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FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Nebraska head coach Scott Frost looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland in College Park, Md. It has been a slow build for Frost at Nebraska. The Cornhuskers are 9-15 in his first two seasons, including just 4-8 against Big Ten West opponents and only two road wins. (AP Photo/Will Newton, File)
Next step arrives for Frost in his rebuild of Cornhuskers

By Eric Olson Oct. 14, 2020 10:15 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Nebraska wide receiver JD Spielman (10) holds off Purdue cornerback Simeon Smiley (29) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. Spielman, a rising senior from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, who led the Cornhuskers with 49 catches for 898 yards and five touchdowns last season, has returned home to deal with a health matter and probably will miss spring practice. Coach Scott Frost didn't address the nature of Spielman's health issue. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Huskers' Spielman out for spring to deal with health issue

Mar. 02, 2020 12:25 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Nebraska head coach Scott Frost walks off the field following an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska (4-6, 2-5 Big Ten) travels to Maryland (3-7, 1-6) for a Saturday, Nov. 23 game. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
4-game losing streak against Hawkeyes gnaws at Cornhuskers

By Eric Olson Nov. 25, 2019 04:04 PM EST

Maryland head coach Mike Locksley walks off the field after losing to Nebraska in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Will Newton)
Nebraska rips Maryland 54-7 to remain in bowl pursuit

By David Ginsburg Nov. 23, 2019 07:08 PM EST

Nebraska wide receiver JD Spielman (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Ramsey's career day lifts Hoosiers over Cornhuskers 38-31

By Eric Olson Oct. 26, 2019 07:29 PM EDT

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) looks to pass as he is pursued by Maryland linebacker Keandre Jones (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Indiana, Nebraska coaches mum on if injured QBs will return

By Eric Olson Oct. 25, 2019 02:00 AM EDT

Nebraska wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) pulls in a pass from Nebraska quarterback Noah Vedral in front of Northwestern Roderick Campbell (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 in Lincoln, Neb. (Francis Gardler/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
McCallum's FG at end gives Huskers 13-10 win over Wildcats

By Eric Olson Oct. 05, 2019 07:47 PM EDT

Illinois' Reggie Corbin (2) runs the ball in the second half of a NCAA college football game against Eastern Michigan, Saturday, Sept.14, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Huskers meet Illini looking to finally break through on road

By Eric Olson Sep. 20, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Nebraska puts away Northern Illinois early in a 44-8 win

By Eric Olson Sep. 14, 2019 11:34 PM EDT

Nebraska place kicker Isaac Armstrong reacts after missing a field goal attempt to tie the score in overtime of an NCAA college football game against Colorado Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. Colorado won 34-31 in overtime. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Blowing leads has become bad habit for Frost's Cornhuskers

By Eric Olson Sep. 09, 2019 04:31 PM EDT

Nebraska place kicker Isaac Armstrong kicks but misses with his field goal attempt to tie the score in overtime of an NCAA college football game against Colorado Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. Colorado won 34-31 in overtime. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado comes back to beat No. 25 Nebraska 34-31 in OT

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 07, 2019 09:14 PM EDT

South Alabama head coach Steve Campbell reacts after defensive lineman Jeffery Whatley sacked Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Nebraska won 35-21. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 24 Huskers turn to defense to put away S. Alabama 35-21

By Eric Olson Aug. 31, 2019 03:52 PM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Michigan State in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
3 FGs in 4th quarter carry Nebraska to 9-6 win over Spartans

By Eric Olson Nov. 17, 2018 03:49 PM EST

Northwestern's Clayton Thorson throws a pass against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Jim Young)
Thorson, Luckenbaugh lead Northwestern over Nebraska in OT

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 13, 2018 04:08 PM EDT