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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Class of 2027 EDGE Ma’atoe Moe was not committed to P.J. Fleck and the Minnesota Golden Gophers for long.
An addition and subtraction could be taking place. On Sunday, Nebraska received commitments from three prospects in the 2027 class: Joey Hunter, Eli Harris and Ma'atoe Moe.
Nebraska football's Georgia high school recruiting pipeline produces again. On Sunday morning, three-star tight end prospect Olafemi "Joey" Hunter of Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia, announced his commitment to the Big Red.
Matt Rhule and Nebraska's first official visit weekend of June has been highly productive. On Sunday morning, three-star linebacker prospect Eli Harris of Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia, announced his commitment to the Big Red.
Nebraska just evened the score with former Defensive Coordinator Tony White. On Saturday afternoon, the Huskers received a commitment from blue-chip defensive back Bryce Williams of Western High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
It has been a whirlwind week for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and former two-way star Jordy Frahm. On Sunday, Frahm was pitching in the Women's College World Series, and a day later, she announced that she and her husband, Trey, are expecting their first child.
Three starters from the 2026 Nebraska Cornhuskers softball team have signed professional contracts and will be teammates again. Hannah Coor, Hannah Camenzind, and Lauren Camenzind agreed to contracts with the Florida Vibe of the Professional Softball League, the organization announced on Wednesday and Thursday.
For Nebraska football, the next few weeks could shape the future of the program. June 5 marks the start of three consecutive weeks of official visits for the 2027 recruiting class, with 34 prospects expected to travel to Lincoln.
Kansas City continues to be a popular destination for Nebraska sports fans, as the 2026-27 non-conference basketball slate will add another former conference rivalry flair to the fun.
Fred Hoiberg had plenty to share about his new-look Nebraska basketball team during his media session on Tuesday. The Huskers have eight fresh faces joining the program to begin the 2026-27 campaign, including five players from the transfer portal to replace the most productive class in school history.
There are certain conversations that only happen during a Nebraska football offseason. Who’s going to start at quarterback. Whether the defense can stop the run.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers have pulled off one of the biggest recruiting wins of the 2027 cycle.
Matt Rhule knows the Nebraska Cornhuskers have been making progress since he took over as head coach.
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