Nebraska Cornhuskers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

'Two Plays Away from Being a Top 10 Team': Matt Rhule Addresses Nebraska's Back-to-Back Losses

Coming off consecutive losses, Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule has plenty to reflect on during the bye week. Meeting with the media Monday, Rhule made it clear that two things can be true at once: Nebraska is a good team, and it hasn't made the plays necessary to win.

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Idle Week Focus on Self-Evaluation for Rhule, Nebraska Football

After a heartbreaking loss to Oregon, Coach Matt Rhule believes Nebraska needs to look internally heading into its idle week. Rhule made that clear in his nearly eight-minute press conference opening statement Monday afternoon.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 19

SMQ: Seven Minutes From 7-0. Somehow, Nebraska Is 5-2.

Seven minutes from 7-0. That was SMQ's assessment after Nebraska’s 17-14 loss at Oregon, and it pretty much wrecked any chance of a calm postgame discussion.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 19

Nebraska Men's Basketball Snubbed in Preseason AP Top 25

Nebraska men's basketball will begin the 2026-27 season unranked in the AP poll. After finishing ranked 14th last season, Nebraska is two spots outside the preseason top 25 released Monday.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 19

Dave Feit: Nothing Has Changed for Nebraska

By all means, be mad, be sad, disappointed, depressed, or whatever you want to be about this loss. I know I am. In the wake of the game, my primary emotion was disappointment: Disappointment that Nebraska's offensive line could not get a consistent push.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / October 17

Season-highs for Sigler, Mauch, Adriano Lead No. 1 Nebraska Volleyball to 3-1 Win Over No. 13 Purdue

No. 1 Nebraska volleyball dropped its first set of conference play but rallied to take down No. 13 Purdue in four sets at the Devaney Center Saturday. The Cornhuskers topped the Boilermakers (11-6, 4-4 Big Ten) 25-13, 20-25, 25-19, 25-14 to improve to 19-0 overall and 8-0 in Big Ten Play.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 17

Three Things We Learned in Nebraska Basketball's Exhibition Loss to BYU

Nebraska basketball dropped its second straight exhibition game Friday night. After falling 79-74 to Saint Louis a week ago, the Huskers suffered an 11-point loss to BYU in Provo, Utah.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / October 17

Three Bold Predictions for Oregon Ducks vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers

Oregon (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten) enters Saturday’s showdown against Nebraska (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) needing to rebound after its upset loss to then-No. 21 UCLA. Standing in the Ducks’ way, however, are the Cornhuskers, who are looking to deal coach Dan Lanning’s squad its second straight home loss for the first time since 2016.

College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / October 16

2026-2027 Encore! Three questions for the Nebraska Huskers

The 2026-2027 season is underway, and while the games don’t currently count, there are still games for all of us to overreact to and overanalyze. Nebraska

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 15

Nebraska Football Has the Money — Does It Have What It Takes to Win?

On this special midweek episode of the Common Fan Podcast, the boys welcome Henry Cordes of the Flatwater Free Press to discuss his recent investigative report on Nebraska football's spending, how the Huskers compare nationally, and whether the program's financial commitment will finally produce the results fans have been waiting for.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 14

No. 1 Nebraska Volleyball vs. Northwestern and No. 13 Purdue with Previews, Breakdowns, TV Channel

No. 1 Nebraska Volleyball vs. Northwestern and No. 13 Purdue: Previews, Breakdowns

The Big Ten was ready to test the No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team, but the Huskers had other plans. Riding the improved play of star outside hitter Harper Murray, world-class setter Bergen Reilly and defensive maestro Manaia Ogbechie, the top-ranked Cornhuskers destroyed No.

Anthony Colandrea News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 14

Anthony Colandrea Isn't Perfect, But He Might Be the Perfect Fit for Nebraska Football

For a few glorious minutes on Saturday afternoon, Anthony Colandrea had Memorial Stadium believing. The Nebraska quarterback had just delivered one of the most electrifying plays of the last decade, scrambling into the end zone to give the Huskers a 17-6 fourth-quarter lead over defending national champion Indiana.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 14

Where Football Polls and Metrics Have Nebraska Placed Going Into Week 7

We were curious if Nebraska would drop in the polls and rankings we monitor after its first loss of the season. And by how far. You could make a good argument for the Huskers dropping — or maybe rising slightly, or remaining the same.

Dana Holgorsen News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 13

'Can't Pout About It, Gotta Get Better': Nebraska Offensive Coordinator Dana Holgorsen Turns the Page to Oregon

"One more touchdown, you win the game," said Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen on Tuesday. He's not wrong. Nebraska wasn't far from winning Saturday's game against No.

Volleyball News / Volleyball On SI / October 12

Nebraska Volleyball’s Littles Make Big Statement Against Wisconsin

The No. 1 Nebraska Cornhuskers welcomed the No. 7 Wisconsin Badgers Saturday night for a prime time showdown. The teams are, historically, two of the best not only in the conference (between them, they have accounted for 10 Big Ten championships since Nebraska joined in 2011) but in the country.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 12

Nebraska Snatches Defeat from the Jaws of Victory. Again.

Nebraska had the lead. Nebraska had a working game plan. Nebraska had the defending national champions on the ropes. Then…Nebraska pushed the panic button.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 12

Three Four-Star Recruits Share Their Thoughts on Nebraska After Indiana Visit

Despite Nebraska's narrow loss to Indiana, recruits on campus took notice of Nebraska's progress and are excited about the program. Four-Star safety Jackson

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 12

'I Will Ride or Die with Anthony Colandrea': Matt Rhule Recaps Nebraska's Loss to Indiana, Previews Oregon

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule knows 55 minutes of good football isn't enough. It might be against some teams, but not most. As the Huskers look to bounce back from a three-point loss to defending national champion Indiana, Rhule and his staff are making that a point of emphasis for the entire team.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Volleyball On SI / October 10

Nebraska Volleyball and Football Share the National Spotlight in FOX Doubleheader

For the first time ever, Fox will broadcast a football-volleyball doubleheader from the same campus. A All four teams have perfect conference records and will be competing for the top spot in the Big Ten.