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Nebraska Running Back Mekhi Nelson Arrested in Florida

A quiet offseason is no more. Nebraska football found itself back in the headlines Monday after rising sophomore running back Mekhi Nelson was arrested in Florida on a battery charge, according to Pete Nakos of On3.

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Nebraska RB Faces Serious Allegation After Arrest

The Nebraska Cornhuskers football program faces yet another significant challenge as one of its promising young talents finds himself entangled in a serious legal matter that threatens to derail his collegiate career.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / June 29

Good News For The Husker Receiving Corps

Last season, Nebraska passed for a total of 2,920 yards-an amount that earned the Huskers a #9 ranking in the Big Ten. The task now is to see what Nebraska fans can expect come this fall from the players who catch the passes.

Matt Rhule News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / June 28

Is 2026 a Make-or-Break Season for Nebraska Coach Matt Rhule?

Does Nebraska coach Matt Rhule face a make-or-break season in 2026, as some have suggested? Maybe the better question is this: Should he? Guess it depends on who you listen to.

Luke Lindenmeyer News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / June 24

Nebraska Names Lindenmeyer, Evans, Marshall as Big Ten Media Days Representatives

Big Ten Media Days are around the corner, and three rising seniors will join Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule at next month's event in Chicago. Announced on Wednesday, tight end Luke Lindenmeyer, center Justin Evans, and defensive back Andrew Marshall will represent the Huskers in the Windy City on July 30.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / June 23

Nebraska's Colin Rice to Miss Remainder of Summer Workouts After Hand Injury

A broken hand has temporarily sidelined Nebraska basketball's incoming freshman Colin Rice. The 6-foot-7 forward out of Waukee Northwest (IA), the same high school as Pryce Sandfort, is expected to miss approximately six weeks after suffering an injury during a team workout earlier this week.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / June 20

Nebraska Football's Major Announcement is an Updated Uniform

For weeks, Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule and the program have been teasing a major announcement to come at the end of the Red Sea Rising and Battle of the Boneyard 7-on-7 event.

Matt Rhule News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / June 18

Nebraska's Matt Rhule Ranked 10th Among Big Ten Head Coaches

This fall, the standards change. Sept. 5 officially marks the beginning of year four of the Matt Rhule era, and expectations are ramping up. Through three seasons, Rhule has led Nebraska to a 19-19 record, though the Huskers appeared to be on track for their best season in nearly a decade before things unraveled down the stretch in 2025.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / June 17

Just How Difficult is Nebraska’s Football Schedule?

Nebraska football fans know their 2026 Big Ten schedule offers no favors and little respite. It’s brutal. It’s the Big Ten. With apologizes to that classic crooner Alice Cooper: Welcome to your nightmare.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / June 15

Where Nebraska Stands with Four-Star Wide Receiver Khalil Taylor

For Nebraska, the importance of this visit is hard to overstate. After missing out on several of its top wide receiver targets in the 2027 recruiting class, the Huskers will get one final opportunity to impress four-star pass-catcher Khalil Taylor before he announces his collegiate decision on July 6.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / June 14

Nebraska Flips 2027 Linebacker Caleb Green Away from Missouri

The 18th addition to Nebraska's recruiting class is here. On Sunday morning, three-star linebacker Caleb Green of Lee's Summit North High School in the Kansas City area, flipped his commitment to the Big Red.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / June 13

The Savanah Bananas Sell Out Memorial Stadium | Photo Gallery

Savannah Banana Jackson Olson (8) signs an autograph during a Banana ball game on June 13, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann. Firefighters Johnny Hummel (95) celebrates a win during a Banana ball game on June 13, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska.

Heinrich Haarberg News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 9

Panthers Waived TE Heinrich Haarberg

According to the wire, the Panthers have waived TE Heinrich Haarberg from their roster. He signed with the team at the end of May as a rookie free agent, having been the starting quarterback for Nebraska in 2023 before transitioning to tight end. Haarberg, 23, was a three-star recruit who elected to stay in state and commit to Nebraska.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / June 9

Nebraska Eyes More Commitments During June 12-14 Official Visit Weekend

The Huskers are back at it again this weekend. After hosting 15 official visitors over the weekend of June 5, Nebraska has already gained five verbal commitments as a result: Errol Demontagnac, Bryce Williams, Joey Hunter, Eli Harris, and Ma'atoe Moe.

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 8

Nebraska flips recruit eight days after commitment to Minnesota

Nebraska flips recruit eight days after commitment to P.J. Fleck, Minnesota

Class of 2027 EDGE Ma’atoe Moe was not committed to P.J. Fleck and the Minnesota Golden Gophers for long.

College sports leaders considering drastic move after controversial Brendan Sorsby decision

Arch Manning might be the last piece of the Myles Garrett trade

Big 12 QB tiers: Ranking the top units across the conference

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College Softball News / Field Level Media / May 31

Katie Stewart's late blast propels Texas past Nebraska at WCWS

Katie Stewart blasted a three-run home run in the sixth inning to keep defending champion Texas alive with a 3-1 win over Nebraska in a Women's College World Series elimination game Sunday in Oklahoma City.

College Softball News / Field Level Media / May 30

Jocelyn Briski shuts down Nebraska, leads Alabama to WCWS semifinals

Marlie Giles set the tone with a three-run homer to lift Alabama into the Women's College World Series semifinals with a 5-1 defeat of Nebraska Saturday night in Oklahoma City.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Softball On SI / May 29

One Swing Turned Nebraska-Arkansas Into a WCWS Classic

The Nebraska Cornhuskers were 0-for-9 with two outs when Ava Kuszak stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the 10th inning. One swing changed everything.

College Softball News / Field Level Media / May 29

Ava Kuszak's 10th-inning HR carries Nebraska past Arkansas at WCWS

Ava Kuszak belted a two-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning on Thursday, lifting Nebraska to a 5-3 win over Arkansas in opening-day action at the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Softball On SI / May 28

Country Music Legend Surprises Nebraska Softball Ahead of Women's College World Series

Rhonda Revelle isn't exactly known for her singing skills, but now and then, she isn't afraid to start singing "Delta Dawn" by Tanya Tucker. On Wednesday night, the head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers was left star-struck when Tucker showed up on a video call.

Matt Rhule News / Yardbarker / May 20

Matt Rhule, Nebraska out-recruit Georgia, others for elite IOL Jordan Agbanoma

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have pulled off one of the biggest recruiting wins of the 2027 cycle.

Clemson lands four-star WR Jamarin Simmons over Florida, Auburn, Nebraska

Five times LSU HC Lane Kiffin has found himself in the headlines

LSU's Lane Kiffin has adapted to NIL and transfer portal era in one genius way

Ed Orgeron returning to LSU is a win for Lane Kiffin, Tigers

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Matt Rhule News / Yardbarker / May 13

Matt Rhule confronts reality of NIL era for Nebraska Cornhuskers

Matt Rhule knows the Nebraska Cornhuskers have been making progress since he took over as head coach.

What is the significance of CSC winning battle over Nebraska in NIL arbitration case?

Miami HC Mario Cristobal doesn't hold back on NIL chaos in college football

Tosh Lupoi's bold vision for Cal football helped keep QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele

The focus on Steve Sarkisian's 'basket weaving' insult for SEC rival misses the bigger picture

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Nebraska coach shoulders blame for shocking late-game blunder

In the NCAA Tournament South Region Sweet 16 on Thursday, the fourth-seeded Nebraska Cornhuskers fell to the ninth-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes, 77-71, in Houston.