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Mast, Lawrence Ready for Exhibition Test Against No. 8 BYU

Fans will get their first look at Nebraska’s 2025–26 squad when No. 8 BYU visits Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday for an exhibition matchup. Senior forward Rienk Mast and senior guard Jamarques Lawrence spoke with the media th to preview the game and share where the Huskers stand heading into the new season.

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EA Sports Simulation Matches Nebraska’s Real 5-1 Start, Warns of Late-Season Slide

I'd be the last person that would have told you in the heart of a "real" Nebraska football season, that we needed to go back and look at the tape of the "fake" season we simulated on a video game in July and August––but here we are.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 16

Sunday Morning Quarterback Previews Nebraska vs. Minnesota: License to Kill Gophers

Friday night lights return to Minneapolis, and the Huskers have a job to do: exterminate some Gophers. As Carl Spackler once said in Caddyshack, “I have

Fred Hoiberg News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 16

Fred Hoiberg Previews Nebraska’s Exhibition Matchup with No. 8 BYU

Two days remain until Husker fans get their first look at Nebrasketball in 2025–26, as Fred Hoiberg’s squad prepares to take on the No. 8-ranked BYU Cougars in an exhibition matchup on Saturday.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 16

4-Star Running Back, North Carolina Decommit to Visit Nebraska

Nebraska’s upcoming showdown with Northwestern won’t just be about Big Ten standings. It’s shaping up to be a pivotal weekend on the recruiting trail. Amir Brown, a four-star running back ranked among the top 20 prospects in the 2027 class, is expected to be in Lincoln for next weekend's game.

Dylan Raiola News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 16

Comparing Dylan Raiola and Drake Lindsey

Nebraska takes on the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Friday, and it's time to compare the quarterbacks in the game. Dylan Raiola and Drake Lindsey were both recruits in the 2024 class, with Raiola a five-star and Lindsey a consensus three-star.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 15

A Young Husker Roster is Learning How to Win

In 2024, Nebraska was led by the true freshman sensation Dylan Raiola. While Matt Rhule added some experienced pass catchers to support his young star, Raiola quickly developed a connection with fellow freshman Jacory Barney Jr.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 15

Nebraska’s Rising Ceiling, Rhule Rumors, and the Gopher Test Ahead

The Penn State question: Would Matt Rhule leave for Happy Valley? How high would he be on PSU’s list? Does anybody really know anything? What Penn State needs to show their fans. What Matt Rhule needs to hear to stay.

Emmett Johnson News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 14

'I Knew It’d Be a Good Fit': Emmett Johnson’s Decision to Stay Paying Dividends for Huskers

Halfway through Nebraska’s 2025 campaign, junior running back Emmett Johnson has become the engine of the Husker offense. But several months ago, that almost didn’t happen.

College Football News / The Spun / October 14

Dylan Raiola Says He Knows What Matt Rhule Is Going To Do

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola is aware of the rumors regarding Matt Rhule's future. Rhule is currently in his third season at Nebraska. The Cornhuskers are ranked No.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 14

Matt Rhule says right things about Penn State but Nebraska must be worried

When long-time Penn State head coach James Franklin was fired this past weekend, Nebraska coach Matt Rhule was one of the first names to be mentioned on all of the hot lists. And with good reason.

Ranking five best head-coaching openings in college football

Oklahoma's Brent Venables took a shot at Big 12, which trolled him right back

Lane Kiffin trolled Kirby Smart with brutal comment ahead of showdown

New CB commit explains why he flipped to Ohio State from Big Ten rival

Kirk Herbstreit says Arch Manning's growing pains could be good for him

Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love compared to legendary RB

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 14

Same Record, New Resolve: Why Nebraska’s 5-1 Start Isn’t a Repeat of 2024

There are many ways to dissect Nebraska’s football season at the midway point of 2025. Just like they were in 2024, the Huskers sit at 5-1. Also, just like last year, they’ve crept into the top-25 thanks to their hot start.

Dylan Raiola News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 14

Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola makes NIL announcement after Maryland win

Dylan Raiola had already delivered one big performance over the weekend, throwing four touchdown passes to help the Nebraska Cornhuskers edge Maryland 34-31.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 13

Nyziah Hunter’s Two-Touchdown Day Signals His Rise as Nebraska’s No. 1 Receiver

Ten months after transferring to Nebraska from Cal, sophomore wideout Nyziah Hunter is starting to make the kind of plays Husker fans dreamed about when he arrived in Lincoln.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 16