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Defensive coaches say it’s imperative that the Huskers start creating turnovers after being shut out in that department against Colorado. Get coverage from Tuesday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion

Husker Doc Talk takes up Adrian Martinez’s injury, the Blackshirts and more.

National writers Pat Forde and Tom Fornelli take shots at Nebraska’s 0-1 start.

Anatomy of an Era: Terry Connealy says “it was just something that we had a lot of pride in, the defensive line, that we weren’t going to be outworked.”

Scott Frost says Adrian Martinez might play Saturday, and the play on which he was injured is being reviewed by conference officials. Also, several Blackshirts have been issued. Get all the coverage from Monday’s press conference here. | Updates & discussion

The Michigan game will have an 11 a.m. CDT start and an FS1 telecast.

Poll question: How disappointing was the loss to Colorado?

See how former Huskers fared in NFL action Sunday.

Anatomy of an Era: Terry Connealy says there’s “nothing more motivational than when your peers are telling you you’re screwing up and you better straighten out.”

The Huskers’ revived running game* was a positive sign from Saturday’s defeat, but a couple of fourth-and-short failures sting for the offensive line. | Commentary: Carriker, Sipple, Christopherson, Babcock, McKewon,* Cavanaugh | Five burning questions | Notes

Athlon names Adrian Martinez the national freshman of the week on offense. | Rave reviews | Big plays

This week in Husker history: The Tom Osborne era starts with an exclamation point as the Huskers rout UCLA.

Up next is Troy, 59-7 winners Saturday over Florida A&M.

Colorado 33, Nebraska 28. The Buffs connect for the winning TD with 1:06 left to spoil Scott Frost’s debut, and a late injury to quarterback Adrian Martinez causes concern. See the game page for coverage. | Stryker commentary | Carriker gut reaction | McKewon analysis* | Postgame presser | Big Red Over-Reaction

What former conference rivals should Nebraska schedule? Husker fans weigh in via Tad Stryker’s gameday survey.

It’s a redo of a debut as the Huskers open the 2018 season Saturday against a former conference adversary. Get the Colorado-Nebraska pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2), Omaha,* Grand Island (1, 2),* Boulder (1, 2, 3, 4) and Denver. Commentary: Sipple, Shatel,* Christopherson, Rosenthal, Vogel, Rooney, Callahan.

FLIP SHEET | PICKS | BBS

View some photos from the 2018 Nebraska Hall of Fame Dinner

Mike Babcock recalls his off-the-mark 1994 Colorado-Nebraska prediction. | Game page

Several legendary figures — including Mike Rozier, Bob Devaney and Tom Osborne — are enshrined in the Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame.* | Photos

Ten years later, Joe Ganz and Alex Henery look back on the kick that saved the day against Colorado. | 2008 game page

Anatomy of an Era: A small-town Nebraska kid, Lee Barfknecht took his journalism training to heart: “You don’t root for the team you’re covering, and you don’t root against any other team you don’t cover.”

Nebraska and Colorado haven’t met since 2010, but there’s still plenty of bad blood* to go around between the two fan bases. | Carriker, Sipple and Kiszla on rivalry | Players’ perspective | Biggest moments

Lincoln Southeast punter Grant Detlefsen* accepts a Nebraska walk-on offer.

See who will be in town* for the recruiting weekend.

Colorado has a pair of receivers capable of doing damage* against the Husker defense.

Scott Frost says the team is as ready for Colorado as it can be after a good week of practice. Get all the coverage from Thursday’s session here. | Updates & discussion

Charlie McBride and George Darlington reminisce* about the Colorado series and share their thoughts about the 2017 defense. | Video*

What’s your prediction for the Colorado game? | Carriker & Athlon picks | More predictions

Colorado week isn’t exactly nostalgia week for Tom Shatel.*

Anatomy of an Era: As a football beat writer, Lee Barfknecht saw his job as being “the fans’ representative inside the program.”

The LJS scouts the Buffaloes, and the OWH forecasts a narrow Husker win.*

The newest addition to the Huskers’ helmets allows players to show pride in their origins.

The NFL season will begin with 18 former Huskers on 53-man active rosters, with eight others on practice squads or injured reserve.

Wednesday’s practice is done, and Athletic Director Bill Moos said afterward that new tickets will be reissued to fans if a 12th game be scheduled to make up for the canceled season opener. Get full coverage here. | Updates & discussion

Funeral services are this weekend for Ed Husmann, former Husker lineman and co-captain who played in the NFL and AFL for 11 seasons.

Adam Carriker talks with Mick Stoltenberg about Blackshirts, the Buffs and more.

How good are the Buffs, and how much will Saturday’s cancellation hurt the Huskers? Husker Doc Talk takes up those matters and more.

Dedrick Mills, a juco running back formerly with Georgia Tech, has committed to the Huskers for 2019. | Coverage & highlights | Discuss | Class of 2019

Former Colorado coach Bill McCartney* says he’d still “rather be dead than red.” | Rivalry reel

It’s yellow jerseys for the defense as the Huskers prepare for Colorado. Get all the coverage from Tuesday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion | Practice schedule

Colorado players too young to remember the bad blood between the Huskers and Buffaloes are getting an education from fans and others.

Stanley Morgan surprises a young fan with a hospital visit.

Former Husker fullback Andy Janovich is named one of the Denver Broncos’ six captains for 2018.

Nebraska is exploring its options* for getting a 12th game on the schedule while the financials of Saturday’s cancellation are sorted out. | Shatel commentary*

Scott Frost says the team had an excellent practice Monday in preparation for Colorado after the disappointing cancellation Saturday night. Get full coverage of the game week press conference here. | Updates & discussion | Depth chart

Husker Dan reflects on the game that wasn’t.

Oregon State announces the arrival of Nebraska transfer Tristan Gebbia.

Anatomy of an Era: Milt Tenopir says his linemen of the 1990s “took the word ‘dominate’ to heart. They knew what the heck that meant. It wasn’t just a quote. … They did it.”

Colorado has a convincing win under its belt, but the untested Huskers are still favored in Saturday’s game. | 5 burning questions | Buffs’ perspective: Improved QB, Familiar with Frost

Jacksonville adds former Husker quarterback Tanner Lee to its practice squad.*