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The Hard Truth Behind Nebraska’s In-State Recruiting Decline Under Matt Rhule

What started as a promise to build a metaphorical wall around Nebraska’s borders, an effort aimed at securing the best in-state talent Nebraska had to offer, looks dramatically different four recruiting classes later.

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Matt Rhule Addresses Potential Quarterback Transfer Portal Departures

LINCOLN—One of the biggest questions for Nebraska football over the next month will be about the quarterback position. Who is going to be the 2026 starter?

Emmett Johnson News / NBC Sports / December 3

Watch: Emmett Johnson's Nebraska tape shows an 'underrated playmaker' | Big Ten Film Breakdown

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / December 3

Matt Rhule Fires Butler When Complete Restoration is Required

The week began with Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule announcing the firing of his hand-picked defensive coordinator, John Butler. Following two disgracefully inept blowout losses, Rhule had to throw someone to the Big Red wolves.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 2

Where, Who the Latest Bowl Projections Have Nebraska Playing

Nebraska football's 2025 regular season is over, and all that's left to find out is where the Huskers are playing in December. NU went 7-5 in year two of the Matt Rhule era.

DeShon Singleton News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 2

Nebraska Safety DeShon Singleton Headed to Mobile for Senior Bowl

The call every senior prospect dreams of has officially arrived for safety DeShon Singleton, but his journey to the prestigious Senior Bowl is far more compelling than a typical collegiate success story.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 2

Sunday Morning Quarterback: Nebraska-Iowa Postgame and Butler Fired

Wow…that was quick. Iowa rolled into town and - despite the heroics of team MVP Emmett Johnson - steamrolled the Big Red, 40-16. While Jay was optimistic in calling for a Big Red victory, Bob saw this coming in last week’s podcast, predicting an Iowa blowout.

Preview: Nebraska Women's Basketball vs. Bradley with Breakdown

The Nebraska women's basketball team capped off a remarkable month for the Husker basketball programs in the month of November. Star point guard Britt Prince continued her ascension with a 30-point breakout to lead all scorers in what ended with a 91-82 Nebraska win over Virginia to win the Emerald Coast Classic right before Thanksgiving.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 1

Adam Carriker's Gut Reaction as Nebraska Fires Defensive Coordinator John Butler

Matt Rhule and Nebraska football have parted ways with defensive coordinator John Butler. Adam Carriker has a strong reaction to the decision and says what the program needs to do next: re-evaluate everything.

College Football News / Hurrdat Sports / December 1

Nebraska Football Moves on From Defensive Coordinator John Butler

The Nebraska football team has parted ways with defensive coordinator John Butler after just one season leading the Blackshirts. Nebraska lost its regular season finale to Iowa on Friday, giving up 40 points to a Hawkeye team that had managed just 16, 21 and 20 points in its previous three games.

Volleyball News / Hurrdat Sports / December 1

Nebraska Volleyball Sweeps Ohio State on Senior Night | Hail Varsity

No. 1 Nebraska volleyball completed an undefeated regular season with a 25-16, 25-13, 25-20 win over Ohio State on Saturday night. Harper Murray led the way with nine kills while Andi Jackson totaled eight kills on 10 errorless swings to set a new Big Ten record for hitting percentage in conference play.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 30

Husker Doc Talk: What's Next for Nebraska After the Smackdown by Iowa?

Nebraska closed the regular season with a thud, getting blasted 40–16 by Iowa and stumbling into the offseason searching for answers — and maybe an identity.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / November 30

Nebraska Basketball Downs South Carolina Upstate | Hail Varsity

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) is introduced as a starter against the South Carolina Upstate Spartans during a college basketball game on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 30

Defensive PFF Grades and Snap Counts from Nebraska's 40–16 Loss to Iowa

Against the nation’s 120th-ranked offense, Nebraska still managed to surrender 40 points, pushing the total to 77 allowed over the final two games of the 2025 season.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 30

Nebraska Football's 2025 MVPs, Best Wins, and Turning Points

The 2025 regular season came and went faster than Nyziah Hunter on a screen pass. It’s time to take stock of the good, the bad, and the heart-wrenching.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 30

Three Massive Questions Facing Nebraska Football

Part One of Two. Coming Monday: One more pressing question facing the Huskers With Nebraska completing a 7-5 regular season, there might be more questions than answers facing the Huskers before their bowl game and heading into the 2026 season.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 30

Adam Carriker's Eight Things That Need to Happen With Nebraska Football

This is a longer show, because it’s a loaded show. Adam Carriker cuts loose on what Matt Rhule and Husker football need to change. The only way to get better is to be honest about where you’re falling short.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / New Baseball Media / November 30

2025 Fall College Baseball Reset: Nebraska

The 2025 Nebraska Cornhuskers made the postseason after winning their conference championship. Nebraska had to navigate some turbulence on the pitching staff and went 15-15 in the Big 10, before a perfect 4-0 in the Big 10 tournament to secure a spot.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 29

Nebraska Football’s Identity Crisis on Full Display vs. Iowa

The Nebraska football team got trounced by Iowa on Black Friday, losing 40-16 in a completely embarrassing and unacceptable performance. The Huskers were only down by eight coming out of halftime, but they completely unraveled in the 2nd half in a scene that was all too familiar to any fan who has been paying attention for the last decade.

Fred Hoiberg News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 29

Nebraska Moves to 8-0, but Hoiberg Calls Win Their 'Most Disappointing' Yet

It was ugly. It was underachieving. It was at times painful, but for the eighth time this season for the Nebraska men’s basketball team, it was a win. “I’m very disappointed with how we played overall today,” Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg said in his postgame press conference following a 72-63 Husker win.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Big Ten Network / November 29

Watch: USC Upstate vs. Nebraska | Highlights | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 11/29/25

Dylan Raiola News / Larry Brown Sports / November 26

Report: Dylan Raiola could leave Nebraska

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are concerned that they might lose quarterback Dylan Raiola this offseason. Nebraska is worried that Raiola might enter the transfer portal despite being one of the highest-paid players in college football, according to Chris Hummer of CBS Sports.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Yardbarker / November 27

Dylan Raiola may have played his last snaps for Nebraska

Dylan Raiola may have reportedly played his last snaps for Nebraska

It's a part of this new era of college football that fans and coaches are going to have to accept sooner rather than later.

Why Matt Rhule rejected the Penn State job to stay at Nebraska

Michigan HC Sherrone Moore rightfully warns defense of Ohio State's offense

Deion Sanders, Colorado make big decision on QB Julian Lewis

Bill Belichick, North Carolina land another former Penn State recruit

NFL Draft intel: Oregon star TE among buzzworthy prospects

Matt Rhule News / Yardbarker / November 25

Why Matt Rhule rejected the Penn State job to stay at Nebraska

Rhule "turned down" Penn State, where he played linebacker, to stay with Nebraska for 2026.

Kirby Smart and Georgia add to elite class with flip from Penn State

NFL Draft intel: Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq, San Diego State CB Chris Johnson among buzzworthy prospects

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

The 'Orange Bowl MVPs' quiz

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Yardbarker / November 20

How Matt Rhule's poor NFL experience helped advise Dylan Raiola

How Matt Rhule's terrible NFL experience is helping him advise Dylan Raiola

Sometimes your worst moment can actually be one of your best when you look back on it.

Dylan Raiola’s brother has decommitted from Nebraska

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Dylan Raiola News / Larry Brown Sports / November 19

Dylan Raiola’s brother has decommitted from Nebraska

The brother of quarterback Dylan Raiola has decommitted from Nebraska, leading some to wonder if Raiola himself might also be on the way out. Dayton Raiola, a three-star quarterback prospect from the class of 2026, has re-opened his recruitment, according to Tom Loy of 247 Sports.