Nebraska Cornhuskers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 12

Three Overlooked Huskers Who Could Make Waves in 2026

We already know that Gunnar Gottula is making an unexpected push for Nebraska's starting right tackle job, challenging highly touted transfer Tree Babalade for the spot.

Matt Rhule News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 12

Update on Nebraska's Battle at Running Back, and Is This Matt Rhule's Physically Strongest Team?

Adam Carriker gives an update on the running back battle that Nebraska football has been having for months. Also, the Huskers might have their biggest, leanest and strongest team in years, but do they really?

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / August 12

Nebraska Fall Football Practic | Photos | Hail Varsity

Offensive line coach Geep Wade working with his players during Nebraska football practice on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 12

Nebraska Football Is Finally Getting Old. Now It’s Time to Take the Next Step

Every season, there comes a point where a team has to stop talking about potential and start showing what it can actually do. For Nebraska, that time might be coming in 2026.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 11

Breaking Down Nebraska's Unsettled Position Battles

Less than four weeks before Nebraska kicks off its 2026 football season, there are a number of starting positions still to be settled. Matt Rhule and Nebraska have a lot to work with at each position, but they do have some front-runners as fall camp continues.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / August 11

Hail Varsity Historical: Here Come the Cornhuskers, and the Blackshirts

A century ago, Ernie Bearg’s first game as head coach of Nebraska football was against Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. Legendary All-America running back Harold “Red” Grange, nicknamed “the Galloping Ghost,” led the Illini.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / August 11

Oregon Ducks vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Odds Make Early Statement

Since joining the Big Ten in 2024, the Oregon Ducks have faced off against every team in their new conference except the Nebraska Cornhuskers. That will end this season as the Ducks will host the Cornhuskers at Autzen Stadium on Oct.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / August 11

Early Betting Odds Released For Oregon Ducks vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers

Since joining the Big Ten in 2024, the Oregon Ducks have faced off against every team in their new conference except the Nebraska Cornhuskers. That will end this season as the Ducks will host the Cornhuskers at Autzen Stadium on Oct.

Nebraska Volleyball Starts 2026 at No. 1 in AVCA Preseason Poll

Nebraska is starting 2026 exactly where it wants to be when the season comes to a close. On Monday, the preseason AVCA Coaches Poll was released, with the Huskers being named the No.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 9

Husker Doc Talk: Nebraska's Offensive Line

If there's one thing Dr. Rob Zatechka knows a lot about — well, it's actually two things. Medicine and offensive line play. For the sake of this podcast, we will focus on Nebraska Cornhuskers' O-line. Welcome to another edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by Strategic Solutions Sanitation. Dr.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 9

Buying or Selling the Hype Around Nebraska's Wide Receivers Room

Last season, the Nebraska Cornhuskers' wide receiver room fell short of what it could have been. The Huskers got a strong showing in 2025 from Nyziah Hunter, one of the fastest wideouts in the country with some memorable long touchdowns.

Matt Rhule News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 8

'This Will Be the Biggest and Leanest Team We've Had': Matt Rhule on NU's Physicality Through One Week of Fall Camp

The Huskers didn't spend the offseason sitting still. Instead, head coach Matt Rhule told reporters Saturday that the fourth iteration of his Nebraska roster is noticeably more physically imposing than it was before.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 8

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

Four years into their collegiate careers, it's time for these three Huskers to break out. In fact, I'd go as far as saying this trio of expected contributors could define the Big Red's season in 2026.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 8

Why Anthony Colandrea is Nebraska Football's Most Important Player in 2026

We've been talking about Anthony Colandrea all offseason on the Common Fan Podcast. I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say he might be the most important player on the roster for Nebraska football this season. That's not to suggest the Huskers don't have talent elsewhere.

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 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.

Dylan Raiola 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.

Preseason 2026 Heisman predictions: Breakout Ole Miss quarterback leads charge heading into the season

Ranking the top five Big Ten quarterbacks entering the 2026 season

Four college football teams entering a national championship-or-bust season

The 'Schools to win a CFP game' quiz

Matt Rhule 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.

Two Big Ten coaches who could be fired — and two who could be hired away

Five most interesting transfers in Big Ten for 2026 CFB season

Top returning Big Ten quarterbacks heading into 2026 season

Longtime SEC analyst Paul Finebaum backs Big Ten in top conference debate

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

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.

Transfer to Louisville pays off for former Ohio State QB Lincoln Kienholz

SMU's Rhett Lashlee trying to following the Curt Cignetti approach to a title

Louisville's Jeff Brohm defends the ACC: 'I don’t think we’re scared to play anybody'

The 'College football color teams' quiz

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.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Yardbarker / May 12