Fresh Links
October 6, 2023
NEBRASKA 20, ILLINOIS 7: Two touchdowns in 10 seconds prove to be the difference as the Huskers improve to 3-3 with the help of big defensive stops at key moments. Go to the game page for coverage. | Stryker commentary | Highlights | Postgame presser | Carriker gut reaction | Big Red Over-Reaction | Doc Talk Live
Friday Husker Tailgate: A season-defining month begins tonight in Champaign. | Big Sports: Nebraska-Illinois, Maryland-Ohio State & Mel Tucker
October 5, 2023
A pair of 2-3 teams will be looking for their first conference win of the season when Nebraska and Illinois tangle tonight. Here are pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2),* Omaha (1, 2)* and Champaign (1, 2, 3). | Commentary & analysis: Shatel, Just,* Dolce, Bruntz et al., Stukenholtz, McMaster, Callahan | Hype video
Behind the Point Spread looks at Nebraska-Illinois and three other Week 6 games.
Phalen Sanford could own important roles in multiple phases Friday night for the Huskers.
Illinois is mourning the death of legendary linebacker Dick Butkus.
The lineup of the Huskers’ conference opponents in the 18-team Big Ten has been set for the 2024-2028 football seasons. | McKewon: Five takes* | Discuss
The Board of Regents approves the stadium renovation plan despite concerns about the price tag.
Nate McHugh has five hopes for the rest of the season.
Recruiting analysists weigh in on Matt Rhule’s rebuild nearly halfway into the season.
October 4, 2023
Husker coaches see a lot to like in do-everything Tommi Hill.*
SMQ: Jay and Bob turn in their Illinois game prediction.
Matt Rhule says defensive end Cam Lenhardt will return to action against Illinois. Go here for more from the coach’s Wednesday presser. | Updates & discussion
Adam Carriker previews the Illinois game with his four keys and a prediction. | More picks
The Denver Broncos are releasing former Husker Randy Gregory.
Big Ten Show: Adam Carriker and Jeff Thurn disagree on Iowa’s spot in the conference power rankings.
Husker Doc Talk: Joe Moglia’s solutions on revenue sharing, NIL and the transfer portal.
Positive energy has always been a big part of Chief Borders.
It’s the Red River Rivalry and more on Saturday’s college football TV depth chart.
October 3, 2023
Special teams coordinator Ed Foley discusses placekicker Tristan Alvano’s struggles and more on the radio. | Video
A two-alarm fire broke out at Illinois’ stadium Tuesday night. Early indications are that Friday’s game will go on as scheduled. | Discuss
Players and coaches talked Tuesday about how they’re rebounding from the Michigan loss and getting ready for Illinois. Go here for coverage and video. | Updates & discussion
Times and TV arrangements for the men’s basketball season have now been set.
Doc’s Diagnosis: Anatomy of a sack that didn’t have to be.
Jeremy Pernell answers some mail and sees additions from the portal as a possibility at running back and quarterback, but for very different reasons.
October 2, 2023
Nebraska defensive back Javier Morton has decided to place his name in the transfer portal.
Husker Dan sees a path to bowl eligibility or better for Nebraska despite what happened Saturday against Michigan.
Sunday Morning Quarterback looks at the Huskers’ bowl hopes and more after Nebraska’s dreary showing against Michigan.
Carriker Chronicles: When will Nebraska be truly competitive again?
Matt Rhule had injury updates Monday and said the Huskers need to play with less hesitance and more confidence. | Updates & discussion | Depth chart | Flip sheet
Dave Feit: Another rock bottom for the Huskers?
Lincoln Arneal and Jeff Sheldon break down Nebraska’s white-knuckle wins at No. 17 Purdue and Indiana in the latest edition of Volleyball State.
Nebraska is among several big programs said to be running out of time to salvage their 2023 seasons.
Doc’s Diagnosis: A baffling coaching decision vs. Michigan.
October 1, 2023
The Huskers can make headway in a weak Big Ten West if they can build an offensive identity* around Heinrich Haarberg’s strengths, Sam McKewon writes. More day-after commentary and analysis: Doc Talk Podcast, Husker Mike, Mullin.*
Bounce-back games following blowout losses have been a mixed bag* for Nebraska in recent seasons.
It’s a fairly even stats matchup overall between Nebraska and Illinois, a team coming off a 44-19 loss to Purdue. | Illini favored by 4
ThotDoc’s Brain Droppings on the Michigan game.
This week in Husker history: Even Minnesota’s student manager plays as the Gophers rout the 1943 Huskers.
September 30, 2023
MICHIGAN 45, NEBRASKA 7: Nebraska gets manhandled by the No. 2 Wolverines, but a shutout is averted with Josh Fleeks’ long touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Go to the game page for coverage, commentary and more. | Stryker: A Day to Forget | Highlights | Postgame presser | Carriker gut reaction | Big Red Over-Reaction
The defense will be without Luke Reimer and Cam Lenhardt today. | Haarberg at QB | Hype video | Game thread
Who’s Nebraska’s defensive MVP? There are two front-runners in Tad Stryker’s pregame survey of 100 fans.
Fans got their first look at the men’s and women’s basketball teams at Opening Night with Husker Hoops, and here’s a batch of photos from Friday night’s event. | Coverage: 1,* 2, 3
A life-saving transplant* has forever connected a Nebraska family and a Michigan grad.
September 29, 2023
No. 17 Purdue gives the Huskers their first five-set test of the volleyball season, but Nebraska stays unbeaten with a 3-2 win in West Lafayette.
It’s a daunting challenge Saturday as the Huskers host No. 2 Michigan, the highest-ranked team to visit Memorial Stadium in 16 years. Here are pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2), Omaha (1, 2, 3),* Detroit (1, 2, 3) and Ann Arbor. | Commentary & analysis: McMaster, Shatel,* Wojnowski, Shaw, Schaefer et al., Stukenholtz, Callahan.
Fans will have a couple of chances to interact with former Husker cornerback Prince Amukamara* this weekend.
FOX will join tomorrow’s game in time for the 2:40 p.m. kickoff even if the USC-Colorado game that precedes it runs late.