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October 24, 2021
This week in Husker history: Nebraska wins despite a 107-yard run by Missouri. Also, “Black 41 Flash Reverse” cements itself in Husker lore.
The LJS looks at some numbers that could determine whether Nebraska can mount a post-bye push.
October 23, 2021
Next week’s opponent, Purdue, is certain to lose its top-25 ranking after a 30-13 home loss Saturday to Wisconsin.
Ameer Abdullah’s signing with the Carolina Panthers is now official.*
Get live bye week Fanalytix graphic updates of other college games.
Sam McKewon breaks down the importance of winning the first quarter* for the Huskers. | Marik: Bye-week thoughts
Scott Frost and staff did some scouting at local high school games Friday night.
Husker247 takes stock of the wide receivers, inside linebackers and running backs.
Steven M. Sipple hopes Trev Alberts will stay out of Scott Frost’s staff decisions.*
October 22, 2021
Pain and lost opportunity: A ranking of Nebraska’s one-score losses* under Scott Frost.
October 21, 2021
JoJo Domann is one of 20 quarterfinalists for the Lott IMPACT Trophy.
The off week has brought a change in the Huskers’ practice format, and coaches are hitting the recruiting trail.
October 20, 2021
Scott Frost says Adrian Martinez’s health status affected the game plan against Minnesota. Go here for more from Wednesday morning’s post-practice presser. | Updates & discussion
Former Husker QB Jammal Lord talks with Adam Carriker about the Nebraska offense and playing for a coach on the hot seat.
HuskerOnline says Hayden Schwartz’s decommitment was case of Nebraska opting to cut him loose.
October 19, 2021
Husker247 takes a midseason look at the Huskers’ quarterbacking and play in the defensive secondary.
JoJo Domann is using his name to help underprivileged kids.
Adam Carriker tries to make sense of the offense’s red-zone issues.
Austin Allen’s big game* Saturday reflects Nebraska’s shift in how it uses its tight ends.*
Dave Feit has “biggest game” fatigue and figures the team does too.
Here’s a rundown of former Huskers in the NFL, week 6.
October 18, 2021
Defensive lineman Hayden Schwartz has announced his decommitment from Nebraska. | Class of 2022
Adrian Martinez has been playing “a little beat up,” and Deontai Williams’ knee injury is “not too bad,” Scott Frost says on his weekly TV show. | Video
The Purdue game gets a 2:30 p.m. CDT kickoff on ESPN2.
Husker Dan wonders where we go from here.
October 17, 2021
Sam McKewon says it’s clear that staff changes* on the offensive side are a must. More day-after commentary and analysis: Husker Doc Talk, Peterson, Watkins,* Gabriel,* Husker Mike, Washut, Callahan.
Here are the Pro Football Focus snap counts and grades for the Huskers on offense and defense against Minnesota.
This week in Husker history: A West Coast trip that took 8½ days, the first-ever AP poll, and a fourth-quarter rally in Boulder.
October 16, 2021
Faux Pelini reveals how the Broken Chair Trophy got temporarily deep-sixed.
October 15, 2021
Follow the Minnesota game with live graphic updates on your phone or desktop.
Minnesotans for Nebraska is holding a pep rally Friday evening at the Mall of America. Details here.
The St. Paul paper looks at how the Gophers use Pro Football Focus data* — and why they pay little heed to PFF’s individual performance ratings.
Jeremiah Sirles reviews the Michigan game and previews what to expect Saturday from the Gophers in this seven-minute video.
Gene Chinander, father of Nebraska’s defensive coordinator, has died in a car crash in Iowa, but Erik Chinander still intends to coach* in Saturday’s game at Minnesota.
October 14, 2021
Outside linebackers coach Mike Dawson discusses pass-rush intricacies,* Garrett Nelson’s motor and more* on the radio.
The LJS breaks down the offense’s struggles* in late-game, two-minute situations.
Scott Frost expects no letdown against Minnesota: “Everything we’ve got will be poured into this one.” Go here for more from Thursday’s practice. Updates & discussion
Athlon previews the Minnesota game and picks the Huskers to win by 14. | More predictions
Officials are working to avoid a recurrence of the pedestrian bottleneck that that occurred outside Memorial Stadium after the Michigan game.
October 13, 2021
Minnesota’s offensive coordinator is seeing progress from freshman Mar’Keise Irving but says the running back position will continue to be by committee. | Opponent previews: DN, LJS,* OWH*
The emergence of Rahmir Johnson* is one of the more unlikely Husker success stories* of the season.
Millard South athlete Gage Stenger has flipped his commitment from Kansas State to Nebraska. | Coverage & highlights | Class of 2022
Mike Sherman* is revealed to have been Steve Pederson’s top choice as The Athletic looks back at Pederson’s prolonged search to replace coach Frank Solich in 2003. | Discuss
Dave Feit dissects the agonizing loss to Michigan and says this one felt different.
October 12, 2021
Adam Carriker chats with running back Rahmir Johnson on his big game against Michigan and how he stayed focused after starting the fall fifth on the depth chart.
Here’s a rundown of Huskers in the NFL, week five.
Minnesota’s attrition at running back is no reason for complacency, says defensive coordinator Erik Chinander. Go here for more from Tuesday’s practice. | Updates & discussion
ESPN writes about Nebraska, Scott Frost and keeping the faith amid heartbreaking defeats.