s press conference: The quiet MVPs (1, 2, 3) | Ganz looks forward | Matt Holt (1, 2) | Jake Wesch | Dreu Young

• The Cyclones say they’ve improved far more than wins & losses might suggest.

• Phillip Dillard and Cody Glenn return to practice as the defense works at ending its takeaway drought. Monday notes: 1, 2, 3

• Phillip Bates discusses his exit from ISU. Jerome Tiller is the new No. 2 at QB.

• ISU tries to move on after its “worst performance to date.”

• The Huskers must keep working if they’re to get a win in Ames, says Bo Pelini.

• In a clash of the next two opponents, Iowa State suffers a 38-10 loss at Baylor. See how the Huskers and Cyclones match up statistically.

• The Iowa State game will have an 11:30 a.m. kickoff, with a Versus telecast.