Nebraska Cornhuskers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Emmett Johnson News / Hurrdat Sports / December 23

Emmett Johnson Reflects on Nebraska Football Journey

Emmett Johnson is headed for the NFL after a breakout season for the Nebraska football team in 2025. The junior running back announced his decision to enter the draft on social media Dec.

Tristan Alvano News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 22

Record-Setting Specialist Announces Intention to Leave Nebraska, Enter the Transfer Portal

Omaha native Tristan Alvano announced his intent to enter the transfer portal on Monday afternoon. A sophomore, Alvano took to social media to share the news.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 22

Nebraska Football Announces 2025 Senior Award Winners

Nebraska football announced its 2025 senior award winners on Monday, recognizing five players whose impact won't soon be forgotten. The group will be formally honored at the Outland Trophy banquet in Omaha on Jan.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 22

Here’s a Blueprint for Beating Nebraska Men’s Basketball

There are two ways, at least, a college basketball team can lose a game. The opponent can beat them. They can beat themselves. Nebraska’s undefeated men’s basketball team saw both methods on display Sunday night against North Dakota.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 22

Nebraska Emerging as Contender for 2027 Edge Rusher

Nebraska continues to make its presence felt on the recruiting trail, this time turning attention toward 2027 three-star edge prospect Griff Galloway.

Berke Buyuktuncel News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 22

Berke Buyuktuncel's Triple-Double Powers Nebraska to 12th Win

The No. 15 Nebraska Cornhuskers are rewriting the history books. Following a 78-55 victory over North Dakota on Sunday night, the Huskers have officially moved to 12-0.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Big Ten Network / December 21

Watch: N. Dakota at Nebraska | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Basketball | 12/21/2025

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 21

Husker Doc Talk: College Football Playoff Action and the Changes at Nebraska

It’s a Christmas edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast, and Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka are in full postseason form—mixing college football playoff

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 21

Nebraska’s New Defensive Coordinator Impressively Connects With Huskers

Nebraska’s new defensive coordinator Rob Aurich has impressed his new charges during his short time in Lincoln. He’s got the unit fired up. Aurich, who came to Nebraska from San Diego State, was officially hired on Dec.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 21

Three Huskers Who Could Turn 2026 Into a Bounce-Back Year

In a lot of ways Nebraska didn’t finish the season most fans were hoping for, even if it was an improvement on a year ago. Within that, a lot of players took a step forward.

Dylan Raiola News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 20

Three Takes on Dylan Raiola’s Departure From the Nebraska Football Team

Things move so fast in college football these days, it’s hard to believe that it’s been less than a week since the news broke that two year starting quarterback Dylan Raiola would be entering the transfer portal.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / December 20

Why Matt Rhule Believes Nebraska Is Further Along Than It Looks

Matt Rhule, entering his fourth year as Nebraska head coach, delivered an emphatic defense of his program’s trajectory this week. Speaking ahead of the Huskers’ Dec 31 Las Vegas Bowl matchup against No.

Preview: No. 23 Nebraska Women's Basketball vs. Cal Baptist with Breakdown

A beacon of light after a disappointing finish to the fall sports season for Nebraska, the Husker women's basketball team keeps rolling in the 10th season

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 19

Another Nebraska Underclassman Defensive Back to Enter the Transfer Portal

A third defensive back is leaving Nebraska for the transfer portal. Hours after news broke of Malcolm Hartzog Jr.'s intentions to find a new home, redshirt freshman Preston Okafor took to social media to announce he would also be leaving.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 19

Nebraska Stays in the Hunt as 4-Star Running Back Locks in Commitment Date

One of the nation’s most explosive playmakers is ready to make his decision. Xavier Bala, the standout four-star running back from St. Anthony’s (NY), has officially trimmed his list to a final six and set his commitment date for Jan.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 19

At 11-0 and Nationally Ranked, Nebraska Faces its Quietest Test of the Season

This is a weird part of the season for the Nebraska men’s basketball team. They’re a perfect 11-0 on the season, ranked No. 15 in the country, and they’re now in the heart of a 16-day stretch where they play just one basketball game.

Dylan Raiola News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 19

What Kind Of Quarterback Can Nebraska Get To Replace Dylan Raiola?

As has been expected by some, Dylan Raiola is entering the transfer portal when it opens in January. On this week's bonus episode of I-80 LIVE, Josh Peterson and Jack Mitchell discussed what kind of quarterback Nebraska could expect to land and tried to answer multiple questions: Will the Huskers go after a big name?

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 19

Nebraska Defensive Back Malcolm Hartzog Jr. to Enter the Transfer Portal

Nebraska football's future in the secondary took a hit on Friday. Defensive back Malcolm Hartzog Jr. is expected to enter the transfer portal, according to multiple reports.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 18

Big Ten Analyst Jake Butt On Why 2026 And 2027 Are Important For Matt Rhule And Nebraska

On this week's I-80 Football Show, former Michigan Wolverine and current Big Ten Network analyst Jake Butt joined Josh Peterson for a discussion surrounding the Michigan coaching search, the College Football Playoff, and Nebraska football.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / December 17

Raiola Separation Enhances the Matt Rhule 2.0 Nebraska Reboot

Two years ago at this time, Husker Nation was in euphoria. Five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola flipped from the Georgia Bulldogs to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The last-minute switch from a perennial national championship-contending powerhouse to a fledgling rebuild program was seen as the ultimate validation of head coach Matt Rhule’s program.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Yardbarker / December 16

Former Nebraska captain has strong thoughts on moving on from Dylan Raiola

Former Nebraska captain Will Compton has strong thoughts on moving on from Dylan Raiola

Perhaps the best way to describe Dylan Raiola entering the college football transfer portal and moving on from the Nebraska Cornhuskers is to say that "it is what it is."

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Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Yardbarker / December 15