October 2021 fresh links

Husker Doc Talk wonders if the end is near for Scott Frost’s tenure at Nebraska. More day-after commentary and analysis: McKewon,* Sipple, Gabriel, Husker Mike, Peterson, Callahan, Washut.

Nebraska opens as a 15-point underdog to the Buckeyes. | Stats matchup

Here are the Pro Football Focus snap counts and position grades for the Huskers on offense and defense from the Purdue game.

ThotDoc offers his assessment of the Purdue game.

This week in Husker history: Nebraska upsets Pitt in the first Husker game to air on commercial radio.

The Ohio State game gets an 11 a.m. CDT start and a FOX telecast.

Purdue 28, Nebraska 23. The Boilermakers cash in on an abysmal second half by the Husker offense and send NU to its sixth loss of the season. Go to the game page for coverage. | Stryker: Fan Loyalty Tested | Highlights | Postgame presser | Carriker gut reaction | Big Red Over-Reaction

Tad Stryker’s pregame fan survey finds support for Scott Frost remains high.

This will be Nebraska game No. 600 with “Big Red Ed” Svendsen in attendance.

Athlon Sports previews the game and has Nebraska winning by 8. | More predictions

Here’s a rundown of Nebraska’s 5-5 track record after Big Ten bye weeks.*

Injured in the spring, promising freshman Thomas Fidone will suit up Saturday for the first time this season, tight ends coach Sean Beckton says on the radio.* | Audio

Another week, another top-shelf pass rusher for the Huskers to account for.

Tom Dienhart of Rivals’ Purdue site previews the game and predicts a narrow win for the Boilermakers. More perspectives from the Purdue side here.

You can count BTN analyst Matt Millen* among Scott Frost’s supporters: “I think he’s one of those guys you hold onto. He’ll turn the corner.”

Scott Frost says there’s a “decision to make” after competition this week at placekicker. Go here for more from Thursday’s practice. | Updates & discussion

Trev Alberts’ institutional knowledge and Husker bloodlines are invaluable assets* right now, Dirk Chatelain writes.

Scouting the Boilermakers: DN, LJS,* OWH* | Scouting the Huskers: Indy Star

The Huskers are looking for consistency in the running backs behind Rahmir Johnson.

Damian Jackson is partnering with Twin Peaks restaurants to raise money for Folds of Honor, a nonprofit that provides scholarships to spouses and children of fallen and disabled service members.

Dave Feit says it’s time to let the sellout streak die, and Jeremy Pernell ponders the likelihood of a fifth season for Scott Frost.

College Football News previews the game and picks the Huskers by six points. | More predictions | Purdue players to watch

On the radio, Trev Alberts discusses Scott Frost, Big Ten officiating, the sellout streak and more: 1, 2, 3,* 4.*

Receiver JD Spielman, who has battled injuries since transferring from Nebraska, is retiring from football, says TCU coach Gary Patterson.*

Running back Rahmir Johnson is “ready to go” Saturday against Purdue. Go here for much more from Tuesday’s practice. | Updates & discussion

Former Nebraska I-back Correll Buckhalter receives a 10-month prison sentence for defrauding the NFL’s Player Health Reimbursement Account Plan.

Bubba Starling, Nebraska’s four-star quarterback signee in 2011 who opted instead for the Kansas City Royals, announces his retirement from baseball.

Nebraska was 11th nationally in recruiting spending in 2019, according to this analysis.

Scott Frost says Adrian Martinez should be at full speed Saturday against Purdue. Go here for lots more from Monday’s presser. Updates & discussion | Depth chart | Pregame notes | Flip sheet

Time and TV for the Nov. 6 Ohio State game won’t be known until after Saturday’s games.

The Red Carpet Experience is being extended to additional Husker sports.

Husker Dan looks at the games left on the schedule.

Sam McKewon wonders what Nebraska can change* before the Purdue game. More commentary & analysis: Husker Doc Talk | Peterson* | Sipple,* Washut, Callahan.

More position snapshots: Tight ends, Defensive line.

Nebraska opens as a touchdown favorite over Purdue. | Stats matchup

This week in Husker history: Nebraska wins despite a 107-yard run by Missouri. Also, “Black 41 Flash Reverse” cements itself in Husker lore.

The LJS looks at some numbers that could determine whether Nebraska can mount a post-bye push.

Next week’s opponent, Purdue, is certain to lose its top-25 ranking after a 30-13 home loss Saturday to Wisconsin.

Ameer Abdullah’s signing with the Carolina Panthers is now official.*

Get live bye week Fanalytix graphic updates of other college games.

Sam McKewon breaks down the importance of winning the first quarter* for the Huskers. | Marik: Bye-week thoughts

Scott Frost and staff did some scouting at local high school games Friday night.

Husker247 takes stock of the wide receivers, inside linebackers and running backs.

Steven Sipple hopes Trev Alberts will stay out of Scott Frost’s staff decisions.*

Pain and lost opportunity: A ranking of Nebraska’s one-score losses* under Scott Frost.

JoJo Domann is one of 20 quarterfinalists for the Lott IMPACT Trophy.

The off week has brought a change in the Huskers’ practice format, and coaches are hitting the recruiting trail.

Scott Frost says Adrian Martinez’s health status affected the game plan against Minnesota. Go here for more from Wednesday morning’s post-practice presser. | Updates & discussion

Former Husker QB Jammal Lord talks with Adam Carriker about the Nebraska offense and playing for a coach on the hot seat.

HuskerOnline says Hayden Schwartz’s decommitment was case of Nebraska opting to cut him loose.

Husker247 takes a midseason look at the Huskers’ quarterbacking and play in the defensive secondary.

JoJo Domann is using his name to help underprivileged kids.

Adam Carriker tries to make sense of the offense’s red-zone issues.

Austin Allen’s big game* Saturday reflects Nebraska’s shift in how it uses its tight ends.*

Dave Feit has “biggest game” fatigue and figures the team does too.

Here’s a rundown of former Huskers in the NFL, week 6.

Defensive lineman Hayden Schwartz has announced his decommitment from Nebraska. | Class of 2022

Adrian Martinez has been playing “a little beat up,” and Deontai Williams’ knee injury is “not too bad,” Scott Frost says on his weekly TV show. | Video

The Purdue game gets a 2:30 p.m. CDT kickoff on ESPN2.

Husker Dan wonders where we go from here.

Sam McKewon says it’s clear that staff changes* on the offensive side are a must. More day-after commentary and analysis: Husker Doc Talk, Peterson, Watkins,* Gabriel,* Husker Mike, Washut, Callahan.

Here are the Pro Football Focus snap counts and grades for the Huskers on offense and defense against Minnesota.

This week in Husker history: A West Coast trip that took 8½ days, the first-ever AP poll, and a fourth-quarter rally in Boulder.

Faux Pelini reveals how the Broken Chair Trophy got temporarily deep-sixed.

Follow the Minnesota game with live graphic updates on your phone or desktop.

Minnesotans for Nebraska is holding a pep rally Friday evening at the Mall of America. Details here.

The St. Paul paper looks at how the Gophers use Pro Football Focus data* — and why they pay little heed to PFF’s individual performance ratings.

Jeremiah Sirles reviews the Michigan game and previews what to expect Saturday from the Gophers in this seven-minute video.

Gene Chinander, father of Nebraska’s defensive coordinator, has died in a car crash in Iowa, but Erik Chinander still intends to coach* in Saturday’s game at Minnesota.

Outside linebackers coach Mike Dawson discusses pass-rush intricacies,* Garrett Nelson’s motor and more* on the radio.

The LJS breaks down the offense’s struggles* in late-game, two-minute situations.

Scott Frost expects no letdown against Minnesota: “Everything we’ve got will be poured into this one.” Go here for more from Thursday’s practice. Updates & discussion

Athlon previews the Minnesota game and picks the Huskers to win by 14. | More predictions

Officials are working to avoid a recurrence of the pedestrian bottleneck that that occurred outside Memorial Stadium after the Michigan game.

Minnesota’s offensive coordinator is seeing progress from freshman Mar’Keise Irving but says the running back position will continue to be by committee. | Opponent previews: DN, LJS,* OWH*

The emergence of Rahmir Johnson* is one of the more unlikely Husker success stories* of the season.

Millard South athlete Gage Stenger has flipped his commitment from Kansas State to Nebraska. | Coverage & highlights | Class of 2022

Mike Sherman* is revealed to have been Steve Pederson’s top choice as The Athletic looks back at Pederson’s prolonged search to replace coach Frank Solich in 2003. | Discuss

Dave Feit dissects the agonizing loss to Michigan and says this one felt different.

Adam Carriker chats with running back Rahmir Johnson on his big game against Michigan and how he stayed focused after starting the fall fifth on the depth chart.

Here’s a rundown of Huskers in the NFL, week five.

Minnesota’s attrition at running back is no reason for complacency, says defensive coordinator Erik Chinander. Go here for more from Tuesday’s practice. | Updates & discussion

ESPN writes about Nebraska, Scott Frost and keeping the faith amid heartbreaking defeats.

Support the Huskers in the $5 Bits of Broken Chair Trophy fundraising challenge and help Team Jack’s mission to combat pediatric brain cancer.

Scott Frost confirms that offensive lineman Teddy Prochazka’s knee injury will sideline him for the rest of the season. Go here for more from Monday’s presser. | Updates & discussion | Depth chart | Flip sheet | Game notes

Sam McKewon looks at several years’ worth of crunch-time woes* for Nebraska’s offense. More day-after commentary and analysis: Husker Doc Talk | Familiar questions* | Offense finding a way* | Staying unified | The long wait | Burning questions | Weekly rundown

Husker Dan reviews the Michigan game.

The Huskers open as favorites by about a field goal against Minnesota. | Stats matchup

Here are the Pro Football Focus grades and snap counts from Saturday night for the Huskers on offense and defense.

This week in Husker history: Middle guard Wayne Meylan continues his punt-blocking, touchdown-scoring ways for the 1966 Cornhuskers.

Which conference is the strongest? Husker fans give their answers in Tad Stryker’s pregame poll.

Here’s a rundown of the recruits expected to be on hand Saturday night.*

Michigan’s receiving corps gets thinner as speedy sophomore Roman Wilson doesn’t make the trip to Lincoln. | Statistical preview

Win two tickets and lodging to the Ohio State game from the Oklahoma Cornhuskers.

It’s a massive moment* for Adrian Martinez, Tom Shatel writes.

Tommie Frazier talks about how to win championships.

JoJo Domann’s evolution is happening on and off the field.*

Linebacker Will Honas* will try to return for another season in 2022, Scott Frost says on the radio.

Nebraska is hoping for another electric atmosphere and recruiting boost Saturday night.

A.J. Henning, already a factor in the Wolverines’ return game, may be set for a bigger role Saturday at receiver. | More from the other side

Tom Osborne says Adrian Martinez could’ve mastered Nebraska’s old option game, but he says practice repetition is always essential.

Scott Frost talked after Thursday’s practice about the importance of the running game for both Nebraska and Michigan. Go here for all the coverage. | Updates & discussion

Fan votes propel Adrian Martinez to the Manning Award Quarterback of the Week* honor.

Scouting the Wolverines: LJS,* OWH* | What to watch for | McKewon’s three keys

A couple of analytical deep dives into the win over Northwestern: 1, 2.

Nebraska’s offense is finding success with a new wrinkle on something old-school, the triple option.* | Linebacking lessons*

Dave Feit issues midterm grades for Scott Frost and his staff.

The Athletic Department brings Doug Ewald* aboard as chief financial officer.

College Football News previews the game and sees a 6-point Michigan win. | More predictions

Slowing Michigan’s running game and controlling sack artist Aidan Hutchinson will be crucial for the Huskers against the Wolverines. Go here for more from Tuesday’s practice. | Updates & discussion

Trev Alberts’ jobs is to make the Memorial Stadium experience even better* than it was Saturday night, and that might mean reducing capacity, Sam McKewon writes.

Here’s a look at how Nebraska commits and prospects* have been doing on the high school gridiron. | Week 4 NFL Huskers

The Colts have signed Khalil Davis after the former Husker was waived by Tampa Bay.

Oasis or mirage? Dave Feit hopes the Northwestern game was not the latter.

Scott Frost likes the strides made by the O-line but says he’d like to see even more improvement. Go here for more from Monday’s presser. | Updates & discussion | Depth chart | Pregame notes | Flip sheet

Husker Dan: The Frost Express is back on the tracks.

Congrats to former Husker Jordan Burroughs on his record-tying sixth World/Olympic wrestling gold medal.

The game at Minnesota gets an 11 a.m. CDT start and an ESPN2 telecast.

Tom Osborne talks about the Nebraska fan base and Milt Tenopir talks about smash mouth football.

JoJo Domann is named Big Ten co-defensive player of the week, and Adrian Martinez is one of eight Manning Award Stars of the Week.

Finally having a full receiver corps makes all the difference, Husker Mike says. More day-after commentary and analysis: Peterson, McKewon* and Gabriel* on the O-line; Sipple on Raiola’s message,* Watkins on Martinez’s rise,* Washut’s burning questions, Callahan’s rundown.

A Detroit scribe sees Adrian Martinez’s dual-threat capabilities as a challenge for Michigan’s defense.

There are plenty of positives accentuated in the latest Husker Doc Talk podcast.

Nebraska opens as an underdog by less than a touchdown to the ninth-ranked Wolverines. | Stats matchup

Here are the Pro Football Focus snap counts and individual grades for the Huskers on offense and defense against Northwestern.

This week in Husker history: Bryan Siebler’s interception in the final minute snuffs a South Carolina rally and secures a 27-24 road win.

Next week’s opponent, Michigan, knocks Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz out of a tight game and then pulls away for a 38-17 win. | Highlights

Tad Stryker’s pregame survey finds fans’ top concerns almost equally split between special teams and the offensive line.

Fans got their first look at the 2021-22 men’s and women’s hoops teams Friday night, and here are Kaleb Henry’s observations.

Lincoln East athlete Malachi Coleman gets a Nebraska offer* for 2023.

Eric Crouch, Larry Jacobson and stars in eight other sports are inducted into the Nebraska Athletic Hall of Fame. The full ceremony is viewable here.

Nastiness, confidence, technique: Past offensive linemen* weigh in on what’s needed from Nebraska current group up front.