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Casey Rogers, a defensive end with a lacrosse background, commits to the Huskers. | Coverage & highlights | Analysis: McKewon,* Clouse | Discuss | 2018 class

Lincoln Southwest linebacker Anthony Banderas, brother of former Husker co-captain Josh, will walk on at Nebraska.

The spring game is likely to be moved back from its original April 14th date. | Discuss

Recruiting and Mike Riley’s weird contract numbers are up for discussion in the latest Big Red Cobcast.

News from the recruiting front: In-home visits* | Pass-rusher’s interest | Battle for cornerback* | Jones & Frederick | Ticker

With the Vikings a win away from the Super Bowl, here’s a look back at when coach Mike Zimmer interviewed for the Nebraska job.

Syracuse is reportedly hiring former Husker assistant Mike Cavanaugh as offensive line coach.

Recruiting analyst Tom Lemming sees similarities between Scott Frost and Urban Meyer. | Rozier optimistic

Drew Brown will wear Sam Foltz’s No. 27 in the East-West Shrine Game.

Rex Burkhead is expected to be back in action with the New England Patriots in the AFC championship game.

ESPN’s Mark Schlabach says a difficult schedule is one reason to temper the expectations for Nebraska in year one under Scott Frost.

Here are recruiting updates from Hail Varsity and the LJS.

Adam Carriker shares anecdotes about his playing days with Barrett Ruud and tells why Ruud is a good addition to Scott Frost’s staff.

Ole Miss* linebacker Breon Dixon confirms he is transferring to Nebraska, but whether he can play in 2018 remains unknown. | Analysis: McKewon,* Clouse | Discuss

An NFL draft analyst sees several teams that might be a fit for quarterback Tanner Lee.

Receiver Mike Williams is enrolled and ready to begin the next chapter after his junior college stint.

This week in Husker history: 110 years ago, Nebraska appeared headed for the Big Nine – but the move wouldn’t happen for more than a century

The Scott Frost era begins in earnest this week as winter conditioning under Zach Duval gets under way.

Tributes to Keith Jackson are pouring in after the legendary college football play-by-play man’s death at age 89. | Fondness for Husker fans* | Christopherson commentary | Discuss

Nebraska coaches’ visits to in-state schools Friday left local coaches impressed.*

Dave Rimington* talks about the pivotal role of centers, the Huskers’ recent shortcomings in the trenches and more.

Huskers Illustrated provides a rundown of what to expect in 2018 with the offensive line.

Wide receiver Jaron Woodyard,* an early signee from Arizona Western, has yet to enroll or arrive on campus.

Mike Riley will be paid just $50,000 a year at Oregon State, raising questions about compliance with terms of his payout from Nebraska. | Discuss

Payroll figures for the assistant coaches* are now complete.

Quarterback Noah Vedral says he’ll be dialed in on improving physically and mentally during his redshirt year. | Carriker commentary

Here are the prospects expected on campus this weekend as the 2018 recruiting cycle enters the final few weeks. | Shoring up the defense*

SMU has hired Chris Brasfield, a former associate athletic director at Nebraska, as running backs* coach.

Johnny Rodgers is hopeful that Nebraska will “be Nebraska again” with Scott Frost’s guidance.

An NFL draft analyst sees third- or fourth-round potential in Husker O-lineman Nick Gates.

Saban or Osborne? Adam Carriker makes a case for who’s the better coach.

Notes from the Outland Trophy banquet in Omaha, where three Husker seniors were honored and Bobby Bowden had kind words for Nebraska fans: 1, 2,* 3

Scott Frost adds the Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year Award to his trophy haul.

Mike Williams, a juco wide receiver, commits to the Huskers. | Highlights | Discuss | Analysis: McKewon,* Clouse | No Tommy Bush

Barrett Ruud says it’s a great thrill to be coaching at his alma mater.

Scott Frost is recruiting game changers and culture changers, Sean Keeler writes.

Scott Frost wins the FBS coach of the year award from the American Football Coaches Association.

The L.A. Rams have promoted former Husker Zac Taylor* to quarterbacks coach.

Barrett Ruud’s promotion to coach of the inside linebackers is now official. | True to roots

Central Florida backup QB Noah Vedral is transferring* to Nebraska as a walk-on. | Callahan: What it means

Nebraska is third and fifth in the Big Ten West in a pair of early 2018 rankings.

Adam Carriker gives his gut reaction to Alabama’s win in the playoff championship game. Meanwhile, UCF gets Sam McKewon’s vote for No. 1* in the AP poll. | Commentary: Shatel,* Sipple | Big Red Cobcast

True togetherness in the heat of competition will be essential to the Huskers’ success, Brian Christopherson writes.

Watch Scott Frost’s appearance Monday afternoon on ESPN’s College GameDay. | Discuss

Here’s a recruiting recap as the dead period nears an end. | 4-star CB to visit | Notes: 1, 2*

Aaron Taylor is in! The 1990s O-lineman is the latest Husker in the College Football Hall of Fame. | Coverage | HOF Huskers | 2018 class | Cobcast interview

JD Spielman makes the FWAA’s Freshman All-America team.

It’s too soon to tell how much Nebraska will be hurt by the end of the seating-rights tax break.

Here’s a look at how the 2018 Huskers stack up in the defensive secondary.

Sam McKewon says an Alabama win* Monday night could create a split national championship — and benefit Nebraska. | Frost on playoff expansion