• Is NU ripe for a letdown today after two big wins? The Cyclones' recent play, for one thing, should have the Huskers' attention. Read more from the papers in Omaha (1, 2, 3, 4, 5), Lincoln (1, 2, 3, 4), Grand Island (1, 2), Des Moines (1, 2) and Ames. Commentary: Shatel, Sipple, McKeever, La Gesse, Keeler

• The Big 12 head of officials weighs in on flagrant-play rules.

• Listen to Friday's "Husker Half Hour": ISU's voice | Greg Sharpe | Mike McNeill

• A kicked ball. A tricky TD. A guy named Wiggins. Nebraska-Mizzou 1997? No, go back 101 years before that to the very first Nebraska-Iowa State game.

• Roy Helu Sr. helps Roy Jr. through the rough stretches.. | Focus & humility

• Hear the Friday Husker Tailgate crew dissect Saturday's matchup: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

• Listen to Jeff Jamrog describe some of the logistics of road and home games.

• Roy Helu Jr. climbs the charts without much hoopla. | Another honor

• Last year's ISU-NU game is hard to figure and hard to forget. | "Beyond belief"

• Even during a long-run drought, Taylor Martinez proves a distraction for defenses.

• ABC analyst Ed Cunningham has a defender in Kansas City.

• Paul Rhoads has quickly changed the football culture at ISU | Underclassmen key

• Hometown Husker: Tyler Legate from the town of Neligh.

• Sam McKewon goes over his five keys to the game. | Ames perspective

• There's a Jack Trice Stadium concession stand with Nebraska connections.

• The starting QB will be a game-time decision, Bo Pelini says. Notes: 1, 2, 3

• Hear Brenden Stai's insights on the offensive line's recent play.

• Check out the first round of predictions for the Iowa State game.

• Injuries plagued the ISU football career of Taylor Martinez's father.

• Bo Pelini talks with Dan Patrick about the 2010 team and the Big Ten move.

• Iowa State game gatherings will be at the stadium in Ames and in Las Vegas.

• Pressed into service, Ciante Evans doesn't let any freshman jitters show.

• This is a staff that's unafraid to make midseason changes. Notes: 1, 2, 3

• Once again, it's the end of a rivalry. | What we'll miss about Ames

• Here are more details about KLIN's synced-to-TV game radio broadcast.

• Husker Dan reviews the Missouri game and shares a few photos.

• See whether the ABC coverage map holds good news or bad for your area.

• Angry Dad reviews the Missouri game and the series.

• Forty years ago this weekend, the Huskers won in a romp in Ames.

• Husker backups work their way onto the field. | Kevin Thomsen's story

• NU's offense is making hay by attacking the short side in a two-tight-end set.

• Bo Pelini says helmet hits aren't part of Husker technique. | Flag on Ed?

• Taylor Martinez presents a unique challenge for Iowa State's defense. More from
the ISU perspective: Cyclones' fill-in center | Return of Barney Cotton

• Ever wonder what players see in film study? Here's what five Huskers look for.

• Taylor Martinez returns to practice and is deemed "ready to go." Notes: 1, 2, 3

• Early returns from Tuesday's press conference: Martinez's status | Audio & video:
B.Pelini (1, 2), C.Pelini (1, 2,) Ben Cotton (1, 2), K.Reed (1, 2), C.Evans (1, 2)

• Prince Amukamara is one of 10 semifinalists for the Jim Thorpe Award.

• From Husker Locker, eleven memorable Nebraska-Iowa State games.

• As NU defends its style of play, Tom Shatel says the Big 12 is on a slippery slope.

• Game-week downloads: NU notes | ISU notes | Printable rosters

• Paul Rhoads downplays talk of a North crown and says last year's win is history.

• Cameron Meredith shows he's a quick study as well as versatile.

• Around the league: A&M's QB switch | Baylor's rise | Ratings: 1, 2, 3

• Annoyed by the network announcers? KLIN radio offers a work-around.

• The Huskers return to practice, but Taylor Martinez gets a rest. Notes: 1, 2, 3

• Paul Rhoads doesn't expect the Huskers to overlook his Cyclones this week.

• Taylor Martinez's injury is an ankle sprain, and he's improving, Bo Pelini says.

• Watch Bo Pelini preview the Clones, with highlights from ISU's win over Texas.

• Mizzou wants a Big 12 review of Courtney Osborne's hit on Blaine Gabbert.

• No surprise about this one: Roy Helu Jr. is named Big 12 offensive player of week.

• Hear Steve Sipple talk about the new wrinkle Nebraska unveiled on defense.

• Spotlight on the offense: Full arsenal | Running strong | Watson's touch

• "Steady Eddie" Zac Lee stays prepared to step in when needed. | Notes

• Brush up on your ISU knowledge: Cyclones primer | Stats matchup | Pregame page

• The Huskers vault from 14th to 7th in the latest BCS standings.

• Player-of-the week honors for Roy Helu Jr.: Walter Camp | Rivals.com

• Just like the Huskers, Iowa State can take the North by winning out.

• The Cornhuskers climb to 10th in the coaches' poll and 9th in AP.

• Next week's foe, Iowa State, picks up a win at home against Kansas.

• It'll be abother 2:30 p.m. ABC game when NU and the Cyclones clash in Ames.

• One week after their win in Lincoln, the Longhorns fall to Iowa State.