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A void at Thanksgiving time: The Nebraska-Oklahoma rivalry is missed.

Iowa hopes it has fixed a vulnerability at right cornerback. | Ground game ailing | Hawkeye notes*

Bob Diaco says there’s little different in this Iowa team from the Hawkeye squads of recent years. More from Tuesday’s practice: Videos | Notes: 1, 2,* 3*

Watch BTN’s two-minute preview of Iowa-Nebraska.

Injured Hawkeye safety Amani Hooker is expected to miss a third consecutive game. | Iowa staff incentives

Versatile junior Garrett Snodgrass of York gets a Nebraska offer.

Adam Carriker gives his official prediction of who the head coach will be next season and when we’ll know.

Both the Huskers and Hawkeyes have their fans fretting.

Our printable 2-deeps and rosters are available now.

Going out the right way* is motivating Nebraska’s seniors. | Notes: 1,* 2

Bill Moos wants the Big Ten to make Iowa Nebraska’s permanent Black Friday opponent.* | Audio | More

Danny Langsdorf says the Huskers need to be ready for Iowa’s physicality.* More from Monday’s practice: Video | Notes

What if Mike Riley were to stay at Nebraska? Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice discuss that and more.

Brian Christopherson sees the coming changes as an opportunity to bury some tired topics.

An Iowa writer says it’s time to call it a rivalry, although ticket prices suggest otherwise.

Uncertainty is complicating things on the recruiting front.

The citizen heroes to be honored Friday are Geoffrey Bennett and Jerry Goeders.

Mike Riley says the Huskers must find a way to stop the run* against Iowa. More from Monday’s press conference: Video | Injury updates | Notes: 1, 2 | Business as usual: 1, 2* | Depth chart

Here’s another breakdown of the cost of changing coaches.

Friday will be the finale for 22 seniors.

The second quarter* at Penn State typified Nebraska’s struggles this season.

Are Nebraskans fair-weather fans? In a Through These Gates outtake, Tommie Frazier breaks down what a real fan is.

A program with high expectations must be willing to pay for a high-priced coach,* Steve Sipple writes. More commentary: Husker Dan, McKewon,* Barfknecht,* Husker Mike, Keeler

The Scott Frost rumors* are likely to heat up in the coming days. | UCLA fires Mora | Carriker: Who’s Plan B?

Cornerback Lamar Jackson says it’s essential that the Huskers stay motivated: “You got to get up when you fail.” More on morale: 1,* 2

Catch the Big Red Replay highlights and analysis of the Penn State game.

See how the Huskers and Hawkeyes match up statistically.

This week in Husker history: The 1902 team finishes unbeaten, untied and unscored upon, but a bid for Western Conference (Big Ten) membership is rejected.

A coaching change would raise the university’s football-related payout tab* since November 2014 to $16.4 million, according to OWH calculations.

The Huskers’ offense comes to life, but a 32-point halftime deficit is too much to overcome as Penn State prevails, 56-44. Go to the game page for all the details. | Stryker commentary | Postgame presser | Carriker gut reaction | McKewon analysis | Pernell commentary | Highlights

Next week’s opponent, Iowa, is upset at home by Purdue.

Scott Frost says no deal has been made between him and Nebraska. | Fans’ message

Who made the trip? Here’s the travel roster.

The Huskers face a tall order today as they try to turn things around in soggy State College against Penn State. Here are the pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2),* Omaha (1, 2, 3),* Grand Island,* Allentown, State College, Altoona and Philadelphia. Commentary: Sipple,* Shatel,* Hamar,* Christopherson, Callahan | Final thoughts

2-DEEPS | PICKS | GAME THREAD

A reporter’s tweet suggests Scott Frost and Nebraska are near a deal. | Discuss.

Tom Osborne’s toughest loss? The 1982 Penn State game.

Tanner Lee will start at quarterback Saturday, Mike Riley says.

Nebraska’s defensive front will face a Penn State O-line that’s been in a slump.

Adam Carriker is irked by the lack of passion he’s seeing from some Huskers. | Mick the motivator*

Through These Gates: The Lost Tapes — Barry Switzer explains how he prepared for teams like Nebraska as opposed to the “gimme” games.

Season ticket buyers may lose the tax benefit* tied to the donations required for most seats.

Steve Sipple offers up a Plan B list of coaching candidates. | Frost’s many mentors

After faring poorly this season against top-end QBs, the Blackshirts are facing another one in Trace McSorley.*

Barring any setbacks, Tanner Lee will be cleared to play against Penn State,* Mike Riley says. Also, David Knevel will start at right guard. More from Thursday’s practice: Video | Notes: 1,* 2, 3*

The gnarly 2018 schedule could be more of an opportunity than a burden.

The Huskers’ struggling offense* hasn’t been doing the defense many favors, and vice versa.

Chris Weber and Mick Stoltenberg make the Academic All-District team.

Athlon previews the game and says Penn State 45, Nebraska 17. | More picks | PSU previews: 1, 2,* 3,* 4 | Your prediction?

JD Spielman talks about his record-breaking season and more with Adam Carriker.

It’s been said Penn State’s offense is unintentionally telegraphing play calls, but coach James Franklin says it hasn’t been a major issue.