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Can Emmett Johnson Really Crash the Heisman Party?

At 7-3, the Nebraska football team is preparing for its final two games of the season: at Penn State on Saturday, and vs. Iowa at home on Black Friday.

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Matt Rhule Discusses Preparation for Alma Mater, Former Assistant Coach

LINCOLN—Matt Rhule is heading back to his alma mater without the outside noise of potentially taking the Penn State job. At his Monday press conference, Rhule discussed the matchup, what he wants from TJ Lateef, Emmett Johnson's growing national profile, and more.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 16

Grant Wistrom on the Nebraska Defense's Scheme, Tackling, Coordinator and More

This is Adam Carriker’s one-on-one interview with Nebraska football legend Grant Wistrom. Wistrom opens up honestly on the Huskers' run defense, tackling, the 3-3-5 scheme and defensive coordinator John Butler.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / November 16

Nebraska Women’s Basketball Win Over NDSU Photos | November 16, 2025

Nebraska women’s basketball downs North Dakota State 80-72 in Sioux Falls to start the season 4-0. Amiah Hargrove led the Huskers with 17 points off the bench and Britt Prince tallied 16.

Matt Rhule News / 5 GOATs / November 16

Nebraska at Penn State odds: Opening point spread released

Week 13 is upon us, and the Big Ten race is tightening. A wonderful matchup is on the docket for the conference, as Nebraska will travel to University Park to take on Penn State in what should be a humdinger of a game.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Big Ten Network / November 16

Watch: N. Dakota St. vs. Nebraska | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 11/16/2025

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Big Ten Network / November 15

Watch: Oklahoma vs. Nebraska | Highlights | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 11/15/2025

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 15

What the New 15-Day Transfer Portal Window Means for Nebraska Football in 2026

The college football offseason has never looked more different, and for a Nebraska program that Matt Rhule says has “got everything [they] need to get the best players in the country,” the new transfer portal structure could make this one of the most consequential offseasons in recent memory.

Preview: Nebraska Women's Basketball vs. North Dakota State with Breakdown

The Nebraska women's basketball team broke some very big demons Wednesday night. The Huskers had been dominated by their in-state rival, Creighton, for the better part of a decade, losing eight of the last nine games against the Bluejays, including a three-game losing streak that overlapped with one of the best senior classes in CU history.

Dylan Raiola News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 14

Is There an Odd Man Out Between Dylan Raiola and TJ Lateef Ahead of the 2026 season?

On this week's I-80 LIVE, Jack Mitchell and Josh Peterson took questions from their subscribers about a variety of topics. One of them? What's going to happen with Dylan Raiola, TJ Lateef, and the 2026 QB room?

Sam Hoiberg News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 14

Nebraska Basketball vs. Oklahoma: Preview, Breakdown

Sometimes, the Nebraska men's basketball team has a knack for beating itself, and despite their best efforts, the Huskers avoided any upset Tuesday night against MEAC basement dweller Maryland-Eastern Shore with a 69-50 victory at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 13

Nebraska’s Recruiting Radar Picks Up Unusual Signal from Former Basketball Standout

Nebraska’s latest defensive line offer in the 2026 cycle comes with a twist of athletic intrigue. David Chukwuemeka, a 6-foot-5, 275-pound prospect out of East Los Angeles Community College, didn’t start on the gridiron, but he started on the hardwood.

Nebraska Women’s Basketball vs. Creighton Photos | November 12, 2025

Nebraska Cornhuskers and Creighton Bluejays line up for the National Anthem before a college women’s basketball game on Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Emmett Johnson News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 13

TJ Lateef Has Changed Nebraska's Offense, Emmett Johnson's Big 2025 Season, And More With Dirk Chatelain

On this week's I-80 Football Show, Dirk Chatelain joined Josh Peterson and Jack Mitchell for a look at the Nebraska football season through ten games. They did a deep dive on Matt Rhule signing an extension, how good a job he's done at Nebraska, before unpacking the offense under TJ Lateef vs.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 13

JUCO 4-Star EDGE Receives Nebraska Offer

Athletes often choose the junior college route when they feel overlooked or receive minimal attention during the recruiting process. This was the situation for Jalen Anderson, an EDGE rusher from Pearl River Community College in Mississippi, who graduated from Slidell High School in Louisiana in 2024.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Big Ten Network / November 12

Watch: Creighton at Nebraska | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 11/12/2025

Matt Rhule News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 12

Nebraska’s Defense Fuels Resurgent Season

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule, whose roots are defensive orientated, talked with pride about the Huskers’ defenders at a news conference this week as his team heads into a bye week.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 12

Top-100 Duo Signs with Nebrasketball

Nebraska men’s basketball took a major step forward in building its 2026 class with the signings of Colin Rice and Jacob Lanier, two top-100 high school seniors who bring elite skill sets and national recognition to Lincoln.

Emmett Johnson News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 12

How Emmett Johnson’s Bet on Himself Sparked Heisman Conversations

LINCOLN — The scene inside Pinnacle Bank Arena on Tuesday night felt like a celebration of more than basketball. As Nebraska fans roared, all eyes turned to running back Emmett Johnson, wearing a “H21SMAN” shirt with his own face on it, the latest symbol of a storybook rise few saw coming.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 12

Bye Week Blues? Not for 7-3 Nebraska

Happy one-week wedding season to all of you out there. If you are just days away from hoping the bride’s parents coughed up enough for an open bar on Saturday, you’re likely not alone, but for Nebraska football, they haven’t exactly popped the cork in celebration for an improved season.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Big Ten Network / November 11

Watch: UM-Eastern Shore vs. Nebraska | Highlights | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 11/11/25

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / November 9

A Star is Born As Creative Nebraska Grows Up

Last week in this space, we mentioned that it was time for the Nebraska Cornhuskers to grow up and spice up their play-calling. Offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen arrived in Lincoln with a reputation for offensive wizardry.

Matt Rhule News / Yardbarker / November 3