September 2024 fresh links
September 30, 2024
The Big Ten is adjusting its onside kick officiating.
Nebraska is on top of the leaderboard in the Big Ten/Abbott blood drive.
The offensive line showed improvement against Purdue.
Husker volleyball stays at No. 2 in the AVCA poll.
Matt Rhule provided updates Monday on Micah Mazzccua’s status and more. Get more details on his Rutgers week press conference here. | Depth chart | Updates & discussion | One-minute report
How well did Nebraska’s QB1 perform Saturday?
Recruiting Roundup: Four-star DL affirms commitment. | NU in top nine for 4-star OL | Kansas State legacy recruit’s Nebraska interest. | Peer recruiting a four-star. | In-state running back shuts down recruitment.
Latest ESPN Bowl projections for Nebraska.
Pro Big Red: A milestone Sunday for Lavonte David.
Doc’s Diagnosis: Ups and downs in the ground game against Purdue.
Cole Stukenholtz says Nebraska averted disaster Saturday.
The Common Fan podcast breaks down the Purdue win. TJ Birkel gives his take.
Dave Feit is refusing to panic over the horrible first half against Purdue.
Purdue coach compliments Nebraska’s “creative” offense.
September 29, 2024
Ally Batenhorst’s strong outing isn’t enough for USC as Nebraska volleyball sweeps another ranked opponent. | Emotional return
Nebraska lacked toughness and physicality against Illinois but rose to the test against Purdue, Sam McKewon* writes. | Luke Mullin’s Cover Five* | Mitch Sherman on leadership*
Purdue fires offensive coordinator Graham Harrell a day after the loss to Nebraska.
Penalties and special teams drive the conversation in Husker Doc Talk’s review of the Purdue game.
Nebraska lands outside the top 25 for another week.
Matt Rhule says he’s fighting for Nebraska.
Nebraska opens as a 6½-point favorite over undefeated Rutgers, but the Scarlet Knights have a narrow edge in the stats matchup.
An Arbitrary Analytics review of Nebraska-Purdue.
This week in Husker history: Three future first-round NFL draft picks make their Nebraska varsity debuts. The opponent was Wyoming. What was the year?
September 28, 2024
ThotDoc’s Brain Droppings on the Purdue game.
Big Ten football Week 5 capsules.
Nebraska 28, Purdue 10. The Huskers shake off a frustrating first half and roll to win No. 4. Get the details on the game page. | Stryker: Ground Game Grit | Carriker gut reaction | The Turning Point | Highlights | Postgame presser | Big Red Over-Reaction
Stefon Thompson is a new addition to Nebraska’s availability report. | Travel roster notes
Poll question: Are you in favor of alcohol sales at football and volleyball games?
September 27, 2024
UCLA volleyball puts up a fight, but the Huskers prevail in four sets for John Cook’s 700th win at Nebraska. | Gallery | Stats
HuskerMax predictions: Nebraska vs. Purdue
The Huskers and their freshman quarterback face their first road test Saturday against a Purdue team that has been porous against the run. Here are pregame reads from Lincoln, Omaha (1, 2)* and Lafayette. | Commentary: McMaster’s Keys, Shatel,* Bruntz et al., Callahan.
Get caught up on the news from this week’s practices: Mon., Tue., Thu. | One-minute report
Josh Banderas, Tommy Armstrong and other former Huskers discuss the Pelini-to-Riley transition.*
Jan Mudder looks at week 5 matchups and the Huskers’ slim chance for the CFB Playoffs.
The NU Board of Regents will vote next week on whether to expand alcohol sales to football and volleyball games.
How to watch and what to know ahead of the Purdue game.
It took a bit of prodding from his wife to get Frank Solich to move up from high school coaching.
The I-80 Club deals with the fallout from the loss to Illinois.
Nebraska’s ground game must be better this week.
The Raiola-Mahomes* connection: What it is and is not.
September 26, 2024
Husker Dan reviews Matt Rhule’s pattern after a loss.
Behind the Point Spread: Nebraska-Purdue, Georgia-Alabama and more. Watch live tonight at 8 Central.
Nebraska men’s basketball will play a preseason scrimmage at the Devaney Center.
Alexis Markowski is preseason All-Big Ten.
Nebraska volleyball is giving away John Cook bobbleheads at Friday’s match. | Preview of UCLA and USC.
Purdue has had a giant-killer history, but not anymore
Gunnar Gottula will start at left tackle against Purdue, and cornerback Tommi Hill will be a game-time decision. Go here for more from Matt Rhule’s Thursday presser. | One-minute report | Updates & discussion
TJ Birkel gives his keys to victory over Purdue.
September 25, 2024
Linebacker Javin Wright is getting close to playing, Matt Rhule says: “Potentially this week. If not this week, next week.”
Adam Carriker has his Purdue game preview and prediction, plus a chat with Husker commit Christian Jones.
Matt McMaster has Nebraska falling in his latest Big Ten Football Power Rankings.
Recruiting Roundup: 4-star DB has the Huskers in his top 8. | 2025 commit visits Texas.
Several way-too-early bowl projections have the Huskers going to Nashville for the Music City Bowl.
The Team Jack Radiothon is Thursday. Listen and donate here.
Know who’s who during Saturday’s game with the Nebraska-Purdue two-deeps & rosters on one handy sheet. | One-minute report
Jan Mudder sees where the Huskers stack up in the national picture after the Illinois loss.
The Common Fan podcast reviews Illinois and previews Purdue.
Ranking Nebraska football’s remaining schedule.
Arbitrary Analytics expects a comfortable, but not easy, win for the Huskers this week.
What two games haunt Frank Solich the most? That and more in a Doc Talk interview.
Isaac Gifford is Nebraska’s nominee for the Campbell Trophy, college football’s premier scholar-athlete award.
September 24, 2024
TJ Birkel previews Purdue with Russ Johnson of the Boiler Express podcast.
Troy Dannen has asked the Big Ten not to assign the Huskers any more Friday home games other than on Thanksgiving weekend.
The SMQ crew says the step backward against Illinois won’t be a trend.
Responding to getting “punched in the mouth” was a common thread during Tuesday’s post-practice press conference. Go here for all the coverage and video. | Updates & discussion | One-minute report
Adam Carriker on what the Huskers must do to bounce back, plus injury insights from Dr. Scott Strasburger.
Doc’s Diagnosis: What Purdue can do well.
The Nebraska-Illinois game drew an audience of 4.2 million on FOX, making it the third most-viewed college game of Week 4.
September 23, 2024
Husker Dan looks at Husker volleyball and wonders: Will the Illinois loss spur the football team?
Matt Rhule said Monday that the Huskers seemed too tight during the second half against Illinois. Go here for injury news and much more from his Purdue game week presser. | Depth chart | Bleav in Nebraska video commentary | One-minute report
Nebraska volleyball is back up to No. 2.
Nebraska men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg is set to have his second pacemaker replacement procedure later this week
The Rutgers game will have a 3 p.m. start on FS1.
Dave Feit sees tough lessons and silver linings in the loss to Illinois. | Doc’s Diagnosis: Four costly plays | Common Fan: A step back
September 22, 2024
Future Husker opponents’ offenses will go to school* on the Illinois game tape, Sam McKewon writes. | Luke Mullin: Still chasing*
TJ Birkel gives his Topline Takeaways on the Illinois game.
2026 QB Dayton Raiola, brother of Dylan, commits to Nebraska. | Film review | Discuss
Illinois football coach Bret Bielema spoke about what worked in the Illini’s overtime win over Nebraska.
Another top-5 sweep for Nebraska volleyball as the Huskers dominate the Louisville Cardinals.
Nebrasketball picks up a four-star commitment for the 2025 class.
Nebraska football is again unranked.
Nebraska opens as a 9½-point favorite against Purdue. | Stats matchup
Doc Talk: Reality hits Huskers | Carriker Chronicles: A needed wake-up call?
Matt McMaster pinpoints the Turning Point in Nebraska’s loss to Illinois.
This week in Husker history: Nebraska crushes Pacific, but a blood clot puts quarterback Tommie Frazier on the shelf.
September 21, 2024
Next week’s opponent, Purdue, can’t stop the run in a 38-21 loss at Oregon State.
Recruiting Roundup: Five-star Michael Terry III nearing decision. | Bellevue West athlete recaps visit.
An Arbitrary Analytics review of the loss to Illinois.
Underachieving in overtime: The almost unbelievable numbers behind the Huskers’ decade of OT futility.
Preview Nebraska volleyball’s match at No. 4 Louisville.
ThotDoc’s Brain Droppings on the Illinois game. | Stukenholtz: Some things never change.
The I-80 Club’s Saturday Morning Coffee asks “what now?” for Nebraska football.
Poll question: Was Nebraska’s No. 22 ranking in the AP poll after Week 3 on target?
September 20, 2024
Illinois 31, Nebraska 24. The Huskers fall in overtime after squandering an opportunity late in regulation. Get the details on the game page. | Highlights | Stryker: Market correction | Carriker: Gut punch | Postgame presser | Photos: 1, 2 | Big Red Over-Reaction
Don’t miss this NFL Films feature on Lavonte David.
Greg Sharpe will not be on the radio call for the Nebraska-Illinois game today.
The HuskerMax crew makes their predictions for Nebraska-Illinois. | McMaster’s Keys to the Game
Attending tonight’s game will be Noel Martin, who scored the Huskers’ only touchdown in the first game of the sellout streak. | Other milestone sellouts: #1, #50, #100, #150, #200, #250, #300, #350.
USA Today looks at Nebraska’s quantifiable progress under Matt Rhule.
Bleav in Nebraska discusses the Nebrasketball roster and schedule with Jacob Bigelow. | Big Ten schedules for the Husker men and women.
September 19, 2024
A top-25 matchup, a conference opener and a major Memorial Stadium milestone: The three elements converge tonight as the Huskers take on the Illini. Get the pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2, 3),* Omaha (1, 2),* Champaign (1, 2, 3) and Chicago. | Commentary: Stryker, Shatel,* Callahan, Christopherson, Just,* Asmussen, Sherman,* Bruntz et al.
FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt says the AP poll is “garbage” and has Nebraska underrated.
The 12th Annual Team Jack Radiothon is Thursday, Sept. 26th. You can donate and sponsor here.
What to expect from Illinois QB Luke Altmyer. | Full game preview. | Orange & Blue perspective
Does a Friday game hurt recruiting? | 2026 QB predicted to Nebraska. | Better fortunes in Florida?
Dave Feit has 40 facts and figures about the sellout streak at 400. | Full-circle moment*
Four Huskers make the AVCA’s inaugural watch list for national volleyball player of the year.
TJ Birkel lists the keys to victory over Illinois.
Jahmal Banks found purpose through a family hardship.
September 18, 2024
Nebraska volleyball makes quick work of No. 2 Stanford, sweeping the Cardinal 25-17, 25-22, 25-14. | Discuss
Carriker Chronicles: Illinois-Nebraska preview and prediction, plus a chat with Thomas Fidone.
Behind the Point Spread: Illinois-Nebraska, USC-Michigan and more.
Ty Robinson says the Blackshirts are attacking the week of practice ahead of Illinois.
The SMQ crew predicts a Husker victory Friday, and so does Pro Football Focus. | More picks
The latest Bleav in Nebraska finds the pulse of Nebraska football fans with Jack Mitchell and looks at volleyball’s big week.
The journey for Bret Bielema to get to year four with the Illini and a ranked matchup with the Huskers.
Tales from the Tailgate: “Tailgate Princess” keeps the party going.
Right guard Micah Mazzccua will be available Friday after all, though Henry Lutovsky will start. Go here for more coverage of Matt Rhule’s Wednesday presser. | Updates & discussion | One-minute report
The I-80 Club and Split Zone Duo’s Alex Kirshner dive into whether Nebraska really is good.
An Illinois site examines the task of containing the Husker offense. | More from the other side
The Common Fan: Expectations rise as the Huskers gear up for conference play.
Husker Dan writes about the Illinois game’s importance.
An Arbitrary Analytics look at Nebraska vs. Illinois.
A specialist from Lincoln East is planning to visit pretty much all the remaining home football games.
September 17, 2024
Ed Foley is looking for the Huskers’ special teams to do their share heading to Big Ten play.
Carriker Chronicles: Former “College GameDay” co-host David Pollack is bullish on Matt Rhule, Dylan Raiola and the Huskers.
Tony White expects an “edginess” boost from the Blackshirts against Illinois. Go here for more from Tuesday’s post-practice presser. Updates & discussion | One-minute report
Illinois’ offense will be facing more than just Nebraska’s defense.
David Max gives his Tuesday Takeaways on the Northern Iowa game.
Former Nebraska placekicker Jordan Congdon is inspiring young people in Mexico. | 2005 interview.
Dave Feit says the 400th consecutive sellout is worth celebrating, regardless of one’s opinions about the streak.
Doc’s Diagnosis: A look at Illinois’ offense.
The 2025 Nebraska baseball schedule has been released.
Everything you need to know about Nebraska volleyball’s matchup with No. 2 Stanford.
Jeremy Pernell sees a boatload of positives but also some questions for the Huskers heading into Big Ten play.
Jan Mudder writes about Illinois matchups to watch.
Kaleb Henry breaks down Nebraska to I on the Illini.
September 16, 2024
O-lineman Micah Mazzccua is “working through some stuff” and will miss Friday night’s “absolute battle” against Illinois. Go here for much more from Matt Rhule’s presser Monday. | Updates & discussion | Video with Kaleb Henry’s commentary | Nelson rises on depth chart | One-minute report
The SMQ crew is upbeat after the Huskers’ performance against UNI.
TJ Birkel and the Common Fan podcast review the Northern Iowa game. | Dylan Raiola’s QB Grade
Jan Mudder provides key matchups for Nebraska’s chances in the CFB Playoffs.
Let’s not nitpick a 31-point win, Dave Feit says.
September 15, 2024
The Raiola-Neyor connection has shown up early. | McKewon’s Rewind*
Husker Dan: Is now the time for Husker fans to start dreaming?
Carriker Chronicles: Just how good is Nebraska? | Husker Doc Talk: An “incomplete” on the report card
Former Husker Cam Taylor-Britt makes a potential catch of the year on an interception of Patrick Mahomes.
Where does Nebraska stand in the CFB Playoffs this week? | Week 3’s impact. | ESPN’s Husker bowl projections.
Matt Rhule is finding a role for Heinrich Haarberg as more than just QB2.
Cole Stukenholtz gets an old familiar feeling.
Arbitrary Analytics reviews Nebraska’s win over Northern Iowa. | Panthers’ coach compliments Huskers.
Nebraska rises to No. 22 in the latest coaches and AP polls, and Illinois is coming to Lincoln with a No. 24 AP ranking. | Huskers favored by 8. | Stats matchup
ThotDoc’s Brain Droppings on the Nebraska-Northern Iowa game.
This week in Husker history: Nebraska’s use of two quarterbacks at once provides controversy in a 1959 loss to 17th-ranked Texas.
September 14, 2024
Nebraska 34, Northern Iowa 3. The Panthers make their presence known, but in the end it’s a convincing win for the Big Red. Go to the game page for all the coverage. | Highlights | Commentary: Stryker, Carriker, McMaster | Gallery | Postgame presser | Big Red Over-Reaction
The best Husker of the 21st century? There’s a runaway winner in Tad Stryker’s pregame fan survey.
Nebraska volleyball dispenses with Wichita State in a dominating sweep.* | Highlights
HuskerMax predictions for Nebraska vs. Northern Iowa.
Week 3 of college football is underway. Follow along for Big Ten results all day.
Join the I-80 Club for their Saturday Morning Coffee edition ahead of the final nonconference game.
Meet the man — and the process — behind the Memorial Stadium light show.*
September 13, 2024
It’s another full day of waiting for kickoff, and here’s how the players handle it.* For fans, there are Nebraska-Northern Iowa pregame reads to peruse from Lincoln,* Omaha* and Cedar Rapids. | Commentary: McMaster, Callahan, Bruntz et al. | Hype video
Nebraska volleyball deals No. 14 Arizona State its first defeat in a hard-fought sweep in Lincoln. | Photos | Highlights
Matt McMaster gives his Big Ten Football Power Rankings heading into Week 3.
Don’t miss this drone tour of the massive Osborne Legacy Complex. | Discuss
The first episode of Bleav in Nebraska. Kaleb Henry goes Around the Big Ten with Mike Cagley.
Recruits Jackson Cantwell and Hudson Parliament left Lincoln impressed with the Huskers.
Predicting the College Football Playoffs: Projecting the Playoffs after Week 2.
How much should Huskers quarterback Dylan Raiola play against Northern Iowa?
The latest I-80 Club podcast from Josh Peterson and Jack Mitchell is out.
Get caught up on the news from this week’s practices: Mon., Tue., Thu. | One-minute report
A full preview of the Northern Iowa Panthers. | Tanner Johnson’s Know Nebrska’s Foe | The Go Big Redcast
Backup QB Jalyn Gramstad has his eyes on a goal bigger than playing time.
September 12, 2024
Husker Dan reviews the Colorado series and previews UNI.
The Buffaloes’ performance against Nebraska didn’t live up to Shilo Sanders’ coin-toss taunt.
From Sports Nightly: Garret McGuire wants better receiver blocking, and John Bullock touts the Blackshirts’ “strong chemistry.”
Carriker Chronicles: Adam’s prediction for Huskers vs. UNI, plus John Bullock’s lofty goals for the Blackshirts.
A pair of ESPN writers project Nebraska’s bowl destinations.
Husker football at Purdue will stream exclusively on Peacock.
Matt Rhule says the competition at long snapper is open, and he describes the week of preparation for Northern Iowa as strong. Go here for more from his post-practice presser Thursday. | Updates & discussion | One-minute report
Nebraska’s remaining schedule is one of the toughest in college football. | Discuss
Preview the Nebraska Classic for Husker volleyball.
TJ Birkel gives his key points to a Nebraska win over Northern Iowa.
Predicting the College Football Playoffs: Thinking through some (mostly) unintended consequences.
September 11, 2024
The Colorado week episode of Chasing 3 is here. | Inspiration from Crawford
Behind the Point Spread goes live tonight at 8 CDT with insights on Huskers-UNI, Alabama-Wisconsin and more.
The Huskers are up three spots in the latest Big Ten rankings from College Huddle.
Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda is adding steadiness to the Huskers’ punt return game.
SMQ predicts a blowout win Saturday for the Huskers, plus the crew chats with DeMoine Adams on recruiting, defense and more.
Good Life Tours has several options for the USC game.
Patrick Mahomes addresses the Dylan Raiola comparisons. | Husker QB ranks in top 25 nationally.
Has Nebraska football’s win over Colorado caused overreactions?
Opening Night for Nebraska men’s and women’s basketball will be an outdoor event this year.
Colorado’s Travis Hunter praises the Memorial Stadium environment as a big difference-maker.
Blandstand views on the Colorado game from Common Fans. An Arbitrary Analytics look at the game before peeking to Northern Iowa.
Predicting the College Football Playoffs: Key Week 3 Matchups to Watch.
Nebraska is relevant again. Here’s how Matt Rhule is making it happen.
Nebraska football makes the latest cut for 2027 four-star wide receiver Ethan Feaster.
September 10, 2024
After dropping a marathon third set, Nebraska volleyball survives Creighton’s bid for a reverse sweep and wins a five-set classic in Lincoln. | Laney Choboy’s memorable stand | Gallery
Ty Robinson wanted the Blackshirts to get a sack record against Colorado. | Tommi Hill’s high grade
Eric Crouch talks about Matt Rhule’s program, Shedeur Sanders’ words and more in the latest Carriker Chronicles.
Dylan Raiola wears No. 15 for a different player than Patrick Mahomes.
The coordinators and a slew of players met with reporters after Tuesday’s practice. Go here for all the coverage and video. | Updates & discussion | One-minute report
David Max gives his Colorado game Tuesday Takeaways, while Tanner Johnson grades Dylan Raiola’s performance.
Nebraska opens as a 30½-point favorite over Northern Iowa. | Stats matchup
Doc’s Diagnosis: Rob Zatechka highlights the Huskers’ run blocking.
More recruiting visit recaps: linebacker Jase Reynolds, athlete John Galbreath and tight end Jack Brown.
Jan Mudder: Predicting the College Football Playoffs: Reflections on Week 2.
September 9, 2024
Christian Jones, four-star linebacker from Omaha Westside, announces his commitment to the Huskers. | Coverage & highlights | Class of 2025 | Discuss
Colorado at Nebraska drew a record audience for an NBC Big Ten Saturday Night game.
Four-star linebacker and Alabama commit Dawson Merritt recaps his “amazing” visit to Lincoln for the Colorado game. | Matt Erickson’s recap
SMQ reviews the beatdown of the Buffs, and Jay and George describe the incredible in-person atmosphere at Memorial Stadium.
Tales from South Stadium: Attendance streaks, family and football.
It’ll be a top-10 volleyball matchup Tuesday in Lincoln between Nebraska and Creighton.
Matt Rhule sees plenty of areas needing improvement despite the big win over Colorado. Go here for more from his Northern Iowa game-week presser. | Updates & discussion | Depth chart | One-minute report
Nebraska is cool again, says a national writer for Rivals.
Colorado and Nebraska are two programs heading in different directions and here is one reason why.
Doc’s Diagnosis: Rob Zatechka analyzes the Huskers’ success in the power running game against Colorado.
Dave Feit: Did that old-school effort Saturday night signal a new trajectory? | Following Bud Crawford’s lead
Recruiting roundup: Visit recaps from Carter Daniels and Hunter Higgins, plus some 2026 prospects to know.
Common Fans: Nebraska stuffs Colorado in a locker.
September 8, 2024
Sam McKewon asks: Can the Huskers handle house money* — the momentum that comes with widespread belief? | Mullin’s Cover Five* | The Athletic’s observations
Husker Doc Talk: After smoking Colorado, Nebraska looks for bigger things.
TJ Birkel gives his topline takeaways on the win over Colorado. | McMaster: The Turning Point
Adam Carriker dives into what’s different about Matt Rhule’s 2024 Huskers.
Husker Dan: Huskers hang on to hang one on the Buffaloes.
Here’s a look at how Northern Iowa and other Nebraska opponents fared in week 2. | Huskers-Panthers stats matchup
Deion Sanders’ Colorado offense left Lincoln with more questions than answers.
Eric Hess offers up his analytics review of Colorado-Nebraska.
Nebraska jumps into the rankings for the first time in five years: No. 23 in the AP poll and No. 24 in the coaches poll.
Dylan Raiola gets the last laugh on Shedeur Sanders.
Cole Stukenholtz, ThotDoc and Mitch Sherman weigh in on Saturday night’s Buff-whipping. More commentary on the game page.
This week in Husker history: More than a century before the portal era, potential and actual transfers make the news.
September 7, 2024
Nebraska 28, Colorado 10. The Huskers sputter after halftime, but a 28-0 first half provides plenty of cushion for a comfortable win over the Buffaloes in a stellar performance by the Blackshirts. Go to the game page for all the coverage. | Commentary: Stryker, Carriker | Highlights | Postgame presser | Gallery | Big Red Over-Reaction
Big Ten week 2 capsules: Wolverines get whipped; Penn State underwhelms; Iowa falls; Illini pull an upset.
Dante Dowdell is the fans’ choice at running back in Tad Stryker’s pregame survey.
Nebraska volleyball comes on strong in the final two sets and sweeps visiting Montana State.
Here’s a look at 10 memorable wins by Nebraska in the Colorado series.
The “College GameDay” crew picks Nebraska over Colorado, with only Desmond Howard dissenting. | HuskerMax predictions | More picks
Matt McMaster gives a rundown of his keys to tonight’s game.
Poll question: Should the Memorial Stadium balloon release be restored for more than just tonight’s game?
Recruiting updates from California and North Carolina.
September 6, 2024
Memorial Stadium will be juiced as old rivals Colorado and Nebraska tangle Saturday night. Here are pregame reads from Lincoln,* Omaha,* Denver* and Boulder.* | Commentary: Christopherson, Just,* Connelly, Bruntz et al., Shatel,* Callahan, Keeler.*
Is Jimmy Horn Jr. Colorado’s secret superstar?
Members of the 1994 national championship team reminisce* as they gather 30 years later.
Add Nick Saban’s name to the list of those impressed by Dylan Raiola’s debut.
Helmet technology for quarterbacks might change some things in regard to noise in the stadium.
A Denver columnist isn’t buying the nice talk* this week from Matt Rhule and Deion Sanders.
Middle-aged Ball Coach thinks through some (mostly) unintended consequences of the expanded college football playoffs.
The LJS looks at some of the top recruiting targets* coming to Lincoln for Saturday night’s game.
The SMQ crew previews the game and sees the Huskers winning a high-scoring affair.
Is Dylan Raiola the second coming of Patrick Mahomes?
USA Today and the Daily Nebraskan examine the polar-opposite approaches of Matt Rhule and Deion Sanders.
Matt Rhule knows Colorado will land some punches, but he’s focused on Nebraska’s counterpunch.
The Go Big Redcast offers its preview and score prediction for Colorado.
Geoff Exstrom previews the Colorado-Nebraska clash, and Dave Feit outlines his four keys to the game. | Mitch Sherman’s five questions
September 5, 2024
Nebraska volleyball bounces back with a sweep of The Citadel.
TJ Birkel outlines the contrast in styles between Matt Rhule and Deion Sanders.
What was hinted earlier is now official: Touchdown balloons are returning to Memorial Stadium, for at least Saturday’s game.
Will Compton on his Memorial Stadium pregame pump-up videos: “I was born for an opportunity like this.”
O-linemen Gunnar Gottula and Henry Lutovsky are ready to go against Colorado after missing the opener. Go here for all the coverage of Matt Rhule’s presser Thursday. | Updates & discussion | One-minute report
Adam Carriker offers his Colorado-Nebraska game prediction and does some verbal sparring with former Buff Matt McChesney. | More picks
Is it “personal” between Nebraska and Colorado? It always will be for some, even if the coaches for both teams aren’t saying so this week.
Defensive coordinator Tony White advocates for “more noise” against Colorado. | Emmett Johnson on the running game
“They were going to have to deal with us”: 30 years ago, Nebraska dominated a high-flying Colorado team and took a big step toward the first national championship for Tom Osborne. | HuskerMax game page
Nebraska is set for a big recruiting weekend, including a visit by Alabama commit Dawson Merritt.
Raiola vs. Sanders: Phenom vs. superstar.
ESPN.com takes an in-depth look at Dylan Raiola and his choice to buy into a bold vision.
September 4, 2024
The latest “Chasing 3” episode goes behind the scenes during UTEP game week.
Behind the Point Spread: Starting at 8 p.m. Central, diving into Colorado-Nebraska and three more of this weekend’s games.
On the radio, defensive coordinator Tony White again emphasizes the Huskers’ need to tackle in space well against Colorado. | Video
The Colorado-Nebraska game predictions thus far are solidly in the Huskers’ favor. Ditto for the stats matchup. | One-minute report
Here’s all you need to know for volleyball’s Husker Invitational this weekend.
Will Compton talks about the 2024 Huskers’ mentality and his involvement in Nebraska’s in-stadium hype videos. | Video
There will be a College Football Hall of Fame salute for Frank Solich during Saturday night’s game.
The Buffs need to block the noise, says former CU quarterback Steven Montez.
The numbers favor Nebraska against Colorado, but the Huskers have struggled in recent years against elite quarterbacks. | Unique challenge*
Our flip sheet with rosters and 2-deeps for Colorado-Nebraska is available now.
Mitch Sherman sees the Colorado game as a watershed moment for Nebraska and its patient fans.
The Huskers will have to lean on their depth and experience on the defensive line to keep Colorado’s offense in check.
TJ Birkel shares his keys to victory over CU and the Common Fan “Blandstand“.
September 3, 2024
It’s a volleyball shocker in Dallas as No. 2 Nebraska is swept by unranked SMU, 25-23, 25-21, 25-18.
Husker Dan previews the Colorado game.
Adam Carriker weighs in on whether “Nebraska Nice” needs to be shelved Saturday night.
Tony White says Nebraska must get creative to limit Shedeur Sanders and the Colorado offense Saturday night. Go here for more from Tuesday’s practice. | Updates & discussion | One-minute rundown
ESPN show host Pat McAfee says Dylan Raiola was “made for the moment.”
Four-star linebacker Dawson Merritt,* an Alabama commit from the Kansas City area, will make another visit to Nebraska for the Colorado game.
Deion Sanders voices respect for Matt Rhule and has praise for Dylan Raiola’s debut performance.
Nebraska gets votes in both major polls but remains outside the top 25.
Middle-aged Ball Coach predicts the 12-team playoff field and highlights the impactful games coming up this weekend.
The Sunday Morning Quarterback crew looks back at the UTEP game and ahead to the Buffaloes.
David Max gives his Tuesday Takeaways from the UTEP game.
This might be the last Buffs-Huskers dance* for quite a while.
Pat Forde’s list of splashiest debuts is topped by Dylan Raiola.
Matt Rhule likes how things went Saturday with the Four “ORs”-men at running back.
The Common Fan podcast breaks down UTEP and previews Colorado.
Is Memorial Stadium about to regain its intimidating status?
September 2, 2024
Is Colorado over-using Travis Hunter? Joel Klatt thinks so.
Dave Feit describes the sequence Saturday that took him from “don’t overreact to Week 1” to “we could really be good.”
A four-game redshirt season might be in store for wide receiver Malachi Coleman. Go here for much more from Matt Rhule’s Monday presser, including his rejection of “culture war” talk. | Updates & discussion | Depth chart
Quarterback Dylan Raiola is named Big Ten Freshman of the Week. In volleyball, conference honors go to Rebekah Allick and Bergen Reilly.
Jan “Middle-aged Ball Coach” Mudder breaks down the CFB Playoff effects from week one for Nebraska.
Running back Rahmir Johnson’s return to action was “a long time coming.” | MJ Sherman’s good start
Nebraska cracks the top 25 of FOX analyst RJ Young.
No. 2 Nebraska volleyball hits the road for a Tuesday night showdown with SMU. Full preview here.
September 1, 2024
TJ Birkel gives his topline takeaways on the UTEP game.
Nebraska finally has a receiving corps* that’s fit for a top-shelf quarterback, Sam McKewon writes. | Neyor’s explosiveness
Carriker Chronicles: Deion Sanders vs. Matt Rhule is a football culture war. | Embracing an opportunity
Nebraska sees early dividends on its transfer portal investments.
From Eric Hess, an analytics review of Nebraska vs. UTEP.
Patrick Mahomes’ “Lil cuzzo” tweet Saturday was one of several Saturday likening Dylan Raiola to the Kansas City Chief.
Husker Doc Talk: Travis and Dr. Rob go over the good and bad from the UTEP game, and look ahead to the grudge match against Colorado.
Scott Frost reportedly is joining the staff of the Los Angeles Rams as an analyst.
Nebraska is a touchdown favorite over Colorado in early betting lines.
Is the balloon release returning to Memorial Stadium? A tweet from Troy Dannen has people wondering. | Discuss
The competition continues after Nebraska’s running backs flexed their depth in the season opener.
Husker Dan and ThotDoc break down the opening win against UTEP.
This week in Husker history: A 6-foot-3, 260-pound “Goliath” of secret identity is said to be among the prospective members of Nebraska’s 1904 squad.