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Recruits React to Nebraska Football’s Win Over Maryland, 5-0 Start
Nebraska football is 5-0 for the first time since 2016 and recruits are impressed with what they’ve been seeing from the Huskers this season. Here’s the latest from top commits and key targets that were in attendance to see the Huskers overcome a slow start and pull…
Lopsided Score for Nebraska Football Probably Doesn’t Tell the Story Against Maryland
They were who we thought the were, the Maryland Terrapins. They were if we thought they were the team that lost to UCLA a week ago, 54-3. Afterall, Nebraska football improved to 5-0 by defeating the Terrapins 48-23 Saturday. Except Maryland led in the first half until…
Nebraska Football Not Taking Next Opponent, Maryland, Lightly
Never mind the final score of Maryland’s loss to UCLA. Never mind 54-3. Expect the 2-2 Terrapins to come to Memorial Stadium Saturday with something to prove against Nebraska football. “I don’t believe last week carries over to this week,” Coach Matt Rhule said…
Riley Van Poppel is Always Striving for More with Nebraska Football
Riley Van Poppel had the option to retain his single-digit jersey this season for Nebraska football, but he opted to follow this year’s vote and pass the honor on to a teammate. The senior defensive linemen sported No. 5 last season. After much thought, consideration,…
Hail Varsity Historical: Nebraska Football Gets Back on Track with Kansas Blowout
Nebraska football took charge of the line of scrimmage against Kansas in mid-October of 1998, meeting the expectations of a night-time Memorial Stadium crowd of 76,174. After two games under 200 yards rushing, the Huskers ran for a season-high 466 yards on 79 carries….
Rhule Sees Room for Growth as Nebraska Football Prepares to Host Maryland
Nebraska football is 4-0 for the first time since 2016, but Coach Matt Rhule isn’t satisfied. The Cornhuskers beat Michigan State 31-13 in East Lansing for the first time since 2012 on Saturday. However, the Spartans’ success in speeding up their tempo during their…
Nebraska Football Rolls Past Michigan State in Conference Opener 31-13 | Photo Gallery
Nebraska Football “All In” to Open Big Ten Play in Win at Michigan State
Vincent Genatone spent the week leading up to the Michigan State game on the Nebraska football scout team. He “played Cam Edwards,” Coach Matt Rhule said following the 31-13 victory. Cam Edwards is Michigan State’s top running back, by far. But he didn’t play the…
Michigan Native Rob Aurich Set to Lead his Nebraska Football Defense Into Big Ten Opener against Michigan State
Nebraska defensive coordinator Rob Aurich is headed home this weekend, and he’s excited. The Spring Lake, Mich., native was born and raised in the state. Now, he’s returning as a coach with the Nebraska football team. The Huskers will take on Michigan State Saturday…
Nebraska Football Opens Big Ten Play at Michigan State
Excuse the language, but there’s a reason for beginning with it in this Nebraska football preview. “I’m pissed. I’m pissed,” Michigan State Coach Pat Fitzgerald said following the Spartans’ 27-10 loss at Notre Dame Saturday. Fourth-ranked (now third) Notre Dame, it…
Victor Evans III Looking Forward to First Taste of Big Ten Action with Nebraska Football
Victor Evans III will get his first taste of the Big Ten with Nebraska football on Saturday, and he’s excited to experience it with his teammates. The senior corner spent three seasons at Florida International before transferring to Nebraska. The Huskers are 3-0 and…
Hail Varsity Historical: Nebraska Football Winning Streaks End with Texas A&M Upset
Frank Solich’s five-game winning streak to open his first season as Husker head coach ended, as did Nebraska football’s 19-game winning streak, as did its 40-game regular-season conference winning streak on Oct. 10, 1998. Texas A&M snapped the streaks, 28-21, in…
Rhule Highlights Keys for Nebraska Football Heading into Big Ten Opener Against Michigan State
Nebraska football finished nonconference play undefeated, and coach Matt Rhule believes its competition has helped prepare them for Big Ten play. The Huskers beat North Dakota 34-7 on Saturday, holding the Fighting Hawks to just 99 yards rushing while seeing new…
2028 Four-Star WR Derrell Hines Jr. Can Envision Himself at Nebraska
SEC programs are hot in pursuit of 2028 Tampa (Fla.) Carrollwood Day four-star wide receiver Derrell Hines Jr., but Nebraska football is a Big Ten program giving the 6-foot-1, 170-pounder reason to consider leaving the Southeast. Hines made his first visit to…
2028 Grand Island Central Catholic LB Owen Price Talks Latest Nebraska Visit
Owen Price, a 2028 four-star linebacker from Grand Island (Neb.) Central Catholic, was back on campus on Saturday for his first Nebraska football visit since picking up an offer from the Huskers at camp in June. Since landing the offer, the versatile 6-foot-3,…
Nebraska Football Remains a Top Contender for Top-20 2028 WR Carter St. Junious
Nebraska football offered 2028 Manvel (Tex.) four-star wide receiver Carter St. Junious in June at the Battle of the Boneyard 7v7 tournament and quickly emerged as a top contender for the 6-foot-3, 185 pounder. The four-star experienced his first game day in Memorial…
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