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December 13, 2021
Austin Allen and JoJo Domann get MVP recognition as the 2021 team awards are announced. | Athlon’s picks
“I don’t want to forget where I came from”: As he heads to Nebraska to play football, Uganda-born Ernest Hausmann* uses all he has endured as motivation.*
December 12, 2021
If Mark Whipple can do at Nebraska what he did at Pitt — get the most out of what he had available — things will be interesting in Lincoln next season, Derek Peterson writes. | Sipple on Jurgens* | Callahan’s rundown
Nebraska gets a commitment from placekicker/punter Timmy Bleekrode, a transfer* from Furman.* | Discuss
Former Husker running back Sevion Morrison has committed to Kansas as his transfer destination. | Decision tracker
Husker Doc Talk: The new coaches and the recruiting task.
Fred Hoiberg says Wilhelm Breidenbach’s season is probably over due to his leg injury.
Two of Pitt’s opponents this season provide insights* on what makes Mark Whipple’s offense difficult to defend.
The transfer portal creates a lot of moving parts* to juggle as the early signing period approaches.
This week in Husker history: Three Huskers go in the first eight picks of the NFL’s second-ever draft.
The Huskers are bound for the volleyball Final Four after upsetting No. 2 seed Texas in four sets in Austin. | More
December 11, 2021
Chicago Bears center Sam Mustipher has high praise* for new Nebraska offensive line coach Donovan Raiola.
The Husker women improve to 10-0 with a 78-50 win over Indiana State.
Former Omaha North offensive lineman Kevin Williams,* a transfer from Northern Colorado with two years of remaining eligibility, has committed to Nebraska. | Discuss | Decision tracker
Nebrasketball loses by 30-plus for the second consecutive game as Auburn has its way in Atlanta, 99-68. | More
December 10, 2021
Auburn basketball’s Bruce Pearl won’t coach Saturday due to a two-game NCAA suspension, and former Nebraska assistant Wes Flanigan will take his place against the Huskers.
Here’s how the visiting weekend* is shaping up,* plus a rundown of the transfer QBs on Nebraska’s radar.
Watch as Eric Crouch and Kenny Bell discuss their Husker careers, the pressures of football vs. golf and more during a nine-hole round in Omaha.
An Elite Eight rematch with Texas is next as Nebraska advances to the Austin regional volleyball final by sweeping Illinois. | More
December 9, 2021
Mickey Joseph discusses his return to the Huskers* with Adam Carriker.
Akron transfer QB Zach Gibson has canceled plans to visit Nebraska. | Building the roster | Taking big swings | Recruiting ticker*
December 8, 2021
One of Mark Whipple’s former quarterbacks* sheds light on how Nebraska’s new offensive coordinator operates: “I never had a game where I didn’t go in knowing everything I was going to see from a defense.”
It’s now official: Mark Whipple and Donovan Raiola are in the fold as Scott Frost’s makeover of the offensive staff nears completion. Commentary & analysis: Callahan, McKewon,* Marik, Carriker, Shatel,* Lassan
December 7, 2021
“We just quit competing”: Fred Hoiberg calls it humiliating as Nebrasketball goes flat against visiting Michigan, 102-67. | More
Will Compton* is returning to the NFL as he has signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Nebraska lands another kicker as Charlie Weinrich from the Kansas City area commits as a preferred walk-on.
The hirings of Pitt offensive coordinator Mark Whipple and Chicago Bears offensive line coach Donovan Raiola* appear imminent.* | Sipple on Raiola*
Quarterback Zach Gibson, a redshirt sophomore transferring from Akron, will visit Lincoln this weekend. More recruiting updates: 1,* 2,* 3
Eric Crouch, who will be enshrined tonight in the College Football Hall of Fame, writes and talks about the honor and the college career he almost gave up on.
Austin Allen and Cam Taylor-Britt are named first-team All-Big Ten by the Associated Press, while JoJo Domann is a second-teamer.
Sam McKewon examines Nebraska’s options* at offensive coordinator and says patience may pay off for Scott Frost.
December 6, 2021
The Husker women remain unbeaten after pulling out a close hoops win at Minnesota with help down the stretch from Sam Haiby.
Graham Harrell, Mark Whipple, Zak Hill and Robert Anae are some of the names emerging in connection with Nebraska’s search for its next offensive coordinator.*
Nebraska gets a walk-on commitment from Spencer Pankratz, a placekicker transferring from Furman.
Husker Dan: Adrian bids adieu to the Huskers.
Outside linebacker Pheldarius Payne is placing his name in the transfer portal. | Decision tracker
Malcolm Hartzog, a three-star cornerback and kick returner from Bassfield, Miss., announces his commitment to the Huskers. | Coverage & highlights | Discuss | Class of 2022
Adrian Martinez in 2021 outperformed all the quarterbacks who transferred out during his time in Lincoln. | Kansas State or Cal?
Sign up for the 47th Nebraska Classic golf tournament in Palm Springs this February.
December 5, 2021
Rob Zatechka explains why he’s a little surprised Mickey Joseph took the job on Nebraska’s staff. More commentary: Sipple,* Peterson
Oklahoma will have Brent Venables as head coach when the Sooners visit Lincoln next September.
Johnny Rodgers is hospitalized with COVID.
Brodie Tagaloa, a three-star defensive end from Concord, Calif., announces his commitment to the Huskers. | Discuss | Coverage & highlights | Class of 2022
The Huskers make offers to juco players on the defensive line and at safety. | Recruiting ticker*
This week in Husker history: Hank Foldberg emerges as a prime candidate to become Nebraska’s head coach after Bill Jennings’ exit.
December 4, 2021
The Huskers advance to the volleyball Sweet 16 with a sweep of Florida State and now will face Illinois at 8:30 p.m. Thursday in Austin. | More
Sam McKewon looks at potential hires at offensive coordinator* as well as what qualities might suit Nebraska best.
Here’s a look at the portal offers Nebraska is known to have made.
Indiana erases an early 10-point deficit to send cold-shooting Nebrasketball to a 68-55 loss. | More
Ed Orgeron explains why he thinks Nebraska got a good one in Mickey Joseph.*