• With both teams entering the game with question marks at key positions, it’s the Huskers’ O-line that has been challenged to produce an exclamation-point performance. Pregame coverage from the papers in Lincoln (1, 2, 3), Omaha and Grand Island (1, 2) | Commentary: Shatel, Sipple, McKeever, McKewon

• Forty-yard dash times don’t reveal much, James Dobson says.

• The D-line’s strong play reduces the need to blitz. Thursday notes: 1, 2

• McKewon on leadership | Sipple on officiating | McKeever on Watson

• Blake Lawrence’s concussion problem forces him to call it quits.

• A few tickets to Saturday’s game have been made available.

• Conference-wide, penalty flags are flying more frequently in ’09.

• The offensive line has emerged as ISU’s strength, enabling Austen Arnaud & Alexander Robinson to provide some spark. | ISU Insider

• The defense aims to generate turnovers after last week’s drought. Wednesday notes: 1, 2, 3, 4

• Jared Crick is making opponents pay for focusing too much on Ndamukong Suh.

• Shawn Watson says inexperience is slowing the offense. | Fewer catches for McNeill

• Cody Green knows that being the starter would be a whole different deal. Zac Lee accepts life in a fishbowl. | McKewon commentary

• Steve Sipple says it’s time for the O-line to assert itself.

• Chris Brooks has traded flash for consistency to become a factor in the offense. More player features: Wes Cammack, ISU’s Josh Lenz

• Nebraska vulnerable? ISU’s coach isn’t buying it. | Tuesday notes: 1, 2, 3

• Bo Pelini says he’s a calmer coach than a year ago.

• The Colonel marks a milestone and thanks the man who made it possible.

• Fans have been too harsh on Zac Lee, Bo Pelini says. Lee says the offense lacked breakout plays against Texas Tech. | Video & quotes from Tuesday’s press conference

• The players try to ensure that team chemistry doesn't suffer as Lee and Green battle it out at quarterback. | McKeever commentary

• The onus is on the O-line as the Huskers work to re-establish a running game. | Helu’s backups | Monday notes: 1, 2, 3