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Nebraska Isn’t Running From Its Schedule, It’s Recruiting With It

Nebraska Isn’t Running From Its Schedule, It’s Recruiting With It

Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule spoke this week about how the Huskers are feeling about their upcoming schedule for 2026. There’s a narrative forming around the Nebraska Cornhuskers football heading into next season: the schedule is brutal.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 22

Nebraska Football Post-Spring Stock Report: Offensive Line

Nebraska didn’t hold back when investing in its offensive line, and now, in year four under Matt Rhule, the Huskers are looking for that commitment to translate to the turf.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / April 21

Nebraska Softball Defeats Omaha 11-4 | Photo Gallery

Omaha Maverick head coach Mike Heard stands before a college softball game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on April 21, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann Nebraska Cornhuskers celebrate a Samantha Bland (29) homerun during a college softball game against Omaha on April 21, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 21

Preview: No. 4 Nebraska Softball at Omaha with Breakdown

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are coming off a sweep of Minnesota on the road and entering the new week ranked in the top four across all four major polls, including a No.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 21
Nebraska Forward Ugnius Jaruševičius Enters the Transfer Portal

Nebraska Forward Ugnius Jaruševičius Enters the Transfer Portal

On the last day of the transfer portal window, Nebrasketball saw its fourth, and likely final departure. Forward Ugnius Jaruševičius has entered the portal to try and play his final season of college basketball elsewhere.

Emmett Johnson News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 21

Scouting Report: Emmett Johnson, Running Back, Nebraska

Height: 5' 10" Weight: 202 lbs Hand Size: 9¾" Arm Length: 30¼" 40-yard dash: 4.56 seconds 10-yard split: 1.59 seconds Bench Press: 16 reps Vertical Jump:

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 20

Preview: No. 20 Nebraska Baseball at No. 16 Kansas with Breakdown

In one of the biggest weekends at Haymarket Park in recent memory, the No. 20 Nebraska baseball team delivered on the big stage, setting up a path that could see it host an NCAA Regional back on Hawks Field by season's end.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 20

Nebraska Basketball Hosting No. 31 Overall Prospect in 2027 Class on Official Visit

Nebraska is getting its fourth shot at one of its top targets in the 2027 class. Four-star forward Donovan Davis, the No. 31 overall prospect and No. 2 player in Wisconsin, is back in Lincoln for his official visit on Monday.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Softball On SI / April 20

Nebraska Softball Dethrones Oklahoma to take No. 1 Spot in Softball America’s Rankings

For the fourth consecutive week, a new No.1 has taken over the Softball America Top 25 Rankings.  This time, the Nebraska Cornhuskers take the honors after going 17-1 in Big Ten Play behind two-way stars Jordy Frahm and Alexis Jensen.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 19

Nebraska Softball Closes Out Sweep of Minnesota with Another Run-Rule Win

Jesse Farrell homered for a second consecutive day and helped lead the No. 6 Nebraska Cornhuskers (36-6, 17-1) to an 11-2 win over Minnesota in six innings (14-30, 6-12), finishing off a sweep of the Gophers on the road in Minneapolis.

Matt Rhule News / Total Pro Sports / April 19
Matt Rhule Under Heavy Pressure as Nebraska Bowl Drought Raises Stakes

Matt Rhule Under Heavy Pressure as Nebraska Bowl Drought Raises Stakes

The pressure is building fast around Matt Rhule, and this time, there’s very little room left for excuses. Last season Cornerhuskers fell well below expectations, and the backlash was inevitable.

Nebraska Softball Takes Over First in Big Ten with Win Over Minnesota

The No. 6 Nebraska Cornhuskers (35-6, 16-1) exploded for 10 runs in the fifth inning in a 17-2 rout of the Minnesota Gophers in Minneapolis on Saturday evening.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / April 19

Nebraska Baseball Crushes USC To Take Series | Photos

Young Nebraska Cornhusker fans watching pitcher Blake Sebastian (44) throwing pitches in the bullpen before a college baseball game against the Southern California Trojans on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Lincoln, Neb.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Big Ten Network / April 18
Volleyball News / Hurrdat Sports / April 18

Nebraska Plays Creighton in Spring Match | Photo Gallery

Creighton Bluejay head coach Brian Rosen and Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Dani Busboom Kelly meet before a college volleyball match on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Omaha, Neb.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / April 18

Kendall Blue Gains New Perspective from Limited Playing Time with Nebraska Men’s Basketball

While the Nebraska men’s basketball team had a historic 2025-2026 season, Kendall Blue spent his nights questioning himself and his basketball abilities.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 17

Big Performances from Jordy Frahm, Hannah Coor Lift Nebraska Over Minnesota

Jordy Frahm pitched a complete-game shutout and Hannah Coor homered to lead the sixth-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers to a 4-0 win at Minnesota on Friday afternoon.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 17

Nebraska Won’t be Bowl Eligible?

Spring football practices have come and gone — for Nebraska and for others in the Big Ten. Spring is the time for public optimism, and lots of time sweating in private coaches’ meeting.

Preview: No. 6 Nebraska Softball at Minnesota with Breakdown

The Nebraska Cornhuskers climbed to No. 6 in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Top 25 and No. 4 in the USA Softball poll after sweeping Wisconsin on the road.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / April 17

Kendall Blue Gains New Perspective from Limited Role with Nebraska Men’s Basketball

While the Nebraska men’s basketball team had a historic 2025-2026 season, Kendall Blue spent his nights questioning himself and his basketball abilities.

Nebraska coach shoulders blame for shocking late-game blunder

Nebraska coach shoulders blame for shocking late-game blunder

In the NCAA Tournament South Region Sweet 16 on Thursday, the fourth-seeded Nebraska Cornhuskers fell to the ninth-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes, 77-71, in Houston.

Fred Hoiberg’s message after Nebraska’s first-ever NCAA Tournament win

Fred Hoiberg’s message after Nebraska’s first-ever NCAA Tournament win

For the first time in program history, the Nebraska Cornhuskers men’s basketball team has won an NCAA Tournament game. No. 4 seed Nebraska blew out No.

Nebraska makes program history in first round of 2026 men's NCAA Tournament

Nebraska makes program history in first round of 2026 men's NCAA Tournament

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are winless in the NCAA Tournament no more.

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Iconic college basketball coach announces his retirement
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Fred Hoiberg News / Yardbarker / February 19
Iowa formally apologizes to Nebraska HC Fred Hoiberg after incident

Iowa formally apologizes to Nebraska HC Fred Hoiberg after incident

It's not often the Iowa Hawkeyes and Nebraska Cornhuskers play nice with each other. That makes what happened Tuesday night that much more interesting. 

Darius Acuff Jr. may be the best CBB guard John Calipari has coached
Josh Hubbard's historic first half powers Miss State to needed win
Could shocking loss to Creighton be a wake-up call for No. 5 UConn?
UCLA HC Mick Cronin must treat his players with much more respect
Texas Tech dealt probable fatal blow to title hopes with JT Toppin injury
NCAA deserves to be under fire for chaos of its own making in CBB

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