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• Penn State will be looking for a new coach, as the Houston Texans and Bill O'Brien have agreed on a contract.

• Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests: Cody Glenn & Cameron Meredith.

• Tom Osborne looks back on five memorable bowls from his career.

• From Corn Nation, a by-the-numbers look at Nebraska vs. Georgia.

• Here are notes and video from Tuesday's pregame press conference.

• Watch this game preview from Sean Callahan and Andy Kendeigh.

• Lee Barfknecht's bowl memories* include the Huskers running the wishbone and Tom Osborne taking a polygraph test.

• Dave Feit's greatest Huskers by the numbers enters the 40s.

• The Husker defense aims to start forcing some turnovers* again.

• Steve Sipple salutes the work of Rick Kaczenski* with this year's young defensive line. | NU notes*

• NU's run game will be tested by Georgia's productive inside linebackers.* | Dawgs and SEC on offensive* | Understanding Georgia | UGA notes*

• Quincy Enunwa's goal is to have the extraordinary effort of Ameer Abdullah replicated by all 11 Huskers on each side of the ball.

• See photos & video from the Huskers' visit Monday with hospitalized kids.

• Receiver Chris Conley and tailback Todd Gurley return to practice for Georgia.

• Fans in Jacksonville are invited to this Tuesday night gathering.

• Take Ron Kellogg's video tour of the Huskers' home away from home in Jacksonville.

• Dylan Guenther previews the Gator Bowl and sees the two teams' running games as key. | Athlon preview | Corn Nation preview | Predictions

• The memories are a bit foggy for a reason as Joe Ganz* looks back on his 2009 MVP performance in Jacksonville. | NU-Clemson game page

• After being sidelined by injuries for much of the season, Jamal Turner* is ready to make an impact. | NU notes: 1,* 2* | UGA notes

• Sam McKewon says a clean game* by Tommy Armstrong is essential to the Huskers' success against Georgia.

• The Huskers are able to practice* Sunday after relocating to a facility with FieldTurf.* Here are some videos and photos (1, 2). Georgia, meanwhile, stays indoors as several players battle an intestinal ailment.

• From Sam McKewon, 10 defining moments* of the Huskers' 2013 season.

• Wet weather forces the Huskers to change practice venues.

• The mended O-line is enjoying a revival* of chemistry and continuity. | Notes: 1,* 2,* 3* | Bowl week schedule

• Not all nine-win seasons* are equal, Tom Shatel writes.

• Georgia's defense is focused on stopping Ameer Abdullah* and the Nebraska running game. | Scouting UGA*

• Steve Sipple says a strong bowl outing by Tommy Armstrong would give the Huskers a dose of stability for 2014.

• This week in Husker history: A slew of memorable bowls, a coach's nervous breakdown, and a "no" from Houston Nutt.

• Take this quiz to test your knowledge of Husker bowl records.

• Imani Cross* says there's nothing to the rumors that he'll transfer after this season. More from Saturday's practice: Video | Notes* | Photos: 1, 2

• An ankle sprain forces receiver Chris Conley to sit out Georgia's practice.*

• The Huskers aim to end their dry spell in takeaways.* | Notes: 1,* 2,* 3

• Bo Pelini might make his assistant coaches* off-limits to the media.

• A healthy Todd Gurley could be a handful for the Nebraska defense. | Mason at the helm* | UGA notes: 1, 2*

• The 1984 Orange Bowl had a lasting effect on Michel Rose’s* family.

• The bowl game has brought Randy Gregory back to his birth city.

• Watch the players having some fun Friday at the beach.

• What is the Huskers' motivation for the Gator Bowl – pride, or a springboard to next season? Hear Rob Zatechka's preview.

• Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests are 1980s O-linemen Mike Mandelko and Randy Theiss.

• Avery Moss will miss the bowl because of a personal issue,* Bo Pelini says, and three others didn't make the trip due to violations of team rules. More from Friday's practice: Gregory won’t bolt | Notes | Photos | Video

• Injuries weren't the only bad fortune for Georgia this season. | UGA notes

• Kicker Pat Smith took a risk with his move to Lincoln and was rewarded.

• The Huskers get down to business* after their arrival* Thursday afternoon in Jacksonville. | Photos | Video

• The Hail Mary against Northwestern is No. 3 on Athlon's list of 2013's best moments in college football.

• It's a frustrating finish for the sidelined quarterbacks for Nebraska and Georgia, but they'll leave their marks in the record books.

• Whoever succeeds Ciante Evans at nickel* will likely need to work overtime in the film room.

• The bowl game could be a 2014 launching pad* for several Husker players, Brian Christopherson writes. | Sipple's B1G forecast*

• Quarterback commit Zack Darlington is determined not to let his concussions* derail his college football career.

• Walk-on offensive lineman Brandon Chapek's story of patience and perseverance includes a Christmas twist.

• Michael Rose Sr. describes walking the line between father and fan.

• ESPN.com's Mitch Sherman offers up reasons for concern and optimism for the Huskers in the bowl game.

• BTN.com's Tom Dienhart reviews Nebraska's "weird season."

• Two Georgia players -- starting safety Josh Harvey-Clemons and second-string cornerback Sheldon Dawson -- are suspended for the bowl game.

• Check out the game predictions that have been compiled thus far.

• Bo Pelini likes Nebraska's early-December recruiting success* and aims to duplicate it in January. | 2014 commits

• Big Arthur Lynch is the latest in string of Georgia tight ends* ready to excel at the NFL level.

• Alex Lewis, the former Colorado lineman seeking to play at Nebraska, pleads guilty to a reduced charge of misdemeanor assault.

• Coach Mark Richt says theres’s work to be done in shoring up Georgia’s secondary. | Injuries’ toll | UGA notes

• The bowl game could be a 2014 springboard* for Tommy Armstrong.

• This week in Husker history: Eighty-five years ago, Nebraska hires Dana X. Bible, who would become the program’s first 50-win coach en route to college football’s Hall of Fame.

• Steve Sipple says Bo Pelini successes, particularly with the program's culture, should earn him a degree of patience from fans.

• Three Huskers are first-teamers on Phil Steele's All-Big Ten squad, and five others make the second and third teams.

• Who will step up at nickel* to fill Ciante Evans' shoes?

• Fourteen current or former Husker football players will receive their diplomas.

• Bowl season starts Saturday, and Jeremy Pernell has a capsule and prediction for each of the 35 games.

• A win in Jacksonville would place Bo Pelini in elite company.

• It's a big night* for former NU assistants Lance Leipold and Craig Bohl.

• Listen as Rob Zatechka addresses what the Huskers are playing for on Jan. 1, and how Texas' coaching search looks like NU's 10 years ago.

• 247Sports names Georgia's Mike Bobo offensive coordinator of the year. | Struggles in UGA's secondary

• Nebraska's bowl media guide is ready for your perusal. | PDF two-deeps

• Bo Pelini* says the team is getting healthy, the younger players are growing up, strength and conditioning is in good hands,* and recruiting is going well.* | HuskerMax Practice Report | Notes* | Video

• Ben Cotton and P.J. Smith are Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests.

• Gift ideas du jour: Johnny Rodgers autographed book and mini-helmet.

• Husker plays are No. 1 and No. 5 in BTN's top ten for 2013.

• Like Nebraska, Georgia has a defense that's young and improving.* | QB's loyalty* | UGA notes*

• Bill O'Brien previews the Gator Bowl for ESPN. | Gurley vs. Abdullah

• A ferry ride to the stadium is part of the Gator Bowl Husker Huddle.

• Defensive recruits Byerson Cockrell and Joe Keels are officially in the fold, as Wednesday was signing day for early juco enrollees. | 2014 class

• If you missed 1620's Big Red Roundtable, here's the audio.

• Nebraska is No. 10 in Forbes' ranking of college football teams by value.

• A USA Today writer says the Big Ten's 2014 schedules are yawn-inducing.

• More year-end accolades for Jack's run: CBSSports.com | USA Today

• The upward trajectory* of the defense and its first-year players has the departing seniors wishing for another year.

• The O-linemen credit coach John Garrison* with helping the unit withstand its unusual string of injuries.

• Need stocking stuffers? Get the 2-for-1 Dave Christmas Special.

• For Zack Darlington, faith, family and teammates formed the cornerstone that enabled him to persevere through a season on the sidelines.

• Ameer Abdullah is a third-team* selection on AP's All-America teams.

• The layoff has given the O-line some valuable time to heal.*

• Ameer Abdullah works at shaking the maddening fumble bug.*

• Former Omaha blue-chipper Leodis Flowers looks back on his Husker career and says immaturity kept him from reaching his full potential.

• Georgia players discuss the upcoming game and acknowledge that a rematch wasn't what they’d initially hoped for.

• Stanley Jean-Baptiste accepts a Senior Bowl* invitation.

• Scott Frost was the only interviewee for the Boise State job who did not have a direct connection with the program.

• Three Huskers make ESPN.com's All-Big Ten team, and three more are named to its conference all-freshman team. | Best games

• Focus* is seen as the key to avoiding another 4th-quarter bowl fade.

• Shawn Eichorst denies* a report that NU contacted Mack Brown's agent.

• Running back Adam Taylor* appears set to make an impact in 2014 after an impressive redshirt season on the scout team.

• Quincy Enunwa aims to finish* his season as strong as it started.

• Gift idea of the day: Adidas Replica Football Jersey | 12 more

• Ameer Abdullah is named team MVP* as end-of-season awards are announced at the annual football banquet.

• Pushing 40, Tommie Frazier* discusses his latest honor, his post-football life and his controversial tweets.

• Check out Lavonte David's pick-six that didn't count and Zack Bowman's interception that did.

• This week in Husker history: Bob Devaney says no to Miami.

• Nebraska occupies the top two spots in the top 2013 moments on BTN.

• A number of redshirts* appear ready to make their mark in 2014.

• QB recruit Zack Darlington will watch tonight as his best friend tries to lead his team to another Florida state championship. | Gerhart's skill set*

• Former Husker Lavonte David is once again proving the doubters wrong.

• The university reports its bowl ticket sales* have totaled 2,759* so far.

• College Football News names Randy Gregory the nation's sophomore defensive player of the year.

• Contrasting views of the Nebraska brand: York | Chatelain*

• Ron Brown tackles big-picture issues and much more at the season's final Big Red Breakfast in Omaha.

• See how the TV ratings for the Huskers' non-BTN games stacked up against the competition this season.

• Ameer Abdullah's playing through pain* gets a salute from Steve Sipple.

• There's a substantial element of Nebraska vs. Arizona State* in this weekend's lineup of visiting recruits.*

• Bo Pelini* says Tommy Armstrong is “probable” and Taylor Martinez “doubtful” for the bowl game. | Video

• Check out the university's digital bowl guide and season recap.

• Low demand* leads to the cancellation* of a Gator Bowl charter flight.

• Tim Beck's pay is 11th among assistants nationwide. | B1G perspective

• Van Brownson, Bob Newton and Wally Winter – from the 1969 team that walloped Georgia – are Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests.

• Tom Osborne says the playoff system could result in an upgrade of teams' nonconference schedules.

• Ameer Abdullah says he's focused on the bowl,* not on his potential standing in the NFL draft. More from Wednesday's workout: Wanting a win* | Rose's rise* | HuskerMax Report | Notes: 1,* 2,* 3* | Audio

• Jack Hoffman is nominated by a Sports Illustrated writer for the magazine's Sportsman of the Year honor, and he is part of YouTube Rewind 2013. | Team Jack coverage & multimedia

• Hear Eric Crouch's thoughts about Heisman voting and Jay Foreman's observations on roster development and more.

• Thirty Huskers earn Academic All-Conference honors.

• Nebraska gets another defensive end as Darius Slade* picks the Huskers over Michigan State and Penn State. | 2014 commits

• Finally in the College Football Hall of Fame, Tommie Frazier talks about what he learned from Brook Berringer, plus much more from 1992-95. | Emotional moment | HOF Huskers

• Hear why Rob Zatechka likes the Nebraska-Georgia bowl matchup

• Ahman Green will be inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.

• Juco DE Joe Keels* flips his commitment from Wisconsin* to NU, but defensive back Chance Waz of Texas decommits.*

• Derek Johnson examines what's at stake for the Huskers in Jacksonville.

• Tom Shatel explains why Nebraska lacked its usual cachet in the eyes of the bowl committees* this year.

• It will be just the second career start* for Georgia QB Hutson Mason.

• Sales of Husker bowl travel packages* are off to a slow start.*

• Steve Sipple likes Bo Pelini's positive energy* after a tough season.

• For Tommie Frazier, Tuesday night's Hall of Fame induction will be about “everyone who supported me on the ride that got me here.”

• Four Huskers make Tom Dienhart's All-Freshman Big Ten team.

• Check out the Nebraska-Georgia stats comparison. | Tale of the tape

• Mitch Sherman analyzes Bo Pelini's positive pitch of the bowl matchup.

• Sam McKewon says Michigan State's blueprint should give NU hope.*

• It'll be a repeat of last year's bowl matchup* as Nebraska and Georgia clash in the Gator Bowl. Initial reaction from the Peach State is less than enthusiastic, but Bo Pelini likes the pairing.* | Selection process | Team profiles | Pregame page | NU in bowls | Tickets: 1, 2, 3 | Discuss

• NU gets one point in the coaches' poll,* thanks to Bo Pelini's ballot.

• This week in Husker history: The Devaney era at NU is in danger of being a mere two-year blip as the coach entertains an overture from Miami.

• Nebraska's bowl destination* isn't much clearer after Saturday's big games, which included Michigan State's upset victory for the Big Ten championship, but a matchup with Kansas State in Arizona is a popular guess. | Projections: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

• Wyoming hires former NU defensive coordinator Craig Bohl as head coach.

• Ten years ago, it was a long, tense December for the football program.

• Saturday's Big Ten title game* gives the conference a much-needed shot of national attention, Lee Barfknecht writes. | Predictions

• Byerson Cockrell, a juco cornerback, commits to the Huskers.* | 2014 list

• Alfonzo Dennard's DUI charge is dismissed in a plea deal.

• Coaching changes elsewhere open recruiting doors* for Nebraska.

• Spencer Long is named a first-team Academic All-American, and second-team honors go to Jake Long and C.J. Zimmerer. | All-time NU list

• Congrats to Jim Lewis of Grand Island, winner of a trip for two to the Rose Bowl in the Coors Light Score the Silver Seats contest.

• Dave Feit offers up 10 ways to improve the Husker game-day experience.

• Tickets for the Huskers' bowl game go on sale Monday. | BWW or Gator?

• Alfonzo Dennard* receives jail time for violating probation, but a judge rejects a prosecutor's motion to revoke probation.

• Sam McKewon sees lots of sizzle in a Texas-Nebraska* bowl matchup.

• The original Lil' Red* would like his stolen championship ring back.

• Here's the Week 13 report on Huskers on the NFL.

• Nebraska's statistical improvement on defense since September ranks as one of the best for a BCS conference school in the past five years.

• Derek Johnson says Friday's game might have gone differently if Shawn Eichorst hadn't waited to break his silence. Brian Bosiljevac, meanwhile, straddles the fence between the Bo-lievers and Bo-leavers.

• Listen to Jay Foreman's assessment of the state of the defense.

• Shawn Eichorst expresses further support for Bo Pelini and says he's proud* of how the 2013 Huskers battled through adversity. | Audio links

• Tale of the Tape provides a coach's perspective on some key plays from the Iowa-Nebraska game.

• A matchup with Texas in Arizona is just one of NU's bowl possibilities.*

• Hear new commit Terrell Clinkscales discuss his choice of Nebraska.

• Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests: Keyuo Craver & Randy Stella.

• For the offense,* it was a season of high expectations that quickly got derailed by injuries.

• Nebraska's bowl destination* remains very much up in the air.

• The Big Ten reprimands Bo Pelini and fines Nebraska $10,000.

• Ameer Abdullah and Randy Gregory* are named to the media's All-Big Ten first team, and Ciante Evans joins them on the coaches' all-conference first team. | The honorees

• Jay Foreman breaks down the ups and downs of the Iowa game.

• Three Athlon writers ponder whether Shawn Eichorst made the right call.

• Which bowl will select the Huskers? Vote in our poll.

• Sam McKewon lists three areas of concern* that need special attention from Bo Pelini: Turnover margin, special teams and inconsistency.

• Hard-working Ameer Abdullah finishes the season as the Big Ten's leader in rushing yardage.

• Juco defensive tackle Terrell Clinkscales* commits to the Huskers,* and defensive back Chance Waz of Texas flips his commitment from Colorado to Nebraska. | 2014 class

• Four Huskers make Jeremy Pernell's list of All-Big Ten performers.

• This week in Husker history: Jim Thorpe and Carlisle schooled the Cornhuskers to the tune of 37-6 on a chilly Wednesday afternoon in 1908.