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• Players are silent* after meeting Sunday night with Shawn Eichorst.

• Dirk Chatelain says Shawn Eichorst's gamble is one that must be made.* More commentary: Shatel,* Sipple,* Callahan, Hamar, Vogel

• A number of former players say the firing sends a strong message* about where the bar is set at Nebraska. | Zatechka podcast

• Lee Barfknecht has a theory on the type of coach* Shawn Eichorst wants.

• Kendall Bussey, Mirko Jurkovic and Stanley Morgan decommit, paring NU's recruiting class of 2015 to 11 members. | Munson commentary

• National commentary on the firing: Matt Brown | Pat Forde | Bryce Miller | Mitch Sherman: 1, 2 | Brian Hamilton | Blair Kerkhoff | Dennis Dodd

• No Huskers make BTN.com's all-conference team.

• Shawn Eichorst explains his decision: We “weren't good enough in the games that mattered.” More from today's press conference: Video | Audio | Transcript | McKewon commentary (video) | LJS* | OWH*

• Nebraska re-enters the coaches' and AP polls at 23rd and 25th.

• Eric Crouch and other ex-Huskers discuss the decision in these videos.

• Moving on now is justifiable, Derek Johnson writes. | Eyes on Eichorst*

• Bo Pelini is fired after seven seasons in Lincoln, and Barney Cotton* is named interim* head coach. | Statement | Players angry: 1, 2, 3,* 4* | Reaction: Recruits (1,* 2), Ex-players,* More | Bio | Timeline | Potential successors: 1,* 2, 3, 4,* 5, 6 | Photo galleries: 1, 2 | Contract

• A silent Saturday* provides no answers as fans continue to debate the future of Bo Pelini. | Commentary: Sipple,* Shatel* | Notes: 1,* 2*

• Wisconsin wins the Big Ten West and will now face an Ohio State team that lost star quarterback J.T. Barrett to injury.

• Citizen hero Gene Willers' story ties football with real life. | Video

• Turner Gill coaches Liberty to its first-ever FCS playoff win.

• Niles Paul equips Omaha North with new jerseys and cleats.

• Here are the Huskers.com video highlights from Friday's game.

• Nebraska 37, Iowa 34. The hobbled Huskers roar back from a 17-point deficit and win a thriller in overtime. Go to the game page for all the coverage and multimedia. | Commentary: Stryker, Johnson | Video: Postgame presser | Winning TD, Punt return | Big Red Over-Reaction

• Kenny Bell is suited up, but not Randy Gregory, Corey Cooper or Alonzo Moore. More pregame updates here.

• The Huskers need a win today in Iowa City to avoid a three-game losing streak and take some heat off their coach. Here are the pregame reads fromOmaha (1, 2),*Lincoln (1, 2, 3, 4),*Grand Island (1, 2),*Des Moines (1, 2, 3)andQuad Cities (1, 2, 3).Commentary: Sipple,* Shatel,* Barfknecht,* Callahan.

• Dave Feit says the history of Minnesota football serves as a cautionary tale for Husker fans. | Survey

• Nebraska's oldest football letterman remains proud that the mid-1930s Huskers "could play with anybody and against anybody."

• Mirko Jurkovic's commitment to Nebraska might be in jeopardy as the O-lineman will make a visit to Ohio State this weekend.

• Ryne Reeves might be about to get his first start* at center, but he's not lacking in experience. | Notes: 1,* 2*

• Going against Brandon Scherff in practice as elevated the play* of Drew Ott, Iowa's defensive end from Nebraska. | Video

• The Lincoln* and Omaha* papers preview the Hawkeyes. | Fun facts

• The Huskers must figure out how to fix the leaks* in their run defense.

• It's been an unusual journey for Paul Kelly,* Nebraska's short snapper.

• Zac Lee, Jay Moore and Steve Warren recap the loss to Minnesota and preview the matchup against Iowa.

• Players experience something bigger in a visit with hospital patients.

• Bo Pelini says after Wednesday's practice that Kenny Bell and Randy Gregory are both 50/50* for Friday's game. | Video

• Home field hasn't been much of an advantage for Iowa lately.

• Eric Crouch says Bo Pelini is the right man for the job.

• Hail Varsity analyzes the statistics of Iowa and Nebraska.

• The Cedar Rapids paper explains what makes Ameer Abdullah special.

• An Iowa columnist wishes this were more than a bronze-medal game, and another writer says the series could use a boost in appeal.

• Hear what Damon Benning expects to see in the Nebraska-Iowa game.

• The early predictions give the edge to the Hawkeyes.

• See what Ron Brown had to say* at the Big Red Breakfast.

• Sam McKewon sees NU playing in a California bowl,* win or lose Friday.

• Tale of the Tape examines some defensive miscues against Minnesota.

• Iowa's Drew Ott is a Nebraskan that Nebraska let get away.

• De'Mornay Pierson-El works hard* to improve his game.* | Notes: 1, 2*

• The Cedar Rapids newspaper previews the game and predicts a close Hawkeye victory. | Iowa notes: 1, 2

• Tim Beck says Iowa's defensive line* will be tough to handle. More from Tuesday's practice: H’Max Report | Video | Notes: 1, 2 | Audio | Photos

• Ameer Abdullah is one of three Doak Walker Award finalists. | Frustration*

• With an eye on life after football, Ndamukong Suh is tapping the business expertise of Warrn Buffett and other high-profile mentors.

• Jeremy Pernell lists the coaches NU should consider if it makes a change.

• Hear Michael Bruntz of Huskers Illustrated for an update on the Huskers as they deal with potential distractions going into the Iowa game.

• I.M. Hipp will be a guest Saturday on the Legends Radio Show.

• Special holiday pricing of $59 is in effect for the Nebraska My Wingman.

• Bo Pelini says Kenny Bell remains questionable* for Friday. | Audio

• The Husker offensive line is short on depth* as it fights through a November slump. | Q&A's: Moudy,* J. Cotton* | Notes: 1,* 2*

• Iowa QB Jake Rudock is showing resiliency* and improved numbers.

• Ameer Abdullah believes good will come* from his injury. | Green & Heard*

• Shawn Eichorst's silence* makes sense for now, Steve Sipple says.

• Milt Tenopir* will receive the first annual Tom Osborne Legacy Award.

• This week's recruit watch* includes a big play by Eric Lee.

• Former Husker DeMoine Adams shares his message of empowerment.

• Our printable two-deeps and rosters for Friday's game are here.

• Go 7:30 into this segment for Damon Benning's NU-Minnesota breakdown.

• SI.com's Andy Staples says "somebody in Lincoln" needs to decide what the university wants the football program to be.

• From Campus Insiders, here's a video preview of Nebraska at Iowa.

• Bo Pelini says his focus right now is on Iowa,* not on bigger-picture issues. More from from Monday's press conference: Bell's status | Ameer reflects | Bo on assistants | Video | Quotes

• Husker Dan adds his two cents on the state of the program.

• The citizen hero honorees for Friday are announced. | Video

• Poll question: Does Bo Pelini need a win at Iowa to keep his job?

• The Huskers must get better at stopping the run* in order to survive Big Ten play, Sam McKewon writes.

• Angry Dad says any change will be a business decision.

• A rule change* in recruiting might be needed to help Nebraska return to football's elite, Gerry DiNardo says.

• Tommy Armstrong made strides* Saturday even in defeat.

• Lee Barfknecht sees the sellout streak* as being on shaky ground.

• Hear Rob Zatechka explain the simplicity of Minnesota's win and how it's the model of what Nebraska needs to do.

• Pride and bowl position are on the line for the Huskers again this year against Iowa. | Notes*

• Saturday's loss left the Hawkeyes angry but not embarrassed.

• Nebraska is No. 1 in this week's misery index from USA Today.

• Dave Feit invites you to answer his survey on the state of the Huskers.

• This week in Husker history: After barely surviving a monumental fourth-quarter collapse, the Huskers win in overtime at Colorado.

• The Huskers fall out of the top 25 in the coaches' and AP polls.

• It's the end of a “good ride” for Dr. Pat Clare, longtime orthopedic surgeon for Husker athletics.

• Next week's opponent, Iowa, drops a 26-24 decision to Wisconsin. Check out the Husker-Hawkeye stats comparison.

• Minnesota 28, Nebraska 24. QB Mitch Leidner and the Gophers rally for an upset win in an injury-filled game as two fumbles near the goal line hurt the Huskers. Coverage and multimedia can be found on the game page. | Commentary: Stryker, Johnson, Pernell | Postgame video & audio | Video of late strip | Big Red Over-Reaction

• The Huskers will try to rebound today as the seniors play for the final time at Memorial Stadium. Here are the pregame reads fromOmaha (1, 2),*Lincoln (1, 2, 3, 4, 5),*Grand Island (1, 2),*Minneapolis (1, 2, 3),*St. Paul (1, 2)and St. Cloud.Commentary: Shatel,* Sipple,* York, Scoggins,* Sharp, Vogel, Barfknecht,* Callahan.

• Damon Benning breaks down the game and predicts a 30-20 Husker win.

• Tim Beck says one game won't make him second-guess his system.

• Here's a video recap of the Huskers' preparations for Minnesota.

• Athlon Sports previews the game and picks Nebraska by 11.

• Steve Sipple says Tim Beck must find a way to give Tommy Armstrong a boost in confidence.*

• Minnesota's tight ends* will be a handful for Nebraska's linebackers, Barrett Ruud* says at the Big Red Breakfast.

• Quarterback Mitch Leidner and the Gophers will try to get their passing game out of a rut. | Safety sidelined

• The Husker seniors aim to focus on a win* and not let the emotions of their home finale get in the way. | A walk-on's story* | Notes*

• Angry Dad senses a different reaction to the latest tough loss

• Dave Feit wonders if we read too much into players' quotes.

• Get to know future Husker defensive end Reuben Jones.*

• The Huskers must find the right mindset* as they try to bounce back.

• USA Today Sports previews the game in this video.

• The Royals' Alex Gordon, who will be honored at Saturday's game, looks back on his football-playing days.

• Here's a recap of the records that fell Saturday in Madison.

• There's nothing corporate about this trophy-game idea.

• Bo Pelini says his advice to Tommy Armstrong is to relax and go have fun* Saturday. More from Thursday's practice: HuskerMax Report | Video | Notes: 1, 2, 3 | Audio

• Four prospects, one of them already committed to the Huskers, are on the visitor list* for Saturday.

• Program trajectory is a subplot for both Nebraska and Minnesota.

• Poll question: What are NU's odds of beating both Minnesota and Iowa?

• There are a few upset picks as the game predictions start to roll in.

• Ameer Abdullah is a finalist for the Hornung and Pop Warner awards.

• Minnesota's David Cobb embraces his role as a bruiser* at running back. | Award snub | Scouting reports: 1,* 2* | Minn. notes

• The O-line had trouble with blitzes* last week and can expect the Gophers to try to exploit that. | Issue identification* | NU notes: 1,* 2*

• Bo Pelini fields some blunt calls* on his radio show.*

• From the LJS, photos of NU coaches past and present on the sidelines.*

• The 14 seniors playing their last home game Saturday will all have their degrees before the bowl game.

• Go 4:20 into this segment to hear Breakdown Sports' Logan Larson assess what went wrong in Madison and what to expect from Minnesota.

• Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests: Alonzo Whaley & Andrew Green.

• Tale of the Tape looks at some of the defense's miscues in Madison.

• Dave Feit reflects on the Badgers, beat-downs and “Bo-gatory.”

• Bo Pelini is No. 24 in USA Today's tabulation of coaches' salaries, and four Big Ten coaches make the top ten.

• Will Shields and Roger Craig are among 26 pro Hall of Fame semifinalists.

• Faux Pelini offers a primer for coaches on how not to get fired.

• Go two minutes into this segment for Jay Foreman's thoughts on the state of the defense and more.

• Derek Johnson looks to the Minnesota game with conflicted feelings.

• Ameer Abdullah is named a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award.

• Tim Beck says Tommy Armstrong and the offense must not allow one bad game to define them.* | Notes*

• Tailback David Cobb* is the next challenge for the Husker defense.

• Cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun is a big part of Minnesota's success in generating turnovers. More on the Gophers: One game at a time | Slow starts on defense

• Game control* becomes a key metric for the playoff committee.

• Could Ameer Abdullah* go from Heisman contender to second-team all conference? | B1G notes*

• Kenny Bell* says fans who demand a coaching change* are “crazy.” | Video

• A win Saturday for the seniors is Tommy Armstrong's focus. | Video

• Seven Huskers* went without their Blackshirts* in Tuesday's practice. | HuskerMax Report | Notes: 1,* 2 | Video | Audio | Photos

• The Huskers are 23rd in the latest playoff rankings.

• Husker Dan wonders if Saturday was Bo's Rubicon. | Benning breakdown

• Audio of Bo Pelini & Jerry Kill in today's coaches' teleconference is here.

• Here's an X's-and-O's look at how Melvin Gordon was able to run wild.

• Our PDF two-deeps and rosters are ready for printing.

• This one-minute video provides a preview of the Minnesota game.

• Dan Hoppen and Dirk Chatelain* see the same pattern in some of NU's biggest losses. | Wrong side of history | Big-game blues* | Tumult train*

• The Huskers are intent on bouncing back.* Foltz Q&A* | Notes: 1,* 2*

• Nebraska will be facing a Mackey Award semifinalist in Minnesota's Maxx Williams, a sophomore tight end with seven TD catches.

• Kendall Bussey* reaffirms his commitment* to Nebraska. | Injury update

• Jeremy Pernell reviews the Wisconsin game and suggests a number of coaching staff changes on both sides of the ball.

• The Husker program* is on the right track,* coach Bo Pelini says at Monday's game-week press conference. More: No change at QB* | Transcripts | Injury update | Mitchell on Blackshirts: 1, 2,* 3* | Video

• Rex Burkhead made the most of his six snaps on Sunday.

• The Iowa game will have an 11 a.m. start and an ABC telecast.

• The Wisconsin game thrusts a long-running debate back into the forefront, ESPN.com's Mitch Sherman writes.

• Poll question: Will the blowout loss hurt Nebraska's recruiting?

• Sam McKewon says Tim Beck's offense isn't built* for November play in Big Ten country. | Seeking answers | Back to work* | Notes: 1,* 2*

• Shawn Eichorst's job has just become tougher,* Steve Sipple writes.

• The introduction of video boards 20 seasons ago changed NU game days.

• Wisconsin showed that its defensive numbers were no fluke.*

• Minnesota will come to Lincoln with its conference championship hopes still very much alive.

• Hear Rob Zatechka's observations on NU's breakdowns against Wisconsin and his thoughts on who should be coaching the defense.

• This week in Husker history: Jeff Kinney outshines OU's Steve Owens.

• The Huskers fall to 19th in the coaches' poll and 21st in AP.

• A reminder: ESPN's documentary “Two Points, One Title” about the 1984 Orange Bowl airs tonight at 8 CST.

• The Minnesota game will kick off at 11 a.m. CST on ESPN. See how the two teams match up statistically.

• Wisconsin 59, Nebraska 24. After a promising start, it's another epic meltdown against the Badgers as the Blackshirts surrender 56 unanswered points and Melvin Gordon rushes for an FCS-record 408 yards. Go to the game page for all the coverage. | Commentary: Stryker, Johnson | Postgame video | Big Red Over-Reaction

• Nebraska will wear all-whites today. Check back here for more updates.

• It's a prove-it game for the Huskers today in chilly Madison. Get the scene-setters fromOmaha (1, 2),*Lincoln (1, 2, 3, 4),*Grand Island (1, 2),*Milwaukee (1, 2),*andMadison (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).Commentary: Shatel.* Callahan, Oates, Bruntz.

• Reuben Jones, a defensive end* from Florida, commits* to the Huskers' recruiting class of 2015.

• Kendall Bussey, the New Orleans running back whose commitment to NU is in doubt, suffers a leg injury in a playoff game. | Feit commentary

• AP and Fox Sports Wisconsin preview the game.

• Hail Varsity's cover story on Kenny Bell and his not-so-simple relationship with Husker fans is now available online.

• Hear Damon Benning's breakdown of the Nebraska-Wisconsin matchup.

• Baker Steinkuhler will be Saturday's Legends Radio Show guest.

• Dave Feit is of two minds on Ameer Abdullah's Heisman hopes: 1, 2.

• Here's a video recap of the Huskers' preparations for Wisconsin.

• Nebraska must be the mentally toughest* team on the field, Ron Brown* tells a Big Red Breakfast crowd.

• The Husker secondary knows eye discipline* will be crucial Saturday.

• Nebraska's defensive line has Wisconsin's attention. | UW notes*

• The Huskers' field-position turnaround* can be attribed to special teams, turnover margin and quick stops on defense.

• Sophomore slump? Quite the opposite for Maliek Collins and Nate Gerry.*

• A rivalry can't be manufactured, but Barry Alvarez* sees one taking shape between Wisconsin and Nebraska.

• Hail Varsity takes a by-the-numbers look at the Badgers.

• Steve Sipple says now might be the time for former Husker Scott Frost* to step up into a head coaching job.

• Get to know recent Husker commit Stanley Morgan* from New Orleans.

• Bo Pelini says there's “nothing different” with Ameer Abdullah's status and that he expects him and Cethan Carter to play. More from Thursday's practice: HuskerMax Report | Video | Notes: 1,* 2* | Bo on BTN Live

• Go 5:15 into this segment for the latest on the Kendall Bussey situation from HuskerOnline's Dan Hoppen.

• De'Mornay Pierson-El spent some time Thursday fielding fans' questions.

• Beating the odds is nothing new to hard-working Ameer Abdullah.

• Poll question: Will NU sufficiently slow down Wisconsin's run game?

• The game predictions are leaning heavily in Wisconsin's favor.

• What makes Wisconsin's running game* hard to stop? The OWH looks at the X's and O's. | Gordon's ascent*

• Steve Sipple says the Blackshirts will need a sledgehammer mentality* against Wisconsin's big O-line. | Armstrong's mindset* | NU notes: 1,* 2*

• Wisconsin's swapping of quarterbacks from play to play was a new wrinkle* last week, and there may be more on Saturday. | UW notes*

• The OWH* and LJS* scout the Badgers, and Bucky's Fifth Quarter has a game preview that examines some key matchups.

• The LJS looks at five other Saturday games of strategic interest.

• Hear former Pelini aide Joe Moglia describe the process that has elevated his Coastal Carolina team to No. 1 in the FCS rankings.

• Kendall Bussey's commitment* to Nebraska is looking shaky.* | Discuss

• Husker Dan says Saturday's game has opportunity written all over it.

• Check out this Nebraska-Wisconsin video preview, scripted by HuskerMax columnist Derek Johnson. More previews: Husker Doc Talk | Huddle Pass

• How should Nebraska attack the Badgers' defense? A Big Ten offensive coordinator suggests getting on the perimeter.

• Wisconsin has a limited number of tickets available.

• Nebraska defensive end Joe Keels knows this about his cousin Melvin Gordon: You must tackle him at his waist, not his knees.

• Go two minutes into this segment for Jay Foreman's thoughts on what to expect from the Huskers in Madison.

• A lack of star power* isn't hurting Wisconsin's defense.* | UW notes: 1, 2

• Terrell Newby is ready for an expanded role* if needed. | NU notes: 1,* 2*

• Sam McKewon says the playoff committee's message to the Huskers is to prove yourselves.* | Scouting Nebraska: 1, 2

• The 2012 loss in Indianapolis still stings for Kenny Bell.

• Jeremy Pernell previews the Wisconsin game and goes over what the Huskers must do to leave Madison with a victory.

• Hear HuskerOnline's Nate Clouse discuss the commitment of wide receiver Stanley Morgan and more from the recruiting front.

• Ameer Abdullah returns to practice with a brace on his left knee. More from Tuesday's practice: HuskerMax Report | Notes: 1, 2* | Video | Photos

• Nebraska drops to 16th in the latest playoff rankings. | Reactions*

• Tommy Armstrong goes on BTN Live to discuss the Wisconsin game and the challenge he issued to himself after the win over Purdue.

• Wisconsin coach Gary Andersen says he hopes Ameer Abdullah is at 100% Saturday. More from the B1G coaches' teleconference: 1,* 2* | Audio

• Ameer Abdullah is named one of 12 Wuerffel Trophy finalists and 10 Senior CLASS Award finalists.

• Jake Cotton provides a slew of interesting nuggets in this BTN interview, including his April Fool's prank on Bo Pelini in 2010.

• Brotherly competition helped drive Nate Gerry's ascent.

• A tandem quarterback system is getting results for Wisconsin.

• The O-line's goal: Executing without overthinking.* | Kondolo's wait over* | Price Q&A* | NU notes: 1,* 2*

• A Wisconsin fan site previews the Huskers.

• It'll be a matchup of Heisman hopefuls and friends Gordon & Abdullah.

• Here's a recap of how Husker recruits* fared over the weekend.

• Tight end Cethan Carter's return is expected to boost the offense, the running game* in particular. | Kevin Williams Q&A* | Five Pelini quotes

• The Blackshirts say they're not the same* defense Wisconsin embarrassed* in Indianapolis in 2012. | Road demons

• Our printable two-deeps and rosters for the Wisconsin game are here.

• Hail Varsity analyzes the Huskers' performance in several categories that go beyond the box scores.*

• Dave Feit reveals the rejected ideas for the Nebraska-Wisconsin game trophy. | Wetzel commentary

• Bo Pelini* says he expects* Ameer Abdullah to play against Wisconsin, but "we'll see on Saturday." More from Monday's press conference: Gregory in ’15? | Video | Notes* | Quotes

• Jerry Palm says a 12-1 Nebraska team would have a slightly better shot at the playoff than a 12-1 Ohio State squad.

• Nebraska-Wisconsin has officially become a trophy game, with the Freedom Trophy* going to the winner each year. | Discuss

• Poll question: Which Badger unit, offense of defense, concerns you more?

• The Minnesota game will have an 11 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. start, with final arrangments to be announced early next week. | Tickets available

• Athlon Sports says the timing of NU's bye week could prove beneficial.

• Wisconsin's defense has led the Badgers’ drive for a Big Ten title, and now the passing game* is showing new signs of life.

• Sam McKewon draws five lessons* from Saturday's games and how they might apply to the Huskers. | Sipple on QB play*

• The 2011 experience has some Nebraska fans leery* about Madison.

• Tad Stryker sees an an opportunity for a Husker breakthrough in Madison.

• This week in Husker history: Frank Solich's 89-yard kickoff return for a touchdown sparks Nebraska to a win over Oklahoma State.

• The Huskers climb to No. 11 in the coaches' and AP polls.

• The OWH unearths previously unpublished Game of the Century photos.

• Lee Barfknecht says Wisconsin's performance at Purdue* did little to solidify the Badgers as favorites against Nebraska. | Trophy ideas*

• Alabama and Nebraska are the No. 1 and 2 states for college football fandom, according to a New York Times study of Facebook data.

• Brandon Reilly* and Spencer Lindsay* draw inspiration from loved ones' battles with cancer.

• The Wisconsin game will have a 2:30 p.m. CST start and an ABC national telecast.

• The Badgers tune up for NU with a 34-16 win at Purdue, and Ohio State gains the inside track in Big Ten East with a 49-37 win at Michigan State.

• Jeremy Pernell reviews the Huskers' recruting under Bo Pelini and sees things trending upward after a shaky start.

• Experts on NCAA matters say sanctions* against Nebraska appear unlikely in the Mary Wong case. | Broadening the laws*

• ESPN's film on the ’84 Orange Bowl* airs next weekend. | Background*

• NU's streak of Florida bowls* seems likely to end this season.

• Receiver Stanley Morgan from New Orleans commits to the Huskers,* giving Nebraska its 13th member of the recruiting class of 2015.

• BTN Live focuses on the versatility of Randy Gregory in this feature.

• After coming up big in special-teams play, Brandon Reilly looks to play a larger role in the passing game.*

• Derek Johnson previews the men's hoops season and sees the Huskers ending their NCAA tourney hex.

• Bo Pelini has the fifth-lowest cost-per-win figure in the Big Ten, according to an analysis by NJ.com.

• An SI.com mock draft has Randy Gregory going No. 1 to the Raiders.

• Steve Octavien says financial adviser Mary Wong,* now serving prison time, paid some of his bills while he was at Nebraska. | Discuss

• Hear Rob Zatechka discuss the recovery time for a sprained MCL, the playoff picture for the Huskers and more.

• Dave Feit breaks down Nebraska's performance against Purdue.

• A longtime fan* with Parkinson's returns to Memorial Stadium.

• The Huskers are aiming to regain the tempo on offense that helped make the running game difficult for opponents to stop earlier in the season.

• The LJS breaks down the playoff credentials and roadblocks of Nebraska and 15 other teams.

• Ndamukong Suh makes midseason All-Pro on ESPN.com and SI.com.

• Former Husker lineman Ben Martin gets a 16-year* prison sentence for conspiracy to distribute meth.

• Linebacker and receiver* are areas of need in NU's current recruiting cycle.

• Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests: Zach Potter & Cortney Grixby.

• Hear Hail Varsity's Mike Babcock and HuskerOnline's Dan Hoppen discuss the playoff, the Husker offense's performance and more.

• Poll question: Does it make sense to have weekly playoff rankings?

• Husker players hope they're done adding to the 2014 blooper reel.*

• Bo Pelini discusses the O-line rotation and more on his radio show.

• Barry Alvarez's blueprint* is still working at Wisconsin.

• Respect isn't out of reach for the Big Ten, writes columnist Matt Brown.

• Tale of the Tape examines some key plays from the Purdue game.

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

• Jay Foreman sees lots of future promise in the Husker defense.

• Hear Zac Lee, Jay Moore and Eric Crouch discuss the Purdue game and the outlook for the Huskers in the season's homestretch.

• Lee Barfknecht says Michigan State and Ohio State have lapped the field in the Big Ten.

• NU climbs to No. 13 in the playoff rankings. | McKewon commentary*

• Who were Saturday's MVPs for the Huskers? They're listed here.

• Roy Helu Jr. has cut his hair for a cause.

• Derek Johnson examines the struggles of ’14 Michigan and ’07 Nebraska.

• Bo Pelini says Ameer Abdullah should be at “100%” against Wisconsin* and that his injury isn't as serious* as Rex Burkhead's in 2012.

• After a solid outing against a pass-happy offense, the Husker secondary* faces a different challenge going forward. | Cross stays positive*

• The Giants' Prince Amukamara is sidelined by a torn biceps.

• Tom Shatel* tries to sort out cupcakes, league strength and the playoff.

• Trap game? Wisconsin says its focus is on Purdue, not Nebraska.

• Go 4:10 into this segment for Damon Benning's breakdown of the Huskers' performance against Purdue.

• A sports-injury expert says two weeks is “right on the border” of what's needed for a running back to come back from an MCL sprain.

• Maryland is hit with a suspension, fine and reprimand for behavior before the start of Saturday's game against Penn State.

• Nebraska won't win the Big Ten West without a healthy Ameer Abdullah, writes ESPN.com's Mitch Sherman.

• The Wisconsin game will have an 11 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. start on ABC, ESPN or ESPN2. Details will be finalized after Saturday's games.*

• The OWH's Dirk Chatelain bemoans what the conference change and the Big Ten's expansion have done to Nebraska's schedule.

• Poll question: Will Ameer Abdullah recover quickly enough to be effective against Wisconsin?

• Randy Gregory and Ameer Abdullah are named semifinalists for the Bednarik and Maxell awards, respectively

• The Jack Hoffman story continues to touch ABC's Jeannine Edwards.

• The quest for sharper play on offense begins with cleaning up the Huskers' baffling snap issues,* but a bigger-picture issue might be an overload* of complexity.* | Notes*

• Mauro Bondi says he's been cleared to play against Wisconsin.

• Jeremy Pernell and Husker Mike weigh in on the Purdue game.

• Here's the Huskers.com highlight reel from Saturday's game, plus the Golden Knights’ Memorial Stadium jump.

• This week in Husker history: The Blackshirts shine in wins over Texas A&M in 1999 and Oklahoma in 2009.

• NFL.com plays “what if” with the 1997 season and has Nebraska handily winning a four-team playoff with Tennessee, Florida State and Michigan.

• The Huskers climb to No. 14 in the coaches' poll and 15th in AP.

• See how the Huskers match up statistically with the Badgers, who lead the nation in total defense after their 37-0 win over Rutgers.

• Nebraska 35, Purdue 14. The Huskers grind out a win over Purdue after losing Ameer Abdullah to what's described as a mild MCL sprain. Go to the game page for all the coverage. | Commentary: Stryker, Johnson | Postgame video & audio | Injury video | Big Red Over-Reaction

• Here's the Huskers' psych-up video and more pregame material.

• Even with limited touches, Husker commit Kendall Bussey reaches another statistical milestone.

• Today the Huskers take on a Purdue team whose offense is finding its stride. Here is the coverage fromOmaha (1, 2),*Lincoln (1, 2, 3, 4),*Grand Island,Lafayette (1, 2, 3, 4),*Indianapolisand Fort Wayne (1, 2).Commentary: Sipple,* Shatel,* York (1, 2), Callahan.

• It was a long and difficult road, but Anthony Steels is now eight years sober after being nearly ruined by cocaine addiction.

• De'Mornay Pierson-El gets some press in the East: 1, 2