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No. 5 Nebrasketball Falls at Home to No. 9 Illinois, Drops Second Straight

LINCOLN — After winning 20 straight, Nebrasketball has lost back-to-back games. No. 5 Nebraska men's basketball wasn't able to take the rematch with No.

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Nebraska Offers 2028 Three‑Star Maryland Linebacker

Nebraska continued to make waves on the recruiting trail Friday, extending an offer to St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, MD) linebacker Brandon Willis-Dickson.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 31

Why PBA Is Becoming the Heart of Nebraska Basketball This Season

Home sweet home. It’s a cliché saying, but for the Nebraska men’s basketball team on Sunday, it’s a loaded statement. Pinnacle Bank Arena has become more than a home court this season.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 31

Predicting Nebraska’s Men’s Basketball February Games

The Nebraska men’s basketball team is coming off its most consequential game of the season, its 75-72 loss at Michigan. Nebraska’s season wasn’t going to be defined by what happened in Ann Arbor, regardless of the outcome.

Rienk Mast News / Hurrdat Sports / January 30

Mast, Frager on the Mend as No. 5 Nebraska Men’s Basketball Preps for No. 9 Illinois

No. 5 Nebraska men’s basketball’s starting center, Rienk Mast, missed Tuesday’s 75-72 loss at No. 3 Michigan. The 6-foot-10 senior traveled with the team to Ann Arbor on Monday.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Big Ten Network / January 30

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Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 30

Nebraska Basketball Will Have 4-Star In-State Recruit on Campus for Unofficial Visit

Nebraska basketball continues to elevate its stock as a program in recent weeks, as it's cemented itself as one of the best teams in the entire country.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 30

Nebraska Men’s Basketball Doesn’t Drop in ESPN’s Bracketology After First Loss

Nebraska maintained its 2-seed in the latest ESPN Bracketology projections released Friday morning. The 20-1 Huskers lost their first game of the season at Michigan on Tuesday, 75-72.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 29

Despite Loss To #3 Michigan, Huskers Gain Respect

Despite Loss To #3 Michigan, Huskers Gain Respect Nebraska's 75-72 loss to Wolverines speaks volumes about the Huskers' grit and determination. Let me get this straight: 1.) #5 Nebraska played at #3 Michigan.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 29

The Cornhusker Recruiting Three and Out

Welcome to the latest edition of the Cornhusker Three and Out. The Nebraska staff has been busy on the recruiting trail, looking at prospects from the class of 2027 and beyond.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Big Ten Network / January 29

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Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 28

Nebraska Using Historic Season to Gain Ground on 5-Star Men's Basketball Recruit

Hours before the first top-five battle in program history, head coach Fred Hoiberg secured some very exciting news. Obviously, the program is trending higher than it ever has, but that doesn't mean strides are only being taken for the 2025-26 team.

College Basketball News / EasySportz / January 28

Michigan Ends Nebraska’s Perfect Season in Epic Top-Five Clash

In a matchup that felt more like March than late January, No. 3 Michigan handed No. 5 Nebraska its first loss of the season with a thrilling 75–72 victory Tuesday night at Crisler Center, snapping the Cornhuskers’ 24-game winning streak in one of the most intense games of the college basketball season.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 28

Five leading candidates for Naismith men's college basketball Coach of the Year

On Tuesday night, No. 5 Nebraska suffered its first loss of the season, falling 75–72 to No. 3 Michigan. Even so, Cornhuskers head coach Fred Hoiberg remains the front-runner to win the 2026 Naismith men’s college Coach of the Year award.

Top five favorites to win the national title in men's college basketball

Nebraska sets historic milestone in new AP men’s basketball poll

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 27

Nebraska offers 2027 Texas Linebacker

The Nebraska Cornhuskers coaching staff has worked hard on the recruiting trail and recently offered a few prospects in Texas. Among them was 2027 Houston Langham Creek High School linebacker Jhadyn Nelson, whose recruitment has soared since he received his first offer from Texas Tech.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 27

How No. 3 Michigan handed No. 5 Nebraska its first loss

How No. 3 Michigan took down No. 5 Nebraska to hand Cornhuskers their first loss

No. 3 Michigan held unbeaten Nebraska scoreless over the final three minutes and ended the game on a 6-0 run to win 75-72.

No. 2 UConn extends win streak to 16 at Providence's expense

Jeremy Fears Jr., No. 7 Michigan State escape Rutgers in OT

No. 15 Arkansas rallies for hard-fought win over Oklahoma

BYU coach slammed for his polarizing call in final seconds vs. No. 1 Arizona

Top five favorites to win the Naismith Men's College Player of the Year award

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 27

Nebrasketball Comes Up Short in Top-5 Battle in Ann Arbor, Suffers First Loss of the Season

Nebrasketball is perfect no more. No. 5 Nebraska men's basketball led for more than 36 minutes on Tuesday in Ann Arbor, but the No. 3 Wolverines made the plays over the final minutes to hand NU its first loss of the season, 75-72.

Watch: Nebraska at Michigan | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Basketball | 01/27/2026

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 27

Breaking Down Nebraska Football's 2026 Schedule

The schedule for year four of the Matt Rhule era is officially here. The Big Ten Conference announced the schedule for every team on Tuesday. Nebraska already knew its non-conference and season finale, but now the dates for the other eight games are official.