• Today’s clash with Kansas represents the next step for the Huskers as they try to stay on track for a division title. More about today’s game from the papers in Lincoln (1, 2, 3), Omaha (1, 2), Lawrence (1, 2), Kansas City, Topeka. Commentary: Shatel, McKeever, Sipple

• Mike Ekeler marvels at Phillip Dillard’s turnaround.

• Sam McKewon goes over his keys to the game.

• How does the defense measure up against some of the great Blackshirt units of the past? | K.C. Star on Suh

• Brandon Kinnie has had to learn a thing or two about playing at this level — and about Husker history. Notes: 1, 2, 3

• When running backs become hurdlers, their coaches become nervous.

• See how the game predictions are going so far.

• Kansas’ struggles can serve as a lesson to Nebraska, Sam McKewon writes.

• Shawn Watson says the offense can’t be as conservative this week as it was vs. OU.

• Alfonzo Dennard & Prince Amukamara have earned the team’s trust with their coverage skills. | Wednesday notes: 1, 2, 3

• Anthony Blue serves as the team’s unofficial digital music man.

• Know the foe: Jake Sharp | A season derailed | Kansas insider

• ESPN.com’s Tim Griffin is the latest to tell the Matt O’Hanlon story.

• Ndamukong Suh is one of eight semifinalists for the Lott Trophy.

• Here are ABC’s coverage maps for Saturday’s game.

• The D-line’s next challenge: To rattle a seasoned Big 12 quarterback. Kansas happens to be a little green at right guard. | Tuesday notes: 1, 2, 3

• Don't expect the offense to stay in a shell vs. KU. | Ugly stats | Sipple commentary

• Tad Stryker says the defense’s rapid ascent shows that Tom Osborne chose wisely.

• Meet Mr. Touchdown, Ryan Hill. More player features: Tyler Legate, Alfonzo Dennard

• Kansas can't win the North but is playing for bowl eligibility and pride. | KU notes

• Ndamukong Suh is one of four Lombardi Award finalists.

• Matt O’Hanlon snags Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week honors.

• Bo Pelini is plenty wary of the Jayhawks and expects their best shot. Tuesday press conference video: Crick, Suh, Pelini, O’Hanlon

• Matt O’Hanlon snags Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week honors.

• Saturday was another chapter in Phillip Dillard’s comeback story. | Notes: 1, 2

• Roy Helu decided he had to answer the bell for the team’s sake. | Shatel on Helu

• The Jayhawks are struggling with issues on both offense and defense. | KU notes: 1, 2

• An NU-Texas title game would make the Big 12 brass happy, Lee Barfknecht writes.

• Bo Pelini holds off on naming a starting quarterback for the KU game.

• Congrats to Matt O’Hanlon, named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week.

• The defensive backs’ aggressiveness has risen with their confidence level.

• Three perspectives on the QB quandary: McKewon, Chatelain and Sherman. | More commentary: Sipple on the game plan, McKewon's Monday review.

• The OWH looks at the Jayhawks and their recent troubles.

• The top of the Big 12 North has a 1990s look to it again.

• In a battle of NU’s next two foes, it’s Kansas State 17, Kansas 10. | NU-KU stats matchup

• The Kansas game gets a 2:30 p.m. kickoff and an ABC regional telecast.

• They’re a bit pricey, but Kansas has Nebraska game tickets for sale.