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Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson, left, cuts upfield against Tulsa defensive back Travon Fuller during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Pair and a spare: Tailback depth a must-have in Big Ten play

By Dave Campbell 16 hrs ago

Nebraska running back Gabe Ervin Jr. (22) celebrates his fourth-quarter touchdown with teammates Brant Banks, left, Matt Sichterman, second left, and Teddy Prochazka in an NCAA college football game against Buffalo, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (Francis Gardler/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
Knee injury sidelines Nebraska RB Gabe Ervin indefinitely

Sep. 20, 2021 03:06 PM EDT

Stanford head coach David Shaw, right, watches players warm up before an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Stanford at Vanderbilt 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 07:41 PM EDT

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

Illinois tight end Daniel Barker, right, is unable to catch a pass in the end zone from quarterback Brandon Peters as Maryland defensive back Nick Cross defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Petrino's late FG lifts Maryland over Illinois 20-17

Sep. 18, 2021 01:50 AM EDT

Buffalo quarterback Kyle Vantrease (7) is hit by Nebraska linebacker Nick Henrich as he releases the ball in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (Francis Gardler/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
Unfamiliar foe: Buffalo braces to face No. 16 Chanticleers

By John Wawrow Sep. 16, 2021 04:55 PM 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

FILE - In this Thanksgiving Day 1971 file photo, Nebraska's Johnny Rodgers (20) returns a punt for a touchdown as teammate Joe Blahak (27) delivers a block in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, in Norman, Okla. The game, which Nebraska won 35-31, is widely remembered as "The Game of the Century." Fifty years later, Rodgers still gets asked about the play. (Bob Gorham/Lincoln Journal Star via AP, File)
Best of the best: AP ranks the top Games of the Century

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 16, 2021 12:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo, Baylor's JT Woods, right, celebrates with safety Jalen Pitre, center right, and other teammates after returning an interception for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Texas State in San Marcos, Texas. Baylor’s defense had three interceptions in the season opener .AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Old Big 12 foes Oklahoma and Nebraska in anniversary renewal

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 16, 2021 03:12 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 1971, file photo, Nebraska's Jeff Kinney (35) gets a block from fullback Maury Damkroger (46) as he scores against Oklahoma from the two-yard line with 1:38 left in a college football game in Norman, Okla., on Thanksgiving Day. The game on Thanksgiving 50 years ago is back in the spotlight as Nebraska and Oklahoma renew their rivalry on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Tulsa World via AP, File)
'They were as good as we were': Cornhuskers-Sooners '71

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 03:05 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 1971, file photo, Nebraska's Jeff Kinney (35) gets a block from fullback Maury Damkroger (46) as he scores against Oklahoma from the two-yard line with 1:38 left in a college football game in Norman, Okla., on Thanksgiving Day. The game on Thanksgiving 50 years ago is back in the spotlight as Nebraska and Oklahoma renew their rivalry on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Tulsa World via AP, File)
AP Was There: Huskers beat Sooners in '71 'Game of Century'

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 03:05 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 1971, file photo, Nebraska's Rich Glover (79) brings down Oklahoma quarterback Jack Mildren (11) as Nebraska defenders Bob Terrio (45) and Dave Mason (25) close in during a college football game in Norman, Okla., on Thanksgiving Day. The game on Thanksgiving 50 years ago is back in the spotlight as Nebraska and Oklahoma renew their rivalry on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Lincoln Journal Star via AP, File)
Nebraska-Oklahoma provided stage for Black stars in '70s

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 15, 2021 11:43 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 1971, file photo, Nebraska's Jeff Kinney (35) gets a block from fullback Maury Damkroger (46) as he scores against Oklahoma from the two-yard line with 1:38 left in a college football game in Norman, Okla., on Thanksgiving Day. The game on Thanksgiving 50 years ago is back in the spotlight as Nebraska and Oklahoma renew their rivalry on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Tulsa World via AP, File)
Thanks for the memories: This isn't your dad's Nebraska-OU

By Eric Olson Sep. 14, 2021 04:53 PM EDT

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck, right, leads his team onto the field to play Ohio State in an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Big Ten coaches have a balancing act with redshirting rule

By Larry Lage Sep. 14, 2021 04:35 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

FILE - In this Thanksgiving Day 1971 file photo, Nebraska's Johnny Rodgers (20) returns a punt for a touchdown as teammate Joe Blahak (27) delivers a block in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, in Norman, Okla. The game, which Nebraska won 35-31, is widely remembered as "The Game of the Century." Fifty years later, Rodgers still gets asked about the play. (Bob Gorham/Lincoln Journal Star via AP, File)
Rodgers' return vs. Oklahoma still resonates 50 years later

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 12, 2021 11:52 AM EDT

Appalachian State quarterback Chase Brice (7) is sacked by Miami players during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Appalachian State at Miami (FL) 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 08:17 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