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Matt Rhule Knows This Season Has to Be Different for Nebraska Football

Matt Rhule Knows This Season Has to Be Different for Nebraska Football

The countdown to Nebraska football is officially on. With Big Ten Media Days in the rearview mirror and fall camp about to begin, the Common Fans take a break from their Mount Rushmore series to focus on the present.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 3

Rob Aurich's Track Record May Prove Nebraska May Have Found a Defensive Mastermind

The Nebraska Cornhuskers' new defensive coordinator, Rob Aurich, comes to Lincoln needing to back the Blackshirts. Aurich, the DC at Idaho from 2022-23 and at San Diego State in 2025, has had some pretty impressive games in his past.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 3

Three First-Year Nebraska Players Ready to Break Out in 2026

Not every newcomer has to wait their turn. For Nebraska, which signed 12 recruits in the 2026 cycle, several high school additions could be expected to see the field right away.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 3
Who Will Lead Nebraska in Sacks in 2026? Three Potential Disruptors to Watch

Who Will Lead Nebraska in Sacks in 2026? Three Potential Disruptors to Watch

During the 2025 season, the Nebraska Cornhuskers struggled to rack up sacks. The sack leader, Javin Wright, had only three and was a linebacker, showing the lack of an effective defensive line.

Luke Lindenmeyer News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 1
Big Ten Media Days: Luke Lindenmeyer Touts Nebraska's Offense and Tight End Room

Big Ten Media Days: Luke Lindenmeyer Touts Nebraska's Offense and Tight End Room

With Nebraska football's 2026 preseason training camp less than a week away, three Huskers spoke Thursday during the Big Ten Media Days: Andrew Marshall, Justin Evans, and Luke Lindenmeyer.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / July 30

A Husker WR Moves to the Defensive Line: What Impact Can He Have?

The Nebraska Cornhuskers' wide receiver room is one of the best in the nation, at least in terms of depth. A former four-star athlete, whom the Huskers originally made a wideout, Jeremiah Jones, is now switching to the defensive line as an edge defender.

Mekhi Nelson News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / July 30
What Nebraska Running Back Mekhi Nelson's Green Light to Play Means for the Big Red

What Nebraska Running Back Mekhi Nelson's Green Light to Play Means for the Big Red

The Huskers' most experienced running back entering 2026 is officially back. Sophomore ballcarrier Mekhi Nelson, who was arrested on a battery charge in late June, has been cleared to fully participate when Nebraska opens fall camp on Aug.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Yardbarker / July 30
Nebraska HC Matt Rhule explains how Cornhuskers must take the next step in 2026

Nebraska HC Matt Rhule explains how Cornhuskers must take the next step in 2026

Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule feels like he has a team that can take the next step and start playing real, competitive football in the Big Ten.

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Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / July 30
Where Nebraska's Transfer Portal Class Ranks Amongst the Rest of the Big Ten

Where Nebraska's Transfer Portal Class Ranks Amongst the Rest of the Big Ten

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have been hurt by the transfer portal and helped by it over the last few seasons. For example, Nebraska's defensive line was severely impacted by the portal in 2025, losing Jimari Butler, Princewill Umanmielen, and James Williams.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / July 30
Nebraska Men's Basketball Announces 2026-27 Non-Conference Slate

Nebraska Men's Basketball Announces 2026-27 Non-Conference Slate

The official Nebraska Cornhuskers Men's Basketball 2026-27 non-conference schedule was released Wednesday as the program heads into the eighth season of the Fred Hoiberg era later this fall.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / July 29

Nebraska Football's Four Position Battles That Will Define the 2026 Season

As Nebraska opens fall camp, every position is technically up for competition. But not every battle carries the same weight. Some competitions will simply determine who fills out the two deep.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / July 27
What the Rob Aurich 4-2-5 defense looks like and the projected starters

What the Rob Aurich 4-2-5 defense looks like and the projected starters

The Nebraska Cornhuskers remain the college football blue blood that hasn't quite put things together in the college football playoff era. However, things could definitely change, especially with the defense Nebraska is rolling out in 2026.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / July 27

Nebraska Football Annual Fan Day is Set for August During First Week of Fall Camp

The 2026 Nebraska football season is fast approaching. With fall camp starting up next week, Nebraska announced the date and time for the annual Fan Day.

Carter Nelson News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / July 25

What Nebraska Native Carter Nelson's Potential Move to the Slot Means for the Big Red

The last two years have been anything but straightforward for Ainsworth (NE) native Carter Nelson. Officially listed at 6-foot-5, 240 pounds, the junior athlete has already seen action in all 26 of the Huskers' games since arriving on campus in 2024.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / July 23

Six Returning Nebraska Football Starters with the Most to Prove This Season

Potential has never been Nebraska's problem. Turning it into wins has. The Huskers will lean on several returning veterans to help take the next step as a program this fall.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / July 23
The Five-Star Recruit Who Could Have an Immediate Impact on Nebraska

The Five-Star Recruit Who Could Have an Immediate Impact on Nebraska

Perhaps one of the biggest questions facing the Nebraska Cornhuskers is whether Rob Aurich, the new defensive coordinator, can keep Nebraska's secondary elite.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / July 23
The Biggest Questions Nebraska Must Answer Before Week 1

The Biggest Questions Nebraska Must Answer Before Week 1

Matt Rhule and the Nebraska Cornhuskers enter a critical 2026 season after finishing 7-6 for the second straight season. Fans will be wondering, though, what Nebraska has done differently to address several huge questions.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / July 21

Five Questions to be answered as Nebraska Football enters Fall Camp

Nebraska enters Year 4 under Matt Rhule with expectations that feel different than they did a year ago. The roster has been built through roster retention

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / July 18

Nebraska Football Position Group Rankings (No. 1-3): Nebraska's Biggest Strengths Entering Fall Camp

After breaking down Nebraska's position groups ranked No. 7-9 and No. 4-6, we've reached the units that could define the Huskers' ceiling in 2026. These are the three position groups Nebraska will rely on most as Matt Rhule looks to guide the program to another step forward this season.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Yardbarker / July 16
Nebraska 5-star QB commit Trae Taylor has had an incredible summer

Nebraska 5-star QB commit Trae Taylor has had an incredible summer

Trae Taylor still has to play his senior season of high school football for Millard South High School in Omaha, Nebraska. There is already an expectation that Taylor will be a star at the college level, though.

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Matt Rhule News / Yardbarker / July 6
Nebraska beats out top programs for four-star WR Khalil Taylor

Nebraska beats out top programs for four-star WR Khalil Taylor

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have picked up a massive 2027 commitment, and they're on the board with one of the top wideouts in the country. That would be Khalil Taylor, a four-star wide receiver from Gibsonia, Pennsylvania.

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Ava Kuszak's 10th-inning HR carries Nebraska past Arkansas at WCWS

Ava Kuszak's 10th-inning HR carries Nebraska past Arkansas at WCWS

Ava Kuszak belted a two-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning on Thursday, lifting Nebraska to a 5-3 win over Arkansas in opening-day action at the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City.

Matt Rhule News / Yardbarker / May 20
Matt Rhule, Nebraska out-recruit Georgia, others for elite IOL Jordan Agbanoma

Matt Rhule, Nebraska out-recruit Georgia, others for elite IOL Jordan Agbanoma

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have pulled off one of the biggest recruiting wins of the 2027 cycle.

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Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Yardbarker / May 12
What does CSC winning battle over Nebraska in NIL arbitration case mean?

What is the significance of CSC winning battle over Nebraska in NIL arbitration case?

The CSC was formed alongside the House Settlement. It's the House Settlement that allows for revenue sharing within college athletics.

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Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Yardbarker / May 6
'He's got that lateral quickness': Andy Reid compares Chiefs rookie to Eagles legend

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The Kansas City Chiefs have a knack for finding star running backs late in the NFL Draft. They did so with Isiah Pacheco, and they may have done it again with Emmett Johnson.

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