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Don’t leave O-lineman Matt Farniok off the list of underclassmen who stood out in the Minnesota game, Brandon Cavanaugh writes. | “Let the rebirth begin”

Scott Frost and players met with the media after a rare no-practice Monday morning. Get the coverage and video here. | Updates & discussion

The Ohio State game will have an 11 a.m. CDT start and a Fox telecast.

Adrian Martinez is named Big Ten co-freshman of the week for his performance against Minnesota.

Anatomy of an Era: Bill Humphrey says the O-line “took the approach that we were smart, we were athletic and we were tough. We didn’t get over-enthused, whereas on defense you played with a little more wild approach.”

The defense had its shaky moments but had enough solid stretches and big plays to get the job done against Minnesota. More analysis and commentary: Sipple, McKewon,* Carriker (1,* 2), Washut

Saturday’s win could give recruiting some momentum. | Hank Bounds’ pitch

See Nebraska and Bethune-Cookman match up statistically.

Anatomy of an Era: Lineman Bill Humphrey saw life in the trenches from both sides of the ball.

Roscoe “Dusty” Rhodes is one of the reasons for Memorial Stadium’s name. His death 100 years ago and the stadium’s dedication five years later are both part of this week in Husker history.

Next week’s opponent, Bethune-Cookman, drops to 4-4 with a 35-10 loss to North Carolina A&T.

Nebraska 53, Minnesota 28. The Huskers start strong, fend off a Gopher comeback and then roll to Nebraska’s first win under Scott Frost with help from 100-yard rushing games from a trio of Huskers. Get details on the game page. | Highlights | Stryker commentary | Postgame presser | Larabee photos | Big Red Over-Reaction

Lincoln Southwest kicker Dylan Jorgensen has accepted a Husker walk-on offer.

Devine Ozigbo has been the season’s most pleasant surprise, according to Tad Stryker’s game-day fan survey.

The Huskers are aiming today to avoid the pitfalls that have kept them out of the win column so far this season. Here are the Minnesota-Nebraska pregame reads from Lincoln, Omaha (1, 2),* Grand Island (1, 2, 3),* Minneapolis (1, 2)* and St. Paul.* Commentary: Vogel, Sipple, Shatel,* Callahan.

FLIP SHEET | PICKS | STATS | BBS

New College Football Hall-of-Famer Aaron Taylor will be honored during Saturday’s game. | HOF Huskers

Here’s a look at who’s likely to redshirt and who’s not.

Kade Warner finds perspective in how his brother approaches life through his limitations. | Lacrosse fling

Statistical analysis indicates Nebraska is much better than its winless record suggests.

Four-star O-line prospect Bryce Benhart is paying a return visit* to Lincoln this weekend.

There’s hope that Nebraska’s pass rush will improve in the second half of the season, but pass coverage is another matter, Jacob Padilla writes.

Minnesota’s O-line is receiving a 400-pound boost from freshman Australian tackle Daniel Faalele.*

Anatomy of an Era: Trumane Bell’s catch was part of the last-second drama in the 1994 Orange Bowl. Despite the loss, “we knew we were the best, and people learned a new respect for Nebraska.”

Much has changed in Lincoln since Minnesota ran all over Nebraska last season, even if the Huskers’ all-time win total remains the same.

Mario Verduzco says Adrian Martinez’s poise under fire is an asset for the young quarterback. | Ozigbo’s rise | Tannor toiling

Sam McKewon says recruits see opportunity* in Nebraska’s record. | Burke WR to visit*

Defensive tackle Mick Stoltenberg is getting closer to returning to game action, and so is linebacker Tyrin Ferguson. Here is all the news from Thursday’s practice. | Updates & discussion

Matt Davison sees progress* on the field and says the Huskers’ struggle is what happens when a culture needs to be rebuilt.

What’s your prediction for the Minnesota-Nebraska game? | Athlon & Carrriker* picks | More predictions

Anatomy of an Era: Trumane Bell says players “did things together all the time. It got to where we could tell what a teammate was going to do at a certain point because we were so in tune with each other.”

The Gophers have struggled on offense, but their special teams and rushing defense* are solid. | Know the foe

Nebraska is looking for defensive help* from the junior college ranks. | Henrich sidelined | Recruiting notes

The Minneapolis paper looks at the Huskers’ rough start* under Scott Frost.

Check out these highlight reels from the first half of the Huskers’ 2018 season.

Pro Football Focus names JD Spielman and Devine Ozigbo to its midseason All-Big Ten team.

You can aid a couple of good causes and celebrate the Broken Chair Trophy at the same time.

UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton and says Scott Frost remains a father figure to him and will “get that thing turned around” at Nebraska.

Noah Vedral is taking second-team reps with Andrew Bunch, quarterbacks coach Mario Verduzco said after Wednesday’s practice. More coverage here. | Updates & discussion

Athletic Director Bill Moos sheds light on his management style in an LJS interview. | “Mismatch in talent”*

Athlon posts its midseason review of the Huskers.

Anatomy of an Era: “You had to come in and play hard, and pretty much all the guys recruited … were saying, ‘Nebraska’s not going to bring slouches in here,’” says receiver Trumane Bell.

Scott Frost is near the top of this ranking of Big Ten coaches who could survive a winless season.*

Husker Dan thinks Nebraska will be motivated for revenge on the rodents.

The Huskers’ 1920s-style jersey is now available for purchase.

Erik Chinander breaks down what went wrong for the defense late in the Northwestern game, and he says the Huskers must improve in man coverage. Get all the news from Tuesday’s practice. | Updates & discussion

A look at scanned-ticket data indicates there have been fewer no-shows at Memorial Stadium this season.

How many wins* will the 2018 Huskers get? Adam Carriker runs down the rest of the schedule.

Anatomy of an Era: Phil Ellis recalls the tactics and personalities of coaches Charlie McBride and Kevin Steele.

Lamar Jackson and Dedrick Young join Devine Ozigbo on the Pro Football Focus Big Ten team of the week.

Scott Frost says he’s happy with the program’s culture but wants to be sure the team doesn’t get comfortable with losing. Go here for all the coverage of Monday’s game-week presser. | Updates & discussion