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'I'm Trying to Teach These Guys How to Be Pros': Roy Manning is Focused on Elevating Nebraska's Edge Room

If Roy Manning has his way, Nebraska’s pass rush will be subpar no more in 2026. A season ago, the first-year edge coach for the Big Red led a San Diego State defensive line that finished the season with 19½ sacks.

How Rob Aurich and Roy Manning’s Edge Rusher Approach Could Elevate Nebraska’s Pass Rush

Rob Aurich’s move from San Diego State to Nebraska as defensive coordinator brought more than just a new scheme, he also brought along edge rushers coach Roy Manning.

NFL News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / February 25

Nebraska Edge Coach Roy Manning Knows What Huskers' Defense Needs

Nebraska’s new edge coach Roy Manning knows the priorities of his job and it’s what Huskers fans will want to hear. When Manning spoke at a news conference Wednesday, he talked about coming to Lincoln from San Diego State with new defensive coordinator Rob Aurich and, yes, they want to stop the run and get to the quarterback.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 27

Nebraska offers 2027 Texas Linebacker

The Nebraska Cornhuskers coaching staff has worked hard on the recruiting trail and recently offered a few prospects in Texas. Among them was 2027 Houston Langham Creek High School linebacker Jhadyn Nelson, whose recruitment has soared since he received his first offer from Texas Tech.

NFL News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 23

Roy Manning Puts Nebraska in the Mix for 2027 Edge Rusher with Freakish Length

High school recruiting never truly stops, but this January, the Nebraska football staff has taken it to a whole other level. Since Jan. 16, which saw the window for current collegiate players to enter the transfer portal close, the Huskers have taken an all-hands-on-deck approach to the 2027 high school recruiting class and beyond.

NFL News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 20

Nebraska Extends Scholarship Offer to Rising 4-Star Defensive EDGE

Now that transfer portal recruiting is largely over, Nebraska isn't interested in taking a backseat to anyone on the high school recruiting trail. With nearly every coach on staff hitting the road throughout January, the Huskers are searching far and wide for difference makers in the 2027 class.

Roy Manning Brings a ‘Stop the Run, Then Party’ Mentality to Nebraska

Nebraska's defense is going to see some serious changes in 2026, but the scheme isn't the biggest one of all. The Huskers' defensive line, under new defensive coordinator Rob Aurich, and defensive edge coach Roy Manning are going to "party".

San Diego State Aztecs News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 19

Nebraska Officially Adds San Diego State's Roy Manning as Next Defensive Edge Coach

The Husker football program announced its second hire to the coaching staff on the morning of Dec. 19. Though it was first reported on Dec. 11, Friday morning, the university took to social media to make it official that former San Diego State EDGE coach Roy Manning would be following defensive coordinator Rob Aurich to Lincoln.