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Tom Osborne, the legendary Nebraska coach, cracked the top four on a sports site’s 1990s college football coaches list — and his numbers are jaw-dropping: 87 wins, 5 straight conference titles, 3 national championships, all in the ’90s. He took over a powerhouse program and elevated it further, winning all three titles in his final four seasons. While Bobby Bowden and Bill Snyder also made the top...

Rob Aurich and Roy Manning are bringing their proven San Diego State edge rusher playbook to Nebraska, where they turned a group of relentless, technically sound defenders into one of the nation’s most disruptive units. With Trey White leading the charge with 12.5 sacks in 2024 and depth that carried the load the next season, their system delivered a stunning defensive turnaround. Now, with Nebras...

Nebraska’s loaded for battle this season, ranked ninth in the Big Ten and thirty-ninth nationally by ESPN’s Football Power Index, with a brutal 21st-toughest schedule in the country. Facing giants like Ohio State and Michigan, they’re projected for six to seven wins — just enough to secure their third straight bowl berth. New faces on offense and defense, plus rookie QB Anthony Colandrea, signal M...

Yahoo Sports just dropped a wild new twist on college football: fantasy leagues powered by real stats. Draft players from the Big Ten, SEC, ACC, and Big 12 — 68 schools total — and score points for touchdowns, yards, even defensive stops. Nebraska’s Jamal Rule? Projected for 900+ rushing yards and 3+ TDs. QB Anthony Colandrea? Aimed for 2,600+ passing yards and 20+ TDs. But beware — some projectio...

Nebraska’s preseason QB rankings have taken a hit, but Anthony Colandrea’s arrival could be the spark they need. Though he didn’t crack the Big Ten’s top ten, his Mountain West MVP honors and starting experience at Virginia and UNLV prove he’s no fluke. The Big Ten’s elite QBs make the climb steep, but Colandrea’s got the grit to surprise—and Nebraska’s got a chance to rebuild its reputation, one...

Nebraska’s offensive line is finally turning the corner, thanks to new OC Geep Wade—known for reviving struggling units—and a promising 2026 roster brimming with size, depth, and leadership. Meanwhile, the Huskers landed four-star WR Khalil Taylor, signaling a recruiting surge, while the Big XII’s Monster Energy deal sparks intrigue—especially for BYU, where caffeine restrictions could create a un...

Barrett Kitrell, a top-rated offensive lineman from Ashland-Greenwood High, is crushing it through a broken wrist this summer—lifting at 7 AM, mastering explosive drills, and staying on track for Nebraska in 2027. A 4.0 student and elite recruit, he’s turning pain into power, using VertiMax jumps and cable straps to stay strong. Training with his brothers and guided by his former Husker dad, Kitre...

Nebraska’s bowl hopes are heating up early—The Sporting News projects the Huskers facing South Carolina in the Lockheed Armed Forces Bowl. Though both teams have never played in this specific bowl, they’ve clashed four times before, with Nebraska winning three. Their last postseason meeting? South Carolina’s 2011 victory. With Coach Matt Rhule in his fourth year and Shane Beamer entering his sixth...

The second annual Carriker Chronicles Youth Football Camp exploded with energy, drawing nearly 400 young athletes and coaches—and 15 legendary Nebraska football stars, including Heisman winner Eric Crouch and Hall of Famer Terrell Farley. From drills to 7-on-7 games, kids got hands-on coaching from pros and legends, capped off by autograph sessions and wisdom from Tom Osborne. Attendance soared fr...

Nebraska’s 2027 recruiting class is exploding with star power, led by four-star wide receiver Khalil Taylor—ranked 90th nationally—and joined by top-100 talents Jordan Agbanoma, Tory Pittman, and Trae Taylor. This marks the first time since 2005 the Huskers have landed this many elite recruits, echoing the legendary 2005 class that included Ndamukong Suh and finished 10th nationally. The 2027 grou...

Nebraska’s offensive line is poised for a major upgrade this fall, thanks to new coach Geep Wade and a roster loaded with Power Five transfers—Elijah Pritchett, Paul Mubenga, Justin Evans, Brendan Black, and Tree Babalade—all former starters at elite programs like Alabama, LSU, and South Carolina. With depth provided by players like Gunnar Gottula and Tyler Knaak, and a summer of focused work unde...

Fifteen years after Nebraska’s bold leap to the Big Ten, the question remains: was it the right move? Back then, the Big Eight was fading, and the Big Ten was growing — from 12 to 18 teams, now arguably the top conference in college football. With a major shake-up in college athletics and only a few original Big Eight schools still around, fans are eager to see what the latest survey reveals about...

Nebraska’s Matt Rhule tumbles to No. 9 in USA TODAY’s Big Ten rankings after a rollercoaster season—strong start, bowl trip, then five losses to end the year. The trenches, especially the offensive line and run defense, are the glaring weak spots. With a big opener against Ohio on Sept. 5 at 11 AM CT on FS1, Rhule’s contract extension adds pressure to fix those issues fast—or risk slipping even lo...