Nebraska football cannot afford to overlook September 19, when North Dakota visits Memorial Stadium. Widely viewed as one of the top teams at the FCS level heading into 2026, the Fighting Hawks are coming off a second-round playoff appearance and will arrive in Lincoln expecting to emerge with a win.
This week, the Common Fans tackle one of their favorite offseason traditions: discussing and debating the three games that will define Nebraska football’s 2026 season.
Nebraska Cornhusker starting pitcher Alexis Jensen (99) warms up in the bullpen to take on the Grand Canyon Antelope during the NCAA Softball Regionals on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Lincoln, Neb.
Nebraska Cornhusker starting pitcher/relief pitcher Alexis Jensen (99) warms up in the bullpen before taking on the South Dakota Coyotes during the first round of the NCAA Softball Regionals on Friday, May 15, 2026, in Lincoln, Neb.
Nebraska is not treating Ahmad Hudson like a lost cause. The No. 1 tight end in the 2027 class, who included the Huskers among his finalists, ultimately committed to LSU on May 3.
The Cornhuskers have a quarterback talking like Nebraska should matter again. In senior transfer signal-caller Anthony Colandrea, who's started 31 collegiate games, the arguable face of the program does not lack confidence.
Nebraska Cornhuskers warming up on Rhonda Revelle Field during practice for first round of the NCAA Championships on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Neb.
Shannon Pivovar was sitting at South Dakota's Softball Selection Show watch party, anxiously waiting to see where the Coyotes would be playing in the program's first NCAA Regional.
It was the year of the Nebraska Cornhuskers for the 2025-2026 sports season. Looking to complete the season sweep of the rival Creighton Bluejays, the No.
Nebraska Cornhuskers pitching coach Rob Childress signs autographs for some young baseball fans before taking on the Creighton Bluejays during a college baseball game on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Omaha, Neb.
Nebraska Cornhuskers pitching coach Rob Childress signs autographs for some young baseball fans before taking on the Creighton Bluejays during a college baseball game on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Omaha, Neb.
What a memorable weekend it was for the No. 24 Nebraska baseball team. Returning to the friendly confines of Haymarket Park after a disastrous sweep by the .500 Ohio State Buckeyes, the Cornhuskers needed a bounce-back weekend against their neighboring rival.
After an offseason of hand wringing, gnashing of teeth, and some serious skepticism surrounding Nebraska football, the Common Fans take a step back and try something different this week: an episode built around optimism.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers were named the No. 4 overall seed for the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament. NU will welcome Louisville, Grand Canyon, and South Dakota to Rhonda Revelle Field at Bowlin Stadium.
The 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket was revealed on Sunday evening and the Nebraska Cornhuskers earned the No. 4 overall seed. The Lincoln Regional will welcome the Louisville Cardinals, Grand Canyon Lopes, and South Dakota Coyotes to town starting Friday, May 15.
Another fast-rising Midwest defender is making his way to Lincoln this summer. After being offered by Nebraska on April 29, three-star linebacker Matthew Brady of Central Catholic in Bloomington (IL) has already locked in an official visit date with the Big Red.
Nebraska football will once again get the Friday night football treatment from the Big Ten Conference. FOX Sports, one of the league's television partners, announced its Friday night television package on Friday.
It was not pretty, but the Nebraska Cornhuskers found a way to win against the Michigan Wolverines on Thursday at the 2026 Big Ten Tournament in College Park, Md.
The Kansas City Chiefs have a knack for finding star running backs late in the NFL Draft. They did so with Isiah Pacheco, and they may have done it again with Emmett Johnson.
For the fourth consecutive week, a new No.1 has taken over the Softball America Top 25 Rankings. This time, the Nebraska Cornhuskers take the honors after going 17-1 in Big Ten Play behind two-way stars Jordy Frahm and Alexis Jensen.
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.