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Sporting News’ Bill Bender sees Matt Rhule as the right fit for Nebraska.

Here’s Kaleb Henry’s college football TV depth chart for week 1.

Volleyball Day in Nebraska gets write-ups from national outlets ESPN, USA Today and SI. | Tuesday practice scenes: 1, 2 | Hype video

Coach E.J. Barthel discusses his running backs and finding comfort in the chaos of a pressure-packed game. | Video

See how former Huskers fared as NFL teams pared their rosters.*

Our PDF flip sheet for Thursday night’s game has been revised to reflect several late changes in jersey numbers for the Huskers.

Matt Rhule says freshman Tristan Alvano will be Nebraska’s placekicker for Thursday’s season opener, and it’s too soon to determine tight end Arik Gilbert’s status with the team. Go here for more from Rhule’s post-practice press session Tuesday. | Updates & discussion | Practice schedule

Veteran Memorial Stadium goer Dave Feit has some tips for those attending Volleyball Day in Nebraska.

Arik Gilbert, the transfer tight end awaiting a 2023 eligibility decision from the NCAA, has been arrested and charged* with burglarizing a Lincoln vape shop. | Video | Shop owner speaks

Husker Dan:  What to look for as the Matt Rhule era begins to unfold.

A Minnesota site looks at the Huskers by the numbers, while another one breaks down the Gophers’ unofficial depth chart on offense.

There were updates Monday afternoon on special teams and defense before practice, including the thinking behind the awarding of Blackshirts. Go here for the video and coverage.

Nebraska’s tenth opponent, Maryland, could be poised for some surprising success.

There’s some Year-4 Matt Rhule here in Year 1, and that’s much appreciated by the veterans on the team.

Eleven Huskers have been issued Blackshirts ahead of the opener at Minnesota. | Discuss | Carriker gut reaction

This week’s flip sheet of rosters and two-deeps is now available for downloading.

From Sam McKewon,* seven stats, seven players and five questions for the 2023 season.

Adam Carriker gives his prediction for the Minnesota game, and Husker Doc Talk takes a deep dive into Thursday night’s season opener.

Matt Rhule hasn’t cut any corners* this offseason, Amy Just writes.

Three defenders have been awarded the final single-digit jerseys.

Nebraska volleyball caps a perfect weekend with a sweep of SMU that again featured a close second set.

Junior fullback Conor Booth of Wahoo Bishop Newmann announces his commitment to Nebraska to play football and baseball. | Coverage & highlights | Class of 2025 | Discuss

Puns rule the day as the OWH rolls out its season preview.* | LJS’s section*

This week in Husker history: A pair of Kickoff Classic wins (1983 & ’88) and Bo Pelini debuts (2003 & ’08).

Nebraska volleyball overcomes a 19-13 second-set deficit en route to a sweep of Lipscomb. | Photo gallery

Nebraska’s fate against Minnesota could hinge on third-down success* on defense.

Two running backs* have joined the team as walk-ons.

From Jon Johnston, why Minnesota is Nebraska’s most important game and how the Huskers will win.

Matt Rhule sees the discomforts of road games as something to relish.

The Sunday Morning Quarterback crew has tips for Husker fans traveling to Minnesota.

Husker Hour: Football season predictions, Minnesota preview and volleyball with Lincoln Arneal.

It was “an amazing experience” for former Husker walk-on Tony Sullivan* when he piloted an F-16 over Memorial Stadium during pregame ceremonies on Sept. 11, 2021.

The ups and downs of Nebraska football are detailed by Tom Ruud, who came to Nebraska in the early 1970s as a “Minnesota Twin.”

Nebraska volleyball opens the season by outhitting Utah State .286 to .061 in a sweep of the Aggies. | Gallery

Dave Feit has five questions about the 2023 Huskers that don’t yet have answers.

As expected, the Big Ten this season is requiring that player-availability reports be released two hours before kickoff for conference football games.

Carriker Chronicles: Rex Burkhead on the current Huskers and stories from the Pelini years.

Former Husker Prince Amukamara has retired from football after signing a one-day contract with his original NFL team, the New York Giants.

The 2023 opener is less than a week away, and Matt Rhule hopes last night’s simulated game has given the Huskers a head start on the season. Go here for much more from Friday’s Minnesota game week presser. | Depth chart | Game notes | Updates & discussion

Cam Jurgens’ cattle farm and athletic beginnings in Nebraska prepared him for a new role with the Philadelphia Eagles.

A four-pack of Minnesota season previews: Strengths, QB (1, 2), D-line.

There’s still time to enter Californians for Nebraska’s drawing for tickets and lodging for the Michigan game. Proceeds benefit the CFN Scholarship Fund.

Carriker Chronicles: Talking Husker football with Larry the Cable Guy.

College Football News previews the game and predicts a Minnesota win. | Game sold out

Tom Osborne at the Big Red Brunch* says he’s “cautiously optimistic” about Nebraska’s season. | Alberts on ticket prices

Hey Coach, It’s Tom Shatel: Loads of stories from the longtime Omaha World-Herald columnist.

From Dave Feit, reasons for optimism and reasons for a reality check about the 2023 Huskers.

Sam McKewon:* Can new coach with a common touch — paid a king’s sum — resurrect Nebraska football?

Trev Alberts says on the radio that the Memorial Stadium sellout streak is safe for another year. | More from the A.D.: 1,* 2, 3, 4 | Video

Big Ten Show: What’s up in Iowa City, plus Harbaugh’s suspension and more.