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Two Years Later, Nebraska Football is Looking Forward to Another Crack at Indiana
Luke Lindenmeyer was part of the 2024 Nebraska football team that lost to Indiana, and he’s excited for the chance to avenge that loss Saturday afternoon. The Huskers lost 56-7 to the Hoosiers in Bloomington, then watched them win the national championship in 2025….
Nebraska Football Makes a Strong First Impression on Rising 2028 DL Micah Price
Micah Price, a 2028 three-star defensive lineman out of Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) American Heritage, landed an offer from Nebraska football just two weeks ago. The Huskers were the 23rd program to offer the fast-rising prospect, who quickly lined up plans to be in…
Hail Varsity Historical: Christo Leads Nebraska Football in Second-Half Comeback Against Missouri
Nebraska football fans of a certain age remember Matt Davison’s remarkable catch on the final play of regulation to force overtime in the Huskers’ 45-38 victory at Missouri in 1997. But why begin with that when the subject is the 1998 game against the Tigers? Missouri…
Nebraska Football Set for Toughest Test Yet with No. 7 Indiana Visiting Lincoln
After a day spent in self-reflection, Nebraska football has begun preparation for its toughest test yet this season with the reigning national champion, Indiana, set to visit Lincoln on Saturday afternoon. “We tried to do a good job yesterday of really looking at…
Nebraska Football “High on the List” for 2028 Four-Star EDGE Arthur Jones IV
Arthur Jones IV, a four-star front defender out of Syracuse (N.Y.) Christian Brothers Academy, emerged as a priority target for Nebraska edge rushers coach Roy Manning over the summer. After months of communication over the phone, the 6-foot-3, 240-pound pass rusher…
Nebraska Emerging as Top Contender for 2028 Four-Star Tight End Max Jones
Nebraska football was the first Big Ten program to offer 2028 Ballwin (Mo.) Parkway West four-star tight end Max Jones in the spring. Now the No. 11 tight end in the country per Rivals, Jones made his first trip to Lincoln on Saturday to see the Huskers improve to 5-0…
Nebraska Beats Maryland 48-23 | Photo Gallery
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…
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