April 2025 fresh links

Troy Dannen discusses roster-limit uncertainties and the new, temporary turf Memorial Stadium is getting.

Husker Dan rates the spring “event” a flop.

The Huskers move up in 247Sports’ post-spring Big Ten football power rankings.

CharMar Brown, a North Dakota State running back and Omaha native, is transferring to Miami over Nebraska.

The 2025-26 Big Ten opponents for Nebraska women’s basketball have been released.

Gabe Swansen’s bases-loaded double gives the Huskers a thrilling walk-off win over Kansas State.

Adam Carriker is feeling good about three big things after spring football. | O-line’s evolution*

Nebrasketball has its Big Ten opponents for next season.

Dylan Raiola signs an NIL deal with adidas.

Dayton Raiola, Nebraska’s 2026 QB commit, talks peer recruiting and what’s ahead for him before his senior season.

Nebraska is No. 22 in Andy Staples’ post-spring football rankings.

Reserve placekicker Nico Ottomanelli has entered the transfer portal, as have tight end Ian Flynt and three others.

Three takeaways as Nebraska concludes spring football. | Chris Fort on where the Huskers stand heading into the summer. | Mitch Sherman’s 10 thoughts*

More football recruiting recaps from recent visits: 2027 QB Trae Taylor | 2027 OT Bryce Vigness | 2027 IOL Kyler Kuhn

How to watch and what to know: Nebraska baseball vs. Kansas State.

HuskerMax Today: Reaction to the Husker Games, volleyball’s dominance, baseball’s series win, and the NFL draft. | Subscribe to the HuskerMax YouTube channel to never miss a live show.

The Huskers rout Maryland, 21-5, to take the weekend baseball series in College Park.

Recruiting roundup: 2027 targets Reis Russell and Bryson Brown recap their visits for the Husker Games.

This week in Husker history: Spring football practices of the 1960s and ’70s continue – and are just getting started in 1905.

The Huskers grab a 7-2 win Saturday to even the weekend baseball series at Maryland.

Nebraska sweeps Kansas in the spring volleyball scrimmage. Watch the pre-match video and Husker introductions here. | Gallery | Volleyball Late postgame show.

Eagles take Ty Robinson and the Giants select Thomas Fidone on the final day of the NFL Draft. | UDFA signings | Husker draft history

Sights, sounds and interviews from the Husker Games in Memorial Stadium. | Carriker Gut Reaction | Photos: 1, 2 | Top moments | Scrimmage details* | What we know* | Shatel commentary*

The I-80 Club discusses the changes to the spring game to include a live scrimmage.

It’s down to the final day of the NFL Draft for Huskers waiting to hear their names called.

Poll question: Will Nebraska get a commitment after this weekend’s visit by 2027 quarterback Trae Taylor?

A disastrous seventh inning doomed Nebraska baseball at Maryland on Friday, 12-5.

Nebraska football spring spotlight: Defensive lineman Keona Davis. | One-minute practice report

Eric Hess runs the numbers to find who is the real “Position U” for the defense and special teams.

What Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders shares in history with Nebraska great Tom “Train Wreck” Novak.

A look at where Nebraska players stand heading into the second day of the NFL Draft. | The curious case of Tommi Hill. | Husker draft central.

Tulsa transfer forward Jared Garcia commits to Nebraska. | Roster tracker

GM Pat Stewart and QB Dylan Raiola were among those who met with the media after Thursday’s practice. Go here for video and coverage. | One-minute report

Nebraska men’s basketball will play two games in Kansas City in November in the Hall of Fame Classic.

Two major questions are facing Nebraska football as spring ball wraps up.

Trae Taylor, a 2027 four-star quarterback, is visiting Lincoln this weekend before announcing his commitment next week.

How to watch and what to know: Nebraska baseball at Maryland.

Eric Hess runs the numbers to find who is the real “Position U” for the offense.

Matt Rhule isn’t afraid to buck traditions* at Nebraska: “I have one job. It’s to win.”

Nebraska football spring spotlight: Vincent Shavers Jr.

Matt Rhule offers an endorsement of rival QB Shedeur Sanders as the NFL Draft nears.

Reserve defensive back D’Andre Barnes has entered the transfer portal. | One-minute practice report

Here’s a rundown of fan information for Saturday’s slate of Husker Games activities.

Visit recaps from four-star wide receivers Jayden Warren and Ryan Mosley.

Jeremy Pernell unveils his top 100 NFL Draft prospects for 2025.

Kansas shuts out Nebraska baseball, 4-0, on a night when well-hit balls went for naught for the Huskers. | Gallery

Husker Dan wonders if Matt Rhule should ask for a mulligan.

Two takes on what Nebraska’s offense will look like under Dana Holgorsen: Adam Carriker, Mitch Sherman.

Matt Rhule says Dylan Raiola is “ten steps ahead” this spring.

Dani Busboom Kelly talks the transition and more ahead Saturday’s Husker Games match against Kansas.

Matt Rhule says he’d like to get about 60 snaps in during Saturday’s Husker Games scrimmage. Go here for video and more from the Huskers’ Tuesday presser. | Updates & discussion | One-minute report

The next in a “What If” series from Eric Hess: The 1980 college football season.

Omaha North cornerback Darion Jones breaks down his top five schools, including Nebraska.

A schedule for the football portion of the Husker Games has been released. | One-minute practice report

The Carriker Chronicles football camp is set for July 9.

How to watch and what to know: Nebraska baseball vs. Kansas.

Former Husker center Cam Jurgens agrees to a four-year, $68 million contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles. | Discuss

An ESPN mock draft has three Huskers being selected during the three-day process.

Mitch Sherman talks Dana Holgorsen’s offense and the outlook for the 2025 Huskers.

The new-look defensive line is all about energy.

Few who transferred to Nebraska this offseason can top the production of linebacker Marques Watson-Trent over the past three years.

There’s little agreement among ESPN draftniks on how soon Ty Robinson will be selected.

This week in Husker history: Nebraska and other Missouri Valley Conference schools reject Kansas’ proposal to replace football with rugby.

The Huskers take fourth place at the NCAA Men’s Gymnastics Championships.

The Huskers take the weekend baseball series by sweeping Saturday’s doubleheader with Northwestern, 14-4 and 5-2.

Highlights from the 14th Annual Jet Awards Gala.

Quiet guys, now loud: Justin Evans and Elijah Jeudy are new leaders in the trenches.

After a barrage of home runs, it’s a bloop single that gives Northwestern the win in Friday’s baseball series opener, 9-7.*

Nebraska will compete for a national title in men’s gymnastics Saturday after a first-place finish Friday at Session I of the NCAA Championships.

Poll question: What’s your reaction to the Huskers’ switch to rugby-style punting? | One-minute practice report

The baseball series with Northwestern will wrap up with a Saturday double-header due to unfavorable weather expected Sunday.

As Iowa State makes a run on Nebraska prep talent, Matt Rhule won’t be desperate* with the Huskers’ process. | Thomalla to ‘Clones

Emmett Johnson is better than you think and which Huskers will live up to expectations in 2025.

Nebraska’s Taylor Christopulos wins the Nissen-Emery Award, the “Heisman Trophy” of collegiate gymnastics.

Hardley gone: Gilmore’s unexpected U-turn takes him back to Kentucky.

How to watch and what to know: Nebraska baseball vs. Northwestern.

Matt Rhule now says there will be some live scrimmage work during the Husker Games on April 26. Go here for that and more from his Thursday presser. | One-minute report

Commitment vs. Chaos: Raiola buys in while Iamaleava walks out.

Pat Monaghan is joining the men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach.

Wide receiver Alex Bullock and punter Jack McCallister have entered the transfer portal.

Husker Dan laments the loss of the Spring Game.

Wide receiver Dane Key is the only Husker on CBS Sports’ list of college football’s top 150 players for 2025. | One-minute practice report

Emily Fisher, a transfer guard from Maryland, has committed to Nebraska women’s basketball.

Nebraska baseball beats Creighton 6-3 in Omaha to even the season series.

Dani Busboom Kelly discusses Nebraska being her dream job, what has surprised her since taking over, and more on Volleyball State.

Carriker Chronicles: Matt Rhule is now building Nebraska football his way.

Lexi Rodriguez has become the first Husker volleyball player to win the prestigious AAU James E. Sullivan Award.

The next Nebraska-Creighton men’s basketball game is reportedly set for early December.

Mike Ekeler’s return to Nebraska started with a phone call, and it wasn’t from Matt Rhule

Defensive coordinator John Butler and a few of his players spoke after Tuesday’s practice. Go here for coverage and video. | The “lost art” of tackling | NFL teams calling | One-minute report

Tommie Frazier discusses football in the ’90s, Lawrence Phillips and more in a podcast with LaVar Arrington.

Former Husker Will Compton weighs in on the Tennessee saga with quarterback Nico Iamaleava.

Husker pitcher Jordy Bahl wins another Big Ten softball weekly honor.

Who is standing out during spring football?

Willis McGahee IV is working toward a bigger role this year at linebacker.

Dylan Raiola and Nico Iamaleava illustrate the bright and seedy sides of college football’s NIL age, Tad Stryker writes.

Nebraska women’s basketball picks up a pair of transfers in Eliza Maupin, a 6-3 forward from Kansas State, and Hailey Weaver, a guard from Northwestern.

Behind a complete game from Jordy Bahl, Nebraska softball finishes off a sweep at Northwestern.

Spring match tickets for Nebraska volleyball in Ord sold out in 27 minutes.

How to watch and what to know: Nebraska baseball at Creighton.

HuskerMax Today: The latest from spring football, transfer portal for both football and basketball, and what’s going on with baseball. | Subscribe to the HuskerMax YouTube channel to never miss a live show.

Evan Bland talks spring football with the Common Fans. | One-minute practice report

The Huskers appear to believe in what they have at running back,* no matter what the recruiting profile says on paper.

Nebraska baseball avoids being swept at Iowa with Sunday’s 6-4 comeback win.

The first opponent on the football schedule, Cincinnati, finished spring drills Saturday with a public scrimmage. Reports: 1, 2, 3

The Husker secondary is showing signs of improved depth heading into the fall.

This week in Husker history: In 1950, the university announces that Omaha station WOW will televise Nebraska’s home football games for a second consecutive year.

An eighth-inning rally gave Iowa the Saturday win and clinched the weekend baseball series over Nebraska.

The Huskers finish third at the NCAA Bowling Championships.

Former Husker James Williams discusses the size and talent “upgrade” from Nebraska to Florida State.

The I-80 Club debates who is the most beloved, great player in Husker football history.

See what Matt Rhule had to say about Saturday’s scrimmage and much more. | Portal advice ahead of the spring window.

Poll question: Will you attend the Husker Games at Memorial Stadium on April 26?

Nebraska baseball struggles to get the bats going in a 1-0 loss at Iowa.

The regents approve the naming of the John Cook Arena at the Devaney Center. | Honoring Hoffman and Sharpe*

The latest Be Kind Husker Rewind looks at the 2010 Nebraska football game at Kansas State.

Elite scorer and Nebraska women’s basketball signee Olivia Hamlin has flipped to BYU.

Dana Holgorsen sees true freshmen Cortez Mills and Isaiah Mozee as contributors this fall. | Nyziah Hunter connecting with Dylan Raiola. | E.J. Barthel on early enrollees Jamarion Parker and Conor Booth. | One-minute practice report

Congrats to Husker bowler Jillian Martin, who has been named national Player of the Year.

Ty Robinson is making visits to individual teams ahead of the April 24-26 NFL draft.

Watch the cinematic recap of Nebrasketball’s run to a College Basketball Crown title.

See what Dana Holgorsen and E.J. Barthel had to say after Thursday morning’s football practice. | Praise for Justin Evans | One-minute report

How to watch and what to know: Nebraska baseball at Iowa.

Fans can vote for the best high school quarterback in Georgia, including Husker commit Dayton Raiola.

How the House settlement will impact volleyball and what that means for Nebraska.

Husker players and coaches are betting on Matt Rhule — and themselves.

Husker Dan responds to his emails.

Nebraska softball homers into history with a win over Creighton. | Gallery

Nebraska is a finalist for 2027 four-star QB Trae Taylor, who will announce his commitment on May 1.

Air Force freshman and Millard South grad Will Cooper commits to Nebrasketball. | Kendall Blue, a guard from St. Thomas, also commits.

A reinvented Matt Rhule? Not exactly, but Nebraska’s coach more “serene” in Year 3. | One-minute practice report

Nebraska baseball grabs a 7-5 upset win over No. 22 Kansas in Lawrence.

Nebraska freshman guard Nick Janowski is entering the transfer portal. | Cale Jacobsen is returning.

Will Dylan Raiola live up to the hype? That and more on the latest Carriker Chronicles.

Rob Dvoracek and Marcus Satterfield talked with reporters after Tuesday morning’s practice. Go here for the video and coverage. | One-minute report

Former Husker guard Jamarques Lawrence is transferring back to Nebraska.

Part of Tuesday’s football practice was open to the media. | Video | Observations: 1, 2* | Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4*

How to watch and what to know: Nebraska baseball at No. 22 Kansas.

Nebraska guard Gavin Griffths is entering the transfer portal. | Roster tracker

Registration is open for the 13th annual Nebraska Football Road Race to benefit pediatric brain cancer research.

Nebraska is tied for No. 6 in this ranking of college football blue bloods.

Kaleb Henry and Jack Mitchell discuss why the College Basketball Crown was fun and what’s next for the Huskers.

Josh Peterson says we’ve entered the post-hype era of Husker football. | One-minute practice report

Common Fans: There’s no such thing as too much Nebraska football coverage.

The Huskers are the College Basketball Crown champions after a 77-66 win Sunday over Central Florida.* | After Nebrasketball postgame show.

Nebraska baseball cannot finish off a sweep as Rutgers takes Sunday’s game, 7-5.

Recruiting roundup with recent visitors to Lincoln: 2026 DB Major Hinchen | 2027 OT Jake Hildebrand | 2027 Edge Isaac Miller | 2027 OL Albert Simien

Matt Rhule details his conversation with DeShon Singleton about going pro or returning.

Here’s what Nebraska is getting in top-rated basketball transfer Ugnius Jarusevicius.

This week in Husker history: Seventy-five years ago, the first (official) spring game.

The Husker bowlers advance to the NCAA Final Four.

Nebraska baseball clinches its first Big Ten series win of the season with Saturday’s 10-5 victory over Rutgers.

Nebraska softball broke or tied four school records Saturday in a rule-rule victory at Iowa.

Nebraska wins $100K and advances to the College Basketball Crown finals by beating Boise State, 79-69.

Transfer receiver Hardley Gilmore has been dismissed from the team. Go here for video and more coverage of Matt Rhule’s post-practice presser Saturday.

Jordy Bahl’s grand slam powers Nebraska softball past Iowa, 12-0.

How big an impact will Mike Ekeler have on the Huskers this fall?

Nebraska football spring spotlight: Dane Key.

Central Michigan transfer forward Ugnius Jarusevicius commits to Nebrasketball. | Roster tracker

Nebraska baseball opens the weekend with an 8-5 win over Rutgers. | Gallery

Former Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph is advocating for player buyouts.

How to watch and what to know: Nebraska vs. Boise State in the College Basketball Crown semifinals.

Five-star TE Ahmad Hudson says he and his mom were “shocked and impressed” on their visit to Lincoln.

The volleyball match for the Huskers Games has a new time and television destination.

Iowa transfer forward Pryce Sandfort commits to Nebrasketball. | What the Huskers are getting | Roster tracker

Husker Dan wonders if year three for Matt Rhule will be a breakout season. | One-minute practice report

‘Granddad’ Jalyn Gramstad is providing a veteran presence for a young quarterback room. | Dylan Raiola “in a different stage in his process.”

Volleyball State: The latest on the Huskers and a conversation with Nebraska Director of Operations Lindsay Peterson.

Coaches Glenn Thomas and Donovan Raiola discussed the offense’s progress after Thursday’s practice. Go here for the video and coverage. | One-minute report

Jack Mitchell and Josh Peterson take a discussion from social media: Is there too much Husker football content?

How to watch and what to know: Nebraska baseball vs. Rutgers.

TJ Birkel has three reasons to believe the wide receiver hype.

Nebraska wins $50K by beating Georgetown to advance to the College Basketball Crown semifinals.

Omaha hands Nebraska baseball an 11-9 loss.

Nebraska has one of the easier 2025 football schedules in the Big Ten, according to this ranking.

2026 RB Jamal Rule calls Nebraska “one of my top choices” after a recent visit. | 2027 S Khalil Terry is committed to Michigan State but will be visiting Lincoln this month.

Has Dylan Raiola found his go-to receiver?

Nebraska DL Elijah Jeudy is preparing to disrupt Big Ten offenses while balancing time as a father. | One-minute practice report

The Fonz is coming to Omaha to support Team Jack.

Can the Crown be a launching point for Nebrasketball?

Brice Williams’ legacy will endure long after this Nebraska team is forgotten.

Former Husker defensive tackle David Noonan has died at age 53 in a Cass County car crash.

Rex Burkhead talks with Adam Carriker about the Huskers’ promising offense, the Mike Ekeler effect and more.

Husker DB DeShon Singleton discusses his return to Nebraska and opportunities to make an impact this fall.

Creighton baseball gets the best of Nebraska Tuesday, 9-5. | Gallery

Connor Essegian confirms his return to Nebrasketball.

How to watch and what to know: Nebraska vs. Georgetown in the College Basketball Crown.

A positive visit to Lincoln has 2027 four-star QB Trae Taylor rethinking where he will commit.

Defensive coordinator John Butler spoke after Tuesday morning’s practice. Go here for the video and coverage. | One-minute report

HuskerMax Today: Nebrasketball at the crown, baseball’s big weekend ahead of a pair of in-state games, and spring football is in full swing. | Subscribe to the HuskerMax YouTube channel to never miss a live show.

The next in a “What If” series from Eric Hess: The 1979 college football season.

From Dave Feit, a batch of rejected spring game ideas that he began kicking around in 2022.