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A Michigan site gets insights on the Huskers from Brian Christopherson.

Mark Whipple is seeing improvement from the backup quarterbacks but isn’t ruling out playing Casey Thompson against Michigan. Go here for more from Wednesday’s practice. | Updates & discussion

Doc’s Diagnosis: A potent adversary in the Wolverines.

Husker Dan looks at the QB history of the opposing coaches this weekend.

Starting safety Myles Farmer has been suspended for the Michigan game after a DUI arrest, and quarterback Casey Thompson’s status remains questionable. Go here for more from Tuesday’s game-week presser. | Updates & discussion

We probably should’ve listened to Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi this summer, Steven Sipple* says.

Doc’s Diagnosis: Run or pass? Logan Smothers’ third-down play late in the game against Minnesota.

Nebraska fends off a second-half charge by Maine and posts a 79-66 win to open the men’s basketball season.

Nary a word* was said about Nebraska during Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh’s Nebraska-week press conference.

A year later, the jury is still out on Trev Alberts’ “punt,” Dave Feit writes.

The Husker women open the basketball season with a 100-36 romp over UNO.

Doc’s Diagnosis: When it works, the zone read is a thing of beauty.

A Michigan site sizes up the Huskers.

For Nebraska’s three sets of walk-on brothers, pride* is a common thread.

Husker Doc Talk: A Minnesota postmortem and weighing the possibility of a coaching announcement. More commentary: Stukenholtz, McKewon,* Husker Mike, Callahan,* Washut.*

Nebraska extended scholarship and walk-on offers* to some of Saturday’s visitors,* including a 6-foot-5 quarterback from Texas.

The Huskers open as four-touchdown underdogs to Michigan, and the stats matchup is about as lopsided as they get.

ThotDoc’s Brain Droppings on the Minnesota game.

This week in Husker history: The 1997 “flea-kicker.”

Up next is Michigan, which blew out Rutgers 52-17 after trailing at halftime. The Wolverines and Huskers will kick off at 2:30 p.m. CST Saturday with an ABC telecast.

Minnesota 20, Nebraska 13. After a fabulous start, Nebraska’s offense goes missing for too long, and Minnesota holds on for the win in Lincoln. Go to the game page for coverage and commentary. | Tad Stryker: Fizzled | Highlights | Carriker gut reaction | Postgame presser | Big Red Over-Reaction

Here are some things to know about the series between the Gophers and Huskers. | 1902: First NU win | Full game log

Friday Husker Tailgate: Coaching search rumors and quarterback discussion ahead of a division home game.

On the radio, coach Travis Fisher discusses the rise of Malcolm Hartzog and more about the defensive backs. | Video

Starting a backup quarterback* hasn’t often ended well for Nebraska in recent seasons.

Football Scoop says Nebraska is vetting “multiple current and former Big 12 and Big Ten Conference coaches” and “an additional sitting Power 5 head coach.” | Thursday rumor mill*

An Athletic Department video provides an inside look at the football facility that will open next summer.

Mickey Joseph says Casey Thompson’s availability Saturday will be a game-time decision. Go here for more from Thursday’s post-practice presser. | Updates & discussion

The Daily Nebraskan and LJS scout the Gophers, while a Twin Cities scribe* and Athlon Sports preview the game. | Predictions

The Nebraska-Minnesota Bits of Broken Chair Trophy continues as a charity fundraiser.

Here’s BTN’s six-minute “The Journey” segment on Mickey Joseph.

Husker outside hitters have a big night in a sweep of Indiana.

Seventy-two hours before kickoff, sellout status is secured for the Minnesota game.

Something new on the NIL front: an energy drink to benefit Nebraska football walk-ons.

Check out the Fanalytix stats preview of the Minnesota game.

Mark Whipple says there’s “a good chance” both Chubba Purdy and Logan Smothers play Saturday if Casey Thompson is a no-go. Go here for more from Wednesday’s practice. | Updates & discussion

Doc’s Diagnosis: What makes Minnesota’s Mohamed Ibrahim so dangerous.

Mickey Joseph is reportedly under consideration for the head coaching job at Arizona State. | Discuss

Arnold Barnes, a three-star running back from New Orleans, announces his commitment to Nebraska. | Coverage & highlights | Class of 2023 | Discuss

The quarterback picture remains unsettled, but Mickey Joseph isn’t ruling out Casey Thompson’s return to action against Minnesota. Go here for more from Tuesday’s presser. | Updates & discussion

Doc’s Diagnosis: Dr. Rob saw this one coming — Chase Brown’s TD reception.

Steven Sipple wonders whether the backup QBs* have been receiving enough practice reps. | 24 plays: What went wrong*

Husker Dan wonders if Mickey Joseph has lost his chance at the head coaching job.

Former Husker assistant and player Ryan Held takes over as interim head coach at North Alabama.

Sports Illustrated goes in depth with Mickey Joseph* midway through “the biggest and longest job interview of his life.”

Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck discusses Saturday’s matchup and makes note of Nebraska’s explosive plays on offense.

Mickey Joseph says he doubts that Casey Thompson* will be ready to play against Minnesota. | Hausmann moves up depth chart | Pregame notes | Flip sheet

Doc’s Diagnosis: When play-action works, big things happen.

The Huskers have a bad recipe* that has led to losses in two-thirds of its Big Ten West games since 2014, Sam McKewon writes. | Doc Talk: QB2 Problem | Callahan’s rundown* | Washut’s burning questions*