Nebraska Cornhuskers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

How Emmett Johnson Compares to the Other Doak Walker Semifinalists

Emmett Johnson is one step closer to making history for Nebraska football. The Husker is among the 10 semifinalists for the Doak Walker Award, given annually to the nation's best running back.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

No. 1 Nebraska Volleyball Looking to Clinch Title in Week Nine of Big Ten Play

The extended sweep streak is over for No. 1 Nebraska volleyball after dropping a set to UCLA, but the season rolls on for the undefeated Huskers with less than two weeks remaining before selection Sunday.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 18

Nebraska Makes Top 5 for 2027 4-Star Cornerback

The race is on for one of the top defensive backs in the 2027 class, and Nebraska is right in the thick of it. Aaryn Washington, a four-star cornerback out of Santa Ana, California, has trimmed his list to five finalists, and the Huskers are standing shoulder to shoulder with national powers like Alabama, Ohio State, Washington, and USC.

Dylan Raiola News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 18

Nebraska Football QB Outlook: Lateef’s Breakout, Raiola’s Impact, and 2026 Scenarios

This week on the Common Fan Podcast, we talked to Mitch Sherman of The Athletic and the Locked On Nebraska Podcast. Mitch addressed Nebraska’s quarterback

Matt Rhule News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 18

Rhule says Recruiting Reactions are 'Significantly Different'

We’re officially in another game week for the Nebraska football team, but what took place last week is still something worth noting. NU head coach Matt Rhule, as planned, hit the road to recruit for 2026 and beyond at Nebraska.

Nebraska Volleyball Maintains Unanimous No. 1 Ranking for Third Consecutive Week

Nebraska volleyball remains the consensus top team in college volleyball. The Huskers (26-0, 16-0 Big Ten) maintained their streak as the unanimous No.

Emmett Johnson News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 18

Can Emmett Johnson Really Crash the Heisman Party?

At 7-3, the Nebraska football team is preparing for its final two games of the season: at Penn State on Saturday, and vs. Iowa at home on Black Friday.

Matt Rhule News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 17

Matt Rhule Discusses Preparation for Alma Mater, Former Assistant Coach

LINCOLN—Matt Rhule is heading back to his alma mater without the outside noise of potentially taking the Penn State job. At his Monday press conference, Rhule discussed the matchup, what he wants from TJ Lateef, Emmett Johnson's growing national profile, and more.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 16

Grant Wistrom on the Nebraska Defense's Scheme, Tackling, Coordinator and More

This is Adam Carriker’s one-on-one interview with Nebraska football legend Grant Wistrom. Wistrom opens up honestly on the Huskers' run defense, tackling, the 3-3-5 scheme and defensive coordinator John Butler.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / November 16

Nebraska Women’s Basketball Win Over NDSU Photos | November 16, 2025

Nebraska women’s basketball downs North Dakota State 80-72 in Sioux Falls to start the season 4-0. Amiah Hargrove led the Huskers with 17 points off the bench and Britt Prince tallied 16.

Matt Rhule News / 5 GOATs / November 16

Nebraska at Penn State odds: Opening point spread released

Week 13 is upon us, and the Big Ten race is tightening. A wonderful matchup is on the docket for the conference, as Nebraska will travel to University Park to take on Penn State in what should be a humdinger of a game.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Big Ten Network / November 16

Watch: N. Dakota St. vs. Nebraska | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 11/16/2025

Emmett Johnson News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 16

Former Husker Says Emmett Johnson Should Go Pro After This Season

One of the top running backs in Nebraska football history believes the current lead-back is ready for the next level. Speaking on Hurrdat Sports Live on Friday, former Huskers Ameer Abdullah and Kenny Bell joined hosts Damon Benning and Ravi Lulla.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Big Ten Network / November 15

Watch: Oklahoma vs. Nebraska | Highlights | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 11/15/2025

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 15

What the New 15-Day Transfer Portal Window Means for Nebraska Football in 2026

The college football offseason has never looked more different, and for a Nebraska program that Matt Rhule says has “got everything [they] need to get the best players in the country,” the new transfer portal structure could make this one of the most consequential offseasons in recent memory.

Preview: Nebraska Women's Basketball vs. North Dakota State with Breakdown

The Nebraska women's basketball team broke some very big demons Wednesday night. The Huskers had been dominated by their in-state rival, Creighton, for the better part of a decade, losing eight of the last nine games against the Bluejays, including a three-game losing streak that overlapped with one of the best senior classes in CU history.

Dylan Raiola News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 14

Is There an Odd Man Out Between Dylan Raiola and TJ Lateef Ahead of the 2026 season?

On this week's I-80 LIVE, Jack Mitchell and Josh Peterson took questions from their subscribers about a variety of topics. One of them? What's going to happen with Dylan Raiola, TJ Lateef, and the 2026 QB room?

Sam Hoiberg News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 14

Nebraska Basketball vs. Oklahoma: Preview, Breakdown

Sometimes, the Nebraska men's basketball team has a knack for beating itself, and despite their best efforts, the Huskers avoided any upset Tuesday night against MEAC basement dweller Maryland-Eastern Shore with a 69-50 victory at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 13

Nebraska’s Recruiting Radar Picks Up Unusual Signal from Former Basketball Standout

Nebraska’s latest defensive line offer in the 2026 cycle comes with a twist of athletic intrigue. David Chukwuemeka, a 6-foot-5, 275-pound prospect out of East Los Angeles Community College, didn’t start on the gridiron, but he started on the hardwood.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Big Ten Network / November 11