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Offensive coordinator Troy Walters says imprecise route-running has contributed to the Huskers’ struggles: “We’ve got to trust each other, and we’ve got to play together.” More from Wednesday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion

A look at the stats shows how Northwestern’s defense makes an opposing offense earn its points.

Dedrick Mills* on Scott Frost’s offense: “I love the way we run. … The whole process is a run-downhill offense.” | A fit at FB

Waverly athlete Mason Nieman becomes the second in-state player this week to announce he’s walking on* at Nebraska.

Dr. Rob Zatechka discusses his expectations for the rest of the season and the adjustments he thinks Adrian Martinez needs to make.

Adam Carriker says old-school elements* can be an effective fixture in Scott Frost’s offense, and Sam McKewon says to get used to the double wing.*

Coaches on defense said after Tuesday’s practice that the Huskers need to be assignment-sound and force Northwestern’s “patient” offense into mistakes. Full coverage here. | Updates & discussion

Aurora tight end Nate Boerkircher* announces he’s walking on at Nebraska.

Husker Dan ruminates on where the Huskers go from here.

Scott Frost defends Adrian Martinez, saying he has “played well all year, and he’ll get better.” Get all the coverage and video from Monday’s press conference here. | Updates & discussion

Monday Morning Quarterback: Will the Huskers bounce back against Northwestern?

Nebraska’s Oct. 12 game at Minnesota will kick off at 6:30 p.m. CDT and will be televised on FS1 or BTN.

A first-ever Husker football Spanish-language radio play-by-play will hit the airwaves Saturday.

Steven M. Sipple says Dedrick Mills’ fullback role is worth reprising even if it’s no longer a surprise element. More day-after commentary and analysis: McKewon,* Husker Mike, Gabriel, Heady,* Washut, Peterson, Vogel

Stryker Report: Despite the one-sided loss to Ohio State, the weekend could be a foreshadowing of good things to come.

Ndamukong Suh’s fumble return for a touchdown seals Tampa Bay’s upset of the Rams. | More NFL Huskers

Chris Ash is fired partway into his fourth season as head coach at Rutgers.

Up next is Northwestern on Homecoming. See how the Huskers and Wildcats match up statistically. | Nebraska favored

Find yourself or friends in the gigapixel stadium shot from Saturday night.

This week in Husker history: Three future first-round NFL draft picks make their Nebraska debuts. The opponent was Wyoming. What was the year?

Ohio State 48, Nebraska 7. It’s utter domination by the Buckeyes as the Huskers can do little right on the national stage. Coverage and analysis on the game page. | Stryker commentary | Postgame presser | Highlights | Photos

Elkhorn South lineman Teddy Prochazka has committed to the Huskers for 2021. | Discuss

Tad Stryker’s pregame survey: How soon will ESPN College GameDay return?

Check out scenes from ESPN’s College GameDay, plus the two teams’ hype videos.

BTN’s “The Journey” tells the story of Adrian Martinez, who lost his mother when he was 10 years old.

Here’s the latest on the recruits expected at Saturday night’s game.

Rumor has it there’s a game Saturday night. Get your Buckeyes-vs.-Huskers pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2), Omaha,* Grand Island (1, 2, 3), Cleveland (1, 2, 3) and Dayton (1, 2, 3). Commentary: Shatel,* Hummer, Christopherson, McKewon,* Rowland, Baird, Callahan.

FLIP SHEET | PREDICTIONS | CHAT+AUDIO | BBS

Free chat for the Ohio State game is now up and running.

Plans for the Huskers’ new $155 million football training complex were unveiled at a press conference Friday. Graphics, video, coverage and commentary can be found here. | Updates & discussion

ESPN’s Rece Davis and Kirk Herbstreit meet the press in Lincoln and express confidence in Scott Frost. | Herbstreit’s time with Tom* | Videos: Herbstreit, Davis, Howard

Ohio State defensive end and captain Jonathon Cooper will be available for the first time this season, but the Buckeyes might be missing an O-line starter. | Updated flip sheet and OSU depth chart

Athlon previews the game and picks the Buckeyes by 14. | More predictions

The hostile road environment represents the first true test Justin Fields faces as Ohio State’s quarterback.

The Wall Street Journal* looks at Scott Frost’s revival of the walk-on program.

Gabrielle Union hopes to wear the jersey belonging to Christian Gaylord’s late father during her ESPN College GameDay* appearance.

Adrian Martinez discusses the team’s preparations for Ohio State in a BTN interview.

The LJS looks at the logistics of putting together the traveling show that is College GameDay, and the OWH looks back at Lee Corso’s mechanical-bull ride* in Lincoln in 2001.

Dish Network and Dish-owned Sling TV have dropped the Big Ten Network and some Fox sports channels in a contract dispute.

Plans for a $150 million football training facility are expected to be announced Friday.*

Here’s what to know about Saturday’s special events, including ESPN College GameDay, the Heisman House Tour and extended Husker Nation Pavilion hours. | And the guest picker is …

The Ohio State and Nebraska defenses have made progress this season, but the Blackshirts* still have ground to make up. | Chris Fowler on Nebraska: 1,* 2

The previews and predictions continue to roll in: Carriker* | McKewon | More

Scott Frost says the Huskers need to be “a mature enough team to look this challenge in the eye and rise to the occasion.” More from Thursday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion

Here’s a rundown of the official visitors expected for Saturday’s game.

David Max was a guest on the Beanie and the Boom Ohio State Podcast.

Ohio State defensive tackle Haskell Garrett says the Buckeyes have had this game “circled since February.”

Bill Moos says Nebraska is “starting to close in on some plans and some funding models” for facility upgrades* in football, golf and swimming. | Audio

An Ohio State site says Nebraska’s offense presents a big test but that the Buckeyes may be better-equipped than last year to curtail Adrian Martinez.

The Cleveland paper says Nebraska has shown it might be able to chisel away at Ohio State’s advantage in recruiting.

AP picks Ohio State by 24 points and says the game is the week’s best bet. | More predictions | Scouting the Buckeyes: LJS, OWH*