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Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola’s NIL salary revealed

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola will reportedly be paid handsomely for his sophomore season in 2025. The former five-star was thrown into the fire last year as a true freshman, starting all 13 games in 2024, and put together one of the best seasons by first-year passer in program history.

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Nebraska Basketball Bringing in Top 2028 Illinois Wing Cole Kelly for Weekend Visit

Recruiting season always brings a buzz, and Nebraska basketball is at the center of it this weekend. Cole Kelly isn’t just another high school standout, and for coach Fred Hoiberg and his staff, this visit is more than just another name on the board.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 21

Nebraska Football National Champions? Yes, in This Fictional Bracket

Sports Illustrated writers Pat Forde and Bryan Fischer invented some fun and wacky brackets to get impatient college football fans ready for the season.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 21

'I Don't See Any Reason to Think That We Won't See More Improvement': ESPN's Bill Connelly Talks Nebraska Football

ESPN's Bill Connelly joins Josh Peterson on the first in-season edition of the I-80 Football Show to dive into his new book on college football: Forward Progress: The Definitive Guide to the Future of College Football.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 20

What to Expect From the New Husker Concession Items

Back in February, Nebraska Athletics made a switch with their concessions provider, signing a new contract with Aramark Sports and Entertainment and ending a longstanding partnership with Premier Catering.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 19

'Be Water': Nebraska Football Assistant Coach Preaches Calm When Things Get Frenzied

Nebraska outside linebackers coach Phil Simpson has an expression he likes to impart on his players: Be water. When 100,000-plus fans at Penn State are screaming at the visitors so loud that no one can hear himself think, that’s when Simpson’s philosophy would be challenged but also when it could be most effective.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 18

First Four Games Will Set the Tone for the Entire Season for Nebraska Football

Mike’l Severe joins the Common Fans for the first of a special three-episode series, breaking down every game on Nebraska’s schedule. The episodes will

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 17

Matt Rhule Wants Nebraska Football to Wear Black Alternates Every Year

Despite many naysayers online, Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule believes that black is indeed a fabric of the program that regularly dons scarlet and cream on Saturdays in the fall.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 17

Husker Doc Talk: Looking at the 2025 Nebraska Football Season

Welcome back, Husker fans! We appreciate your patience, and we’ve got good news—this is the first of our weekly podcasts all the way through the 2025 Nebraska football season.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / August 17

Nebraska Alumni Volleyball Match Photos | 08/16/2025

Nebraska alumnus Lauren Stivrins (26) warm-up to to take on the current Nebraska Cornhuskers during the Nebraska alumni match on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 17

Matt Rhule Praises Dylan Raiola’s Growth in Nebraska Football Fall Camp

With Nebraska’s season opener against Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium now less than two weeks away, the spotlight is starting to shine brighter on the team and what needs to improve from last season.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 16

Penalties, Guys Fighting for Roles Concerns for Matt Rhule After Saturday's Scrimmage

Matt Rhule has concerns after the latest scrimmage for his team. Nebraska went around 110 plays on Saturday. The team went "good on good" during periods that included being live for punts and field goals with rushing.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 16

Everything Tim Brando Said About Nebraska Football This Week

After four decades in the broadcast booth, Tim Brando has been around long enough to spot a program on the rise — and he thinks Nebraska might just be turning the corner.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 16

Dave Feit's Greatest Huskers by the Numbers: 12 - Bobby Reynolds

Dave Feit is counting down the days until the start of the 2025 season by naming the best Husker to wear each uniform number, as well as one of his personal favorites at that number.

Dylan Raiola News / Hurrdat Sports / August 15

Raiola Honing Leadership, Mobility for Second-Year Leap with Nebraska Football

Offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen believes his sophomore quarterback Dylan Raiola has grown leaps and bounds throughout Nebraska football’s fall camp.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 15

Omaha Central 5-Star Safety Tory Pittman III Commits to Nebraska Over Oregon, Miami

Nebraska football's 2027 recruiting class may be small, but it is as mighty as they come. Five-star safety Tory Pittman III became the second commit for the Huskers in the class.

Dylan Raiola News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 15

'My Body's in the Best Shape It's Been In': Nebraska Quarterback Dylan Raiola Taking the Next Step

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola is ready to take the next step. For many sophomores who started as freshmen, that can mean a better understanding of the concepts and what it takes to play at the college level.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 15

Dave Feit: First Thoughts About Nebraska's 'Back in Black' Alt Uniform for 2025

As the first images of Nebraska football's alternate uniform for 2025 leaked out, one thought came to mind: "Ope. Sorry about that, Trev." As you may recall, Trev Alberts (Nebraska's previous athletic director) was very staunchly against Cornhusker teams wearing black uniforms.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 15

Nebraska Football Unveils 'Back in Black' Alternate Uniforms, Calls for Memorial Stadium Black Out

The next Nebraska football alternate uniform is here. The Huskers are wearing all-black alternates for the Nov. 1 game against USC. This will be the first trip to Lincoln for the Trojans since 2007.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 15

Watch: Nebraska Football Commit Dayton Raiola Has Great Senior Season Debut

The Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback commit got the job done, as he got his revenge on a team that handed them their first loss last season. This comes as Dayton Raiola (2026 QB committed to Nebraska) defeated Milton High School with his Buford High School brothers in a hard-hitting ESPN Classic High School Kickoff contest.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / August 14

What Stands Out About Nebraska’s Special Teams?

Nebraska’s special teams have undergone significant change during the offseason. Ed Foley’s release from the program brought Mike Ekeler in. And with it, a new group of specialists was added to Nebraska’s roster. What stood out from their interviews at the end of fall camp?

Matt Rhule News / Yardbarker / August 13

Main reason Nebraska won't make College Football Playoff revealed

Fox Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt recently revealed that he thinks Nebraska is close to being a "playoff party crasher."

Nebraska punter breaks down while talking about his family back home in Australia

Rule changes approved for 2025 college football season

What to know about the 10 hottest college football QB battles

College football AP preseason poll reactions: Too high, too low and just right

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Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 13

Nebraska punter breaks down in tears during press conference

Nebraska’s freshman punter broke down in tears during a preseason press conference as he admitted how difficult it was for him to be away from his family at college.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Yardbarker / August 12