Dylan Raiola rarely went Nyziah Hunter’s way on that play in practice, but his throw from 11 yards out was on target and in time as the California transfer jockeyed for position with defensive back Matthew McDoom near the sideline in the end zone.
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Dylan Raiola rarely went Nyziah Hunter’s way on that play in practice, but his throw from 11 yards out was on target and in time as the California transfer jockeyed for position with defensive back Matthew McDoom near the sideline in the end zone.
Nebraska Athletics has converted its old football offices into a new multimedia, podcasting space for Matt Rhule and student-athletes alike.
Nebraska received votes in both major college football polls this week. See where the Huskers landed.
If Nebraska football players felt "nervous energy" when games got tight in 2023 and 2024, they were able to "speak into existence" a one-score win at Arrowhead Stadium.
Three Husker freshmen played for the first time as No. 1 Nebraska volleyball rolled past Lipscomb on Friday night in Nashville.
Just moments after fireworks erupted in Arrowhead Stadium deeming Nebraska's first victory of the season, an edited photo led fans of Taylor Swift into doxing a Husker media employee.
Nebraska saw plenty to like from its new starting field-goal kicker. It may have found its next kickoff specialist too.
Nebraska’s relatively straightforward offensive game plan included a few wrinkles.
One of the great opening weekends in college football history starts with Ohio State and Ryan Day battling Arch Manning at high noon, writes Sam McKewon.
In the first installment of Ben Doody's media notes column, he talks with ESPN's Roddy Jones and NU play-by-play broadcaster Kyle Crooks.
Nebraska football has named six permanent captains for the season after two years of appointing different captains for each game. Each honoree is signing a "proclamation."
Nebraska football held its second scrimmage of fall camp on a sweltering Saturday afternoon. A "good on good" outing produced a few lessons, one injury and plenty of positive vibes.
Oklahoma was the perceived favorite to land Maddi Stewart, but she announced her commitment to Nebraska on Friday.
After back-to-back Final Four appearances, Nebraska's junior class is taking greater ownership of the team this season.
As Nebraska's offseason became preseason Monday with practice No. 1, players are doubling down on being the ones to lead the way. #Huskers #GBR From Evan Bland:
Cameron Lenhardt took the podium today to speak highly of a few of his fellow Nebraska defensive linemen. #Huskers #GBR
New Nebraska punter Archie Wilson can punt with both feet, run and throw and even, inside opponent territory, kick a "banana ball." What's that? From Sam McKewon: #Huskers #GBR
These Huskers were recovering from injuries during Nebraska's first open practice of training camp. #Huskers #GBR
Nebraska football has a new mantra, rugby punter, grass fields and a possibly intriguing position battle at left tackle as it starts training camp. #Huskers #GBR
Here's how and when to watch Nebraska volleyball on TV this season. #Huskers #GBR
In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk Nebraska at Big Ten media days and the storylines — and question marks — for the Huskers training camp. #Huskers #GBR
Claire Johnson had no plans to leave Samford — until her coach left. Here's how she landed at Nebraska after an "overwhelming" transfer process. #Huskers #GBR
Nebraska is on the board in the class of 2026. Colin Rice, a 6-foot-7 wing from Iowa, announced his commitment to the Huskers on Thursday. #Nebrasketball #Huskers #GBR From @wilsmoore.bsky.social:
New coach, same expectations for the Huskers. Nebraska volleyball was picked No. 1 in the preseason poll by the Big Ten coaches. #Huskers #GBR
P.J. Fleck and Matt Rhule had vastly different opinions about staging the Big Ten media days, while Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell aims for a "traditional" reset in Madison. #Huskers #GBR From Sam McKewon:
“Call me. I gotchu.” Marques Buford is embracing his "uncle" era on the team, helping his Nebraska teammates out any way he can. #Huskers #GBR
Former Husker Lexi Rodriguez had an outstanding match defensively, but Team USA was bounced from the Volleyball Nations League by Italy. #Huskers #GBR
Three Nebraska volleyball players were named to the AVCA national player of the year watchlist for the upcoming season. #Huskers #GBR
Sam McKewon dives into Matt Rhule's Big Ten media day comments — what Isaiah Mozee adds to the running back room and a position flying under the radar. #Huskers #GBR
Red-bottom shoes, a Vegas-themed suit and 22 minutes of poise behind the mic. Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola brought fashion — and focus — to Big Ten media days. #Huskers #GBR
Nebraska has two key offensive linemen back from offseason injuries and a pair of high-ceiling tight ends now healthy as well with team workouts about to begin. #Huskers #GBR From Evan Bland:
Nebraska has a new running back, at least in designation. And he used to be a national recruit as a receiver. That’s freshman Isaiah Mozee. #Huskers #GBR From Evan Bland:
I like Tony Petitti's idea of the conference play-in games, where the top six finishers in the Big Ten would have a playoff, writes Tom Shatel. Check out his takes from Big Ten media days. #Huskers #GBR #B1GFootball
“I can’t talk about his time,” Nebraska coach Matt Rhule said of Scott Frost's comments. “But what I can say was this wasn’t a good job. But we’ve made it a good job. And we’re about to make it a great job." #Huskers #GBR From Evan Bland:
Matt Rhule used the Big Ten media days stage in Las Vegas to share his belief in Nebraska’s 2025 team — and in quarterback Dylan Raiola. #Huskers #GBR
Deshon Singleton spent most of his Nebraska career at boundary safety and is shifting more to the field side. He said he’ll be more involved in blitzes, too. #Huskers #GBR From Evan Bland:
Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti spent most of his annual Big Ten media days address explaining his preferred 16-team College Football Playoff plan over the SEC's embrace of more at-large bids. #B1GFootball From Sam McKewon:
Maddy Unger, a former Millard West and UNL dancer, got some advice on making the team from two former Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders from Nebraska. Read more from @mduceyr.bsky.social: omaha.com/news/local/a...
Kendall Blue is the latest Husker to parlay a Summit League career into a chance to play in the bigger, tougher, faster-paced Big Ten. #Huskers #GBR #Nebrasketball From Sam McKewon:
Nebraska shortstop Dylan Carey expected to see his name pop on MLB draft day. It didn't, and now one of the best Husker hitters this spring has a plan for next year. #Huskers #GBR
Forward Jack McVeigh’s 21-point performance Monday highlighted a relatively quiet NBA Summer League showing for former Huskers.
"When he talks, I listen," says Nebraska wing Pryce Sandfort of Fred Hoiberg. The two have already gotten to work on the Iowa transfer's jump shot. #Nebrasketball #Huskers #GBR
Nebraska Athletics has finalized contract extensions for four head coaches following standout seasons in their respective programs. #Huskers #GBR
Nebraska snagged a recruiting specialist from Michigan's staff, Jaidyn Doss lands in the Big 12 and former Huskers head to NFL training camp. #Huskers #GBR From Sam McKewon:
Lexi Rodriguez has averaged 11.8 digs in five matches with Team USA, which faces a stiff test in the Volleyball Nations League quarterfinals. #Huskers #GBR
Leo Curtis' two performances in the FIBA tournament back up Fred Hoiberg's bullish praise of Nebraska's 7-foot-1 forward. #Nebrasketball #Huskers #GBR
Nebraska freshman punter and Australia native Archie Wilson is settling in and gearing up for his first tour of American football with the Huskers. #Huskers #GBR From Evan Bland:
Speaking at Big 12 media days this week, Colorado Athletic Director Rick George said he's in favor of adding Nebraska back to future football schedules. #Huskers #GBR From Evan Bland:
Husker greats from multiple eras — including Jordan Larson and several recent standouts — will reunite for Nebraska volleyball's Alumni Match next month. #Huskers #GBR
Nebraska volleyball's Harper Murray lost her father to cancer when she was 6. On Wednesday, she connected with others who have experienced loss at Mourning Hope, where she volunteers. #Huskers #GBR
Please, let this be the last time. The Scott Frost-Nebraska saga returned to the headlines yesterday. It’s not exactly the gift that keeps on giving. It’s time for Frost to move on from Nebraska. Likewise, Nebraska. #Huskers From Tom Shatel:
The latest induction class for the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame includes skill players from multiple eras and a special nod to the program’s first Heisman Trophy winner. #Huskers #GBR From Evan Bland:
Nebraska announced its representatives for the 2025 Big Ten volleyball media days in Chicago. Here is who's headed to the Windy City for the Huskers. #Huskers #GBR #B1GVolleyball
Nebraska receiver Jaidyn Doss entered the transfer portal Wednesday after two years with the football program. #Huskers #GBR From Evan Bland:
Nebraska baseball's catcher reset now includes Arkansas transfer and Omaha Creighton Prep grad Elliott Peterson after his commitment to the Huskers late Monday. #Huskers #GBR #nebpreps From Evan Bland:
Nebraska and Cincinnati now have a name attached to their August game — the Kansas City Classic — as K.C. and the Chiefs look to make a habit of hosting college football matchups. #Huskers #GBR From Evan Bland:
The Big Ten is entering its golden era of quarterbacking, and here's a ranking of the top signal callers in the league, including Dylan Raiola. #Huskers #GBR #B1GFootball From Sam McKewon:
Former Nebraska basketball team captain Larry Florence died Saturday after a battle with cancer that lasted more than a decade. He was 49. #Nebrasketball #Huskers From @wilsmoore.bsky.social:
College athletics entered the revenue-sharing era this week. Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen said the Huskers have an early plan for it amid what remains an ever-changing landscape. Read more from Evan Bland: omaha.com/sports/huske... #Huskers #GBR
College athletics entered the revenue-sharing era this week. Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen said the Huskers have an early plan for it amid what remains an ever-changing landscape. #Huskers #GBR From Evan Bland: omaha.com/sports/huske...
Larry Miles' high school coach paints an intriguing picture of the slot wide receiver: "I’ve never seen him have a bad day catching the ball." #Huskers #GBR
Nebraska football's newest receiver commit proves the Huskers have never recruited Florida quite like this, writes Sam McKewon. #Huskers #GBR
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola headlines the Huskers' player contingent at the late July Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas. #Huskers #GBR From Sam McKewon:
Admission to Nebraska volleyball's Fan Day will be free but limited to 2,000 tickets for the August event. #Huskers #GBR
Nebraska football beat out finalists Baylor and Mississippi State for three-star offensive lineman Leon Noil Jr. #Huskers #GBR
He may not have the highest star rating, but new Leon Noil has the best highlight tape of any Nebraska 2026 line commit, writes Sam McKewon. #Huskers #GBR
New voice of Nebraska football, Kyle Crooks, knows well the challenge of replacing Greg Sharpe. And while he will be his own guy, his own voice, he wants to “follow in the mold of how Greg did the job." #Huskers #GBR From Sam McKewon:
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, @wilsmoore.bsky.social and @byjonwalker.bsky.social break down the 2025 NBA draft and where Creighton and Nebraska players ended up. #Nebrasketball #Huskers #GoJays
Nebraska entered Nalin Scott's recruitment late, but days after taking an official visit to Lincoln, the wide receiver has committed to the Huskers. #Huskers #GBR
Nebraska beat out a College Football Playoff entrant — with a notable receiver coach — for the commit of new Husker receiver commit Nalin Scott, writes Sam McKewon. #Huskers #GBR
After going undrafted, Brice Williams didn’t wait long for the next step of his career. The former Nebraska guard signed with the Detroit Pistons on Friday. #Nebrasketball #Huskers #GBR From @wilsmoore.bsky.social:
The picks came and went across two days of the NBA draft, and Brice Williams’ name wasn’t called. Now the former Nebraska guard will move onto the open market. #Nebrasketball #Huskers From @wilsmoore.bsky.social:
Nebraska’s nonconference schedule became ever-so-slightly clearer Thursday. #Nebrasketball #Huskers #GBR From @wilsmoore.bsky.social:
Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen will get a $180,000 bonus for the department’s highest finish in the Learfield Director’s Cup since 2010. #Huskers #GBR From Sam McKewon:
Mekhi Nelson's potential is one reason Nebraska football opted not to add a transfer running back. #Huskers #GBR
Nebraska's newest running back commit is a downhill, one-cut-and-go talent with a key additional trait, writes Sam McKewon. #Huskers #GBR
Ohio State and Oklahoma were among the teams Nebraska beat out for the commitment from Danny Odem, a four-star prospect from Florida. #Huskers #GBR
Landing four-star cornerback Danny Odem represents a major blue chip with for Matt Rhule and Nebraska football, writes Sam McKewon, who sees NU gaining momentum in its 2026 class. #Huskers #GBR
With Nebraska's starting kicking job seemingly set for a three-way camp competition, Tristan Alvano has the experience that could get him over the line. #Huskers #GBR
Sam McKewon breaks down the latest Nebraska football news, including recruiting, where Dylan Raiola landed in one college football analyst's Big Ten rankings and more. #Huskers #GBR
Dani Busboom Kelly already has five commitments in three days since the summer commitment window opened. #Huskers #GBR
The top prospect in Nebraska's 2026 class decommitted Tuesday, leaving the Huskers with five commits in this cycle. #Huskers #GBR From Sam McKewon:
Nebraska volleyball added its fourth commit of the last two days, this time from the No. 10 prospect Shaye Witherspoon — an outside hitter from Missouri. #Huskers #GBR
Coming off its best NCAA tournament finish in program history, Nebraska has put together a challenging nonconference schedule for the 2025-26 season. #Huskers
Nebraska’s recruiting work in Arizona continues with the addition of Pulelehua Laikona, who becomes the third member of the Huskers' 2027 class. #Huskers #GBR
In this week's mailbag, Sam McKewon examines the biggest impact Dana Holgorsen might make on Nebraska's offense and the ways in which Matt Rhule has already earned the Big Ten's respect. #Huskers #GBR
The four-time Husker All-American is in Serbia to make her U.S. national team debut this week in Volleyball Nations League play. #Huskers #GBR
Nebraska’s Jordy Bahl will be reunited with one of her national title-winning teammates from Oklahoma during the 2026 season in Lincoln. #Huskers #GBR
The first group of recruits with Dani Busboom Kelly as coach begins with an in-state commit with Norris setter Malorie Boesiger. #Huskers #GBR #nebpreps
Hayden Ainsworth has the size to play early in his career, so it made sense for him to reclassify from 2027 to 2026, writes Sam McKewon. #Huskers #GBR
An infielder who grew up around professional baseball and just posted a breakout junior college season is joining Nebraska. #Huskers #GBR From Evan Bland:
Jenna Rogers finished a decorated Nebraska track and field career with one last medal at the NCAA outdoor championships on Saturday. #Huskers #GBR
Matt Rhule, former Husker Brenden Stai come out on top at Omaha Steak's Smash Burger Cook-Off
On the final day of the men’s competition on Friday in Eugene, Oregon, Nebraska’s top finisher was senior Tyus Wilson, who tied for sixth in the high jump. #Huskers #GBR
An edge rusher from Sweden who received a Georgia offer earlier this month was among the talent at Nebraska's Friday Night Lights camp. #Huskers #GBR
Nebraska baseball has secured a transfer commit from Miami (Ohio) pitcher Cooper Katskee, who earned MAC pitcher-of-the-year honors and spent part of his high school senior year at Omaha Burke. #Huskers #GBR From Evan Bland:
Nebraska football’s push to build out its 2026 class continues with a big weekend of visits. Here's who's coming to town. #Huskers #GBR
Two more Nebraska baseball seniors with an extra year of eligibility won’t use it with the team next season. #Huskers #GBR
Nebraska begins summer workouts Thursday, and Rienk Mast will return to the court. Having the Dutch forward eventually back in the mix will be a boon for the #Huskers.
The new No. 1 target on our Big Board for #Huskers football recruiting stands 6-foot-7 and calls Chicago home. Check out our latest update.