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Purdue 42, Nebraska 28. The Huskers show some second-half fight but fall to the Boilermakers. Go to the game page for the details. | Stryker commentary | Postgame presser | Highlights| Big Red Over-Reaction

Keeping the faith? Husker fans tell Tad Stryker how it’s done.

Check out segments from Saturday morning’s BTN Tailgate show that aired from Lincoln.

The 0-3 Huskers have a laundry list of bad habits to clean up as they try to turn things around Saturday against Purdue. Get the pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2, 3), Omaha (1, 2, 3, 4),* Grand Island (1, 2),* Lafayette (1, 2)* and Fort Wayne. Commentary: Sipple, Vogel, Christopherson, Callahan, Shatel,* DeFabo.*

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Jaron Woodyard is among the receivers aiming to step up and provide needed depth behind Stanley Morgan and JD Spielman.

Here are details about the BTN Tailgate show that airs Saturday morning from Lincoln. | Osborne’s special guest

Husker247 recaps the developments of Purdue week.

Nebraska isn’t finished looking for junior college help* in the 2019 recruiting cycle.

Anatomy of an Era: O-lineman Aaron Taylor says Milt Tenopir “taught that you always get the first lick in. Always put that doubt in their mind first.”

Former Husker punter and placekicker Rich Sanger has died at age 66. | ’73 media guide page | 2013 interview

The Huskers’ special teams* have been a mess, and Steve Sipple says that might be a symptom of a larger issue. | Trusting the process

Rondale Moore, Purdue’s electric true freshman, has the full attention of Nebraska’s defensive players and coaches.

Ahman Green* listened to his dad and stuck with football after considering quitting in high school.

Five more in-state prospects* get walk-on offers. | McKewon: Stars and hearts* | Recruiting notes: 1, 2

Scott Frost says Thursday’s practice was “a lot better than last week. We’re practicing well. Sooner or later it’s going to lead to results.” | Full coverage | Updates & discussion

What’s your prediction for Saturday’s game? | Athlon & Carriker* picks | More predictions

He walked away from the NFL to be a full-time drug addict. Now Ricky Simmons* is devoted to helping others get sober.

SB Nation dives into some of the stats that are bogging down the Huskers.

Anatomy of an Era: Aaron Taylor discusses the Unity Council’s role in the Lawrence Phillips case.

Nebraska appears likely to rely more heavily* on quarterback Adrian Martinez’s legs to get the offense going.

Scouting the Boilermakers: Freshman receiver/returner Rondale Moore gives pass-heavy Purdue* an explosive new weapon.

Fox Sports’ Joel Klatt says he believes Scott Frost and Adrian Martinez will be a winning combination for Nebraska.

College Football News previews the game and sees Purdue winning by six. | More predictions

The Patriots have placed Rex Burkhead on injured reserve after the former Husker was hurt on a special-teams play Sunday.

The rotation at running back may have a different look Saturday as Maurice Washington battles an illness and Wyatt Mazour gets more reps. Get full coverage of Wednesday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion

A Purdue site previews the game and says it’s not an automatic victory for the Boilermakers. | Purdue notes*

ESPN’s Paul Finebaum calls Nebraska the nation’s most disappointing team so far in 2018. | Discuss

Mick Stoltenberg is one of 179 semifinalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy.

Mo Barry* talks with Adam Carriker about preparing for Purdue, how to buy in and more.

Anatomy of an Era: A soccer player during most of his youth, future Hall-of-Famer Aaron Taylor was “still learning the game” of football when he came to Nebraska.

The gap between East and West in the Big Ten appears to be getting worse.*

Dirk Chatelain says it might be time to rethink* the notion that 2019 will be a breakthrough year for the Huskers.

Several freshmen are pushing for playing time and bigger roles.

BTN previews Saturday’s game in this video.

An Orlando columnist who said last fall that Scott Frost wouldn’t take the Nebraska job is now surmising that Frost regrets leaving UCF. | Discuss

David Blough’s hot hand as a passer could open up opportunities for Purdue’s running game.

Fillmore Central lineman Riley Moses has committed to the Huskers as a walk-on.* | Recruiting notes

Defensive coordinator Erik Chinander says Nebraska needs “105 guys who love to play football, period.” Get all the coverage from Tuesday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion

Former Husker fullback Willie Miller knows the meaning of gut checks.

Rock bottom is the topic from Rob Zatechka and Adam Carriker.* | Rankings: 1, 2

Nebraska’s quarterback depth is thin, but it should be a different story in 2019.

Anatomy of an Era: “We pushed ourselves as players,” Vershan Jackson says. “It can’t just be the coaches that push you.”

Husker Dan says this is no time for fans to abandon ship.

There was talk about Blackshirts (they haven’t been taken away), the team’s mind-set and more at Monday’s Purdue-week press conference. Get all the coverage and video here. | Updates & discussion

The Huskers will play under the lights at Camp Randall as the Wisconsin game gets a 6:30 p.m. CDT start and a BTN telecast.

A remark Saturday by Scott Frost got Purdue’s attention.

A spinal condition has forced Northwestern’s leading rusher, Jeremy Larkin, to retire from football.

Adam Carriker* shares something he never thought he’d share about playing for Bill Callahan.

Poll question: Is your faith in Scott Frost still solid?

Anatomy of an Era: Vershan Jackson made the switch from fullback to tight end, even though he “couldn’t catch a cold” at first.