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'I'm on a Winning Football Team, What Else Would I Want?': Dane Key Talks Game-Winning Touchdown Grab and More

After catching the game-winning touchdown in Nebraska’s 34-31 win over Maryland, senior wideout Dane Key met with the media to reflect on the play, his growing chemistry with Dylan Raiola, and how his focus has shifted toward doing the little things that win games.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 2

Know Your Foe, Nebraska vs. Michigan State: The Receivers vs. Defensive Backs

Nebraska hosts the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium this Saturday, and the battle in the air will be crucial. With quarterback Dylan Raiola throwing the ball effectively through four games, the Huskers' trio of wideouts—Jacory Barney Jr., Dane Key, and Nyziah Hunter—have been key in stretching the field and creating explosive plays.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 31

Transfers Make Big Difference in Nebraska’s Opening Victory

Transfers scored Nebraska’s two touchdowns in the Huskers’ 20-17 win over Cincinnati in the season opener. They weren’t the only transfers to contribute.

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College Football News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / August 27

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Keys To The Game: Nebraska Cornhuskers

The long wait is over, and the trip to Kansas City is underway. Cincinnati takes on the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Thursday at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN as underdogs in their first game of the 2025 season.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 26

Dane Key on Becoming a Captain, Building Trust with Raiola, and Nebraska’s Tight-Knit Team

Dane Key may be new to Lincoln, but the Kentucky transfer wideout has already become one of Nebraska’s most trusted leaders. Voted a captain by his teammates, he spoke ahead of the Huskers’ season opener against Cincinnati about the team’s focus, growing chemistry, and the high expectations driving them into 2025.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 20

Nebraska Receiver Dane Key Named to Senior Bowl Top 300 List

Nebraska football receiver Dane Key is already receiving some NFL attention prior to his senior season in Lincoln. Key, a former Kentucky receiver who

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 13

Wide Receiver Dane Key Could Help Dylan Raiola, Nebraska Offense Grow and Thrive

If Nebraska senior wide receiver Dane Key wants to get in the ear of his quarterback, he doesn’t have to go far. He doesn’t even need to pick up his cell phone.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 7

Nebraska Lands Five Spots on The Athletic’s Top 100 Transfer List

In a testament to Nebraska's aggressive and effective use of the transfer portal, five players with ties to the Huskers have landed on The Athletic's prestigious Top 100 Transfer List.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 6

Iowa Hawkeyes 2025 Opponent Preview: Nebraska Cornhuskers

Iowa wraps up the 2025 regular season against its rival to the west. The Hawkeyes and Cornhuskers will battle on Friday, Nov. 28, in Lincoln for both squads’ final regular season contest. Iowa and Nebraska have met 55 times, with the Cornhuskers leading the all-time series 30-22-3.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 31

Rece Davis Names Sleeper Team With Coach He’s a ‘Big Believer’ In for 2025 Season

With the month of August set to begin on Friday, anticipation for the return of college football is growing by the minute. Every day brings us closer to the start of the season at the end of the month.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / July 27

Why Dane Key Is Going to Have a Big Season at Nebraska! Plus, What Else Do We Know About the 2025 Huskers?

With barely a month to go until Nebraska kicks off its 2025 season, Josh and Jack continue to look ahead to it all. What do we know about the 2025 Cornhuskers?

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 15

Pro, cons of five intriguing 2025 college football WRs

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College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / July 21

Why Dane Key Could Be Nebraska's X-Factor in 2025

When Nebraska kicks off the 2025 football season, the most electrifying shift in its offensive identity might come from a name new to Lincoln but well-known across the SEC.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / June 25

ESPN computer predicts Big Ten football order of finish in 2025

Winners of the last two national championships and a big beneficiary of conference realignment, the Big Ten is riding high as college football’s most accomplished league in that time, but there’s plenty of competition threatening that dominance in 2025.

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College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 5

Nebraska Football Spring Spotlight: Dane Key

Spring practice is well underway for the Nebraska football team. The Big Red begins spring ball with different offensive, defensive, and special teams coordinators than the ones they had a year ago at this time, in addition to having dozens of new players on the roster.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / March 17

Key Players: Nebraska’s Offense

What could Nebraska’s offense look like in 2025? The Huskers have a lot of young talent that they have to develop. In addition, the program also brings back returning production.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Athlon Sports / December 25, 2024

Nebraska Gets Big Transfer Portal News on Christmas Day

The college football transfer portal continues to churn even on Christmas Day. On Tuesday, the Nebraska Cornhuskers received a big boost to their offense

College Football News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / December 24, 2024

Dane Key Commits to Nebraska, Georgia Now All In On Zachariah Branch

The Georgia Bulldogs were in the market for Kentucky transfer WR, Dane Key. However, with his commitment to Nebraska announced, Georgia must be all in on USC Transfer Zachariah Branch.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 24, 2024

Nebraska football, Dylan Raiola get key WR in transfer portal

The college football season still has a ways to go before we hit the offseason, but preparation for the 2025 season is still well underway as the transfer portal is open.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 24, 2024

Former Kentucky WR Dane Key set for transfer to Nebraska

Former Kentucky wide receiver Dane Key, one of the top offensive players in the transfer portal, announced on social media Tuesday that he will transfer to Nebraska.

Georgia Bulldogs News / A to Z Sports / December 17, 2024

Georgia Bulldogs are reportedly 'heavily prioritizing' a transfer WR from rival SEC program

The Georgia Bulldogs are reportedly targeting a transfer wide receiver from a rival SEC program. According to On3's Pete Nakos, Georgia is "heavily prioritizing"

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / December 14, 2024

Ole Miss Football Set to Host Kentucky Transfer WR Dane Key

The Ole Miss Rebels have already made some impressive moves in the transfer portal this week, and they are reportedly set to host a transfer wide receiver from the Kentucky Wildcats on Sunday.

College Football News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / December 10, 2024

Report: Transfer Wide Receivers Dane Key, Omari Kelly to Visit Louisville

The Louisville football program is set to host a pair of high-profile wide receivers in the coming days. Kentucky transfer Dane Key is "planning a visit to Louisville early next week," while Middle Tennessee transfer Omari Kelly has a visit to the Cardinals that is "set in stone," according to Rivals' Adam Gorney.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 28, 2024

Takeaways from Kentucky's historic road win at Ole Miss

Kentucky faced a tough test on the road Saturday in Oxford against Ole Miss. When many thought the Wildcats wouldn't be able to hang with the explosive offense of the Rebels, they go and not only hang with them, but get a massive road victory against the No.

College Football News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 21, 2024

Takeaways from Kentucky's blowout win over Ohio

After a slow start at the beginning of the game, Kentucky found their rythm and it was all Wildcats from then on, with Kentucky going on to defeat the Ohio Bobcats by a score of 41-6.