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Nebraska football's 2026 class is small at this point, but already boasts a pair of players from the southeast. The Huskers are looking to add more from that region.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 23

Nebraska Football Target, 4-Star WR Jayden Warren Recaps 'Amazing' Visit

One of the fastest prospects in the 2026 class recently made his way to Lincoln for a visit. Jayden "J-Boogie" Warren is a 2026 four-star wide receiver from Iowa Colony High School in the state of Texas.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 23

Kansas Shuts Out Nebraska Baseball at Haymarket Park

The series with the old Big Eight/12 rival ends in a tie. Kansas blanked Nebraska baseball Tuesday night at Haymarket Park, 4-0. The Jayhawks improve to 32-10 overall while the Huskers fall to 19-22 on the year.

Matt Rhule News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 22

Should Matt Rhule Ask for a Mulligan?

Matt Rhule is a football coach, but he might want to take a mulligan over comments he made during last week's press conference. Here's what he said regarding the difference between the Big 12 and the Big Ten football conferences.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 21

Nebraska Football Releases Husker Games Schedule

The football schedule for this weekend's Husker Games is here. Now officially including a scrimmage, the Husker football portion of the day will also include several activities.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 21

Mitch Sherman Talks Dana Holgorsen’s Offense and the Outlook for 2025 Nebraska Football

The Athletic’s Mitch Sherman joins the Common Fans to talk Dana Holgorsen’s offense, what to expect from the Blackshirts, whether Special Teams can finally figure it out, and much more. What will Nebraska’s offense look like under Dana Holgorsen?

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 16

Spring Football Games: To Play Or Not To Play?

Traditional spring football games at Nebraska date back to the 1920s. And since 1950, Husker spring football games have been played every year. But this season, Husker head coach Matt Rhule said no mas. Instead of the Red-White football game, there will be skill competition and 7 on 7 drills.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 16

Maryland Transfer Guard Emily Fisher Commits to Nebraska Women's Basketball

A third transfer is set to join Nebraska women's basketball. Maryland transfer guard Emily Fisher has committed to the Huskers. The 6-foot sophomore made the announcement on social media Wednesday.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 15

Nebraska Baseball Tops Creighton in Omaha, Evens Season Series at 1-1

The season series between Nebraska baseball and Creighton is now all locked up 1-1. Nebraska topped Creighton 6-3 Tuesday night at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.

Matt Rhule News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 15

Carriker Chronicles: Matt Rhule Is Now Building Nebraska Football His Way

Matt Rhule has made some clear-cut changes this off-season that actually started during last season. Rhule has done things Adam has never seen before. He's thinking outside the box and he's willing to make unpopular decisions.

Will Compton News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 15

A Will Compton Phone Call Initiated Mike Ekeler's Return to Nebraska Football

Mike Ekeler thanks his return to Nebraska football on one person - a former Blackshirt and National Football League veteran - Will Compton. Ekeler was hired as an assistant coach to join Matt Rhule's Nebraska Cornhuskers as the special teams coordinator over the offseason.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 15

Nebraska Football Coaches Fielding Calls on Huskers Ahead of NFL Draft

The NFL draft is just a couple of weeks away. From now until the last available moment, organizations will continue to turn over every possible stone on their potential draft selections.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 15

'There's No Substitute for Actually Tackling Bodies': Nebraska DC John Butler Discusses the 'Lost Art' of Tackling

The great separator for defenders, according to Nebraska defensive coordinator John Butler, is tackling. At his media session Tuesday, Butler said that "huge trait" is being emphasized as part of the physicality in practices this spring, especially with the secondary.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 15

'Everything Is Physical': Nebraska Football DC John Butler Meets with the Media

Nebraska football is now 11 practices into the spring session. Defensive coordinator John Butler, as well as a few players, met with the media after Tuesday's practice.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 15

Nebraska Football Legend Tommie Frazier on Football in the '90s, Lawrence Phillips and More

Former Husker Tommie Frazier is LaVar Arrington's latest guest on the National Football Foundation's "Good in the Game" podcast. Frazier discusses his career at Nebraska, playing football in the 1990s, his life after football, Lawrence Phillips and what the game has meant to him.

Nebraska Softball Sweeps Northwestern, Jordy Bahl Throws Complete-Game Gem

For the first time since 2017, the No. 22 Nebraska Cornhuskers have swept the Northwestern Wildcats and they did it on the road in Evanston, Ill. After clinching the series with two run-rule victories on Saturday and Sunday, the Huskers turned to Jordy Bahl who out-dueled Lauren Boyd and Signe Dohse in a 3-0 complete-game gem.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 14

Evan Bland Talks Nebraska Spring Football with the Common Fans

The Omaha World Herald’s Evan Bland joins the Common Fans to talk all the latest with Nebraska’s spring football practice and look ahead to the coming season. Offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen’s recent comments about how the offense is progressing. Running back depth behind Emmett Johnson an open question.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 13

Nebraska Baseball Rallies to Avoid Sweep at Iowa, Win Sunday Finale

No sweep for the Hawkeyes. Nebraska baseball rallied last in the game on Sunday to beat Iowa 6-4. The Huskers avoid being swept and improve to 16-20 on the year and 5-10 in the Big Ten Conference.

Matt Rhule News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 13

'Great Players Love Competition': Nebraska Football Coach Matt Rhule Sees Added Depth in the Secondary

Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule wants his defense to be better on third down this fall. In 2024, Husker opponents converted on 35.2% of third downs.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 12

Nebraska Baseball Collapses in the Eighth Inning, Falls at Iowa

Nebraska baseball had a chance to even the series on Saturday, but the Huskers will instead need to try and keep from being swept. Iowa rallied late Saturday in Iowa City to beat Nebraska, 11-6.

Matt Rhule News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 12

Matt Rhule Issues Transfer Portal Advice to Nebraska Team, Other College Football Players

Another round of the transfer portal is about to begin. The spring transfer portal window runs from April 16-25. Since the end of the 2024 season, more than 2,100 FBS scholarship players have entered the portal.

Tommi Hill News / The 33rd Team / April 7

Tommi Hill 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Nebraska Cornhuskers CB

Height: 6004 (verified) Weight: 213lbs (verified) Year: Senior Pro Comparison: Brandon Facyson Nebraska Cornhuskers cornerback Tommi Hill endured a challenging

Thomas Fidone News / The 33rd Team / March 31

Thomas Fidone II 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Nebraska Cornhuskers TE

Height: 6050 (verified) Weight: 243lbs (verified) Year: Junior Pro Comparison: Greg Dulcich Nebraska Cornhuskers tight end Thomas Fidone II is a long, competitive tight end with impressive receiving ability.

College Football News / Yardbarker / February 28

Matt Rhule explains Dana Holgorsen's impact on Nebraska football

At the end of last season, Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule promoted former Houston Cougars head coach Dana Holgorsen from offensive consultant to offensive coordinator, which was a significant move.

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Matt Rhule News / Yardbarker / February 4

How CFB's unregulated transfer portal threatens spring games

Death of the spring game? How CFB's unregulated transfer portal threatens a staple of the sport

Call it smart or call it paranoid, Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule isn't taking any chances this spring. In a Saturday news conference, Rhule said he highly doubts a traditional spring game is played due to concerns over tampering from other teams.

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