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Title IX presents challenges to the goal of increasing the football roster.

Adam Carriker analyzes Patrick O’Brien, Tristan Gebbia and Adrian Martinez as they prepare to compete for the QB job.

Tyjon Lindsey is getting back to full speed after his hospitalization, but Dylan Owen has left the program. More from Scott Frost: No quick fixes,* Osborne’s input | Q&A

Husker assistants give local football coaches an early look at Nebraska’s new offensive scheme.

Take a Wayback Wednesday look at the Huskers’ 1980 bowl win over Mississippi State: Video | Game page

Scott Frost’s exit from Florida hasn’t diminished his recruiting clout there. | Beating the cold | Recruiting notes

In a Through These Gates outtake, Johnny Rodgers explains why the kick-return teams he was a part of were truly special.

Adam Carriker talks to assistant coach Greg Austin about returning to the Huskers, renewing the O-line Pipeline and more.

Mario Verduzco knows what he wants* from his quarterbacks. | Masker’s mission

Development, not recruiting, appears to be where Nebraska has fallen behind Wisconsin and Iowa in the trenches,* Sam McKewon writes.

Tom Dienhart previews Nebraska spring football and lists the quarterbacks, O-line and defensive secondary as the position groups to watch.

The in-state possibilities appear strong in the next two recruiting years. | Black Panther pitch

Scanned-ticket totals* shed light on the extent of Husker fan apathy last season.

Coach Jim Dickey, whose Kansas State teams faced Nebraska seven times in the 1970s and ’80s, has died at age 83.

Bill Moos’ active role in the recruiting process signals he’ll do what it takes to help revitalize the football program. | People skills

Adam Carriker breaks down what Erik Chinander’s defense will look like in 2018.

Adrian Martinez is one of Athlon’s 15 true freshman quarterbacks most likely to make an impact in 2018.

In a Through These Gates outtake, Tommie Frazier talks about the important roles of less-noticed team members.

The football staff’s inner workings are rooted in trust and efficiency.*

Dave Rimington says there’s “no reason we can’t be as good as we used to be,” and “No. 1, we’ve got to beat Wisconsin.”

Former Husker Curt Tomasevicz says football players have the tools to be bobsledders and just need to be trained for the sport.

This week in Husker history: George “Potsy” Clark is named head football coach for a second time at Nebraska.

Scottsbluff’s Garrett Nelson, a 2019 Nebraska football commit, wins the state Class B heavyweight wrestling championship.

Bill Moos is weighing ideas about enhancing the fan experience at Memorial Stadium.

Steve Sipple sees the new staff’s Iowa Western connection as a potential difference-maker.

Transfer quarterback Noah Vedral is serving as valuable resource for Nebraska’s QBs.

Northern Iowa is where the chemistry of some of the Husker staff began to form.

Scott Frost and his assistants intend to keep capitalizing on their familiarity with players and coaches in Florida.*

Finding positional fits across the roster will be a key part of the new coaching staff’s work this spring.

Former Nebraska defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove will serve as New Mexico’s acting head coach during Bob Davie’s 30-day suspension.

Nebraska in No. 4 in Athlon’s Big Ten roster rankings.

Bill Moos discusses the goals, challenges and scandals facing college athletics. | More*

In a Through These Gates outtake, Tom Osborne reflects on the hard work required of student athletes in a major college program.

Assistant coach Jovan Dewitt discusses some of the talent at outside linebacker and on special teams.

Husker coaches say the 2018 additions in the defensive secondary are the beginning of a trend* in Lincoln. | C.J. Smith profile*

ESPN.com tells the story behind Zack Darlington heeding the call to serve.

Matt Davison says the culture rejuvenation* in the football program has already begun, with accountability at the top of the list.

Santino Panico — self-proclaimed ‘worst punt returner in Nebraska history’ — is now an advocate for a vegan diet.*

Tom Osborne* will be inducted in June into the National High School Hall of Fame.

It was 127 years ago that Nebraska played its only Valentine’s Day* football game. | Game page

Nebraska is No. 50 in ESPN’s initial preseason FPI rankings.

See what Husker coaches have to say about the recruits at quarterback and more. | The decision: Tannor, Hunt, Jones

In a Through These Gates outtake, Tommie Frazier talks about how the team policed itself and kept each other in check.

Greg Austin sees potential for rapid improvement in the offensive linemen.

The Big Ten bucked the trend of declining attendance in FBS college football last season.

Several 2018 walk-ons are slated to play in the Shrine Bowl on June 2.

The new staff checks off all the boxes for former Blackshirt Ralph Brown.

Nebraska’s signees at running back get a No. 7 national ranking from Rivals.  | No fear on recruiting trail

A phone call from Chip Kelly five years ago put the career of defensive line coach Mike Dawson* back on track.

Improved recruiting in the Big Ten West could loosen Wisconsin’s grip on the division.