• Will today be when the running game gets into gear? San Jose State is coming to town, and here are the game-day stories from the papers in Omaha (1, 2, 3), Lincoln (1, 2, 3, 4) and Grand Island (1, 2, 3) and San Jose. | Program | Printable rosters

• The team is gaining confidence, running-backs coach Tim Beck tells a Big Red Breakfast crowd.

• Rulon Gardner returns to Lincoln and will be honored at halftime.

• Jim Dolezal and Sam McKewon preview the game.

• A spotlight on underclassmen: the sophomore cornerbacks, QB Patrick Witt and LB Sean Fisher. Thursday notes: 1, 2, 3

• The Spartans' defense and QB Kyle Reed were keys to SJSU's win Saturday.

• Believe it or not, the Spartans' trip to Lincoln was intended to soften their schedule.

• Ty Steinkuhler's play draws praise from teammates and coaches.

• Matt O'Hanlon has come far since his 2005 tryout.

• Barney Cotton sticks up for the O-line. Wednesday notes: 1, 2, 3, 4

• Know the foe: QB Kyle Reed and San Jose State.

• Nebraska's tight ends expect more passes to be coming their way.

• Millard North's Stacy Martin is second in command in San Jose State athletics.

• Tickets are available for the next two games. Also, Huskers.com has updated PPV info for Saturday.

• A slew of player features: Menelik Holt, Dreu Young, Alex Henery, Prince Amukamara, Terrence Moore, Mason Wald

• Bo Pelini says spread offenses are just another element of the game. He also praises the O-line at his Tuesday press conference. | Video | Notes: 1, 2, 3

• Better late than never for Joe Ganz and Cody Glenn, Steve Sipple writes.

• New starters in the secondary and at linebacker got a workout Saturday night. Monday notes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

• Bid on the sellout streak program cover #290 signed by Claridge, Thornton, Pelini and Osborne.

• Transfer QB Kyle Reed will start for San Jose State after his second-half heroics Saturday. Pregame notes: NU | SJSU

• Next week's opponent, San Jose State, wins in the final seconds against Cal-Davis.