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Long after Saturday’s game is over, Colorado will remain competitive turf* for the Buffs and Huskers in recruiting. | Stoll story

Poll voters and computer models have divergent views of the Huskers after the first week of the season.

Steve Sipple says the Huskers could get a boost at the scene where their slide began 18 seasons ago.

Watch this Pac-12 Networks preview of the top storylines to follow Saturday when Nebraska plays Colorado.

A 90-year-old fan’s wish is granted as he gets to meet Scott Frost.

Dave Feit voices displeasure with the handling of Maurice Washington’s punishment.

Scott Frost said the offense was “leaps and bounds better” this week in practice, but there’s uncertainty at placekicker. Get more coverage from Thursday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion.

Check out these one-on-one interviews with JoJo Domann and Wan’Dale Robinson.

Adam Carriker previews the game and has the Huskers winning in overtime. | More predictions

A Buff says the teammate who injured Adrian Martinez last season is taking undeserved heat on social media.

Rob Zatechka discusses Cam Jurgens’ long-term upside at center as well as his thoughts about the Nebraska-Colorado series.

Previewing the Buffaloes: LJS, Corn Nation, OWH,* H247

Nebraska has the edge in the game predictions thus far.

What’s being done to get the offense back on track? That was a central topic as coaches spoke after Wednesday’s practice. Get all the coverage here. | Updates & discussion

Husker safety Eric Lee* talks about his “unreal experience” Saturday and preparing for the game at Colorado.

Colorado QB Steven Montez says the Huskers this week have been “talking enough for both of us.” Meanwhile, CU’s athletic director issues a plea for fan civility. | Kiszla: Hug a Husker* | Grudge match

Husker Dan looks at the challenge awaiting Nebraska in Boulder this weekend.

Maurice Washington’s legal case in California is delayed again,* until Oct. 17.

Center snaps, defense and special teams were topics as coaches and players met with reporters after Tuesday’s practice. Get all the coverage here. | Updates & discussion

Nebraska moves into the top 25 in the coaches poll and drops one notch in the AP rankings.

Three Husker assistants — Greg Austin, Travis Fisher and Barrett Ruud — have received $25,000 pay raises.

Adam Carriker says the Husker offense can get well* against Colorado’s defense.

The intensity is cranking up for the game at Colorado, and so are ticket prices.* | Shatel: Compelling moments*

Snap quality — or a lack thereof — affected the offense’s fortunes Saturday.

Scott Frost said at Monday’s press conference that “we’ve got to practice better,” and “the good thing is I think we got their ear on that.” Go here for all the coverage. | Updates & discussion | Depth chart | Pregame notes | Stats matchup

Hail Varsity takes a look at Wan’Dale Robinson’s strong debut.

Pro Football Focus names Eric Lee to its Team of the Week.

The LJS looks at memories good and bad from the migration to Boulder.

Monday Morning Quarterback: What’s the more urgent need for improvement this week, the running game or the passing game?

ESPN’s Bill Connelly says Saturday was a reminder that building jobs don’t always fall perfectly into place the way Scott Frost’s UCF build did.

Luke Gifford and Devine Ozigbo make NFL 53-man rosters as undrafted rookies.

The Huskers have lots to work on as they prepare for their trip to Boulder. More day-after commentary and analysis: Peterson: Martinez’s off day | McKewon’s rewind* | Husker Mike’s report card | Vogel: 4 surprising stats | Christopherson’s musings | Washut: 5 burning questions

Nebraska opens as 7.5-point favorites over Colorado, but the line quickly drops to 5.5

The Huskers get their first commitment for 2021, from Fort Lauderdale defensive end RJ Sorensen. | Clouse analysis | Discuss

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.

Stanley Morgan and Devine Ozigbo are among former Huskers cut* by NFL teams.

Nebraska 35, South Alabama 21. Opportunistic plays on defense help make up for a lackluster showing by the Husker offense. Coverage, commentary and more are accumulating on the game page. | Stryker commentary | Highlights | Postgame presser | Photos

Tad Stryker’s gameday survey finds that Wan’Dale Robinson is the new player that fans are most excited about.

The Huskers are by all accounts better equipped physically and mentally than a year ago as they get set to open their second season under Scott Frost against South Alabama. Get the pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2, 3), Omaha* and Mobile. Commentary: Sipple, Shatel,* Cavanaugh, Callahan, Peterson, Christopherson

FLIP SHEET | PREDICTIONS | CHAT+AUDIO | BBS

Next week’s opponent, Colorado, pulls away in the second half for a 52-31 win over Colorado State.

Thanks to all who helped test our new free game chat. The live page is now up and running.

Carol Frost, Grant Wistrom, Ed Weir and four others were inducted Friday into the University of Nebraska Athletic Hall of Fame. More: 1, 2, 3,* 4

See which recruits and prospects will be visiting Saturday.

Knowing how bad things might have been, Khalil and Carlos Davis understand their upbringing has been “a blessing.”

Husker247 breaks down the two-deep for Saturday. | Depth chart

Jeremy Pernell says the special teams are positioned to continue improving as they did late last season. | All position previews

Grant Wistrom and Jay Foreman are happy too see Scott Frost putting new emphasis on the Blackshirts.

Scott Frost discusses his approach to player discipline without getting into specifics of recent cases. | More*

Tom Osborne says Adrian Martinez has “probably has the best combination of skills* of any quarterback I’ve seen at Nebraska.”

Jeremy Pernell sees a lot to like in the defensive secondary.