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Bob Diaco says the Huskers’ tackling fundamentals were a mess when he arrived, but his predecessor Mark Banker* says Diaco is just making excuses.* More from Tuesday’s practice: Videos | Notes: 1, 2,* 3,* 4

The Miami Dolphins sign Zach Sterup and place the former Husker O-lineman on their active roster.

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

Several alumni chapters in the Northeast are organizing a Penn State tailgate.

Athletic Director Bill Moos says he has made no decision* on Mike Riley’s future and is focused on supporting the coaching staff. | Video

Adam Carriker takes a crack at deciphering Bob Diaco’s postgame comments. Also, should 16 Huskers still have Blackshirts?

Danny Langsdorf likes the motivation the Huskers showed at Monday’s practice and says the running game will be key in the Minneapolis weather. | Video | Notes: Notes*

Navy SEAL veteran Damian Jackson discusses his football challenges, players’ anthem protests* and more.

Fixing* the Huskers’ red-zone and turnover troubles on offense will be a focus in the season’s final weeks, Mike Riley says, and he expresses support for the job the defensive staff is doing. More from Monday’s press conference: Injury updates | Video | Bowl quest | Notes: 1, 2 | Depth chart

In this Through These Gates outtake, Barry Switzer talks about the love he has for his home, Norman, Okla.

Adam Carriker says the loss to Northwestern provides more evidence that “we’ve got to get more out of our players.” More commentary: McKewon,* Christopherson, Sipple,* Husker Mike, York, Washut

It was a game of ups and downs for Tanner Lee* and the O-line.*

Catch the Big Red Replay recap and analysis of Saturday’s loss and what it might mean.

See how the Huskers and Gophers match up statistically.

This week in Husker history: The 1997 “flea-kicker.”

Up next is Minnesota, a 33-10 victim of Michigan.

Northwestern 31, Nebraska 24. The Huskers fall in overtime to the Wildcats and absorb a third consecutive home loss. See the game page for all the coverage and commentary. | Stryker commentary | McKewon recap | Carriker gut reaction | Highlights | Postgame presser | Big Red Over-Reaction

Safeties Antonio Reed and Aaron Williams are suited up,* and Isaac Armstrong will again serve as holder.

The $5 Bits of Broken Chair Trophy lives again.

Tad Stryker’s game-day poll finds fan dissatisfaction running deep.

If recent history is any indication, it’ll be a close one when Northwestern and Nebraska clash today at Memorial Stadium. Here are the pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2,* Omaha (1, 2),* Grand Island (1, 2)* and Chicago. Commentary: Christopherson, Shatel,* Sipple,* Vaccher, Kush, Callahan.

2-DEEPS | PICKS | GAME THREAD

After his breakout game* as a pass catcher, Tyler Hoppes wants to improve his blocking.* | Videos

The 18-year-old son of former A.D. Shawn Eichorst is arrested in a sexual assault case.

Another columnist looks at the rising stock of Scott Frost. Meanwhile, Athletic Director Bill Moos sheds some light on his evaluation process.

In this Through These Gates outtake, Charlie McBride recalls his move to Arizona — and discovering how many neighbors were Husker fans.

Saturday’s game will include tributes to U.S. military veterans.

Sam McKewon says Nebraska needs to get JUCO players* back into the recruiting mix. | Weekend visitors: 1,* 2, 3

Adam Carriker previews the Northwestern game and gives his score prediction. | More picks

The Kiffin and Murphy families of Lexington share a history of football and service to country.

Bill Moos says he won’t seek alcohol sales at games, something he pursued at Washington State.

Freshman running back Jaylin Bradley appears doubtful for the Northwestern game because of his ankle injury. More from the Huskers’ practice Thursday: Video | Notes: 1,* 2*

Having a meeting with Tom Osborne was important to new Athletic Director Bill Moos.

Inspiration is mutual with Rex Burkhead and Jack Hoffman.

Athlon previews the game and predicts a Husker win. | More picks | No Huddle preview

Husker Doc Talk: Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice discuss Nebraska fans during a time of turmoil.

The offense is struggling mightily with run blocking and red-zone efficiency.* | Charting the run

He’s now an NBA executive in New York, but former walk-on QB Garth Glissman is “still that kid that loves Nebraska.”

Program uncertainty* is becoming the Huskers’ nemesis on the recruiting front. | Carriker on Bookie’s decision

Scouting the Wildcats: Corn Nation, LJS,* OWH*

Tale of the Tape breaks down the winning drive against Purdue.

Johnny Rodgers says parting ways with Mike Riley would be a “horrible” move. | Frost in demand

Four years later, Nebraska’s game-winning Hail Mary against Northwestern still thrills Ron Kellogg III and Jordan Westerkamp. | Videos | Game page

Drew Brown is about to pass brother Kris on Nebraska’s career field goal charts.

Patience wasn’t a virtue of Harrison Beck. The blue-chip QB from a dozen years ago looks back on his short stay in Lincoln.

Chris Weber is one of 13 finalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy for college football’s top scholar-athlete.

Four-star defensive back Bookie Radley-Hiles has decommitted* from the Huskers. | Commentary: Smith, McKewon,* Quinn, Vogel | Discuss | 2018 class

Cole Conrad is eager for another go as starting center.

Nebraska faces a stiff challenge in Northwestern running back Justin Jackson, Bob Diaco says. More from Tuesday’s practice: Videos | Notes: 1, 2,* 3*

Fifty pass attempts will usually spell defeat for Nebraska, but the Purdue game bucked that trend for several reasons.

Center Michael Decker is likely to have knee surgery* Thursday but could return for a bowl game. | Temporary setback*