April 2024 fresh links

Nebraska’s submissions to EA Sports for College Football 25 provide hints about how the video game will look. | Husker controller concept

Aided by five unearned runs in the first inning, Creighton completes a three-game season sweep of Nebraska baseball with a 9-5 win in Omaha.

Nebraska is switching its bench this season to the more shaded west sideline* in Memorial Stadium.

Two Husker walk-ons, linebacker Korver Demma and quarterback Jack Woche, have entered their names into the transfer portal.

Braxton Meah, a 7-foot-1 center transferring from Washington, has joined Fred Hoiberg’s Huskers.

Dave Feit’s spring game takeaways: Kool-Aid and a disclaimer.

Tight end Thomas Fidone’s loyalty and drive to improve have Matt Rhule impressed.

Husker Dan: Matt Rhule dialed up a Grade-A spring game.

The full spring game is now available for viewing at this link.

Husker outside linebacker Chief Borders has entered the transfer portal after one season* at Nebraska. | Discuss

Carriker Chronicles: Is Dylan Raiola already the real deal?

Troy Dannen* discusses NIL, stadium upgrades and his plan to bring Seth Dorsey aboard as chief financial officer for Nebraska Athletics. | Video

Husker Doc Talk and Sam McKewon* offer some spring game observations.

Football’s Ethan Piper and softball’s Billie Andrews take top honors as Nebraska’s Most Outstanding Student-Athletes for the 2023-24 academic year.

At least six Huskers have a chance to pursue their NFL dreams despite going undrafted over the weekend.

Nebraska baseball takes the series against Iowa but comes up short of a sweep.

Dylan Raiola is a headliner in this recap of college football’s top spring passing performances of 2024.

This week in Husker history: Grant Wistrom is elected to the College Football Hall of Fame, plus the end of Nebraska’s 56-year NFL draft streak.

For the second time in five years, Nebraska is shut out* in the NFL draft. | Free agent deals* | Husker draft history

The Whites prevail in the spring game, 25-21, and freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola doesn’t disappoint. Go to the game page for all the coverage. | Stryker: Five-star premiere | Highlights | Photos | Carriker gut reaction

Husker Athletics has launched “Nebraska Together” apparel for tornado relief efforts.

Poll question: Should the 1915 Cornhuskers be added to the list of Nebraska football national champions?

Fans can expect the passing game* to take center stage as Saturday’s Red-White game wraps up Nebraska football’s spring practices. | Shatel commentary* | A dozen to watch

Several prospects preview their visits for the spring game: Gionni Toledo, Camden Jensen, Landon Kelly, Mikhail Benner, Desmond Dhaenens. | Visitor list

Tyler Stone’s game-tying three-run homer in the fifth inning gets Nebraska baseball out of an early hole, and the Huskers pull away from there for a 7-4 win* over Iowa. | Stats |

Nebraska extends an offer to Jay’viar Suggs, a defensive lineman transferring from Division II school Grand Valley State.

CBS Sports looks at some stats that need to change in order for Nebraska football to turn things around.

The spring football media guide is now available for downloading.

Five players to watch on offense and defense in the spring game. | Storylines | 3 quick takes*

The Big Ten Show: Oregon Ducks updates and NFL draft predictions.

Four-star linebacker Dawson Merritt has added his name to this weekend’s list of official visitors. | OL John Mills previews visit | Ren Brown recap

Corn Nation’s Jon Johnston examines whether the 1915 Cornhuskers should be added to the list of Nebraska football’s national champions.

Matt Rhule talked Thursday about what he’s looking for in Saturday’s spring game. Go here for that and more from practice. | Updates & discussion | One-minute report

Denver-area athlete Tanner Terch makes it two commitments Thursday for the Huskers. | Coverage & highlights | Class of 2025 | Discuss

Nebraska surges to No. 7 in the Directors’ Cup standings after a strong winter sports season.

A case is made for bringing Colorado transfer running back Dylan Edwards aboard.

Bear Tenney, a three-star tight end with dozens of offers, announces his commitment to the Huskers. | Coverage & highlights | Discuss

Nebrasketball will square off against Creighton on Nov. 22 in a Friday game in Omaha.

Jeremy Pernell’s NFL draft series wraps up with his top 100 prospects.

Husker Dan and Adam Carriker preview the spring game.

Nebraska loses a recruiting battle with Missouri for four-star offensive tackle Jack Lange from Eureka, Mo.

Has Nebraska found elusive clarity at running back and quarterback?

A pair of 2026 prospects preview their spring game visits: edge Hunter Higgins from Wichita and wideout Kaprice Keith from Bellevue West. | The seven official visitors

Here’s all the info you should need if you’re planning to be at the spring game Saturday.

The NFL Combine’s medical tests can be more impactful on a player’s draft position than his 40 time in Indianapolis. Jeremy Pernell sees two first-round talents this year who could be cases in point.

The Huskers load the bases in the bottom of the ninth but can’t cash in, and Nebraska baseball’s drought in midweek games continues with a 9-4 loss to Kansas in Lincoln. | Photo gallery | Stats

Vince Genatone, a linebacker from North Platte who spent his first two years at Montana, is transferring to Nebraska as a walk-on.

Haven Fields has joined the Nebraska Athletics staff as deputy athletic director and chief operating officer and will serve as the day-to-day football administrator.

Former Husker quarterback Jeff Sims’ next chance might be at Arizona State.

The Huskers remain in play as in-state 2025 tight ends Chase Loftin and Reiman Zebert narrow their lists.*

E.J. Barthel says “good enough” isn’t good enough for his running backs, and he’s looking for more explosive runs. Go here for more from Tuesday’s practice. | Updates & discussion | Spring schedule & reports

The Bullock brothers add a key veteran presence on each side of the ball.

Four-star 2025 O-lineman Broderick Shull from Oklahoma says the Huskers are “definitely” in his top four after his weekend visit.

Jeremy Pernell previews the NFL draft and sees a lot of offensive talent at the top.

Enter for a chance to win Californians for Nebraska’s tickets-and-lodging package for the Colorado-Nebraska football game.

In a change of plans, 2025 wide receiver Cortez Mills from Florida will visit Nebraska this weekend for the spring game.

In a court filing, former Nebraska women’s basketball assistant coach Chuck Love responds to Ashley Scoggin’s accusations.

Dylan Raiola details how the NIL side of his recruitment was handled.

Nebraska softball suffers a disheartening sweep at Michigan, but there’s an upbeat update from Jordy Bahl.

Carriker Chronicles: Will the Huskers deliver on Matt Rhule’s expectation for a significant jump in 2024?

There’s plenty of room for Nebraska’s third-down defense* to improve, and the keys are a pass rush and man coverage, Sam McKewon writes.

Nebraska baseball tees off on the Terps’ pitching and run-rules Maryland, 16-4, for a series win in Lincoln. | Photo gallery

Fred Hoiberg’s Huskers get another addition as transfer guard Connor Essegian from Wisconsin announces his commitment to Nebraska.

Some video highlights from Saturday’s scrimmage are now available. | Full coverage

This week in Husker history: Two former Huskers describe their daring World War II bombing runs in the South Pacific.

The Nebraska men’s gymnastics team claims fourth place in the NCAA Finals, while Stanford wins its fifth consecutive title.

Maryland evens up the weekend baseball series in Lincoln with an 11-2 trouncing of the Huskers. | Stats

The Huskers scrimmaged Saturday morning, and Matt Rhule said it was the best day for the offense since he’s been at Nebraska. Go here for the coverage. | Updates & discussion | Spring schedule & reports

A couple of 2025 defensive back prospects recap their recent visits to Lincoln: Jaxson Knisley and RJ Collins.

Receiver Jaylen Lloyd is looking to become known for more than just his speed this spring.

Husker Doc Talk: Get motivated with coach Bill Busch.

At age 35, former Husker wrestler Jordan Burroughs is eliminated in his third match Friday at the Olympic trials.*

Poll question: Are you in favor of the 85-scholarship limit in college football?

It wasn’t righthander Brett Sears’ best outing, but Nebraska baseball got a 6-3 victory Friday night to start the Maryland series on a winning note. | Stats

Nebraska softball falls in extra innings in the first game of a pivotal series at Michigan.

Three Wahoo Warriors recently made the 30-mile trip to Lincoln for unofficial visits: Landon Fye, Harrison Krueger and Eli Shada.

The Nebraska men’s gymnastics team has advanced to Saturday night’s six-team NCAA Finals.

Nebraska is hoping to get an official visit from Broderick Shull, one of the nation’s top 2025 offensive line prospects.

Dylan Raiola admits that the poem he posted when he committed to Nebraska wasn’t his own.

Former Husker quarterback Luke McCaffrey reinvented himself as a wide receiver at Rice, and now he’s a name to watch as the NFL draft plays out.

Alcohol sales at Haymarket Park get the Nebraska Board of Regents’ approval. | Small step on stadium project*

Two recruiting updates: St. Louis receiver Corey Simms is now focused on Nebraska and three other schools, and Colorado athlete Tanner Terch gets a surprise offer.

Matt Rhule had a critique, and Tony White and his players responded. Go here for more about that and what else was said after Thursday’s practice. | Updates & discussion | One-minute report

“This is the person that we want in a player”: Former Husker Lavonte David is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ standard for draft prospects.

In college football’s NIL and transfer portal era, does the 85-scholarship limit matter? Matt Rhule and other coaches weigh in.

“No ill feelings”: Even though Ally Batenhorst is transferring to USC, she continues to train with Nebraska volleyball.

Big Ten Show: Coaches under pressure, college football Super League and Caitlin Clark’s contract.

A pair of out-of-state offensive lineman share their impressions of their recent Nebraska visits: Tommy Lamberti and Dalton DeBoer.

Matt Rhule’s coaching philosophy serves him well against some of today’s negative trends in college football, Rock Westfall writes.

Nebraska is pushing hard for the state’s top 2025 recruit, Christian Jones,* but the Omaha Westside linebacker isn’t rushing his decision.

A new set of highlights from the Huskers’ Nebraska Spring League competition has just been released.

Jordan Burroughs headlines a group of six former Huskers competing this weekend for spots on the U.S. Olympic wrestling team.

A couple of in-state prospects recap their recent Lincoln visits: 2025 athlete Ike Ackerman and 2026 O-lineman Landen Von Seggern. | Rhule’s in-state strategy*

Watch the wealth of footage from the recent Bussin’ With the Boys spring tour stop in Lincoln.

USA Today dives into the contrasting recruiting strategies of Matt Rhule and Deion Sanders.

Teddy Deters’ ninth-inning grand slam, the Creighton outfielder’s second home run of the game, sends Nebraska baseball to a 6-4 defeat* in Lincoln. | Photos

Adam Carriker identifies five new impact players for the Huskers this fall.

Gavin Griffiths, a 6-foot-8 forward who is transferring from Rutgers, is the latest to commit to Nebraska men’s basketball.

Husker volleyball legend Jordan Larson will play for League One Volleyball’s Omaha franchise starting next January but will remain a Nebraska assistant.

Part of Tuesday’s football practice was open to the media, and what reporters saw was a team being pushed hard. Go here for all the coverage. | Updates & discussion | One-minute report

Bay Area O-lineman Losipini Tupo and Kansas receiver Ian Premer recap their recent visits to Lincoln.

Services will be Wednesday for former Husker defensive lineman Dan Pensick,* who died last week at age 65.

Former Husker linebacker Eric Fields and defensive back Corey Collier, who haven’t been on the roster this spring, are now in the transfer portal.

Greg Sharpe, the play-by-play voice of Husker football since 2008, reveals he’s battling cancer.

Nebraska guard Jaz Shelley is picked in the third round and 29th overall by the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA draft.

The seven-hour drive from St. Louis for a Nebraska visit was worth it for 2026 edge defender Brendan Huddleston.

Husker baseball snags another Big Ten Pitcher of the Week award as sophomore righthander Mason McConnaughey wins the honor.

Husker Dan takes a peek at the 2024 football schedule.

Nebrasketball gets a commitment from point guard Rollie Worster, a graduate transfer from Utah.

Women’s basketball guard Alberte Rimdal from Denmark is officially a Husker after three seasons at Florida.*

The transfer of 6-foot-10, 245-pound forward Andrew Morgan from North Dakota to Nebraska is now official.

Nebraska’s Jaz Shelley is projected as a second-round pick* in tonight’s WNBA draft.

Veterans, redshirts and newcomers are all in the mix as the competition at running back plays out.

A bit of video from Saturday’s scrimmage can be viewed here.

More takeaways* is once again a major quest of Nebraska’s defense. | Depth at offensive tackle*

Bryson Hayes, a speedy wide receiver from Kansas, announces his commitment to the Huskers. Coverage & highlights | Class of 2025

Nebraska baseball loses a weekend series for the first time this season as Rutgers prevails in Sunday’s game, 6-4. | Stats

These two offensive line prospects are in play for the Huskers for 2025 and 2026: Ryan Babatz from Minnesota and Avery Morcho from Texas. | Meet quarterback TJ Lateef*

This week in Husker history: Nebraska’s West Coast offense makes its public debut.

Interested in going to the USC game this fall? Here is a form for planned HuskerMax events.

Nebraska gets another in-state commitment for 2025 as Lincoln Southwest receiver Jackson Carpenter announces he’ll be a Husker. | Coverage & highlights | Class of 2025

Mason McConnaughey shuts down the Scarlet Knights and three Huskers homer in a 16-1 romp that evens up the weekend baseball series at Rutgers.* | Stats

It’s been a snakebit year for Husker softball, but the team hasn’t quit fighting.

Bill Belichick drew a huge crowd at Nebraska’s recent coaching clinic, but Matt Rhule is expecting an even bigger turnout next year.

Husker Doc Talk: Nebraska spring football with The Athletic’s Mitch Sherman.

The Huskers will scrimmage Saturday for the first time this spring, but there will be no media availability afterward. | Practice schedule & reports

From the recruiting front: Outside linebacker Marco Jones from California and offensive lineman Bo Smith from Missouri.

Poll question: Thumbs up or down on beer sales at Haymarket Park?

Full speed ahead on the Memorial Stadium renovation, Tad Stryker says.

NIL jerseys are now available at the HuskerMax shop, powered by Osborne Family Enterprises.

Husker baseball squanders a three-run lead in the ninth and then loses in 11 innings* at Rutgers, 7-6. | Stats

Jack Utz, 2026 tight end from Missouri, discusses his Nebraska offer and what he likes about Marcus Satterfield.

The regents next week are expected to approve beer sales at Haymarket Park,* plus naming the new football facility the Osborne Legacy Complex.

Big Ten Show: The Caitlin Clark effect, Wisconsin football’s test against Alabama and more.

Millard North linebacker Pierce Mooberry* is weighing his options but liked what he saw at Nebraska’s practice.

Gregory Patrick, a four-star 2026 O-line prospect from Michigan, says the Huskers are high on his board after his visit to Lincoln.

Carriker Chronicles: What Adam learned from watching Dylan Raiola up close.

Those highlight reels you see are nice and all, but the lowlights are what really matter, Matt Rhule says. Go here for much more from Thursday’s practice. | Updates & discussion | One-minute report

Nebraska is getting a visit today from 2026 prospect Ian Premer, a 6-foot-6 WR/DB from Kansas.

The Old Gold Knights picked up their first NSL win Tuesday. Bookmark this link to keep up on the Huskers’ unique spring competition.

The quarterback competition at Nebraska is one of CBS Sports’ seven spring position battles to watch.

Northwestern will play home football games the next two seasons on the university’s lacrosse/soccer field, but Nebraska is unaffected because its next trip to Evanston isn’t until 2027.

From the recruiting front, defensive end Keylan Abrams previews his official visit, and quarterback Mason Drube recaps his unofficial one.

Former Husker Mike Minter* comes away impressed by his visit to spring practice.

Nebraska baseball scores double-digit runs, but it isn’t enough in a 13-11 loss at Kansas.* | Stats

Husker Dan rates the new AD hire.

Nebraska is an early entrant in pursuit of a pair of freshmen from Texas: Running back Landen Williams-Callis and quarterback Weston Nielsen.

A street in the hometown of Mike Rozier is now named after the former Husker Heisman Trophy winner.

Quarterback Danny Kaelin wowed reporters with a couple of long completions during the open portion of practice Tuesday. Go here for more coverage, including what coaches and players said afterward. | Updates & discussion | One-minute report

Controversy in the Nebraska Spring League? Check out the latest report from the Huskers’ spring football competition.

Glenn Thomas likes the coachability of his quarterbacks and the tests the Husker defense is throwing at them.

Three-star linebacker prospect Emmanuel Karmo from Minnesota has Nebraska in his top seven. | Visit recap: Justin Kabera

North Dakota State transfer Andrew Morgan, a 6-foot-10 forward with one season of eligibility remaining, commits* to Nebraska basketball.

A Dylan Raiola highlight from spring practice has fans fired up.

Happy CEO, productive program: Sam McKewon on Matt Rhule* in year two at Nebraska.

Watch and listen to new quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas as he’s mic’d up at practice.

After a ninth-inning grand slam puts the game out of reach, Ohio State hands Nebraska baseball its first Big Ten loss* of the season, 9-3. | Stats

Manasse Kasongo Malu considers himself a basketball player first. But a Nebraska football offer has given the 6-foot-7 junior from Sioux City something to think about.

Matt Rhule says he’s benefiting from his high comfort level with the Husker staff.

What do Iowa WBB, UConn MBB and Purdue MBB have in common besides being in the NCAA Finals? Each of them left the state of Nebraska with a loss.

This week in Husker history: The coaching torch at Arkansas is passed from one former Husker player to another.

Poll question: Were you surprised by Keisei Tominaga’s win in the Hanes 3-point championship?

A six-run fifth inning propels Nebraska baseball to a series-clinching 7-3 win over Ohio State. | Stats

Matt Rhule talked about the focus on improving the Huskers’ turnover margin and much more after Saturday’s practice. Go here for all the coverage. | Updates & discussion | Spring schedule | Latest from the NSL

The designation of “starter” vs “backup” might not be all-important on the Huskers’ deep defensive line this season.

With new coaches and playing in a new conference, UCLA* comes to Lincoln on Nov. 2.

Nebraska baseball’s Brett Sears pitches a two-hit complete game and strikes out 10 as the Huskers win Friday’s series opener* against Ohio State, 3-0. | Photos | Stats

Justin Kabera, a 2025 cornerback from South Dakota, previews his visit to Lincoln this weekend.

See highlights from the second day of the Nebraska Spring League competition that’s going on at Husker football practices. | Background

The Huskers’ Keisei Tominaga wins the Men’s 3-Point Championship in Phoenix, and he does it with flair.

Former Husker Randy Gregory has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Nebrasketball’s Juwan Gary and Brice Williams announce they’ll be back for the 2024-25 season.

Nebraska righthander Brett Sears makes the 45-man watch list for baseball’s prestigious Golden Spikes Award.

Trent Sellers, 2025 defensive end from Alabama, discusses his recent offer from Nebraska.

All three scholarship quarterbacks and their coaches spoke after Thursday’s practice, shedding some light on the QB competition this spring. Go here for coverage. | Updates & discussion for the live stream and updates. | Spring schedule

Congrats to Fred Hoiberg, named Thursday as the recipient of the Jim Phalen national coach of the year award.

Which Big Ten teams return the most production for 2024? Here’s a breakdown.

Big Ten Show: Adam Carriker’s college football preseason top 10, plus men’s and women’s Final Four predictions.

After shifting back from wrestling to football mode, D-lineman Nash Hutmacher is carrying less weight and exhibiting “full throttle” drive.

“Something is really special about this place,’ says 6-foot-7 offensive tackle Halafihi Tapu after a Nebraska visit earlier this week.

Fans have a chance to see Keisei Tominaga in action Thursday and Friday nights as he competes in a 3-point contest and an all-star game in the run-up to the Final Four in Arizona.

Scott Frost says he wants to get back into coaching even if it means working his way back up the ladder. | Discuss

Corn Nation has three questions facing the defense this season. | Impactful transfers on offense

Former Nebraska offensive coordinator Matt Lubick has taken the same position at Nevada, where former Husker Chubba Purdy is among the contenders at quarterback.

Husker signee Quinn Clark, 6-foot-5 receiver whose dad was a Nebraska I-back, discusses his decision to come to Nebraska.

Something will be missing from this year’s Jet Award presentation: the winner.

Creighton jumps ahead early and holds off the Huskers for a 5-3 baseball win in Omaha. | Photos

“Bussin’ With the Boys” and Matt Rhule are getting together Friday at the Rococo Theatre in Lincoln.

Kylonn Haynie,* freshman running back at Omaha Central, gets a surprise from Matt Rhule — a scholarship offer. | Recruiting notes

Will the Huskers win eight games in the 2024 regular season? Adam Carriker gives his prediction.

Reserve forward Matar Diop is joining five other Husker men’s basketball players in the transfer portal.

As intense and physical as game day: That’s how Tony White describes his defense’s effort level thus far during spring practices. Go here for much more from Tuesday’s session. | Updates & discussion | Practice schedule

Three teams — Bugeaters, Old Gold Knights and Rattlesnake Boys — are vying for the “Nebraska Spring League” title during Husker football spring practices. A new video explains the elaborate details.

A big April* could help Nebraska football climb from its low spot in the Big Ten football recruiting rankings for 2025. | Names to watch*

St. Louis wideout Corey Simms gives his thoughts about Nebraska and the 11 other programs in his newly released top 12. More from the recruiting front: 2026 QBs Jamarion Vincent and Will Anderson, and 2025 DB/WR Leo Almanza.

Linebacker John Bullock is stepping up into a leadership role this spring.

Tom Shatel* wonders if new Athletic Director Troy Dannen can combine a winning philosophy with a pricey Memorial Stadium overhaul.

Jamarques Lawrence is the latest Husker men’s basketball player to enter the transfer portal.

Nebraska baseball has climbed into the top 25 in five separate sets of national rankings.

Monday is the last day to register to win the Corvette from Team Jack.

Nebraska’s spring practice schedule, with times and media-availability details, can be viewed at this link.

The Huskers’ offensive line has depth and experience that sometimes has been lacking in recent years.

Corey Simms, four-star wide receiver and Husker legacy from St. Louis, discusses the official visit to Nebraska he’ll be taking in mid-June.

Hometown kicker Colin Nehe liked what he saw at practice last week during an unofficial visit.