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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) is brought down by Oklahoma linebackers Nik Bonitto (11) and Brian Asamoah (24) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Rattler, No. 3 Oklahoma hold off Nebraska 23-16

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 18, 2021 03:35 PM EDT

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost, left, talks with Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley, right, before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Nebraska at Oklahoma 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 11:43 AM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) is defended by Western Carolina defensive back LA Rogers-Anderson (8) and safety Jacob Harris (3) defend during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
No. 3 Oklahoma to host old rival Nebraska

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 02:05 PM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) rushes the ball down to the Buffalo 2-yard line to help set up Nebraska's first touchdown in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (Francis Gardler/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
Old rivals Oklahoma, Nebraska meet for 1st time since 2010

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 16, 2021 12:33 PM EDT

Nebraska linebacker Luke Reimer (28) celebrates his fourth-quarter interception against Buffalo in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (Francis Gardler/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
Cornuskers-Sooners revival just another game to most players

By Eric Olson Sep. 13, 2021 03:49 PM EDT

Nebraska kicker Connor Culp (33) reacts after missing a field goal attempt against Buffalo during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Nebraska prepares for Sooners with 28-3 victory over Buffalo

By Eric Olson Sep. 11, 2021 07:24 PM EDT

Nebraska fan Charles Allhands, of Los Angele,s poses outside Memorial Stadium before the Huskers play against Buffalo in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Buffalo at Nebraska 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 02:15 PM EDT

Nebraska's Samori Toure (3) carries the ball past Fordham's Natani Drati (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Martinez leads Huskers past Fordham in 52-7 bounce-back win

By Eric Olson Sep. 04, 2021 03:10 PM EDT

Fordham's Fotis Kokosioulis (82) scores a touchdown against Nebraska's JoJo Domann (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
FOR at Nebraska 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 01:33 PM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez eludes Illinois linebacker Isaiah Gay during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Coming off loss, Huskers look to rebound against FCS Fordham

By Eric Olson Sep. 02, 2021 02:23 AM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez, left, congratulates Illinois head coach Bret Bielema after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Illinois fends off Nebraska in 30-22 season-opening win

By Terry Towery Aug. 28, 2021 05:25 PM EDT

Nebraska running back Markese Stepp backs into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Illinois Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Nebraska at Illinois 8/28/2021

Aug. 28, 2021 02:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 22, 2021, file photo, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema speaks during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Illinois opens its season Aug. 28 against Nebraska. All eyes will be on new Illinois coach Bielema, who had a successful run at Wisconsin before leaving for a job at Arkansas. Now he is back in the Big Ten. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
Bielema makes Illini debut; Huskers' Frost faces key season

By Terry Towery Aug. 26, 2021 02:58 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud runs through a drill during an NCAA college football practice in Columbus, Ohio, in this Monday, April 5, 2021, file photo. Third-year Ohio State coach Ryan Day opens a preseason camp for the first time without a good idea of who will be the starting quarterback. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Ohio St, Badgers Big Ten favorites; Indiana looking for more

By Eric Olson Aug. 23, 2021 01:19 PM EDT

FILE - Nebraska head coach Scott Frost listens to a question during a news conference on the first day of NCAA college football spring practice in Lincoln, Neb., in this Monday, March 9, 2020, file photo. The Huskers are on their longest streak of losing seasons (four) since the six in a row from 1956-61. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Nebraska's Martinez set to play like he has nothing to lose

By Eric Olson Aug. 16, 2021 10:49 AM EDT

FILE - Nebraska head coach Scott Frost calls instructions during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa in Lincoln, Neb., in this Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, file photo. Nebraska is 12-20 in three years under Frost. The Cornhuskers, who haven’t had a winning season since 2016, open Aug. 28 at Illinois.(AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Huskers open practice out to end streak of 4 losing seasons

By Eric Olson Jul. 29, 2021 05:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, in Lincoln, Neb. Adrian Martinez will be a rare four-year starting quarterback at Nebraska this fall and yet, for all his experience, he's one of the team's biggest mysteries. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Nebraska counting on sharper Martinez in 'prove it' season

By Eric Olson Apr. 29, 2021 02:24 AM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback Jack Miller throws on the sideline during an NCAA college spring football game in Columbus, Ohio, in this Saturday, April 17, 2021, file photo. With two-time Big Ten player of the year Justin Fields departing for the NFL, returning backups C.J. Stroud and Jack Miller III and five-star January enrollee Kyle McCord took the snaps in spring practice. Stroud was believed to be the front-runner entering the spring, but coach Ryan Day said a starter might not be determined until the week of the Sept. 2 opener at Minnesota.(AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Ohio State among 5 Big Ten teams auditioning quarterbacks

By Eric Olson Apr. 26, 2021 03:46 PM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey (7) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. Nebraska backup quarterback Luke McCaffrey has entered the transfer portal after starting two games and appearing in five others last season, the school's athletic department confirmed Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Nebraska backup QB Luke McCaffrey enters transfer portal

Jan. 26, 2021 02:00 PM EST

Nebraska linebacker Garrett Nelson (44) reacts after he made a tackle on a fourth-down play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Martinez, Nebraska overcome 4 turnovers, beat Rutgers 28-21

Dec. 18, 2020 11:38 PM EST