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The latest mailbag from Sam McKewon covers how Nebraska can stop Penn State's run game, 2026 recruiting and whether Husker volleyball's junior class is already the best ever.
McKewon's Mailbag: Beating Penn State, stadium renovation timeline, Nebraska volleyball legacies
The latest mailbag from Sam McKewon covers how Nebraska can stop Penn State's run game, 2026 recruiting and whether Husker volleyball's junior class is already the best ever.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Dani Busboom Kelly said the Nebraska volleyball brand is strong on the West Coast. “You don’t expect to be stopped for a picture in Beverly Hills,” she said.
Nebraska fans take over USC and UCLA as Huskers set attendance records
Dani Busboom Kelly said the Nebraska volleyball brand is strong on the West Coast: “You don’t expect to be stopped for a picture in Beverly Hills,” she said.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:04 PM
“I hope we’re invited with him to New York when he’s a Heisman finalist."

While Nebraska's Emmett Johnson stays locked in, teammates push merit of running back as a top national playmaker.
As Emmett Johnson stiff-arms Heisman hype, Nebraska teammates praising 'E-Crazy'
“I hope we’re invited with him to New York when he’s a Heisman finalist."While Nebraska's Emmett Johnson stays locked in, teammates push merit of running back as a top national
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November 18, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Despite not playing a game, Nebraska moves up again in Sam McKewon's Big Ten rankings.
Sam McKewon's Big Ten college football rankings, Week 12
Despite not playing a game, Nebraska moves up again in Sam McKewon's Big Ten rankings.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Injuries cut short the Nebraska career of offensive lineman Teddy Prochazka. The senior is sticking with the team anyway — and impressing his coach in the process.
Why Nebraska's Matt Rhule would 'love' to someday hire injured O-lineman Teddy Prochazka
Injuries cut short the Nebraska career of offensive lineman Teddy Prochazka. The senior is sticking with the team anyway — and impressing his coach in the process.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Here is the tipoff time, TV information and projected starting lineups for Nebraska's game against Oklahoma.
Here's the tip time, TV information and starters for Nebraska vs. Oklahoma
Here is the tipoff time, TV information and projected starting lineups for Nebraska's game against Oklahoma.
omaha.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Nebraska could survive slow starts and occasional stagnant offense against three mid-major opponents at the beginning of the season. There won't be as much cushion against Oklahoma.
Margin for error narrows as Nebraska basketball faces Oklahoma
Nebraska could survive slow starts and occasional stagnant offense against three mid-major opponents at the beginning of the season. There won't be as much cushion against Oklahoma.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Fred Hoiberg loves the Nebraska basketball job, writes Tom Shatel, and may have his best team yet with a group of knockdown shooters.
Shatel: In Year 7 at Nebraska, Fred Hoiberg may have his best Husker team yet
Fred Hoiberg loves the Nebraska basketball job, writes Tom Shatel, and may have his best team yet with a group of knockdown shooters.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Jacob Lanier committed to Nebraska on Sunday, signing his letter of intent three days later.
Jacob Lanier eager to contribute to Nebraska basketball: 'A scorer at heart'
Jacob Lanier committed to Nebraska on Sunday, signing his letter of intent three days later.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
A potentially high-impact junior-college haul and core group of local prep talent highlight Nebraska baseball's eclectic 2026 class that signed Wednesday.
Nebraska baseball signs 2026 class featuring big arms and high-upside prospects
A potentially high-impact junior-college haul and core group of local prep talent highlight Nebraska baseball's eclectic 2026 class that signed Wednesday.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Four-star prospects Colin Rice and Jacob Lanier will join the Huskers before the 2026-27 season.
Nebraska basketball signs two prospects in 2026 recruiting class
Four-star prospects Colin Rice and Jacob Lanier will join the Huskers before the 2026-27 season.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
TOUCHDOWN HUSKERS!
TJ Lateef's pass to Jacory Barney puts Nebraska on the board!
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November 9, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Samford was up against the brick wall that was Nebraska’s defense in the Huskers’ 80-46 win Saturday, an impenetrable object made up of longer, more athletic players swallowing up anything Samford tried to do.
Nebraska women's basketball defeats Samford to earn second win of season
Samford was up against the brick wall that was Nebraska’s defense in the Huskers’ 80-46 win Saturday, an impenetrable object made up of longer, more athletic players swallowing up anything
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November 9, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Andi Jackson had 15 kills and hit .619 as the Huskers marched to their 15th consecutive sweep in Minnesota.
Andi Jackson powers No. 1 Nebraska to sweep at Minnesota with 15 kills
Andi Jackson had 15 kills and hit .619 as the Huskers marched to their 15th consecutive sweep in Minnesota.
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November 8, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The federal government shutdown, now in its 37th full day, could affect when Nebraska football travels to California for the UCLA game.
Government shutdown could affect Nebraska football's travel to UCLA
The federal government shutdown, now in its 37th full day, could affect when Nebraska football travels to California for the UCLA game.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
In this week's media notes column, Nebraska sports talk host Jake Sorensen expands on his emotional reaction to the Huskers' loss to USC.
After another ranked loss, radio host says Nebraska fans deserve more: Ben Doody's media notes
In this week's media notes column, Nebraska sports talk host Jake Sorensen expands on his emotional reaction to the Huskers' loss to USC.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Nebraska freshman TJ Lateef is ready for his first college start. Just ask those who know the quarterback shaped by tough games and long drives.
How the toughest prep league, LA traffic prepared TJ Lateef for first Nebraska start
Nebraska freshman TJ Lateef is ready for his first college start. Just ask those who know the quarterback shaped by tough games and long drives.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM
While Dana Holgorsen has a new set of challenges one year after he took the Nebraska playcaller job, stats show some of the old issues he was hired to solve still linger.
Dana Holgorsen took over as Nebraska's playcaller one year ago — here's how he'd done
While Dana Holgorsen has a new set of challenges one year after he took the Nebraska playcaller job, stats show some of the old issues he was hired to solve still linger.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Nebraska coach Dani Busboom Kelly says she remembers coaches begging TV networks for more exposure — and now the Huskers’ reach is coast to coast.
Nebraska volleyball on national TV: Dani Busboom Kelly on sport’s growth
Busboom Kelly says she remembers coaches begging TV networks for more exposure — and now the Huskers’ reach is coast to coast.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
When Penn State fired James Franklin at the first sign of trouble, it drew the ire of Nick Saban and possibly shrunk its list of potential replacements, writes Sam McKewon.
Sam McKewon's Big Ten picks: Firing James Franklin so quickly shrunk Penn State's candidate list
When Penn State fired James Franklin at the first sign of trouble, it drew the ire of Nick Saban and possibly shrunk its list of potential replacements, writes Sam McKewon.
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October 31, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Cornerback Ceyair Wright came to Nebraska looking to go all-in on football. He'll get another chance against his former USC team to show why the decision is paying off.
Nebraska's Ceyair Wright left LA to focus on football — now the USC audition comes to him
Cornerback Ceyair Wright came to Nebraska looking to go all-in on football. He'll get another chance against his former USC team to show why the decision is paying off.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Nebraska’s hosting a major recruiting weekend — 50-plus top prospects are coming to town, including NU's 2027 QB and a five-star standout.
Nebraska set to host star-studded recruiting weekend for USC game. Here's who is coming
Nebraska’s hosting a major recruiting weekend — 50-plus top prospects are coming to town, including NU's 2027 QB and a five-star standout.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Matt Rhule is a builder, and can build his dream job at Nebraska. All the ingredients are here while the pool of national title contenders has expanded.
Shatel: Matt Rhule's home is Nebraska, and the home improvement continues
Matt Rhule is a builder, and can build his dream job at Nebraska. All the ingredients are here while the pool of national title contenders has expanded.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Nebraska Athletic Director sees progress all around the football program — even if the Huskers "aren't there yet" as CFP contenders.
Nebraska AD Troy Dannen touts continued rise of football program: 'All I see is progress'
Nebraska Athletic Director sees progress all around the football program — even if the Huskers "aren't there yet" as CFP contenders.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Nebraska's Matt Rhule told any prospect who called wondering about his job status that he wasn't going anywhere. Now the message is out ahead of a key recruiting weekend.
Nebraska's Matt Rhule sends message to recruits with contract extension
Nebraska's Matt Rhule told any prospect who called wondering about his job status that he wasn't going anywhere. Now the message is out ahead of a key recruiting weekend.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM