September 2017 fresh links

Another strong game from Central Florida fuels the Scott Frost conjecture.

Next week’s opponent, Wisconsin, survives a late Northwestern rally to win 33-24. | Box | Pregame page

Joe Tiller, whose Wyoming team gave Nebraska fits in 1994 and who later took his spread offense to Purdue, has died at age 74.

Nebraska 28, Illinois 6. The Huskers roll to a comfortable win on a big passing night from Tanner Lee and another solid defensive performance. Check the game page for coverage, highlights and more. | Stryker commentary | Postgame video | Highlights | Carriker gut reaction | McKewon recap

Here’s another breakdown of the Huskers’ running success last week.

Brian Christopherson analyzes the scenarios leading to each of Tanner Lee’s nine interceptions. | Final thoughts | Notes

It’s Friday football for the Huskers as they try to get back above .500 against a well-rested Illinois team. Here’s the pregame coverage from Lincoln (1, 2, 3),* Omaha (1, 2, 3),* Grand Island (1, 2), Decatur, Quad Cities and Champaign (1, 2, 3, 4). Commentary: Shatel,* Sipple,* Callahan

PDF 2-DEEPS | PREDICTIONS | BBS | PREGAME PAGE

In this “Through These Gates” outtake, Tommie Frazier talks about leadership – and why he thinks people may view him as a jerk.

The university will pay Turnkey Sports & Entertainment $125,000* to help find a new athletic director.

The Friday night game created a Yom Kippur quandary for long snapper Jordan Ober.

Nebraska’s identity play from Saturday has an old-school moniker – Csonka – and Michael Decker was glad to be part of it.

It wasn’t called the Pipeline then, but the Husker O-line’s reputation surged in the 1980s with Dave Rimington, Dean Steinkuhler and others leading the way.

Freshman JD Spielman’s role is rising* as other receivers are hit by injuries.

Adam Carriker breaks down the Nebraska-Illinois matchup and gives his prediction of Friday night’s outcome. | More picks | Scouting reports: 1,* 2 | Illinois notes*

A year later, Michael Rose-Ivey has no regrets about deciding to kneel during the national anthem.

Corn Nation writer Brian Towle has passed away, and a fund has been established to help his family cover funeral expenses.

Welcome to the new HuskerMax. We have converted to a new publishing platform that should provide a better user experience across all devices. There are sure to be issues to iron out in the early going, so we appreciate your patience. Details here.

Husker Chalk Talk breaks down Nebraska’s draw plays.

Tre Bryant, Joshua Kalu and Marcus Newby will all miss the Illinois game with injuries. Stanley Morgan will travel but may be limited. More from Wednesday’s practice: Video | Notes: 1,* 2,* 3, 4 | McKewon recap

Nick Gates makes Pro Football Focus’ Big Ten Team of the Week.

After a mostly quiet start, freshman receiver Tyjon Lindsey is keeping a proper perspective, his coach says. | More totes for Bradley?

Sam McKewon says there are history lessons* to keep in mind when assessing the 2017 season and Mike Riley’s future.

Athlon and College Football News preview the game and predict a close Husker victory. | More picks | No Huddle preview

Chris Weber is named a semifinalist for the Campbell Trophy.

Jason Peter says it’s essential that Blackshirts be earned, not given.

Larry the Cable Guy talks with Adam Carriker about Dave Rimington, Scott Frost and more.

Signing the right executive search firm could be key in landing Nebraska’s next athletic director.

For most millennials, Nebraska football’s glory days are just something they’ve heard about. | Vols-Huskers parallels

Charlie McBride talks about the style of Husker legend Tom Osborne and how it helped him as a coach.

The Huskers leaned heavily on the “duo” running play Saturday.

Speedy Illinois pass rusher James Crawford will make his 2017 debut against Nebraska after serving a three-game suspension.

Tale of the Tape breaks down some top plays from the Rutgers game.

Senior cornerback Chris Jones has returned to practice but hasn’t been cleared to play. More from Tuesday’s practice: Videos | Notes: 1, 2,* 3,* 4 | Photos: 1, 2*

Nebraska officials say they have not been contacted* by federal investigators in connection with an Adidas bribery scandal.

Boyd Epley* says Mike Riley deserves more time.* | Pioneering role

Former Husker great Dave Rimington is named interim athletic director, and he says he’s there to help and to try to ”calm things down.” | Press conference video | Commentary: Carriker, Callahan, McKewon (1,* 2), Keeler | Gallery | Discuss

Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice discuss all things Huskers and assess whether things are getting any better.

A watch party will take place Friday night at Memorial Stadium for students, faculty and staff.

The PDF 2-deeps for the Illinois game are now ready for printing.

Tom Shatel sees upsides to going local* for the A.D. hire.

Ben Stille* is striving for more after getting his first snaps* as a Husker.

Devine Ozigbo talks about his return to major game action and more on the latest Carriker Chronicles

Offensive coordinator Danny Langsdorf says he saw encouraging signs from the ground game Saturday. More from Nebraska’s practice Monday: Video | Notes: 1, 2,* 3*

A case is made for bringing Trev Alberts aboard as athletic director.

Here’s a wrap-up of the weekend’s recruiting developments.

Mike Riley says Tanner Lee* needs to avoid bad choices, but improving the passing game isn’t solely up to the quarterback. More from the press conference Monday: Videos | Injury updates | Notes: 1,* 2,* 3 | Jaimes moves up | Depth chart | Pregame release

The Wisconsin game gets a 7 p.m. start and a BTN telecast.

Adam Carriker breaks down the win over Rutgers and discusses the QBs and more. More commentary and analysis: McKewon,* Christopherson, Sipple,* Barfknecht,* Husker Mike, Washut, York, Gabriel,* Scott

Through These Gates, The Lost Tapes: Barry Switzer recalls getting the bird from hundreds of fans at once.

The Blackshirts have strung together a solid 2½ games since the first-half debacle at Oregon.

I-back Devine Ozigbo and center Michael Decker* answered when opportunity knocked.

NFL notes from Sunday: Lavonte David’s injury | Abdullah’s kneel

Husker Dan weighs in on the game and last week’s developments.

See how Nebraska and Illinois match up statistically.

Hear the Big Red Replay recap and analysis of Saturday’s game.

This week in Husker history: Nebraska upsets Michigan in Ann Arbor in Bob Devaney’s second game as Husker head coach.

Nebraska 27, Rutgers 17. The Huskers take command with a 97-yard third-quarter drive and the Blackshirts clamp down in the second half. See the game page for details. | Stryker commentary | Postgame presser | Highlights | Carriker gut reaction | McKewon recap

Receiver Stanley Morgan is suited up but might not play, and Michael Decker appears set to start at center.

Tad Stryker’s pregame poll finds strong support for Shawn Eichorst’s firing.

ESPN’s College GameDay takes up the state of affairs* at Nebraska.

A New Jersey scribe sees signs of trying times for the program on the streets of Lincoln on gameday.

On the first full weekend of Big Ten play, Dave Feit rolls out his predictions of how the East and West standings will shake out at season’s end.

The Huskers will try to right the ship against a Rutgers team whose last Big Ten win came nearly two years ago. Here are the pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2, 3),* Omaha (1, 2),* Grand Island (1, 2), Trenton and Newark. Commentary: Sipple,* Shatel,* Callahan, Dunleavy, Christopherson.

ROSTERS | PREDICTIONS | BBS | BAG POLICY

Gene Moody today will attend his 400th consecutive Husker home game, a streak that stretches back 62 years.

Ameer Abdullah will receive the Detroit Lions’ Ed Block Courage Award.

A Husker football film reel from 70-plus years ago has been removed from a state unclaimed-property auction and will be returned to the owner, a granddaughter of Hall-of-Famer Clarence Swanson.

At Central Florida, Scott Frost addresses the rumblings from Nebraska boosters who want him to return to Lincoln.

Nebraska’s football program is valued at more than half a billion dollars, fourth in the Big Ten, in a finance professor’s analysis.

The last three weeks have put a damper on expectations about the Huskers’ season. Can the next three weeks turn that around?

Brenden Jaimes’ start against Rutgers will be a rarity* for a true freshman offensive lineman at Nebraska.

Sam McKewon analyzes the Eichorst era* and why it ended as it did

Rutgers avoids the most serious penalties as the NCAA releases its final ruling in its probe of the football program

SI’s Pete Mundo says Nebraska must tap into its old Big 12 roots in order to get to the top of the Big Ten.

Brenden Stai and others assess Thursday’s shakeup and Saturday’s game in KLIN’s Friday pregame show.

Former Husker Keyuo Craver will be at the Rutgers pregame tailgate.

Steve Sipple revisits the lofty preseason projections* about Tanner Lee.

Adam Carriker goes over what Mike Riley must do to keep his job.

A New Jersey columnist outlines the Scarlet Knights’ keys to victory. | Rutgers injury notes | Predictions

In the latest “Through These Gates” Lost Tapes, Milt Tenopir recalls the pride he felt in the 1994 Huskers’ win over Warren Sapp and Miami.

There will be financial considerations as the next athletic director weighs Nebraska’s options. | The search

Tuesday afternoon football? It happened in 1920, and the opponent was Rutgers in Nebraska’s first East Coast trip.

Listen to the Unsportsmanlike Conduct discussion of Thursday’s events.

Former Husker Dave Rimington* has reportedly been approached about serving as interim athletic director.

Mike Riley spoke to reporters after Thursday’s practice as usual. There’s news about injuries, and he gives his reaction to the firing.* | Video | Notes: 1, 2,* 3

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EICHORST FIRED: Shawn Eichorst is ousted as Nebraska’s athletic director,* and the search* for his replacement is under way.* | “Not about Riley” | Press conference video | Possible candidates: 1,* 2, 3, 4* | Highs & lows | Timeline* | Reactions: Ex-Huskers & more | Poll: Yea or nay?

COMMENTARY: Carriker, Dodd, McKewon,* Shatel,* Dienhart, Bender, Keeler, Callahan, Thamel, Barfknecht,* Sipple,* Chatelain,* Feinstein

Husker commit Joshua Moore isn’t buying into the negativity.

Carlos Davis is liking the strides made by twin brother Khalil.

An analysis of Nebraska’s ground game against Northern Illinois finds costly O-line lapses. | Formation chess match

A New Jersey columnist notes the differences in how a 1-2 start is received in Piscataway and Lincoln.

Adam Carriker gives his Rutgers four keys and prediction. | Athlon preview| More picks | Poll question: Will Huskers rebound?

Nebraska’s wide receivers realize surer hands* will be needed against a Rutgers defense that can force opponents to air things out.

Jeremy Pernell asks, How hot should Mike Riley’s seat be?

Scouting the Scarlet Knights: 1, 2* | No Huddle preview

Growing confidence in the young secondary has allowed the front seven on defense to play less conservatively. | Rotation-heavy approach* | Notes*

Our printable 2-deeps and rosters for Saturday are available now.

HuskerMax’s move to a new system ran into some bugs Wednesday night, so we will try again later. Here are a few details.

The Washington Post weighs in on the state of the program.

A Florida columnist says Nebraska is no place for Scott Frost.

Sophomore Christian Gaylord says he’s ready if needed to start at right tackle. | Questions at linebacker

The start of conference play provides the Huskers an opportunity for a new beginning, Tommy Rezac writes. | Rutgers preview

Tommie Frazier joins Adam Carriker to discuss fixing Nebraska’s issues on the field, leadership in difficult moments and more. | Andy Staples’ take

Cameron Jurgens and Bookie Radley-Hiles say their commitment* to Nebraska remains solid.

Nebraska without football? Charlie McBride shudders at the thought in the latest “Through These Gates” Lost Tapes.

Rutgers coach Chris Ash has tasted victory against the Huskers five times as an Iowa State and Wisconsin assistant.

Scott Booker remains confident in De’Mornay Pierson-El on punt returns despite the senior’s “bad decisions” in the last two games.

Walk-on running back Wyatt Mazour is dealing with another “out-of-nowhere injury” but is still living his dream.

As an assistant to Bob Devaney, Tom Osborne was instrumental in establishing Nebraska’s recruiting roots in California.

Tanner Lee says the offense is motivated and focused on improving. On defense, Bob Diaco sees short- and long-term benefits from the rotation in the front seven. More from Tuesday’s practice: Videos | Audio | Notes: 1, 2,* 3,* 4 | Photos: 1, 2*

Nebraska remains in the running for five-star recruit Micah Parsons.

Husker Chalk Talk recaps Saturday’s performance by “Team Schizophrenia.” | Tale of the Tape: Blocking blunders

The Blackshirts know their improvement Saturday wasn’t good enough.

There will be brothers on opposing rosters when Rutgers comes to Lincoln. | Nine things to know

Rob Zatechka takes stock of the state of the Huskers and Mike Riley’s job security in the latest Husker Doc Talk.

Chancellor Ronnie Green* says he’s “certainly frustrated” with the team’s performance but urges fans to continue supporting* the players.

Tanner Lee has bounced back from physical beatdowns, but now he faces a psychological one, Sean Keeler writes. | A rough go at Rutgers

Bookie Radley-Hiles says Saturday’s defeat is a lesson, and “how you respond to the situation makes you who you are.” | TV interview*

Dave Feit recaps what went wrong and a few things that went right against Northern Illinois. | Athlon: What’s next?

Nebraska is just the latest Big Ten victim of a MAC attack.

A “condensed” game plan* is among the possible solutions for Nebraska’s ailing offense. | Third-down woes*

Tom Shatel says the Huskers have talent but need more want-to.*

Ameer Abdullah earns Gruden Grinder honors on Monday Night Football.

Coach Mike Cavanaugh says poor communication along the O-line contributed to the offense’s struggles in the trenches Saturday. More from the Huskers’ practice Monday: Video | Notes: 1, 2,* 3,* 4 | Updates

The $5 Bits of Broken Chair Trophy is making a comeback, and it will support a couple of good causes.

A hamstring injury will force linebacker Marcus Newby to miss the Rutgers game, and a broken bone in Matt Farniok’s wrist may force some O-line shuffling. Meanwhile, Mike Riley says he understands fans’ frustration and says, “We have all we need here to win.” More from Monday’s presser: Videos | McKewon recap | Mental battle | Christopherson’s 5 takes

Adam Carriker throws away his notes on the NIU game and gives a big-picture perspective on the program. | Forde: Danger zone

HuskerOnline takes a deep dive into the Huskers’ deal with Adidas.

Barry Switzer recalls being a center in college and telling Dave Rimington about it in the latest Through These Gates: The Lost Tapes.

Day-after commentary and analysis: Christopherson | McKewon* | Sipple* | Husker Mike | Chatelain* | “Throwing pains” | “Thin red line”

Former Husker Keyuo Craver will be at the Rutgers pregame tailgate.

Chris Weber is honored with the 2017 Sam Foltz Memorial Scholarship.

Freshman Jonathan Lewis has Rutgers offensive coordinator Jerry Kill rethinking his aversion to playing two QBs. | NU-Rutgers stats matchup

Nebraska tops this week’s Misery Index from USA Today.

Postmortems of Saturday’s game: Big Red Replay | Frazier & Carriker

This week in Husker history: Big wins 20 years apart over Alabama and Washington; Bob Devaney’s Nebraska coaching debut.

Up next is Rutgers, a 65-0 winner over Morgan State.

Northern Illinois 21, Nebraska 17. A pair of pick-sixes and other miscues plague the Huskers in a jaw-dropping home loss. See the game page for coverage and commentary. | Postgame interviews | Stryker commentary | McKewon recap | Carriker gut reaction | Highlights | Husker Dan commentary

Tad Stryker’s pregame survey finds far more fan confidence in the offense’s skill positions than in the offensive line.

The Huskers are looking for a complete performance today against Northern Illinois but will have to overcome a couple of key injuries to pull it off. Get your pregame fix from the papers in Lincoln (1, 2, 3),* Omaha (1, 2),* Grand Island, DeKalb and Rockford. Commentary: Hamar, Sipple,* Barfknecht,* Callahan, Bruntz.

The family RV is rolling this weekend to see the Farniok brothers in action.

Les Miles* looks forward to his role in the TV booth Saturday.

Hall of Fame designation is “awe-inspiring” to Donnie McGhee.

The Broncos’ Jared Crick will have back surgery and miss significant time.

“Through These Gates” Lost Tapes: Charlie McBride looks back on what he learned about Nebraska after being hired in 1977.

Dave Feit recaps the Huskers’ ups and downs in Eugene.

Royce Freeman was just the first of a long line* of quality running backs the Blackshirts will face. | DBs’ trials*

Tre Bryant, Joshua Kalu and David Knevel will miss Saturday’s game, and Mikale Wilbon will get the start* at I-back.* More from Thursday’s practice: Video | Notes: 1, 2,* 3* | Updates

Shawn Eichorst now says Nebraska “will do everything possible to maintain our tradition* of playing games on the Friday after Thanksgiving.” | Talking with Minnesota: 1, 2, 3,* 4

Quarterback Gerry Gdowski’s stellar 1989 season would have been followed by a 1990 encore if he hadn’t chosen to forgo the redshirt.

Three recruits will make official visits* for the NIU game. | 2019 O-lineman

From Sam McKewon, thoughts about Mike Riley’s mind-set* and more.

Execution, not scheme, was the main shortcoming for the Husker offense against Oregon, according to this analysis.

Tom Osborne says rivalries are based on history,* which is why he hasn’t bought into Nebraska vs. Iowa. | Videos

The game gives Northern Illinois a nice payday and a chance to measure up against a “blue-blood” program. | No-huddle preview

Former Huskers Allen Lyday and Ray Coleman are among those helping in Houston after Hurricane Harvey.

Adam Carriker gives his prediction and keys to the NIU game. | More picks

The mental side* of the game is one of the biggest challenges for Nebraska’s young cornerbacks. | Notes: 1, 2*

Husker Dan takes stock of the Huskers two games into the season.

Randy Theiss, who enters the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame this weekend, is proud to be part of Husker lore.

Ameer Abdullah talks about Tre Bryant and more on the Jim Rome show.

Tale of the Tape examines Nebraska’s third-down struggles in Eugene. More on the offense: Slant bubble RPO | Promising signs | Lee’s focus

Athlon previews the game and says Nebraska 42, NIU 28. | More picks

Pro Football Focus’s Josh Liskiewitz lists the good and not so good performance grades among the Huskers thus far in 2017.

Northern Illinois’ Daniel Santacaterina will make his second straight start at QB due to an injury to Ryan Graham. | NIU notes*

The OWH’s Tom Shatel says Nebraska is fumbling the ball by pulling the plug on Black Friday* games.

Mick Stoltenberg discuss the 3-4 defense, the first two games and remaining goals this year with Adam Carriker.

Milt Tenopir talks smashmouth football in the latest “Through These Gates” Lost Tapes.

The O-line* knows it needs to provide Tanner Lee better protection.*

Our printable 2-deeps and rosters for Saturday are available now.

Here’s an X’s-and-O’s look at Nebraska’s running game in Eugene.

Donté Williams says his cornerbacks’ growing pains are no excuse: “It’s me as a coach, and us as a staff to make sure they’re always prepared.”

Bob Diaco says he sees a defense that’s improving despite its struggles.* More from the Huskers’ practice Tuesday: Videos | Notes: 1, 2,* 3,* 4

Pro Football Focus places Nick Gates, Luke Gifford and Mick Stoltenberg on its Big Ten Team of the Week.

The Black Friday Iowa game is out and a four-team Big Ten West rivalry-week rotation* is in as the 2020 and ’21 conference schedules are unveiled. | Riley reaction* | Commentary: Keeler, Hlas

Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice tackle a lot of the questions fans have about the first two games in the latest Husker Doc Talk.

“Air Osborne”: A look at Dr. Tom’s role with Bob Devaney’s offense.

Bookie Radley-Hiles after his trip to Clemson: “There will be more visits. … And I’ll continue to evaluate each one fairly.”

A special prize awaits the winner of HuskerMax’s score prediction contest for the Wisconsin game.

Nebraska has ditched any notion of a running back rotation,* and that has left Devine Ozigbo in the cold.

Mike Riley has received a one-year contract extension* through 2020, and another year is likely to be tacked on in December. | Keeler commentary

Offensive coordinator Danny Langsdorf says the offense’s struggles Saturday can’t be pinned solely on quarterback Tanner Lee. More from Monday’s practice: Video | Notes: 1, 2,* 3

Donnie McGhee, soon to enter the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame, slimmed down before becoming an All-Big Eight-caliber O-lineman.

Barry Switzer talks about the Oklahoma-Nebraska game that haunts him the most in the latest “Through These Gates” Lost Tapes.

The Huskers’ identity* remains a work in progress after a pair of games marked by wild inconsistency.

Nebraska’s players from Florida are keeping tabs on hurricane news and say their families are OK.*

Tre Bryant’s knee issue will be monitored this week, and Joshua Kalu and David Knevel are considered doubtful for Saturday’s game. More from Monday’s press conference: Videos | OWH recap | About the I-backs: 1, 2,* 3 | Notes: 1,* 2,* 3, 4 | Commentary: Christopherson, Smith, Shatel*

The Rutgers game gets a 2:30 p.m. start and a BTN telecast.

Adam Carriker gives his full recap and breakdown of the Oregon game. More day-after commentary and analysis: Christopherson | Husker Mike | Gabriel* | Sipple* | McKewon* | York, Vogel | Washut

The Huskers’ attitude change* in the second half was a silver lining to the loss in Eugene.

Nebraska gets no votes in the coaches’ and AP polls.

This week in Husker history: In a battle of No. 2 vs No. 3, Steve Taylor has a record-setting day as Nebraska rolls past UCLA.

Oregon 42, Nebraska 35. The Huskers claw back in the second half, but a late interception ends their chances of overcoming a 28-point halftime deficit. See the game page for details. | Stryker commentary | Highlights | Postgame presser | McKewon recap | Carriker gut reaction | Big Red Replay

Next week’s opponent, Northern Illinois, wins 38-10 over Eastern Illinois.

De’Mornay Pierson-El is suited up, but David Knevel isn’t. | Travel roster

Seventeen years ago today, the Big Red invasion of Notre Dame Stadium took place. | Game page

It’s a chance for the Huskers to make a statement as underdog Nebraska faces Oregon and its high-powered offense. Get the pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2, 3),* Omaha (1, 2),* Grand Island, Portland and Eugene.* Commentary: Sipple,* Shatel,* Hamar, Woody,* Callahan, Canzano, Huskers Illus.

Here are a few scenes as players and fans descend on Oregon.

With Eugene’s air quality improving, no changes to Saturday’s kickoff time are expected.

The NFL suspends former Husker kicker Josh Brown for six more games.

Matt Farniok is ready to step in at right tackle if needed.

Dave Feit reviews the good and bad from the Arkansas State game.

New Oregon coach Willie Taggart has a history of leaning on the ground game,* and he has the running backs to pull it off. | Taggart & Tommie

Athlon previews the game and picks the Ducks by 10. | More predictions

It’s Mike Riley’s chance for one final win* in Oregon.

Charlie McBride talks about his relationship with Tom Osborne in the latest “Through These Gates” Lost Tapes.

Tre Bryant had a breakout game at I-back, but he says “all our running backs have that ability to go out and do that same thing.”

Offensive tackle David Knevel is questionable for Saturday, while receiver/returner De’Mornay Pierson-El is probable. More from Thursday’s practice: Video | Notes: 1,* 2,* 3, 4

Our printable 2-deeps and rosters for the Oregon game are available now.

The Ducks and Huskers are also going head to head in recruiting.*

The Huskers look to the sail concept for big plays in the passing game.

Mike Riley gave two Oregon assistants their big breaks in coaching.

Hail Varsity identifies five Huskers who must come up big Saturday.

The crowd noise* at Autzen Stadium can be extreme, but Mike Riley feels the Huskers are prepared for it. | Scouting the Ducks*

Oregon’s ascent had similarities to Nebraska’s, Tom Shatel writes.

Nebraska’s Bob Diaco and Oregon’s Willie Taggart need no introduction.

Adam Carriker outlines his three keys for the Nebraska-Oregon game and gives his prediction. | More picks

Slot receiver JD Spielman could be set for a vital role* against Oregon.

It was an 8½-day road trip in mid-semester when the Huskers first traveled to the state of Oregon for a game 101 years ago.

Check out the No Huddle and OWH* game previews. | Notes: 1, 2*

Donnie McGhee was afraid he might be a career backup, but now he’s entering the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame.

Travis Justice and Rob Zatechka break down the upcoming Oregon game, the Nebraska defense and more in the latest Husker Doc Talk.

Tommie Frazier looks back on his best play as a Husker — and it might not be the one you think it is.

ESPN’s Mitch Sherman says we’ll soon know if Nebraska is progressing.

Mike Riley will have some longtime friends rooting against him Saturday.

Defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt liked what he saw in Oregon’s opener.

Here are three keys on offense and defense for both NU and Oregon.

Eugene’s air quality has improved from “hazardous” to “unhealthy.”

There’s a Nebraska-vs.-Oregon element when brothers Drew and Reed Brown engage in some sibling rivalry.

The special teams* saw “a lot of scenarios” in an up-and-down opener.

Player features: Dicaprio Bootle, Luke Gifford (1,* 2)

Husker commit Bookie Radley-Hiles plans to use all five of his allotted official visits. | Diary | “Artistic-type cornerback”

Mike Riley discusses the game and more on an Oregon radio show.

The Ducks appear to be back in a groove on offense, with running back Royce Freeman leading the way. | O-lineman’s return | Oregon notes*

True freshman nose tackle Deontre Thomas admits to having the jitters in his Husker debut: “Honestly, I was nervous. I’m not going to lie.”

It was a defensive battle that ended in controversy the last time Nebraska wore red jerseys on the road. | 1976 LSU game page

Hail Varsity analyzes Arkansas State’s success with screen passes.

Danny Langsdorf says the offense needs to finish stronger than it did Saturday night. More from Tuesday’s practice: Videos | Notes: 1, 2,* 3,* 4, 5 | OWH recap | Photos*

BTN’s Tom Dienhart gives three keys to a Husker win over Oregon.

Pro Football Focus places three Huskers on its Big Ten team of the week, and Deontre Thomas is one of PFF’s 10 freshmen of the week nationally.

Tom Osborne looked for head coaching jobs elsewhere before he was tapped as Bob Devaney’s successor. Mike Babcock looks back.

Husker Dan recaps the encounter with the Red Wolves.

Improved mobility on the O-line changed the look of Nebraska’s running game Saturday night compared with last season. | Tanner Lee’s night

The Huskers come in at the equivalent of No. 30 in the coaches’ poll but get just one vote in AP. | McKewon ballot*

Air-quality concerns in Oregon could force a change in the game time and/or date.

Charlie McBride talks with Adam Carriker about Bob Diaco’s debut, coaching from the field, how the Blackshirts can improve and more.

Tom Shatel says the 2020 schedule needs a big name,* like Alabama.

Oregon’s potent ground game* will test the Huskers’ front seven. | Diaco-Taggart history*

Saturday’s game was a mixed bag* for the offensive line.

Smoke from wildfires is forcing Oregon to move Tuesday’s practice to the coastal city of Florence. | Oregon notes

Bob Diaco responds to criticism* of his postgame no-show and says he has “never run away from anything” in his life. More from Monday’s practice: Video | Notes: 1, 2,* 3, 4, 5* | Updates | Sipple’s thoughts*

Nebraska is now listed in Vegas as a 14-point underdog* to Oregon.

JD Spielman learned a lesson* after his big play: Don’t point.

Charlie McBride says the Blackshirts will improve, and he remembers well the growing pains that come with a defensive transition.

Tom Osborne discusses the importance of the walk-on program in the latest installment of the “Through These Gates” Lost Tapes

Mike Riley says Arkansas State’s passing barrage was a good test* for Nebraska’s young cornerbacks. More from Monday’s press conference: Video, audio & transcripts | Notes: 1,* 2, 3, 4, 5 | OWH recap

Day-after commentary: Carriker, McKewon,* Husker Mike, Gabriel,* Sipple,* Christopherson, Barfknecht,* Washut

The Portland paper previews the Nebraska-Oregon game and predicts a 49-45 win for the Ducks.

Nate Gerry and Brandon Reilly are added to NFL practice squads.*

There’s still time to enter the Nebraska Football Over/Under Challenge.

This week in Husker history: Eyeing a third consecutive national championship, Nebraska is No. 1 in the preseason AP poll.

Nebraska 43, Arkansas State 36. The Huskers survive a late scare and a leaky defensive performance to defeat the Red Wolves in a shootout. See the game page for coverage. | Stryker commentary | Highlights | McKewon recap | Carriker gut reaction | Postgame presser | Big Red Replay

Next week’s opponent, Oregon, routs Southern Utah, 77-21.

Tad Stryker’s pregame fan survey on the streets of Lincoln finds expectations up slightly from a year ago.

Cethan Carter has made the Bengals’ 53-man roster, but the Eagles have cut fifth-round draft pick Nate Gerry. | More cuts & keepers: 1,* 2

Husker coaches are wearing “BE” sleeve patches to honor Bob Elliott.

It’s a team with major components in transition as the 2017 season begins for Nebraska against Arkansas State. Get the pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2),* Omaha (1, 2, 3),* Grand Island and Little Rock. Commentary: Shatel,* Sipple,* Hamar, Callahan, Christopherson, Huskers Illus.

The deadline is near for entering Californians for Nebraska’s drawing for tickets and lodging for the Wisconsin game.

True frosh Jaylin Bradley at running back and Deontre Thomas at nose tackle appear set to make quicker-than-expected impacts.

Aaron Taylor & Rob Zatechka recall the dominance of NU’s 1990s O-lines.

Former Husker Will Shields has shed nearly 50 pounds after receiving a prediabetes diagnosis.

Despite its success stories, the 3-4 defense is still in the minority.

A season opener against Purdue* might be in the works for 2020.

Here’s a closer look at two of the players whose jerseys will be retired Saturday, Clarence Swanson and Wayne Meylan.

Nebraska’s home-field advantage is No. 37, according to ESPN analytics.

In the latest installment of the “Through These Gates” Lost Tapes, Tommie Frazier talks about what it means to be a Husker legend.

Jeremy Pernell previews the season and sees 8 or 9 wins as likely.

Mikale Wilbon is driven by his Chicago roots* as he contends for a major role in the offense. More player features: McNitt,* Farniok