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It was an 8½-day road trip in mid-semester when the Huskers first traveled to the state of Oregon for a game 101 years ago.

Check out the No Huddle and OWH* game previews. | Notes: 1, 2*

Donnie McGhee was afraid he might be a career backup, but now he’s entering the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame.

Travis Justice and Rob Zatechka break down the upcoming Oregon game, the Nebraska defense and more in the latest Husker Doc Talk.

Tommie Frazier looks back on his best play as a Husker — and it might not be the one you think it is.

ESPN’s Mitch Sherman says we’ll soon know if Nebraska is progressing.

Mike Riley will have some longtime friends rooting against him Saturday.

Defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt liked what he saw in Oregon’s opener.

Here are three keys on offense and defense for both NU and Oregon.

Eugene’s air quality has improved from “hazardous” to “unhealthy.”

There’s a Nebraska-vs.-Oregon element when brothers Drew and Reed Brown engage in some sibling rivalry.

The special teams* saw “a lot of scenarios” in an up-and-down opener.

Player features: Dicaprio Bootle, Luke Gifford (1,* 2)

Husker commit Bookie Radley-Hiles plans to use all five of his allotted official visits. | Diary | “Artistic-type cornerback”

Mike Riley discusses the game and more on an Oregon radio show.

The Ducks appear to be back in a groove on offense, with running back Royce Freeman leading the way. | O-lineman’s return | Oregon notes*

True freshman nose tackle Deontre Thomas admits to having the jitters in his Husker debut: “Honestly, I was nervous. I’m not going to lie.”

It was a defensive battle that ended in controversy the last time Nebraska wore red jerseys on the road. | 1976 LSU game page

Hail Varsity analyzes Arkansas State’s success with screen passes.

Danny Langsdorf says the offense needs to finish stronger than it did Saturday night. More from Tuesday’s practice: Videos | Notes: 1, 2,* 3,* 4, 5 | OWH recap | Photos*

BTN’s Tom Dienhart gives three keys to a Husker win over Oregon.

Pro Football Focus places three Huskers on its Big Ten team of the week, and Deontre Thomas is one of PFF’s 10 freshmen of the week nationally.

Tom Osborne looked for head coaching jobs elsewhere before he was tapped as Bob Devaney’s successor. Mike Babcock looks back.

Husker Dan recaps the encounter with the Red Wolves.

Improved mobility on the O-line changed the look of Nebraska’s running game Saturday night compared with last season. | Tanner Lee’s night

The Huskers come in at the equivalent of No. 30 in the coaches’ poll but get just one vote in AP. | McKewon ballot*

Air-quality concerns in Oregon could force a change in the game time and/or date.

Charlie McBride talks with Adam Carriker about Bob Diaco’s debut, coaching from the field, how the Blackshirts can improve and more.

Tom Shatel says the 2020 schedule needs a big name,* like Alabama.

Oregon’s potent ground game* will test the Huskers’ front seven. | Diaco-Taggart history*

Saturday’s game was a mixed bag* for the offensive line.

Smoke from wildfires is forcing Oregon to move Tuesday’s practice to the coastal city of Florence. | Oregon notes

Bob Diaco responds to criticism* of his postgame no-show and says he has “never run away from anything” in his life. More from Monday’s practice: Video | Notes: 1, 2,* 3, 4, 5* | Updates | Sipple’s thoughts*

Nebraska is now listed in Vegas as a 14-point underdog* to Oregon.

JD Spielman learned a lesson* after his big play: Don’t point.

Charlie McBride says the Blackshirts will improve, and he remembers well the growing pains that come with a defensive transition

Tom Osborne discusses the importance of the walk-on program the latest installment of the “Through These Gates” Lost Tapes

Mike Riley says Arkansas State’s passing barrage was a good test* for Nebraska’s young cornerbacks. More from Monday’s press conference: Video, audio & transcripts | Notes: 1,* 2, 3, 4, 5 | OWH recap

Day-after commentary: Carriker, McKewon,* Husker Mike, Gabriel,* Sipple,* Christopherson, Barfknecht,* Washut

The Portland paper previews the Nebraska-Oregon game and predicts a 49-45 win for the Ducks.

Nate Gerry and Brandon Reilly are added to NFL practice squads.*

There’s still time to enter the Nebraska Football Over/Under Challenge.

This week in Husker history: Eyeing a third consecutive national championship, Nebraska is No. 1 in the preseason AP poll.

Nebraska 43, Arkansas State 36. The Huskers survive a late scare and a leaky defensive performance to defeat the Red Wolves in a shootout. See the game page for coverage. | Stryker commentary | Highlights | McKewon recap | Carriker gut reaction | Postgame presser | Big Red Replay

Next week’s opponent, Oregon, routs Southern Utah, 77-21.

Tad Stryker’s pregame fan survey on the streets of Lincoln finds expectations up slightly from a year ago.

Cethan Carter has made the Bengals’ 53-man roster, but the Eagles have cut fifth-round draft pick Nate Gerry. | More cuts & keepers: 1,* 2

Husker coaches are wearing “BE” sleeve patches to honor Bob Elliott.

It’s a team with major components in transition as the 2017 season begins for Nebraska against Arkansas State. Get the pregame reads from Lincoln (1, 2),* Omaha (1, 2, 3),* Grand Island and Little Rock. Commentary: Shatel,* Sipple,* Hamar, Callahan, Christopherson, Huskers Illus.

The deadline is near for entering Californians for Nebraska’s drawing for tickets and lodging for the Wisconsin game.