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Tale of the Tape examines Minnesota’s stunning success with quarterback runs against the Huskers.

There are reasons why Scott Frost just might stay put* at Central Florida. | What distractions? | Bielema’s next step? | Siri’s flub*

Mick Stoltenberg says the Huskers must block out the distractions with tunnel vision as they finish the season.

In the latest Through These Gates outtake, former Husker fullback Tom Rathman reminisces about his time in Lincoln.

Would Scott Frost be the best fit? Adam Carriker takes up the question.

Patrick O’Brien says he’ll be ready* if needed* against Penn State. More from Tuesday’s practice: Videos | Potent Lions | Notes: 1, 2,* 3,* 4

Tanner Lee has cleared one hurdle toward being able to play Saturday.

Linebacker Mo Barry says believing in the process is essential even as the Huskers struggle on defense.

Penn State linebacker Manny Bowen will miss a second consecutive game for a violation of team rules.

How attractive is the Nebraska job? Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice discuss its pros and cons.

Bill Moos says he is likely to finish his evaluation* of the football program before the season ends. | More from Moos*

How did we get here? Adam Carriker shares some inside stories and explains why rock bottom isn’t always the worst thing.

Our printable 2-deeps and rosters for the Penn State game are available now.

Danny Langsdorf commends QB Patrick O’Brien for staying prepared despite getting little playing time before last Saturday. More from Monday’s practice: Videos | Notes: 1, 2, 3*

Bill Moos says Mike Riley “deserves to finish the 2017 season. That’s how I operate.” | Wheels in motion?: 1, 2 | Shatel commentary*

QB Tanner Lee is questionable for Saturday as he goes through concussion protocol, so Patrick O’Brien may start at Penn State.* More from Monday’s press conference: Videos | Staying motivated* | Notes: 1, 2,* 3, 4* | Depth chart

In a Through These Gates outtake, Barry Switzer recalls his days of playing on both sides of the ball in college.

Adam Carriker demonstrates the lack of gap soundness and more that’s plaguing the Blackshirts. More commentary and analysis: McKewon* | Christopherson | Sipple* | Husker Mike | Barfknecht,* Gabriel,* Olson, York, Washut

See Rex Burkhead’s punt block and TD catch in Sunday night’s Patriots-Broncos game.

It’s a one-sided stats matchup for Nebraska vs. Penn State. | 23-point underdog

This week in Husker history: Bad blood between Kansas and Nebraska after a 10-5 game. Or was it 6-5?

Next up is Penn State, fresh off a 35-6 win over Rutgers. The game will have a 3 p.m. CST start and an FS1 telecast.

University officials hope to have a World War I memorial* in place at Memorial Stadium in time for next year’s centennial of the war’s end.

Minnesota’s offense has a field day against the Blackshirts in a 54-21 drubbing. See the game page for details. | Stryker commentary | Carriker gut reaction | McKewon recap | Highlights | Postgame presser

Which Huskers made the trip? Here’s the travel roster.

It’s two teams trying to get closer to bowl eligibility as the Huskers and Gophers clash in Minneapolis. Catch the pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2),* Omaha (1, 2, 3),* Minneapolis (1, 2) and St. Paul. Commentary: Shatel,* Sipple,* Babcock,* Callahan

2-DEEPS | PICKS | GAME THREAD

A Nebraskan has a “fifth down” in life thanks to a marrow donation from a Colorado player who is a grandson of former CU coach Bill McCartney.

Adam Carriker gives his three keys and score prediction for the Minnesota game. | More picks | What’s your prediction?

Through These Gates – The Lost Tapes: Charlie McBride explains how athletics are the doorway to Nebraska.

Former Husker assistant Jim Walden, an early advocate of the Mike Riley hire, says he’s disappointed* with how it’s turned out thus far. | Kinney weighs in

A postscript to the “flea kicker” anniversary: Hear the confused Missouri radio call of the play. | Game page

The re-creators of the $5 Bits of Broken Chair* hope the trophy can find traction with Minnesota and Nebraska school officials this time around.

Mike Riley says it isn’t true that rugby tackling was forced on the staff by higher-ups. More from Thursday’s practice: Video | Injury rundown | Notes: 1,* 2,* 3

Saturday’s game marks a return to Minnesota for the Huskers’ freshman playmaker JD Spielman. More on JD: 1,* 2,* 3, 4

Husker athletics’ graduation success rate reaches an all-time high.

TCU’s Gary Patterson says he interviewed for the Nebraska job 10 years ago but “could tell they had already decided on Pelini.” | Discuss

Athlon previews the game and sees Minnesota winning by double digits. | More picks | What’s your prediction?

Can the Huskers return to top-tier status in five years as Bill Moos says? Adam Carriker says yes.

Tom Shatel* yearns for the days when Nebraska’s defense “wasn’t calculus.”

O-linemen Matt Farniok and Brenden Jaimes* are among the dozen or so freshmen* who have become significant contributors. | Notes: 1, 2*

Nebraska’s penalty situation* has worsened as the season has worn on.

The flea-kicker is remembered 20 years later from opposite perspectives by two with who were there: Bill Connelly, Husker Mike

Catch the No Huddle preview of Nebraska-Minnesota and the early round of predictions. | Scouting the Gophers: 1,* 2,* 3

Tanner Lee says freshman receiver Tyjon Lindsey has the work ethic and talent to do great things.

Can Nebraska be attractive to a big-name coach? This columnist says yes.  | Carriker: Moos interview

Husker Doc Talk takes up the overtime loss and whether Mike Riley’s fate is already sealed.

The Minnesotans 4 Nebraska have a full weekend of activities planned.

In this Through These Gates outtake, Tom Osborne explains why he came back to Nebraska in 1962.

The Huskers have been punchless in overtime lately.

Tale of the Tape examines Tanner Lee’s rough outing against Northwestern.