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Running backs coach E.J. Barthel* and secondary coach Evan Cooper met with the press this afternoon. | Video | Quick hits | True believers* | Commentary: Sipple,* Christopherson

Last in a series: Jeremy Pernell really likes these three hires by Matt Rhule.

The Big Ten is in the market for a new commissioner as the Chicago Bears have hired Kevin Warren as the franchise’s president and CEO. | Discuss

As Michigan celebrates an Outland Trophy in Omaha, the Huskers yearn for a return to line dominance.* | Cornhusker Award to Hixson*

The Nebraska women snap out of their shooting slump with an 80-51 romp over Penn State.

Walter Rouse, an offensive tackle transferring from Stanford, announces his commitment* to Nebraska. | Discuss | Analysis: Sipple, McKewon* | Class of ’23

The final three full-time assistant hires are now official. | Bios: Dvorcek, Wager, McGuire

Athlon has five under-the-radar offseason goals for the Huskers.

LSU staffer Gordon Thomas, who played at Temple during Matt Rhule’s tenure there, is reportedly joining the Nebraska staff in a senior operations role.

Three of Matt Rhule’s hires have Jeremy Pernell a little puzzled.

The Husker men are routed by Illinois, 76-50, in a foul-heavy game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Baylor offensive lineman Micah Mazzccua chooses Florida over Nebraska and Auburn.

Husker signee Tristan Alvano is named a MaxPreps first-team All-American at placekicker.

An On3 columnist looks at the potential of three transfer quarterbacks, including the Huskers’ Jeff Sims, to become standout players in 2023.

Dave Rimington* discusses his hopes for the offensive line and his frustration as a Husker fan.

Georgia edges 1994-95 Nebraska for the top spot in Bill Connelly’s ranking of two-season runs in college football.

First in a series: Jeremy Pernell takes stock of Matt Rhule’s staff hires.

Nebraska gets a commitment from Billy Kemp, a wide receiver who’s transferring* from Virginia. | Discuss | Analysis: McKewon,* Sipple* | Class of ’23

Husker Dan lists his top football events of 2022.

The 2 for 1 Dave BBS Special ends tonight. Don’t miss out.

Arkansas transfer quarterback/receiver Malik Hornsby, once believed to be headed to Nebraska, commits to Texas State. | Recruiting to-do list* | O-linemen to decide

Defensive coordinator Tony White has brought a couple of former Syracuse assistants aboard as quality control staffers.

A late bloomer* in high school, Nebraska signee Syncere Safeeullah has more upside to realize.

Sam McKewon says Nebraska needs to find a fullback* for Marcus Satterfield’s offense. | Callahan’s rundown*

Husker Doc Talk: Willie Miller’s road to redemption.

This week in Husker history: I-backs Derek Brown and Ahman Green decide to enter the NFL drafts of 1993 and 1998.

Former Husker safety Deontai Williams signs with the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders.

It was a quiet day for the two Husker signees in the All-American Bowl.*

The Nebraska men sink free throws down the stretch in overtime and hold off Minnesota for an 81-79 road win, but ice-cold shooting dooms the Husker women at Rutgers.

Husker Hour: Fullbacks, huddles, Evan Bland and basketball.

Fullbacks, huddles, the 3-3-5 defense* and more: The new offensive and defensive coordinators meet the press* for the first time. | Video | Notes* | Commentary: Chatelain,* Just,* Sipple,* Christopherson

Poll question: Was early signing day a success for Nebraska?

Ryan Held has rebounded after losing a Nebraska job that was “everything to me.”

The Husker staff is continuing to try to bring in more immediate help on the offensive line. | Notes*

One juco season was all it took for Nebraska signee Kai Wallin* to get Power Five programs’ attention.

Kenny Wilhite is not being retained after nearly nine years on the football support staff.

Familiar with Matt Rhule’s culture, Baylor transfer Josh Fleeks* intends to make a difference behind the scenes as well as on the field.

Here’s a look at how things worked out for the teams that relied the heaviest on the transfer portal last year, including Nebraska. | 2023 targets & visitors: 1,* 2, 3

Husker Dan rates the 2023 football recruiting class.

Grand Island native Christian Ellsworth is joining Matt Rhule’s staff as an offensive analyst.

Michigan State closes the first half with a 13-0 run and hands the Husker men a 74-56 defeat in East Lansing.

Cameron Lenhardt, four-star edge defender from IMG Academy, and Ethan Nation, three-star cornerback from Roswell, Ga., announce they have signed with the Huskers. | Discuss: 1, 2 | Class of ’23

Wide receiver Zavier Betts, who left the team* last spring and didn’t play in 2022, has entered the transfer portal.

Defensive coordinator Tony White says the 3-3-5 scheme is flexible and “matches up with all the things you’re seeing now in college football.”

ESPN’s Bill Connelly tries to settle national championship disputes of the past, including three involving Nebraska.

Today’s commitment announcements of Cameron Lenhardt and Ethan Nation are expected to go Nebraska’s way.

The final two assistant coach slots reportedly are being filled by Rob Dvoracek (linebackers) and Garret McGuire* (wide receivers). | Callahan analysis (video) | Discuss

Running back Anthony Grant is returning for his senior year and is among several Huskers who have signed NIL deals with the 1890 Initiative.

Hail Varsity looks back* 25 years ago tonight at Nebraska football’s fifth national championship. | Game page

Steven Sipple says the playoff semifinals provided plenty of takeaways* for Matt Rhule. | McKewon on the “Rhulebuild”*