February 2025 fresh links

Nebraska opens the Frisco Classic with a win over Sam Houston behind Cael Frost’s two home runs.

Poll question: How will alcohol sales affect the gameday experience at Memorial Stadium?

Alanna Neale, a four-star guard for the top high school girls team in the nation, commits to Nebraska.

Dana Holgorsen: A man made for football.

Phil Snow says the defense needs to improve in two crucial categories.

The latest Bracketology for Nebrasketball.

How to watch and what to know: Nebraska men’s basketball vs. Minnesota.

Nebrasketball Brunch Show: Will Nebraska make the NCAA Tournament? | Subscribe to the HuskerMax YouTube channel to never miss a live show

What does revenue sharing mean for Nebraska?

Big Ten Basketball weekend: Michigan State-Wisconsin, Nebraska hosts Minnesota.

Ty Robinson turns heads with his speed at the NFL Scouting Combine.

The Big Ten announces 2025 volleyball opponents, with Nebraska not hosting Wisconsin for the first time since 2018.

How to watch and what to know: Nebraska baseball in the Frisco Classic against Sam Houston, No. 2 LSU, & Kansas State.

Big Ten men’s basketball midweek rundown: Michigan State’s miracle.

HuskerMax Today: Latest bracketology, baseball in Frisco, and the changing landscape for college football. | Subscribe to the HuskerMax YouTube channel to never miss a live show.

Nebraska football hires an NFL veteran administrator as GM.

Matt Rhule talks on Urban Meyer’s podcast about scheduling (1, 2*), recruiting and the outlook for 2025. | Video

Watch three of Nebraska’s new assistant football coaches meet with the media. Coverage: Snow (1, 2,* 3), Shorts,* Simpson (1,* 2).

Lincoln is “close” to being a host site for a future NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

Nebraska softball slips in all four major polls.

Carriker Chronicles: A discussion about off-season Kool-Aid, plus a Britt Prince interview.

Softball America is unimpressed by Nebraska after the Mary Nutter Classic. | Former Husker Tori Tyson opens up about NU’s lasting impact.

Kaleb Henry says Nebrasketball’s NCAA Tournament hopes remain in play. Tanner Johnson disagrees. | Shrinking margin for error

Nebraska men’s basketball comes up short against No. 15 Michigan, 49-46. | Three thoughts | After Nebrasketball postgame show.

“So pure”: Greg Sharpe’s* deep, lasting lessons to the people who love Nebraska baseball.

Which Nebraska team will show up against Michigan?

Troy Dannen on the Tennessee cancellation, what’s replacing the spring game and more.

Nebraska volleyball will open the Dani Busboom Kelly era against Pittsburgh and Stanford at Pinnacle Bank Arena. | Huskers flip Oregon signee, MB Kenna Cogill.

Big Ten basketball weekend update: upsets galore.

The Common Fans list three reasons why Nebraska football will be better in 2025.

The next in a “What If” series from Eric Hess: The 1977 college football season.

Nebraska football is no longer willing to sacrifice its self-interest,* Sam McKewon writes.

Saturday’s Team Jack Gala shows that Jack Hoffman’s legacy* lives on.

Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice weigh in on the cancellations of the spring game and the Tennessee series, and more.

Abbie Squier launches two home runs to lead Nebraska softball to a Sunday run-rule win over Utah.

A 21-5 third quarter pushed Washington past Nebraska women’s basketball on Senior Day in Lincoln.

How to watch and what to know: Nebraska men’s basketball vs. No. 12 Michigan.

What can Dylan Raiola be in year two?

A pair of Husker softball wins on an emotional Saturday for coach Rhonda Revelle.

Nebraska football signee Tyson Terry makes history while capping a perfect prep wrestling career with a fourth state title.

The Huskers struggle mightily at the plate and get swept by Louisiana in a Saturday baseball doubleheader.

Tad Stryker sees the running game as the X-factor for the 2025 Huskers.

The payroll* for Matt Rhule and his staff continues to reach new highs, but it still trails several Big Ten programs.

Vincent Shavers Jr. is Pro Football Focus’s highest-rated true freshman linebacker of the 2024 season.

How to watch and what to know: Nebraska women’s basketball vs. Washington for Senior Day.

Cayden Brumbaugh’s three hits help Nebraska baseball top Louisiana to open the weekend series.

Seven no-hit innings from Jordy Bahl aren’t enough as Nebraska softball falls to No. 11 Duke in extras.

Tanner Johnson expresses disappointment in the cancellation of the Tennessee football series. | Shatel commentary* | Poll: Yea or nay?

Nebraska baseball’s weekend schedule has changed due to bad weather in the forecast.

Watch the Team Jack Gala tomorrow and bid on live and silent auction items.

Citing the stadium renovation project’s effect on revenue, Nebraska cancels games with Tennessee in 2026 and ’27. | Discuss

How to watch and what to know: No. 16 Nebraska softball vs. No. 11 Duke.

Nebrasketball Brunch Show: Would 19 wins be enough? | Subscribe to the HuskerMax YouTube channel to never miss a live show

Other major college football programs are following Nebraska’s lead and pulling the plug on their spring games.*

The I-80 Club remembers Greg Sharpe.

Nebraska softball beats Baylor but falls to No. 4 UCLA.

Big Ten men’s basketball games of the weekend: Michigan and Michigan State collide.

Matt Rhule makes big offseason changes.

Nebraska basketball has no room for error after the loss to Penn State.

Heavily recruited 2027 quarterback Trae Taylor has scheduled a Nebraska visit for late March.

Volleyball State chats with AVCA CEO Dr. Jaime Gordon.

Is Nebrasketball’s season heading toward a bad ending?

How to watch and what to know: No. 23 Nebraska baseball at Louisiana for a weekend series.

TJ Birkel has four takeaways from Matt Rhule’s Broyles Award speech.

Big Ten basketball midweek rundown: Michigan State back on track.

HuskerMax Today: Nebrasketball’s Tourney Hopes, Baseball & Softball Just Getting Rolling. | Subscribe to the HuskerMax YouTube channel to never miss a live show.

Alexis Markowski‘s career-high 35-point night helps the Husker women beat Oregon in overtime.

“It’s not what he said, it’s how he made us feel”: See the Greg Sharpe tribute video that was released this evening.

Penn State blows out Nebraska men’s basketball in University Park. | Three thoughts | After Nebrasketball postgame show.

The football roster squeeze* is creating tough decisions for players and coaches, and Conor Connealy is a case in point.

Carriker Chronicles: Jason Peter on whether Dylan Raiola is ready to lead, and more.

John Cook* gives an update on his busy retirement life.

Nebraska softball climbs in all four major polls. | Jordy Bahl and Ava Kuszak earn national honors.

How to watch and what to know: Nebraska men’s basketball is at Penn State. | Husker women are at home against Oregon.

Running backs coach E.J. Barthel gets a pay raise and a contract extension.

Tucker Timmerman took a 104-mph hit to the face and bounced back.

The next in a “What If” series from Eric Hess: The 1976 college football season.

Has Nebraska football done enough in the transfer portal? A look at promising and concerning position groups.

Maren Angus-Coombs has five takeaways from Nebraska softball’s dominant weekend in New Mexico.

Seven Big Ten men’s basketball programs receive votes in the latest AP poll. | Six women’s teams ranked.

Watch the cinematic recap of Nebrasketball’s comeback win at Northwestern.

Nebraska baseball leaves Arizona with a 2-2 record after a 3-1 loss Monday to Grand Canyon. | Huskers move up in latest D1Baseball rankings.

Huskers Jordy Bahl and Ava Kuszak earn Big Ten softball weekly honors.

Matt Rhule discusses Year 3 expectations and more in an interview with Josh Pate.

Is Nebrasketball a lock for the NCAA Tournament?

Mitch Sherman analyzes the revamped football coaching staff.*

Big Ten Men’s Basketball Weekend Rundown: Wisconsin flexes and Izzo makes history.

HuskerMax Today: Remembering Greg Sharpe. | Subscribe to the HuskerMax YouTube channel to never miss a live show.

Will Walsh throws seven scoreless innings as Nebraska baseball shuts out San Diego State.

Ava Kuszak hits three home runs as Nebraska softball run-rules Montana. | Huskers to take part in 2026 Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational.

Momentum for a 14- or 16-team college football playoff is building.

Illinois uses a dominant third quarter to hand the Husker women a 77-68 hoops loss in Champaign.

The Nebraska men erase a 20-point second-half deficit and beat Northwestern on the road, 68-64. | After Nebrasketball postgame show

Gallery: Husker wrestling trounces Indiana on Senior Day.

TJ Birkel gives his thoughts on the Spring Game cancellation.

This week fortnight in Husker history: Biff Jones’ 1940 Huskers get set to start spring drills in what would prove to be a memorable season.

Gabe Swansen drives in all of the Huskers’ runs in a 6-4 baseball win over No. 16 Vanderbilt.

Nebraska men’s basketball faces a key road test against Northwestern.

A Jordy Bahl no-hitter and seven more home runs give Nebraska softball a pair of Saturday wins.

Voice of the Huskers Greg Sharpe has passed away after battling cancer for the past year. | Remembrances pour in | Tributes: Birkel, Shatel*

Kaleb Henry takes you behind the concept for the new adidas Honoring Black History basketball uniforms.

Poll question: Will Nebrasketball make the NCAA Tournament again this year?

It’s been a celebratory week for Cam Jurgens* after the Eagles’ Super Bowl win.

The Husker baseball season opens with a 10-5 loss to UC Irvine.

Jordy Bahl’s three home runs help Nebraska softball sweep Texas A&M-CC and New Mexico State.

Big Ten basketball weekend games feature Top 25 ranked Purdue and Wisconsin.

Nebrasketball Brunch Show: Picking up the pieces from the Maryland loss. | Subscribe to the HuskerMax YouTube channel to never miss a live show.

How to watch and what to know: No. 24 Nebraska baseball’s opening weekend in Arizona. | No. 18 Husker softball in New Mexico.

Nebraska basketball goes from crashing to becoming a March contender. | Bracket projections

The Husker women end their losing streak with a rout of No. 17 Maryland on the road. | The Nebraska men come up short at home against No. 25 Maryland. | After Nebrasketball show

Nebraska gets an A-plus in this ranking of Big Ten football transfer classes.

Four Huskers receive invitations to the NFL Scouting Combine.

Nebraska Athletics announces its partnership with Aramark for game-day concessions.

HuskerMax Today: Nebrasketball-Maryland Preview, Title IX & revenue sharing, and baseball is back with Michael Bruntz. | Subscribe to the HuskerMax YouTube channel to never miss a live show.

Get your CO4NU hockey puck and enjoy a game with the Colorado Avalanche in March.

“It’s pretty darn cool”: Cam Jurgens reflects on winning the Super Bowl with the Eagles.

Khyjahmee Ross and Alexander Herrera discuss their Husker football offers.

Husker Dan sees similarity in former Husker players becoming Nebraska head coaches.

How to watch and what to know: Nebraska women’s basketball at No. 17 Maryland. | The Husker men are hosting the Terrapins.

Josiah Allick is leaving his Nebraska grad assistant position to begin a professional basketball career in New Zealand.

The starting rotation is set for Husker baseball’s opening weekend in Arizona. | Breakdown by position* | No. 2 in B1G preseason poll

Nebraska debuts at No. 2 in the inaugural HuskerMax Big Ten Softball Power Rankings. | National polls keep Huskers inside the top 20.

Carriker Chronicles: Ahman Green on Dana Holgorsen, Emmett Johnson, Lawrence Phillips and more.

While the portal can provide fixs, Matt Rhule knows development* remains crucial along the offensive line.

Jeremy Pernell’s recruiting analyses wrap up with the defensive backs: Caden VerMaas, Bryson Webber and Tanner Terch.

Watch the cinematic recap of Nebraska men’s basketball’s win over Ohio State.

Mike Ekeler is officially announced as the new special teams coordinator.

How ’bout this crop of new linebackers: Jeremy Pernell on Dawson Merritt, Christian Jones and Pierce Mooberry.

Husker women’s basketball’s skid reaches three games in an 81-66 home loss to Iowa.*

Five Big Ten teams are ranked in both the men’s and women’s AP polls.

Nebraska basketball’s momentum builds as the Big Ten stretch run begins.

Nebraska baseball and softball are set for several nationally televised games this spring.

Mike Ekeler’s salary* is released, while Donovan Raiola and Rob Dvoracek get pay raises. | Ekeler’s announcement

Former Husker Carlos Polk is reportedly joining the Dallas Cowboys as assistant special teams coach.

Big Ten basketball weekend rundown: Nebraska keeps rolling.

The Common Fans discuss the new special teams coordinator, no Spring Game, Val’s and Runza.

HuskerMax Today: Super Bowl reaction, Wilson Moore on Nebrasketball’s run, and Nate Rohr on Husker softball’s opening weekend. | Subscribe to the HuskerMax YouTube channel to never miss a live show.

Maren Angus-Coombs has five takeaways from Nebraska softball’s opening weekend.

Jeremy Pernell turns his attention to the incoming freshman defensive linemen: Kade Pietrzak, Malcolm Simpson and Tyson Terry.

Dylan Raiola’s performance as a leader* will be a key to the Huskers’ success in 2025, Sam McKewon writes.

A trio of former Huskers are Super Bowl champions after the Eagles dominated the Chiefs, 40-22.

Husker softball falls to No. 24 Mississippi State.

A double-double from Brice Williams helps the Nebraska men hold off Ohio State at home, 79-71. | Three thoughts | After Nebrasketball postgame show.

Brian Christopherson ranks Husker football’s portal additions.

In an unusual way, former Husker Dominic Raiola is having an impact on today’s Super Bowl. | The I-80 Club previews the Big Game.

A late rally pushed No. 13 Texas Tech past No. 19 Nebraska softball. | Preview No. 24 Mississippi State.

Jeremy Pernell on the O-line signees and how Nebraska landed them: JuJu Marks, Shawn Hammerbeck, Brian Tapu and Houston Kaahaaina-Torres.

This week in Husker history: Lawrence “Biff” Jones, the Hall of Fame coach who led the 1940 Huskers to the Rose Bowl, dies at age 84.

A win Sunday for Philadelphia would give the former Huskers* on the Eagles’ roster a taste of glory they never experienced in college. | Super Bowl Huskers

TJ Birkel has three takes on Scott Frost’s UCF coaching staff.

At least one of these freshman wide receivers is likely to have an early impact. Jeremy Pernell on Isaiah Mozee, Jackson Carpenter, Jeremiah Jones and Cortez Mills.

Poll question: Will the change at special teams coordinator make a significant difference?

Nebraska softball run-rules both Southern Miss and Bethune-Cookman Friday.

The regents OK a deal that makes Aramark the new vendor to run concessions at home football, volleyball and soccer games.

Be the first to order a John Cook bobblehead from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum. Ships in August.

Alexis Markowski is one of 10 finalists for the Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Award in women’s basketball.

Junior righthander Mason McConnaughey is named a second-team preseason NCBWA All-American and makes the 55-man watch list for the Golden Spikes Award.

Terry Bradden* is ready to be Nebraska’s D-line coach — after one more Chiefs Super Bowl.

The new Memorial Stadium renovation plan* probably won’t go before the NU regents until June.

Nebrasketball Brunch Show: Can the Huskers make it four straight? | Subscribe to the HuskerMax YouTube channel to never miss a live show.

Are upsets brewing this weekend in Big Ten basketball?

The next in a “What If” series from Eric Hess: The 1975 college football season.

The I-80 Club discusses why Nebraska canceled the spring game.

Jeremy Pernell breaks down the Husker signees at running back, Jamarion Parker and Conor Booth.

A disastrous second quarter dooms Nebraska women’s basketball in a home loss to Michigan.

Nebraska softball upsets No. 6 Tennessee 7-1 for a season-opening win.

Husker Dan laments the loss of the Spring Game and other Nebraska football traditions.

Watch the cinematic recap of Nebraska men’s basketball’s win at Washington.

Watch Dani Busboom Kelly‘s introductory press conference after she was welcomed as Nebraska’s volleyball coach. | Gallery

Big Ten basketball midweek rundown.

TJ Birkel is happy with the Mike Ekeler hire.

How did they become Huskers and how might they pan out? Jeremy Pernell’s 2025 signee profiles begin with quarterback TJ Lateef. (Broken link fixed.)

HuskerMax Today: Nebrasketball’s win at Washington, CFB Rule Changes, & Evan Bland. | Subscribe to the HuskerMax YouTube channel to never miss a live show.

The Husker men storm back from a double-digit deficit for an 86-72 win at Washington. | Stats

Dani Busboom Kelly talks on Sports Nightly for the first time as a Husker head coach. | Welcome celebration Thursday at the Devaney Center. | DBK almost played softball at NU?

Oklahoma transfer Dasan McCullough is hoping to find a positional home in John Butler’s defense. | 2026 Big Board update*

A virtual watch party will take place tonight for Nebrasketball at Washington. | Subscribe to the HuskerMax YouTube channel to never miss a live show.

The Athletic* goes inside the emotional domino effect of John Cook’s retirement decision.

Nebraska softball built for a WCWS run. | Three Huskers on Big Ten Players to Watch list. | Where Nebraska stands in D1Softball’s preseason bracket projection.

Jeremy Pernell kicks of his 2025 football recruiting review with his top 40 classes and Husker signee rankings.

Nebraska basketball’s season isn’t over after all.

Volleyball State chats with John Cook. | Nebraska to face Kentucky in Nashville.

Carriker Chronicles: Grant Wistrom on John Butler’s defense, Dylan Raiola’s Year 2 and more.

Several new Huskers appear in 247Sports’ updated transfer portal rankings.

Alexis Markowski has been named to the Women’s College All-Star Game watch list.

Brice Williams earns a pair of national honors.*

Watch the cinematic recap of Nebraska men’s basketball’s upset of No. 16 Oregon.

Fans are invited to a welcome celebration for new coach Dani Busboom Kelly. | Watch John Cook deliver a heartfelt message to Husker Nation in a new video.

Brice Williams is named Big Ten Player of the Week for the second time this season.

Nebraska women’s basketball is no longer receiving AP poll votes. | Men’s poll

Former Husker assistant Mike Ekeler is reportedly leaving Tennessee to coach Nebraska’s special teams. | Carriker gut reaction | Discuss

Big Ten basketball weekend rundown: Michigan State falls, Nebraska resurrected.

The debut of HuskerMax Today. | Subscribe to the HuskerMax YouTube channel to never miss a live show!

The Common Fans lay out the path for Nebraska to the CFB Playoff.

Ruby Meylan is the granddaughter of a Nebraska football All-American, but other factors weighed heavily in her decision to transfer to a Big 12 program.

Nick Handley Show: Instant reaction to Nebrasketball’s win and more on Rocco Spindler’s transfer commitment.

Nebraska men’s basketball pulls another upset, beating No. 16 Oregon in Eugene, 77-71. | After Nebrasketball postgame show.

Notre Dame transfer O-lineman Rocco Spindler has committed to the Huskers after a tug-of-war involving several programs. | Carriker gut reaction | McKewon analysis* | Discuss

Nebraska women’s basketball can’t keep pace with Indiana’s 3-point shooting in a 76-60 loss.

Nebraska softball star Jordy Bahl is fully healthy and eager to lead the Huskers as they begin the 2025 season this week.

This week in Husker history: A big decision for Bill Glassford, heart surgery for Tom Osborne and a green light for I-back Derek Brown.

The I-80 Club discusses whether or not Nebrasketball is about to go on a run.

Chris Fort looks at the future stars Nebraska football didn’t want to recruit.

Matt Rhule met with the media for 30 minutes this morning and talked about injuries, the spring game (or lack thereof), roster size,* special teams and more. Video and updates

How to watch and what to know: Nebraska women’s basketball at Indiana. | Nebrasketball at No. 16 Oregon.

2026 athlete John Johnson discusses his Husker offer.