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Four Questions for Nebraska Football Heading Into an Offseason Full of Uncertainty

Now that the transfer portal is finally, officially (mostly) closed, the Common Fans zoom out and take a look at some major questions for Nebraska football as the program heads into a critical offseason full of uncertainty.

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Nebraska Football Commit Trae Taylor Shines at Major Miami Event

Nebraska football is set to be in good hands down the line, as the future remains bright when it comes to their current 2027 recruiting class. They have built this class from the ground up, and it is only the month of January.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 19

Evaluating Nebraska Football Wide Receiver Commit Antayvious Ellis

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have a total of six commitments when it comes to the 2027 recruiting class. This is good enough to give fans hope that the future may be brighter than it has been in the world of high school recruiting.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Big Ten Network / January 17

Watch: Nebraska vs. Northwestern | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 01/17/26

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 17

Money is Still Stopping Nebraska from Adding Transfer Running Backs

Nebraska football still doesn't have enough money. This has been an issue for the Huskers in the NIL era, and it continues into the revenue-sharing era as well.

Watch: Nebraska at Michigan State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 01/15/2026

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 15

Fred Hoiberg, Pizza, and What Really Turned Nebrasketball Around

Nebrasketball is experiencing unprecedented success this season. The Huskers are 17-0. They have a nation-leading win streak of 21 games, going back to the run through the College Basketball Crown.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 15

Nebraska Volleyball Tickets Sales Exceeds $3M, But Doesn't Turn Profit in 2024-25

For the first time since 2014 (except for when a global pandemic was happening), Nebraska volleyball did not turn a profit. According to financial documents submitted to the NCAA for Fiscal Year 2025, NU volleyball recorded a $1.38 million deficit.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 15

Trap Games Lurk for 17-0 Nebraska with No Easy Nights in the Big Ten

The Nebraska men’s basketball team has crossed the midway point of the 2025-26 season. At 17-0, the Huskers are assured a winning record this season, even if they never win another game, which we can assume is unlikely.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 15

Nebrasketball Among Nation’s Final Four Unbeatens as Huskers Keep Rolling

No. 8 Nebraska men's basketball (17-0, 6-0 Big Ten) enters the week powering its way to a spotless record, emerging as one of just four undefeated teams left in men’s college basketball.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 14

Nebraska Secures Commitment of 2026 Quarterback Recruit

Since the start of the new year, Nebraska has added a pair of signal callers to its ranks via the transfer portal, but on the evening of Jan. 14, they dove back into the high school ranks.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 14

Dylan Raiola may be playing long game by transferring to Oregon

Dylan Raiola may be playing the long game by transferring to Oregon Ducks

It stands to reason that Dylan Raiola transferred to the Oregon Ducks with the intention of being the next in line in Dan Lanning's scheme. But...

What Dante Moore's return means for recent Oregon transfer Dylan Raiola

Dante Moore decision weakens 2026 NFL Draft QB class

QB Dante Moore staying at Oregon, opts against entering NFL draft

The 'Schools to win a CFP game' quiz

Matt Rhule News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 14

Matt Rhule Unsure if Mike Ekeler Will Return to Nebraska Football

Mike Ekeler rumors continue to swirl around Nebraska football. The special teams coordinator has been reportedly linked to openings in college football, specifically with USC, after only one season in Lincoln with the Huskers.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 15

What Dante Moore's return means for recent Oregon transfer Dylan Raiola

The decision from Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore to return for the 2026 season is an exciting sign for Oregon fans. Raiola may not be as excited.

Urban Meyer has solid vision for Moore's NFL future

Raiola may be playing long game with transfer to Oregon

Moore's decision weakens the 2026 NFL Draft QB class

LSU HC Lane Kiffin lands QB of the future with five-star commit

A way-too-early look at the top QBs in 2027 NFL Draft

Aaron Donald highlights 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 14

Nebraska Completely Remade Its Quarterback Room — But Have They Done Enough in the Trenches?

The Common Fans discuss transfer portal madness, a completely reshaped quarterback room, big swings on the offensive and defensive lines, and what it all means for 2026.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Big Ten Network / January 13

Watch: Oregon at Nebraska | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Basketball | 01/13/2025

Preview: No. 24 Nebraska Women's Basketball at No. 15 Michigan State with Breakdown

The No. 4 UCLA women's basketball team was as good as advertised, and it showed in its 83-61 blowout win over No. 24 Nebraska Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena as the Bruins hit 12 more field goals and three additional three-pointers to run away from the Huskers.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 13

Nebraska Football Commit Trae Taylor Names Top Recruiting Targets

Trae Taylor is one of several commits in the 2027 class for the Nebraska Cornhuskers already. Taylor is a quarterback from the state of Illinois, who is the first person to commit and is the first person to try to get some players in the class with him.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 13

Nebraska Lands Third Transfer Portal Offensive Line Target, Marking 16th Commitment

Despite the three-day dead period that began on Jan. 13, the Huskers were still able to secure a much-needed commitment along the offensive line. On Tuesday morning, Paul Mubenga, formerly of Louisiana State, committed to the Big Red, marking the 16th addition of the offseason.

Rienk Mast News / Big Ten Network / January 12