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Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 7
Three Third-Year Nebraska Players Ready to Break Out in 2026
For these three Huskers, it's time to take the next step. Nebraska, which has quietly become one of the oldest teams in the Big Ten, heads into the 2026 season with 44 players on its roster who are entering their third year of college football.
Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 7
How Nebraska Football's 2026 Roster Stacks Up in Terms of Prep Recruiting Rankings
Recruiting rankings aren't everything, but they can give a good idea of the talent each program is bringing in. Nebraska has recruited consistently over the past four recruiting cycles, spanning the end of Scott Frost's tenure and the start of the Matt Rhule era.
Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 6
'We're Old, and We're Experienced': Dana Holgorsen Explains Why Nebraska's Offense is Ahead of Schedule
For the first time in years, Nebraska's roster has experience on its side. To be exact, according to Bill Connelly of ESPN, the Huskers have the third-most returning production in college football heading into 2026, trailing only Notre Dame and Maryland.
Riley Van Poppel News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 6
Nebraska Football’s Theme for 2026: Execution, Grit and Brotherhood
Nebraska junior defensive tackle Riley Van Poppel welcomes the new look of the Huskers’ defense from scheme to coaches. He said that — and much more — at a news conference this week. Nebraska’s defense needed a shakeup after a brutal 2025, especially the final three games.
Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 5
Nebraska Football: Three Players Who Could Be the Huskers' Next Breakout Star in 2026
Every season, there's a player who goes from being a name on the roster to someone Nebraska fans can't stop talking about. Last season, that player was Emmett Johnson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 5
Three Reasons Nebraska Football Needs to Overperform in 2026
In case you hadn’t heard, the Nebraska football team begins fall camp this week. More than seven months after Matt Rhule’s team ended the 2025 season with a whimper in Las Vegas, a new season is finally here.
Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 4
Nebraska Quarterback TJ Lateef Ready to Battle for Starting Job
Backup quarterbacks can be the most popular guy around if the starter struggles, or he can become a solitary man, isolated on the sidelines carrying the ol’ clipboard.
Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 4
'He's Like a Mad Scientist': Nebraska's Cam Lenhardt Talks Rob Aurich, More Ahead of Fall Camp
Cam Lenhardt is embracing change. After joining the Nebraska football program as part of the 2023 recruiting class, the Staten Island, New York, native is expected to carve out the biggest role of his career this fall.
College Football News / Yardbarker / August 4
Dylan Raiola notes differences in 'talent,' 'landscape' between Oregon, Nebraska
The former five-star was recently asked what it has been like to transition from Lincoln, Nebraska, to Eugene, Oregon.
Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 4
Three Games That Will Determine Nebraska's 2026 Season
In 2024 and 2025, the Nebraska Cornhuskers began the season 3-0 and 5-1, respectively, before collapsing. Both seasons ended with Nebraska at 7-6, leaving Husker fans hungry for more.
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.
Matt Rhule News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 3
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.
College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 3
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.
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
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 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.
Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / July 30
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 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 / Yardbarker / July 16
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.
Matt Rhule News / Yardbarker / July 6
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.
College Softball News / Field Level Media / May 29
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
The Nebraska Cornhuskers have pulled off one of the biggest recruiting wins of the 2027 cycle.
Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Yardbarker / May 12
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.
Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Yardbarker / May 6
'He's got that lateral quickness': Andy Reid compares Chiefs rookie to Eagles legend
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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