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• Will Shields & Roger Craig make the semifinals in balloting for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2013.

• Tom Osborne's final Big Red Breakfast was one for the memory books.

• The Huskers have their “full gamut” at their disposal on offense and defense, Bo Pelini declares as he and Bret Bielema meet the press.

• Stanford rallies in the fourth quarter to claim the Pac-12's Rose Bowl berth with a 27-24 win over UCLA.

• The HuskerMax/Blur Parties Tailgate is under way in Indianapolis. See photos of the early arrivers.

• Coaches Mark Dantonio and Bill O'Brien scout the Huskers and Badgers.

• NYC Huskers: There's a different watch-site location for Saturday's game.

• Six Big Ten coordinators break down the two teams. | Athlon preview

• Neither team is a stranger to title games. | Stats & facts

• Tom Osborne* brings a touch of nostalgia* to the Big Red Breakfast.

• It happened in April: 18 hours* that changed the Huskers.

• The Badgers believe they are bringing a different defense this time around against the Huskers. | Gilbert's potential | UW notes

• Get ready for the silly season* of coaching vacancies, Steve Sipple writes.

• Spotlight the Husker defense: Rome's rocky road* | Linebackers step up* | Martin's motivation* | Notes*

• Monte Kiffin, former Husker player and assistant, is leaving his son's staff at Southern Cal after the season.

• A Wisconsin columnist calls on Bret Bielema to roll the dice more.

• Meet the man responsible for hauling* all the Huskers' gear.

• Jim Delany sees plenty of work to do to elevate Big Ten football.

• A 2021-22 Oklahoma series is officially on. | York commentary | History

• The game predictions are starting to roll in.

• The move of the 2013 Southern Miss game to Lincoln* is now official.

• Wisconsin aims to shore up its run defense after being gashed by Penn State's Zach Zwinak. | Rex’s return

• Travel industry experts have varying takes on Husker fans’ likely turnout* for Saturday’s game.

• The Badgers’ offensive line is smarting from a subpar performance at Penn State. | Scouting report* | Resurgence of Ball*

• A focus on coaches: Terry Joseph* keeps the secondary improving, and Tim Beck* keeps calm in the heat of the game.

• From Hail Varsity, a look at which team should have the upper hand Saturday based on some distilled stats.

• Ron Brown says Rex Burkhead has had a good week of practice after an inspiring performance* against Iowa. Audio from Wednesday’s practice: HuskerMax Report, Els, Cotton | Notes: 1,* 2*

• Eric Martin's emergence as a disruptive force has Wisconsin's attention.

• The NFL straddles the fence by fining Ndamukong Suh $30,000.

• Hear Wisconsin play-by-play man Matt Lepay’s observations about the Badgers, plus Fox's Petros Papadakis’ thoughts about the game.

• Only six seats remain on the Omaha-to-Indy bus trip.

• NU ends up selling just over half* its ticket allotment for Saturday's game.

• Is Ohio State's absence a plus or a minus for Bo Pelini's Huskers?

• Hear Jay Foreman discuss defensive strategy for Saturday's game.

• The Huskers figure a rested Rex Burkhead* will be a plus. | Notes*

• The Badgers have battled inconsistency on offense all year. | UW preview

• Wisconsin quarterback Curt Phillips* is finally getting his chance.

• Here's another batch of championship game wallpaper.

• Wisconsin writers examine NU's knack for comebacks. | Scouting report

• Mark Pelini* has never approached games with a backup's mentality.

• The Badgers are healthier than the first time around. | Abbrederis cleared

• John Papuchis* says it will take a group effort to replace Baker Steinkuhler. Audio from Tuesday's practice: H’Max Report, Papuchis

• From Dave Feit, thoughts on the Iowa game and program expectations.

• Loyal fans Don and Barb Suhr got married on a game day in 1951, but they still made it to the stadium on time – and they still do.

• Here's the Week 12 rundown of Huskers in the NFL.

• The latest Tale of the Tape examines how Nebraska and Wisconsin match up in their second go-round.

• Ellis Johnson is fired after one season as head coach at Southern Miss.

• Husker Dan says the script in Iowa City was straight out of Hollywood.

• Did Big Ten coaches stick it to Urban Meyer in the all-conference voting?

• Wicked Shadows has game-week wallpaper for your computer and phone.

• Ken Mehlin & Trumane Bell are Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests.

• Shaky placekicking has cost the Badgers late in the season.

• The secondary's aggressive approach* is netting nation-leading results.

• Mark Pelini* held his own against Iowa, but Saturday's starter at center has yet to be determined. | Notes: 1,* 2*

• Quincy Enunwa* looks forward to an indoors game. | Stadium facts

• Coaches Bielema and Pelini both stuck to their core beliefs* this season when adversity struck, Sam McKewon writes.

• The Badgers see their title game experience as an advantage.

• There's weaker-than-expected demand* for Indy tickets and travel.

• A Wisconsin win in Saturday night's game would give the Rose Bowl its first five-loss team. | NU's Florida possibilities*

• See how Husker recruits and prospects* fared in weekend play.

• Only 10 seats remain on the HuskerMax bus from Omaha to Indianapolis. | Rose Bowl interest survey

• It's all good news on the injury front for the Badgers.

• Ndamukong Suh won't be suspended for his Thanksgiving Day kick.

• The Iowa game MVPs: Burkhead, Martin and Maher.

• The Huskers start their week of preparations for Wisconsin. Audio from Monday's practice: HuskerMax Report, Beck, Evans

• Spencer Long makes both the media and coaches' All-Big Ten* squads, while Taylor Martinez,* Eric Martin, Daimion Stafford and Brett Maher are named to one team or the other. Second-team honorees include Ameer Abdullah, Kenny Bell, Jeremiah Sirles, Baker Steinkuhler and Will Compton. Maher wins a share of kicker-of-the-year honors.

• How will Nebraska stop Wisconsin without Baker Steinkuhler?

• Only 10 seats remain on the HuskerMax bus to Indianapolis from Omaha.

• Get our Cyber Monday deal and fill out our Rose Bowl interest survey.

• Former Husker Mike Minter reportedly has been hired as head football coach at Campbell University in North Carolina.

• Game-week downloads: PDF 2-deeps | NU notes | Wis. notes

• Half of NU's ticket allotment* for Saturday's game remains unsold.

• Despite the high stakes, Bo Pelini says he's not changing anything* in this week's game preparation. More from Monday's press conference: Audio | Video: Pelini, Burkhead, Martinez, Smith, Sirles, Whaley, Compton, Cotton

• Here's Husker Mike's report card on the Iowa game.

• Purdue will have a new coach when it plays Nebraska next season.

• Nebraska and Wisconsin have been a study in contrasts* when it comes to closing out games. | NU notes*

• Sam McKewon examines what NU has done right* during its win streak.

• With physical Wisconsin up next, it's an inopportune time for the Huskers to lose two starting linemen,* Steve Sipple writes.

• It's been a tough year* for several Big Ten media days participants.

• This week in Husker history: Notre Dame & the final Nebraska Field game.

• Two key Badgers appear set to return from injuries. Here's more from Sunday's teleconference by coaches Bielema and Pelini.

• Nebraska rises to 13th in the coaches' poll and 14th in AP. | 12th in BCS

• The Huskers lead the nation in pass defense and are No. 2 in pass-efficiency defense. See how NU and Wisconsin match up statistically.

• At a crucial juncture of the season, there suddenly are holes to fill* on the offensive and defensive lines. | Notes*

• Bo Pelini's "win out" statement became a challenge his players embraced.*

• Actor Bruce Dern says he knew nothing about his Husker connection until “a guy sent pictures” of his grandfather. (That “guy” was us at HuskerMax.)

• You can vote here for Spencer Long for the Burlsworth Trophy for walk-ons.

• Get your spot now in HuskerMax’s ticket/travel/lodging package for the game in Indianapolis. | Game tickets

• Rex Burkhead will go down as one of the most inspirational Huskers ever, Randy York writes.

• Tom Shatel is starting to get used to this whole Big Ten* thing.

• Wisconsin loses in overtime to Penn State and takes a 7-5 record into the Big Ten championship game against Nebraska.

• Nebraska 13, Iowa 7. Next stop, Indianapolis. The Huskers prevail in a defensive struggle on a raw, windy day in Iowa City to secure a berth in the Big Ten championship game. Get the details and view the highlights on the game page. | Stryker commentary | Game DVD

• The Huskers can punch their ticket to Indianapolis today with a win in Iowa City. Get the pregame stories from the papers inOmaha (1, 2),*Lincoln (1, 2, 3),*Grand Island (1, 2),Des Moines,Iowa City (1, 2),Quad Cities (1, 2)and Dubuque.Commentary: Shatel,* Sipple,* Harty, Callahan

• HuskerMax welcomes JK Realty in Phoenix to the business directory.

• Nebraska is looking for its first Nov. 23rd win since 1963.

• A controversial play involving Ndamukong Suh has ’em talking in the NFL.

• Future Husker: offensive lineman Dan Samuelson

• Tom Osborne can identify with this year's Nebraska Heroes Game honoree.

• The game predictions are starting to roll in.

• A Gopher fan reports on his excellent Lincoln trip (which included meeting a Nebraska football legend at the HuskerMax tailgate).

• Old-school Baker Steinkuhler* quietly plays a big role. | NU notes: 1,* 2*

• Hawkeye safety Tanner Miller was a Husker at heart – until that Iowa scholarship offer came. | Ditto for Cole Fisher | Iowa scouting report*

• One thing Iowa can't afford is an ugly loss, columnist Mike Hlas says.

• Hear beat writer Marc Morehouse preview the game from an Iowa per­spec­tive. More audio: Benning’s breakdown | Pelini on Jim Rome’s show

• NU’s ability to overcome deficits has the Hawkeyes' attention.

• The Huskers continue a 20-year tradition of Thanksgiving hospital visits.

• With Wednesday's practice in the books, the Huskers get set to travel to Iowa City. | HuskerMax Report | Pelini audio

• Hail Varsity crunches some stats to see how Nebraska's 2012 offense stacks up against those of previous Husker teams.

• Husker Dan looks forward to the “Hickoff Classic.”

• It will be a “very difficult” road game in Iowa City, NU assistant Vince Marrow says at the Big Red Breakfast.

• It's the Wednesday edition of the Friday HuskerMax Tailgate: 1, 2, 3

• Hear Jay Foreman discuss rivalries and the importance of the Iowa game.

• Sixteen* in the Big Ten: Just a matter of time? | Rutgers facts

• Taylor Martinez is mastering the strategic side* of the game. | Notes: 1,* 2

• Ticket availability is just a part of what determines how much red* will be in Kinnick Stadium on Friday.

• It's the swan song for quarterback James Vandenberg, who has taken every snap for the Hawkeyes this season. | Iowa notes: 1, 2 | Ferentz quotes

• Hear the OWH’s Henry Cordes discuss some of the surprises unearthed in his new book* about Tom Osborne’s final five years of coaching.

• Noel Martin still follows the Huskers, 50 years after he scored Nebraska's only touchdown in the first game of the sellout streak.

• John Papuchis expects a grind-it-out game against Iowa and its big back, Mark Weisman. Audio from Tuesday's practice: HuskerMax Report, Papuchis, R.Fisher, Martin, S.Fisher

• Harvey Perlman says the Big Ten acted practively in gaining an East Coast presence. | End of exceptionalism | A New York view

• Jim Delany says division realignments haven’t been decided. | Rutgers is in

• Bo Pelini says it has helped to have a year of Big Ten familiarity.

• Corn Nation previews the Hawkeyes: Will ball security be an equalizer?

• Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests: Randy Schleusener & Joe Adams

• Adversity earlier in the season has shaped* the 2012 Huskers.

• The Hawkeye staff doesn’t have fond memories of the Huskers’ last visit to Iowa City. | Kaczenski’s return*

• The Big Ten is gaining recruiting territory* and TV markets,* but Tom Shatel feels something’s lost.* | Sipple commentary* | Terp info | What’s next?

• Game-week downloads: Printable two-deeps | NU notes | Iowa notes

• Mike Osborne on his dad: “Tough but giving”

• The Huskers’ linebacker rotation* is paying dividends. | Notes: 1,* 2*

• Player spotlight: Ben Cotton* | Ameer Abdullah* | Imani Cross*

• See how NU recruits & prospects* fared in weekend play. | Worth a look?*

• Notes & quotes from Monday's practice: 1, 2* | Audio: H’Max Report, Beck

• An Omaha man and an Iowa couple will be the Heroes Game honorees.

• The bigger Big Ten reportedly will have Illinois moving to the Legends Division. Commentary on the expansion: Dodd, Wojciechowski, Bennett, Chatelain, Gall, Babcock, Dienhart

• Bo Pelini says the team must take its A game* to Iowa City. More from Monday's press conference: Quick hits | Video: Pelini, Sirles, Whaley, Martinez, Abdullah, Compton

• The visiting juco defensive tackles liked what they saw Saturday.

• Reserve your spot on the bus from Omaha to the Big Ten Championship.

• Going to Iowa City? Here are some restaurants to consider.

• Maryland's regents approve the Terps’ move to the Big Ten.

• The Hawkeyes are taking on a spoiler role as Iowa's clunker of a season nears an end. | Growing gap* | Unloading tickets | What rivalry?

• Don't look now, but the Blackshirts are a top 20* unit. | Notes*

• The Big Ten’s stature will get a needed lift if Nebraska and Ohio State keep winning,* Lee Barfknecht writes.

• Driven by demographics, the Big Ten’s possible addition of Maryland and Rutgers makes sense to some but seems foolish to others.

• The Shrine Bowl is moving to Kearney for the 2013 and 2014 games.

• Minnesota's leading receiver quits the team and lambastes his coach.

• Check out the photos from our pregame tailgate Saturday.

• NU remains 14th in the coaches’ poll and BCS but drops to 17th in AP.

• See how the Huskers and Hawkeyes match up statistically after 11 games.

• Glenn Presnell capped a spectacular season on Thanksgiving Day 85 years ago. This Week in Husker History also notes the birth 100 years ago of the NU-Oklahoma series.

• Patricia Poppe is one person who hasn't quit caring about Thunder Collins.

• Nebraska 38, Minnesota 14. The Huskers cruise to victory behind a big passing game and a stifling defense. Get the details on the game page. | Stryker commentary | Game on DVD

• Maryland and Rutgers may be set to join the Big Ten. | Risky strategy?

• Next up is Iowa, which lost to Michigan on Saturday, 42-17. | Box

• Running back Adam Taylor of Katy, Texas, commits to the Huskers.

• As the Gophers come calling, it's a day for fans to salute the senior class as well as a legendary figure in Husker athletics. Get the game-day lowdown from the papers in Lincoln (1, 2, 3, 4),*Omaha (1, 2),*Grand Island (1, 2, 3),Minneapolis (1, 2),*St. Paul (1, 2)andSt. Cloud (1, 2). |Commentary: Sipple,* Shatel,* Scroggins,* Mason, Callahan

• Seniors' stories: Rex Burkhead and Kyler Reed

• Lincoln* is now a possible venue for Southern Miss’ “home” game against NU next season. Also, the 2014-15 Miami series might be in jeopardy.

• Ameer Abdullah is proving wrong those who figured he was too small.

• Here's your chance to convey words of appreciation to Tom Osborne.

• Tim Beck has praise for Ameer Abdullah* at Friday's Big Red Breakfast.

• Kirk Cousins wears Husker gear after losing a bet with DeJon Gomes.

• Listen to the Friday HuskerMax Tailgate: 1, 2, 3 | Osborne

• The toss sweep* returns to NU's offensive attack. | Notes: 1,* 2*

• Two seniors and their journeys: P.J. Smith* and Micah Kreikemeier*

• It's been a good week* for Bo Pelini, Steve Sipple writes.

• Tom Osborne is the dean of Nebraska's Fortunate 500.

• Future Husker: LB Courtney Love,* another Cardinal Mooney product.

• Rex Burkhead's playing status Saturday will be a game-time decision, Bo Pelini says after Thursday's practice. Audio: H’Max Report, Pelini

• Micah Kreikemeier, the first player to commit to the Huskers after Bo Pelini's hiring, reflects on the past five years.

• Who's that fan in the sombrero? It's Paul Favela, aka “the Husker Hombre.”

• The Big Ten becomes part of the future Orange Bowl mix.

• Linebacker-turned-defensive end Eric Martin reflects on Senior Day with no regrets* about his Nebraska career. | Notes: 1,* 2*

• Watch Will Compton field fans' questions on the latest “Ask the Huskers.”

• The recruiting outlook on the D-line* is brightening, Sam McKewon writes.

• Saturday's Legends Radio guests: Phillip Dillard & Blake Lawrence.

• Scouting the Gophers* | Tangible progress* | Calling all centers | Notes

• Former Husker Yoshi Hardrick is accepted into pretrial diversion.

• Listen to beat writer Phil Miller’s assessment of the 2012 Gophers.

• The memory of Gary Tinsley serves as inspiration for the Gophers.

• Terry Joseph sees covering big MarQueis Gray as a challenge for the Husker secondary. Audio from Wednesday's practice: HuskerMax Report, Joseph, Fisher

• Postseason ticket requests are due Friday, the Athletic Dept. says.

• An argument can be made that NU under Bo Pelini is Pass Defense U.

• Dirk Chatelain lists 10 reasons why Bo Pelini and Arkansas might tango.

• NU’s big-play WRs haven’t shirked their duties as “perimeter warrors.”

• Jay Foreman says sideline chippiness is nothing new at Nebraska (audio).

• Corn Nation previews the bowl-eligible Golden Gophers.

• A dislocated shoulder* is a mere speed bump for center Justin Jackson.

• Husker players show they are solidly in Bo's corner.* | Notes: 1,* 2*

• It keeps getting harder for Tampa Bay's tackling machine, former Husker linebacker Lavonte David, to avoid the spotlight in his rookie season.

• Avoiding mistakes has been a key for Minnesota's freshman QB.

• Take a look at former Husker punter Sam Koch's first NFL touchdown.

• The Gophers scramble to find backups at center. | Team’s progress

• There are plenty of possible Rose Bowl opponents* for the Big Ten champ.

• The Huskers practiced in half pads Tuesday in preparation for the Gophers. Audio: HuskerMax Report, Papuchis, Smith, Cotton

• In the market for a coach, Arkansas reportedly is eyeing Bo Pelini.

• Saturday's official players of the game: Reed, Stafford, Martinez

• Get your name on the list for an Omaha-to-Indianapolis motorcoach and lodging package.

• Husker Dan files his report on the “Groundhog Day” Penn State game.

• This week's Tale of the Tape analyzes five key plays vs. Penn State.

• Game-week downloads: Printable two-deeps | NU notes | UM notes

• Ndamukong Suh’s stats don't do justice to his dominating play, says Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz. | NFL Huskers, Week 10

• The Huskers have a genuine leader in linebacker Will Compton.*

• Dave Feit breaks down the victory over Penn State.

• Minnesota's MarQueis Gray has taken his position change in stride.

• The fumble call* won't soon be forgotten in Penn State country.

• Injuries haven't driven the passion out of Rex Burkhead.* | Notes: 1,* 2*

• Don't mistake sideline feistiness* for turmoil, the Huskers say. | Shatel*

• See how NU recruits and prospects* fared in weekend play.

• In his quest to improve, Brett Maher* takes it one kick at a time.

• Minnesota's Australian punter* didn't expect to be contributing so early.

• Tim Beck says Minnesota's defense has made big improvements over last season. Audio from Monday's practice: HuskerMax Report, Beck, Joseph, Kaczenski, Stafford

• A rotation of six bowls for the playoff semifinals is approved by the BCS commissioners and Presidential Oversight Committee.

• Bo Pelini praises the team leadership* as the seniors prepare for their final home game.* Video from Monday's press conference: Pelini, Burkhead, Martinez, Compton, Whaley, Cross

• Saturday's game will be No. 500 for Tom Osborne as a coach or AD.

• The juco DT prospects who visited Saturday liked what they saw.

• Brett Maher is named Big Ten special-teams player of the week.

• Taylor Martinez’s more aggressive running is making him a nightmare for opponents to defend, Dirk Chatelain writes.

• Too much is made of Bo Pelini's sideline behavior,* Steve Sipple writes.

• Tim Beck says on-the-fly adjustments* typically are needed to get the Huskers' offense in gear against creative defenses.* | Notes*

• Minnesota might be thin at center because of new injuries.

• Freshman I-back Imani Cross is glad to have the coaches' trust.*

• Poor play in the second half has dogged Penn State all season.

• NU moves up to 14th in the coaches' and BCS rankings and 16th in AP.

• See how Nebraska and Minnesota stack up against each other statswise.

• This week in Husker history: Bad blood between Kansas and Nebraska in 1897, and boosters pass the hat for Bob Devaney in 1962.

• Nebraska 32, Penn State 23. It's another double-digit second-half comeback and another dose of officiating controversy. Get the details and view all the big plays on the game page. | Stryker commentary | DVD

• Next week's foe, Minnesota, defeats Illinois on the road, 17-3.

• The Huskers hope to reduce the miscues today against an efficient Penn State squad that has shown resiliency and resolve. Get the scene-setters from the papers inOmaha (1, 2),*Lincoln (1, 2, 3, 4, 5),*Grand Island (1, 2, 3),Harrisburg,Pittsburgh (1, 2),State College,Scranton,AllentownandPhiladelphia.Commentary: Shatel,* Sipple,* Rudel, Callahan, Vogel

• Bo Pelini talks with Tim Brando about what's a stake Saturday and more.

• Veterans Day hits home for Tom Osborne. | Saturday’s Gate sentinels

• Listen to Damon Benning's breakdown of what to expect in Saturday's game.

• Here's what an East Stadium expansion might have looked like in 1979.

• Randy York has some facts and figures to ponder as you contemplate the 50-year sellout streak.

• A study of early hype: Taylor Martinez, the original Johnny Manziel

• The seniors have a chance to establish a legacy* in the season's homestretch, John Papuchis says at Friday's Big Red Breakfast.

• Here's the audio from the Friday HuskerMax Tailgate: 1, 2, 3

• Hear PSU’s Bill O’Brien discuss his team with 1620's Sharp & Benning.

• The Husker O-line is producing results in relative anonymity.*

• Athlon previews the game and says NU 27, Penn State 24. | More picks

• Husker Mike recalls the confusion of witnessing the Miracle in Missouri.

• The 2012 Huskers have done something no other NU team has done since 1964* – and they’ve done it twice.

• Former Husker assistant Shawn Watson's name surfaces in speculation about the Auburn job.

• The tight ends* are a big part of what makes Penn State's NFL-influenced passing game click. | PSU notes

• Jamal Turner fields fans' questions in the latest Ask the Huskers (video).

• From Pennsylvania, perspectives on Husker fever and Taylor Martinez.

• Cole Pensick's dad is a faithful observer* at practices.

• Joe Ganz* serves as another set of eyes for Taylor Martinez. | NU notes*

• Nebraska’s Life Skills program can be a difference-maker in recruiting.

• Angry Dad wonders whether ugly can turn pretty.

• The Huskers have been preparing for Matt McGloin's quick-rhythm passing, Bo Pelini says after Thursday's practice. Audio: HuskerMax Report, Pelini

• Congrats to the Huskers' four academic all-district honorees: Rex Burkhead, Sean Fisher, and Spencer and Jake Long.

• Ndamukong Suh is again voted the NFL’s dirtiest player.

• Severe weather* could hit during the latter part of Saturday's game.

• Here's the ABC/ESPN2 coverage map for Saturday's game.

• Dave Rimington's football legacy has Penn State center Matt Stankiewitch stoked about playing in Lincoln. | McGloin's turnaround* | PSU notes: 1, 2

• The Huskers’ secondary logos are getting a new look.

• The TD catch in East Lansing has given Jamal Turner* a confidence boost.

• Bo Pelini is tired of hearing about his sideline demeanor. | NU notes: 1,* 2*

• Tommie Frazier weighs in on who would have won if Penn State and Nebraska had played in 1994.

• Cornheads are the craze at a Tennessee high school. Here's why.

• The Husker offense has been penalty-free when it has mattered most this season: in its fourth-quarter comeback touchdown drives.

• Ameer Abdullah's* handling of a heavy load while being less than fully healthy draws praise from Ron Brown after Wednesday's practice. Audio: HuskerMax Report, Brown, Garrison

• Former Husker volleyball coach Terry Pettit and 1970s player Nancy Grant Colson are the Legends Radio Show guests at 8 a.m. Saturday.

• Fans at Saturday's game can donate to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.*

• The LJS breaks down the Nittany Lions in its weekly scouting report.*

• Penn State coach Bill O’Brien wishes to replicate NU's walk-on success.

• The Nittany Lions know they’re facing a motivated foe. | PSU notes: 1, 2, 3

• Hear Jay Foreman's thoughts on how the Huskers match up against the Nittany Lions. | Corn Nation preview

• P.J. Smith's confidence helped him bounce back* from that wicked collision with Le’Veon Bell. | Blatchford’s rise | NU notes: 1,* 2*

• See who NU's six players of the week were for the Michigan State game.

• The stars could align to place Notre Dame* in the Rose Bowl for the first time since the days of the Four Horsemen.

• Husker Dan weighs in on the victory at Michigan State.

• This week's Tale of the Tape breaks down five key plays in East Lansing.

• The efficiency* of Penn State quarterback Matt McGloin will be a challenge for the Blackshirts, John Papuchis says. Audio from Tuesday's practice: HuskerMax Report, Papuchis, Evans, Sirles

• Hear what Eric Crouch thinks of the breaking of his total-offense record. (Go forward 7 minutes into the audio clip.)

• MSU coach Mark Dantonio airs his officiating gripes with the Big Ten.

• Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium has emerged as a possible venue* for next year's road game against Southern Miss.

• Hail Varsity crunches some election-year numbers for Nebraska football.

• The Walter Camp foundation will present Tom Osborne with its 2012 Distinguished American Award on Jan. 12 in New Haven, Conn.

• Get your downloads: Printable 2-deeps | NU notes | PSU notes

• Penn State coach Bill O’Brien says there are tricks of the trade at his disposal to slow down the Husker offense’s tempo.

• The Athletic Department has some tickets available for Saturday's game.

• Here's the Week 9 stats wrap-up of Huskers in the NFL.

• A home-and-home series with Oklahoma* in 2021-22 has been agreed to in principle, Tom Osborne says.

• Tim Beck's zone-read offense keeps opponents guessing.*

• It's been a season of adjustments for Rick Kaczenski and his D-line.*

• What makes Nebraska's two-minute offense* click? Practice, plus a comfort level* with operating at a fast pace. | Marlowe Q&A*

• The Huskers recall the emotions of last year's PSU game. | Notes: 1,* 2*

• Here are some notes and numerology from Penn State country.

• What do the Huskers do on Sundays?* Tim Marlowe explains.

• See how Husker recruits and prospects fared in weekend play.

• Adam Rittenberg beholds Taylor Martinez’s transformation into a clutch QB.

• Monday's practice is in the books as NU prepares for Penn State and its different defensive look. Audio: H’Max Report, Beck, Meredith, Compton

• Two defensive recruits join the list of visitors for the Penn State game.

• MSU hoops coach Tom Izzo joins in the criticism of Saturday's officiating.

• Bo Pelini says the Huskers can't count on winning games while losing the turnover* battle. Also, cornerback Antonio Bell is no longer on the team. More from Monday's press conference: Audio | Video: Pelini, Martinez, Smith, Whaley, Abdullah, Sirles, Enunwa, Cross, Marlowe

• You can order tickets to the Bronko Nagurski award banquet in Charlotte, N.C., where NU's Larry Jacobson will receive the legends award for 1971.

• Big Ten weekly honors go to Taylor Martinez for the fourth time this season.

• The Minnesota game gets a BTN telecast and a 2:30 p.m. CST start.

• A mobile QB can create fear* in any defense, Sam McKewon writes.

• A patient approach made Jamal Turner’s big moment* possible.

• Taylor Martinez’s quarterbacking tutor says No. 3 still has room for improvement on his mechanics. | Notes: 1,* 2*

• Mike Devaney says his father would be proud of the Huskers' sweep of the Michigan schools in this golden-anniversary season.

• Nebraska represents the Big Ten's last hope for national relevance this season, USA Today's Paul Myerberg writes.

• Lincoln is the next stop for Penn State's road warriors. | Injured DT

• Husker Mike says the T-Magic nickname truly fits. | Get the T-shirt

• Nebraska rises to No. 16 in the latest BCS standings.

• The Huskers climb to 16th in the coaches’ poll and 18th in AP.

• See who has the edge in the Nebraska-Penn State stats matchup.

• It was 15 years ago this week that Matt Davison’s “flea-kicker” catch saved the day against Mizzou. And 105 years before that, bigotry kept the 1892 Nebraska-Missouri game from being played. This week in Husker history.

• Nebraska 28, Michigan State 24. It's another incredible comeback after miscues put the Huskers in a deep hole. Get the details and see the big plays on the game page. | Stryker commentary | Game on DVD

• Next week's foe, Penn State, blows out Purdue on the road.

• All signs point to a bruising battle today in East Lansing as the Huskers try to stay on track for a division crown. Get the pregame coverage from the papers inLincoln (1, 2, 3, 4),*Omaha (1, 2),*Grand Island (1, 2),Detroit (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6),Grand RapidsandLansing (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).*Commentary: Sipple,* Shatel,* Barfknecht,* Callahan

• Winning Opportunity Sports joins the HuskerMax Business Directory.

• It's speed vs. speed with Nebraska's wideouts vs. MSU's cornerbacks.

• Here's the Michigan State edition of Encyclopedia Athletica.

• Listen to some pregame analysis from Damon Benning and Dirk Chatelain.

• Extra police will patrol Interstate 96 because of shootings last month.

• Steve Sipple talks Nebraska with the Detroit Free Press.

• Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests will be Bob Newton and Dave Morock from the 1970 national championship team.

• The Huskers are working at reducing penalties, John Garrison tells a Big Red Breakfast crowd in Omaha.

• Jeff Jamrog says a Superdome game against Southern Miss next season isn't a sure thing. More from the Friday HuskerMax Tailgate: 1, 2, 3

• Athlon previews the game and says NU 24, MSU 20. | More predictions

• Michigan State hopes to avoid the indignity of a home-field sea of red.

• An improved defense* gives the Huskers hope for home stretch.*

• The Spartans' offense eats up time* even when it doesn't score points.

• Tom Osborne says he still takes little stock in recruit rankings* and cites his 1990s teams cases in point. | Future Husker: Gabriel Miller*

• NU appears well stocked at linebacker for 2013 and beyond.| Notes: 1,* 2*

• Rex Burkhead is named a finalist for the ARA Sportsmanship Award.

• Juco defensive end Randy Gregory* commits to the Huskers* for 2013.

• Here are the early reports from Thursday's practice: 1, 2 | Audio: HuskerMax Report, Pelini

• Who is Eric Kapitulik and why did he receive the game ball from the Michigan game? The answers and much more are right here.

• Taylor Martinez’s improved passing has MSU’s attention. | Legacy question

• A look at the offenses Michigan State has faced might take some of the shine off the Spartans’ lofty defensive rankings. | Physics lesson

• Statistics indicate why Nebraska's first-down performance against the Spartans’ defense is likely to prove pivotal.

• MSU linebacker Max Bullough is ready to get physical with Nebraska.

• Angry Dad looks at resurrecting a season.

• Could there be one more go-round* for future doctor Sean Fisher?

• David Santos* is starting to put his speed to good use at linebacker.

• MSU isn't afraid to blitz* mobile QBs. | Scouting report* | Spartan notes

• NU’s offensive tackles* face a stern test Saturday. | Notes: 1,* 2*

• The Huskers' last visit to East Lansing is something Mark Dantonio would like to forget. | 1995 game page

• This week's Wicked Shadows wallpaper pays tribute to the Blackshirts.