August 2023 fresh links

Minnesota 13, Nebraska 10. Two turnovers in the final five minutes turn a likely win into a heartbreaker in Minneapolis. Go to the game page for coverage and commentary. | Stryker: Lord have mercy | Highlights | Postgame presser | Carriker gut reaction | Big Red Over-Reaction

Linebackers Nick Henrich and Jimari Butler are not available for tonight’s game, while the Gophers have a more extensive list. | Travel roster | Husker hype video

The L.A. Rams have signed former Husker placekicker Brett Maher to their practice squad.

There’s a change this season in who handles Nebraska’s postgame police escort duties.

The Big 10 Show breaks down season and B1G Championship Game predictions.

Building a foundation matters far more than wins and losses in Matt Rhule’s first season, Dave Feit writes. | McHugh’s 16 predictions | Stukenholtz: Christmas in August

Relive last night’s volleyball wonderfulness in Memorial Stadium via Amarillo Mullen’s photo gallery.

Listen in as KLIN’s Tailgate show sets the stage for tonight’s game.

The Matt Rhule era at Nebraska becomes real this evening as the underdog Huskers clash with Minnesota in Minneapolis. Here are gameday reads from Lincoln (1, 2),* Omaha* and the Twin Cities (1, 2). | Commentary: Shatel,* Callahan, Stukenholtz, Neal, Scoggins.

The world record is in the bag. The Volleyball Day crowd of 92,003 is the most ever for a women’s sporting event. Oh, and Nebraska improves to 4-0 in a sweep of Omaha. | Commentary: Shatel,* Carriker, Just* | Updates & discussion

Middle-aged Ball Coach breaks down some matchups to watch when Nebraska faces Minnesota.

Husker Mike previews Wisconsin and its eyebrow-raising switch to an Air Raid attack on offense.

Check out The Finale, the fourth episode of the Athletic Department’s “A Look N” series.

A Minnesota site previews the game and sees the Huskers suffering a one-score loss. | More predictions

Matt McMaster gives his three keys to the Minnesota game. | Scouting report on the Gophers | Benning/Howard preview

Sporting News’ Bill Bender sees Matt Rhule as the right fit for Nebraska.

Here’s Kaleb Henry’s college football TV depth chart for week 1.

Volleyball Day in Nebraska gets write-ups from national outlets ESPN, USA Today and SI. | Tuesday practice scenes: 1, 2 | Hype video

Coach E.J. Barthel discusses his running backs and finding comfort in the chaos of a pressure-packed game. | Video

See how former Huskers fared as NFL teams pared their rosters.*

Our PDF flip sheet for Thursday night’s game has been revised to reflect several late changes in jersey numbers for the Huskers.

Matt Rhule says freshman Tristan Alvano will be Nebraska’s placekicker for Thursday’s season opener, and it’s too soon to determine tight end Arik Gilbert’s status with the team. Go here for more from Rhule’s post-practice press session Tuesday. | Updates & discussion | Practice schedule

Veteran Memorial Stadium goer Dave Feit has some tips for those attending Volleyball Day in Nebraska.

Arik Gilbert, the transfer tight end awaiting a 2023 eligibility decision from the NCAA, has been arrested and charged* with burglarizing a Lincoln vape shop. | Video | Shop owner speaks

Husker Dan: What to look for as the Matt Rhule era begins to unfold.

A Minnesota site looks at the Huskers by the numbers, while another one breaks down the Gophers’ unofficial depth chart on offense.

There were updates Monday afternoon on special teams and defense before practice, including the thinking behind the awarding of Blackshirts. Go here for the video and coverage.

Nebraska’s tenth opponent, Maryland, could be poised for some surprising success.

There’s some Year-4 Matt Rhule here in Year 1, and that’s much appreciated by the veterans on the team.

Eleven Huskers have been issued Blackshirts ahead of the opener at Minnesota. | Discuss | Carriker gut reaction

This week’s flip sheet of rosters and two-deeps is now available for downloading.

From Sam McKewon,* seven stats, seven players and five questions for the 2023 season.

Adam Carriker gives his prediction for the Minnesota game, and Husker Doc Talk takes a deep dive into Thursday night’s season opener.

Matt Rhule hasn’t cut any corners* this offseason, Amy Just writes.

Three defenders have been awarded the final single-digit jerseys.

Nebraska volleyball caps a perfect weekend with a sweep of SMU that again featured a close second set.

Junior fullback Conor Booth of Wahoo Bishop Newmann announces his commitment to Nebraska to play football and baseball. | Coverage & highlights | Class of 2025 | Discuss

Puns rule the day as the OWH rolls out its season preview.* | LJS’s section*

This week in Husker history: A pair of Kickoff Classic wins (1983 & ’88) and Bo Pelini debuts (2003 & ’08).

Nebraska volleyball overcomes a 19-13 second-set deficit en route to a sweep of Lipscomb. | Photo gallery

Nebraska’s fate against Minnesota could hinge on third-down success* on defense.

Two running backs* have joined the team as walk-ons.

From Jon Johnston, why Minnesota is Nebraska’s most important game and how the Huskers will win.

Matt Rhule sees the discomforts of road games as something to relish.

The Sunday Morning Quarterback crew has tips for Husker fans traveling to Minnesota.

Husker Hour: Football season predictions, Minnesota preview and volleyball with Lincoln Arneal.

It was “an amazing experience” for former Husker walk-on Tony Sullivan* when he piloted an F-16 over Memorial Stadium during pregame ceremonies on Sept. 11, 2021.

The ups and downs of Nebraska football are detailed by Tom Ruud, who came to Nebraska in the early 1970s as a “Minnesota Twin.”

Nebraska volleyball opens the season by outhitting Utah State .286 to .061 in a sweep of the Aggies. | Gallery

Dave Feit has five questions about the 2023 Huskers that don’t yet have answers.

As expected, the Big Ten this season is requiring that player-availability reports be released two hours before kickoff for conference football games.

Carriker Chronicles: Rex Burkhead on the current Huskers and stories from the Pelini years.

Former Husker Prince Amukamara has retired from football after signing a one-day contract with his original NFL team, the New York Giants.

The 2023 opener is less than a week away, and Matt Rhule hopes last night’s simulated game has given the Huskers a head start on the season. Go here for much more from Friday’s Minnesota game week presser. | Depth chart | Game notes | Updates & discussion

Cam Jurgens’ cattle farm and athletic beginnings in Nebraska prepared him for a new role with the Philadelphia Eagles.

A four-pack of Minnesota season previews: Strengths, QB (1, 2), D-line.

There’s still time to enter Californians for Nebraska’s drawing for tickets and lodging for the Michigan game. Proceeds benefit the CFN Scholarship Fund.

Carriker Chronicles: Talking Husker football with Larry the Cable Guy.

College Football News previews the game and predicts a Minnesota win. | Game sold out

Tom Osborne at the Big Red Brunch* says he’s “cautiously optimistic” about Nebraska’s season. | Alberts on ticket prices

Hey Coach, It’s Tom Shatel: Loads of stories from the longtime Omaha World-Herald columnist.

From Dave Feit, reasons for optimism and reasons for a reality check about the 2023 Huskers.

Sam McKewon:* Can new coach with a common touch — paid a king’s sum — resurrect Nebraska football?

Trev Alberts says on the radio that the Memorial Stadium sellout streak is safe for another year. | More from the A.D.: 1,* 2, 3, 4 | Video

Big Ten Show: What’s up in Iowa City, plus Harbaugh’s suspension and more.

Another national writer sees the Huskers’ bowl drought ending this year.

Matt Rhule talks with Colin Cowherd and Greg McIlroy about a range of topics including his first season at Nebraska, Big Ten expansion and the impact of Deion Sanders.

The OWH examines the strengths, weaknesses and principles of Nebraska’s new 3-3-5 defense.*

Six Huskers have been named to the Senior Bowl watch list.

On the radio, Matt Rhule addresses Ted Carter’s upcoming departure and heaps praise* on safety DeShon Singleton. | Single-digit jerseys | Video

“The Standard”: Episode 3 of A Look N is being streamed now.

Husker Mike sees the potential for another rough season at Michigan State, the Huskers’ ninth opponent.

There’s a surprise move at the top as NU system president Ted Carter is announced as the next president at Ohio State. | Commentary: Shatel,* Sherman*

Offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield had good things to say after Tuesday’s practice about Jeff Sims’ improvement as a passer. Go here for video and coverage. | Updates & discussion | Practice schedule

Carriker Chronicles: Ahman Green on the Huskers’ identity and more.

The OWH’s game-by-game predictions* add up to a 6-6 season for the Huskers.

The OWH breaks down the roster on offense,* defense* and special teams.*

What the Big Ten’s TV deal* means for fans watching games.

The Husker Football Show with coach Matt Rhule will air Monday evenings on TV stations statewide.

Husker Dan: Are Husker fans drinking the Kool-Aid?

Fox Sports’ Joel Klatt sees Matt Rhule’s rebuild in Lincoln as a monumental task. | Shatel on new expectations*

Check out the video of the unveiling of the new locker room.

Season-opening wins against Minnesota don’t come any bigger than what the 1937 Huskers pulled off against a Gopher squad gunning for its fourth consecutive mythical national championship.

A national writer sees a Las Vegas Bowl berth for the Huskers in 2023.

Turning the toxic battle into a plus would help turn losses into wins. | Cover five*

Former Husker Roger Craig’s Hall of Fame case is advocated by the 49ers legend’s rivals. | Discuss

Northwestern and Iowa sites preview the Huskers.

Husker Doc Talk: Big Ten West win totals and lots more.

The defensive line* might not be a weak link in 2023 after all, Sam McKewon writes.

This week in Husker history: Coach Ewald “Jumbo” Stiehm, whose teams lost just twice during his five seasons at Nebraska, dies at age 37.

Take a spin through Amarillo Mullen’s photos from Saturday night’s Red-White volleyball scrimmage.

Is the Pipeline* about to make a comeback? Matt Rhule’s intentions are a start, Tom Shatel writes.

Matt Rhule spoke about the pecking order at running back and much more after Saturday’s scrimmage. Go here for video and coverage | Updates & discussion | Camp schedule

Husker Hour: Previewing the season with Mike Schaefer and Evan Bland.

A game-by-game look at ESPN’s FPI ratings has Nebraska as a borderline bowl-eligible team.

Nebraska commit Daniel Kaelin* quarterbacks Bellevue West to a season-opening win over Creighton Prep.

Hail Varsity magazine is ceasing publication* after 11 years, but the website will live on.

Defensive coordinator Tony White had good things to say about the progress of his players as well as quarterback Jeff Sims after Friday’s practice. Go here for coverage and video. Updates & discussion

Nebraska is front and center as USA Today looks at programs that have struggled after switching conferences.

Jeff Sims is No. 8 in Athlon’s preseason ranking of Big Ten quarterbacks.

Three more Huskers have been issued single-digit jersey numbers.

Cameron Lenhardt and Princewill Umanmielen make 247Sports’ Preseason True Freshman All-America team.

Here’s a look inside inside a Nebraska HVAC company’s decision to return to the NIL market with the Polar Bear.

New tight ends coach Josh Martin has made his own luck* career-wise.

Big 10 Show: The league’s top players, win totals and more from Adam Carriker & Jeff Thurn.

Dave Feit finds reasons for optimism about the offensive line.

Two weeks before kickoff, Brian Brown’s printable schedule is available for downloading.

Hey Coach, It’s Dave Feit: The HuskerMax columnist joins Mike Schaefer for a look at the part-time side of coverage.

Will the bowl drought end in ’23? See Adam Carriker’s predictions for the season.

Walk-on receiver Alex Bullock is in the mix for a bigger role.

Sixth-year running back Anthony Grant* says his best is still to come.

Check out the latest Nebraska podcast with Jay and Bob.

How will the season play out in the Big Ten? Kaleb Henry makes his predictions for every game.

It looks like a rebuilding year for Purdue, the eighth opponent on the Huskers’ 2023 schedule.

Nebraska unveils its 100th-anniversary alternate uniform, to be worn in the Oct. 21 Northwestern game, and Dave Feit calls it an uninspired effort. | Poll: Thumbs up or down?

Luke Reimer has earned a spot on the 80-man preseason watch list for the Lombardi Award.

Tuesday’s practice was the 14th of preseason camp, and it was the last one with a portion open to the media. Go here for coverage and video. | Updates & discussion | Camp schedule

Husker Doc Talk: Big Ten East win-total predictions, the preseason AP poll and more.

Episode 2 of the “A Look N” series is here: Earning the Right.

Husker Dan looks at the secondary and special teams.

The offense was the center of attention after Monday’s practice as Marcus Satterfield and Garret McGuire met with reporters. Go here for coverage and video. | Updates & discussion

The Associated Press previews the 2023 Huskers.

Ethan Piper and other veteran players are driven to turn things around.

Carriker Chronicles: Jim Pillen on his Blackshirt, doubts about “Coach Prime” and his thoughts on Matt Rhule.

From Kaleb Henry, a history of conference realignment, 1978 to present.

How much will Jeff Sims run? It’s a balancing act* that can get tricky as the season unfolds, Sam McKewon writes.

Trev Alberts says the next round of conference expansion* is likely to be “far more disruptive than anything we’re currently engaged in.”

Former Husker safety Myles Farmer is joining Syracuse as a transfer.

History says 2023 will be a significant season* — one way or another — for Nebraska football, Tom Shatel writes.

This week in Husker history: World War I brings a coaching change to Nebraska football.

Deion Sanders is borrowing from Bill McCartney and banning red* in Colorado’s football facilities.

It’s a brutal conference in the trenches, and the Huskers’ young defensive linemen are about to see how ready* they are. | Competitive fire at practice*

Wide receiver Zavier Betts has left the team, Matt Rhule said after Saturday’s scrimmage, which was dominated by the defense. Go here for video and coverage | Updates & discussion | Camp schedule

Husker Hour: Josh Davis and the “Day by Day” documentary, football roster breakdown, single digits.

Dave Feit: Why the Huskers should wear blue for one game in ’23.

Big 10 Show: Jeff and Adam examine the changing college football landscape.

The progress of the defense was front and center after Friday’s practice. Go here for video and coverage. | Updates & discussion

The new single-digit jersey system is a keeper, Dave Feit writes.

Carriker Chronicles: Tony White on coaching up Nebraska’s defense.

After a strong freshman season, Malcolm Hartzog is seeing time at multiple positions in the defensive secondary.

Las Vegas reportedly will host a couple of future Big Ten championship games.

Husker Mike previews Northwestern and sees the hazing scandal as a wild card in regard to the team’s motivation in 2023.

Omaha Westside’s Caleb Benning* explains why he remains uncommitted.

Dave Feit says it’s time to retire the No. 50 worn by Dave Rimington.

Hey Coach, It’s Adam Krueger: KMTV’s sports director details the organization needed to survive.

The first four single-digit jerseys have been issued after a vote by players. | Discuss

From scout team to starter: How Nebraska is preparing for surprise breakouts.* | Culture perspective

A spot on special teams is no “consolation prize” in Matt Rhule’s system.

Tad Stryker: We ignore the fact we’re all to blame for college football’s realignment upheaval.

Quarterback Jeff Sims makes the 35-man preseason watch list for the Davey O’Brien Award.

Freshman linebacker Maverick Noonan has suffered a season-ending knee injury, but the good news is that it’s not an ACL issue. Go here for more from Tuesday’s practice, part of which was was open to the media. | Updates & discussion | Camp schedule

HuskerMax will start a rewards program on Aug. 14.

“Building a Brotherhood”: Don’t miss the first episode in the Athletic Department’s A Look N series. | LJS recap*

Carriker Chronicles: Tom Osborne on Matt Rhule, Scott Frost, Deion Sanders and more.

Husker Dan breaks down the defensive line and linebackers.

There were updates Monday on the defensive secondary and special teams as coaches Evan Cooper and Ed Foley met with reporters after practice. Go here for all the coverage and video. | Updates & discussion

Nash Hutmacher has made an offseason leap, which bodes well for the Huskers in the trenches.

The Day by Day film about Tom Osborne and the 90’s Championships will debut on August 11th.

Husker Doc Talk: A crazy shift in the conference landscape and Week 1 of Nebraska’s training camp.

Matt Rhule’s job gets tougher* with the Big Ten’s expansion, Sam McKewon writes.

Noa Pola-Gates talks about his exit from Nebraska and his decision to continue his career at New Mexico.

Husker Mike previews Illinois as it enters its third season under Bret Bielema.

For the late Cliff Branch, Colorado star of half a century ago, the Nebraska game was a big rivalry and a money-making opportunity.

This week in Husker history: In his first season out of coaching, Bob Devaney says NFL jobs don’t interest him.

BTN’s Nebraska fall camp show can be viewed here in its entirety. | Three takeaways*

A number of Huskers worked hard to bulk up* or slim down during the offseason.

Nebraska has a colorful history* with future conference mates Oregon and Washington.

Husker Hour: Quarterback preview, conference realignment, Evan Bland

Offensive tackle Teddy Prochazka has suffered another injury, but he’s expected to be back in time for the season opener. Go here for more from Saturday’s practice. | Updates & discussion | Camp schedule

Reshaped and refreshed, Gabe Ervin Jr.* is vying once again to be the Huskers’ starter at running back.

Dave Feit looks at the Big Ten’s northwest conquest and Nebraska’s future in the mega-conference landscape. More commentary: Forde, Bender, Just,* Shatel,* Wolken, Dodd

It’s now official: Oregon and Washington are moving to the Big Ten* effective in the 2024-25 academic year. | Q&A | BTN coverage | Updates & discussion.

Nate Boerkircher has worked his way from walk-on to a top contender at tight end.

Carriker Chronicles: Roy Helu on Bo Pelini and more.

Ben Scott is one of 40 centers to make the preseason Rimington Trophy watch list.

Nebraska is No. 9 in Athlon’s Big Ten power rankings.

Friday’s practice had no local media access, but BTN was there and will air an hour-long Nebraska training camp report Saturday at 11 a.m. CDT.

On3 looks at the approach of Matt Rhule and Trev Alberts to handling NIL at Nebraska.

The mission to establish a strong running game was a focus as coaches Marcus Satterfield and E.J. Barthel spoke after Thursday morning’s practice. Go here for coverage and video. | Updates & discussion

Big Ten presidents reportedly have authorized Commissioner Tony Petitti to explore further conference expansion, with a focus on Oregon and Washington.

Hey Coach, It’s Andrew Rogers: From television reporter to Hurrdat daily show host.

Can Tony White’s defense succeed in Year 1? Playing fast matters, and a lot hinges on two hybrid positions,* Jack linebacker and rover.

Husker punter Brian Buschini* makes the preseason watch list for the Ray Guy Award.

Nebraska basketball guard Ahron Ulis faces charges in a gambling probe involving his time at Iowa.

Suspended safety Myles Farmer has placed his name in the transfer portal. | Discuss

New coach Luke Fickell is taking a risk by fiddling with Wisconsin’s identity,* Sam McKewon writes.

Big 10 Show: Jim Harbaugh’s likely suspension and other top storylines from Media Days

Poll question: Will the Huskers qualify for a bowl game this season?

Carriker Chronicles is back after an eight-month break, and Adam kicks things off with an interview with Prince Amukamara.

Twenty of Nebraska’s 29 regular-season volleyball matches will be televised.

Tony White, Terrance Knighton and defensive players met with the media after Tuesday morning’s practice. Go here for all the video and coverage. | Updates & discussion

Nebraska’s Rob Dvoracek and Garret McGuire are featured in 247Sports’ 30Under30 list of topt young coaches.