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Cornhuskers to bring in FCS Fordham for September home game

May. 03, 2021 03:36 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska finalized its 2021 football schedule with the addition of a home game against Fordham on Sept. 4, replacing a previously...

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

Fidone, Huskers' touted TE recruit, is out with knee injury

Apr. 28, 2021 02:06 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A serious knee injury will keep Nebraska freshman tight end Thomas Fidone out until at least midseason, coach Scott Frost said Wednesday. ...

FILE - Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (6) rushes after making a catch to score a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State in Ann Arbor, Mich., in this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, file photo. Johnson had 16 receptions for 254 yards and a team-high three touchdowns last year and has a shot to at least double his production in each category this season. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)

14 Big Ten players poised to break out in 2021

By Eric Olson Apr. 26, 2021 04:30 PM 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

FILE - Nebraska wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) is chased down by Purdue defensive tackle Anthony Watts (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., in this Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, file photo. The NCAA made it official Thursday, April 15, 2021, announcing the Division I Council had voted to approve a proposal that would permit all college athletes to transfer one time as an undergraduate without having to sit out a season. Among the notable transferring football players who will now be eligible next season at their new schools are Wan'Dale Robinson, who switched from Nebraska to Kentucky. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Potential high-impact transfers in college football 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 15, 2021 04:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 1971, fie photo, Nebraska's Joe Blahak (27) delivers the final block to spring Johnny Rodgers (20) for a touchdown on a punt return in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla. Reports that Nebraska wants to back out of playing at Oklahoma this season didn't sit well with one of the stars of the 1971 Game of the Century. The game scheduled Sept. 18 in Norman, Oklahoma, would mark the 50th anniversary of Nebraska's 35-31 win over the Sooners in a clash of the Nos. 1 and 2 teams in the nation. (Bob Gorham/Lincoln Journal Star via AP, File)

Huskers looked at backing out of game at Oklahoma

By Eric Olson Mar. 12, 2021 04:54 PM EST

Vols hire Ekeler to coach outside linebackers, special teams

Mar. 04, 2021 06:03 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — New Tennessee coach Josh Heupel has finalized his coaching staff by hiring Mike Ekeler as his outside linebackers coach and special...

Father of boy who stole show at '13 Huskers spring game dies

Mar. 01, 2021 10:13 PM EST
ATKINSON, Neb. (AP) — Andy Hoffman, father of the young cancer patient who captured the hearts of college football fans when he ran for a touchdown in Nebraska...

FILE - Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn argues a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Auburn, Ala., in this Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Central Florida hired Gus Malzahn as its football coach Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, a little more than two months after he was fired by Auburn.(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

UCF hires former Auburn coach Gus Malzahn to lead Knights

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 15, 2021 10:32 AM EST

Ex-LSU aide Busch is back with Huskers as defensive analyst

Feb. 08, 2021 06:52 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Former LSU safeties coach Bill Busch will return to Nebraska as a defensive analyst and is among three staff hires announced Monday by...