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It was believed that a Sunday morning game* was in the works, but then Akron said it was headed for the airport. | Moos & Akron statements | Regents react* | Commentary: Sipple, McKewon,* Cavanaugh, Carriker | Discuss

Anatomy of an Era: He was a college quarterback, but the offensive line was where Milt Tenopir became a coaching legend.

This week in Husker history: Nebraska’s offense is shackled in a high-profile season opener against the Tide.

The Akron-Nebraska game has been canceled, and a Fox report that it would be resumed Sunday turned out to be premature. | Full coverage | Stryker commentary

Bowl eligibility would satisfy Husker fans this season, Tad Stryker finds in his gameday survey.

After 272 days of anticipation, the Scott Frost era officially launches tonight against Akron, assuming the weather cooperates. Get your pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2, 3, 4), Omaha (1, 2, 3),* Grand Island and Akron. Commentary: Sipple, Shatel,* Rosenthal, Vogel, Callahan, Christopherson, Husker Mike

ROSTERS & 2-DEEPS | BBS

Former Husker Brett Maher will be the Dallas Cowboys’ placekicker* on opening day. | Lee, Reilly cut*

Colorado, the Huskers’ Sept. 8 opponent, opens its season with a 45-13 thrashing of Colorado State. | Stats

Omaha Burke’s highly recruited Chris Hickman* has scheduled an official visit for the Colorado-Nebraska game.

Hail Varsity looks back at the only other time Akron and Nebraska played. | Game page

As the sun sets on Lee Barfknecht’s 39 years with the OWH, here are some memorable moments* in print.

Huskers look to gain an advantage with the nutrition program run by Dave Ellis.

UCF transfer Tre Neal has become the “cheat sheet” for Husker defensive backs.

Take a look at Memorial Stadium’s new POW/MIA chair and plaque.

A look at the promising special teams wraps up Jeremy Pernell’s position previews.

Which Huskers are “Space Cowboy” and “Ziggy Stardust”? That and more came up as Scott Frost fielded fans’ questions on the radio Thursday night. | Audio | Discuss

Former Husker Stanley Jean-Baptiste suffers an apparent broken arm in the Baltimore Ravens’ final preseason game.

“This isn’t Year Zero”: A look at the expectations surrounding Scott Frost’s first season. More: “Can’t-miss hire” | Spotlight Saturday* | All business | “Scott Frost Day”

The one-challenge-at-a-time approach of Scott Frost’s Huskers begins with Akron, Steve Sipple writes. | Martinez’s time: 1, 2* | Zips preview*

Running back commit Ronald Thompkins has been assured his Nebraska scholarship offer still stands despite his season-ending knee injury.

The Huskers name four season-long captains for 2018: Stanley Morgan, Jerald Foster, Mick Stoltenberg and Luke Gifford. | Discuss

Take advantage of the 2 for 1 special to join the BBS and participate in the game thread on Saturday.

From Dave Feit, a rundown of rejected Tunnel Walk songs.

In case you missed it: The Scott Frost tribute music video Long Road Home.

Jeremy Pernell previews the overhauled Husker secondary.

Printable rosters and 2-deeps for Saturday’s game are now available.

Scott Frost says he likes the team’s progress and Adrian Martinez’s confidence heading into Saturday’s opener. Also, Bill Moos discusses Tunnel Walk changes, alternate uniforms and more. Get all the coverage from Thursday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion. | Practice schedule

Dynamic Kentucky athlete Wandale Robinson will be among the recruits making official visits* Saturday.

They’re ready to get running: Devine Ozigbo and Wyatt Mazour

Make your Akron-Nebraska pick here. | Predictions: Carriker, Athlon, OWH

Anatomy of an Era: Fullback Cory Schlesinger on his work in the weight room: “It was almost like a drug of wanting to improve and get better.”

Throwback Thursday: 15 years ago today, linebacker Barrett Ruud scored the Huskers’ go-ahead TD in the opener against Oklahoma State.

The Zips have an experienced secondary to test the Huskers’ inexperienced quarterback.

Husker players will have area codes on their helmets this season.

Tristan Gebbia is reportedly transferring to Oregon State, where Mike Riley* is still on the staff | Discuss

ICYMI: An ESPN segment on Scott Frost and Nebraska.

Husker Dan weighs in on the quarterback situation.

“It’s a surreal feeling”: In a BTN interview, Adrian Martinez describes his emotions ahead of his historic start under center.

Nebraska’s 2022-25 conference schedules include games with Michigan each year, a return of Iowa on Black Friday, and a challenging set of crossover games in 2024. | Discuss

Tom Osborne says he’s feeling more anxious ahead of the Huskers’ opener than he has in “20-some years.”*

The game in Lincoln will be a $1.17 million payday for Akron, according to this USA Today report.

A number of game-day upgrades await fans at Saturday night’s opener.

QBs coach Mario Verduzco says Tristan Gebbia assured him on Saturday that he was staying. Get all the coverage from Wednesday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion | Practice schedule

Jeremy Pernell’s position previews continue with a breakdown of the linebackers.

Don’t miss the Long Road Home tribute video to Scott Frost.

Anatomy of an Era: Cory Schlesinger explains why he “knew it was going to be a touchdown” when the play was called in the huddle on the first of his two TDs in the ’95 Orange Bowl.

He’s a firefighter, drummer and coach, and now former walk-on Bob Sledge* is entering the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame.

The Big Red Cobcast guys discuss how the season plays out, go over the depth chart and make their Akron predictions.

Quarterback transfers are becoming the new normal in college football. | B1G youth movement*

The defensive line gets a B-minus in Jeremy Pernell’s preseason analysis.