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College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / September 30

'It's Our Job To Shut Him Down': Riley Van Poppel on Facing Michigan State’s Mobile QB

After surrendering nearly 300 rushing yards to a physical Michigan Wolverines team, Nebraska entered the bye week searching for answers up front. In that game, the defensive line’s lack of size and experience was exposed, and instead of making excuses, both coaches and fans demanded solutions.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / September 13
Nebraska’s Riley Van Poppel Makes the Huge Hit, Williams Nwaneri Gets the Touchdown

Nebraska’s Riley Van Poppel Makes the Huge Hit, Williams Nwaneri Gets the Touchdown

Nebraska sophomore defensive lineman Riley Van Poppel easily beat the Houston Christian offensive lineman and zeroed in on Huskies quarterback Jake Weir.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 11

Dane Key, Riley Van Poppel Earn Single-Digit Jersey Designations for Nebraska Football

Nebraska football fans will have to re-learn two new jerseys for the upcoming 2025 season. Husker receiver Dane Key and defensive lineman Riley Van Poppel were awarded single-digit uniforms on Monday night, as announced on social media by Nebraska football.

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Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 11

Nebraska’s True Freshman DL Making an Early Power Play for Starting Snaps

Fall camp in Lincoln is usually about veterans fine-tuning their game, with newcomers learning the ropes. However, this year, one true freshman is making it clear he’s here to compete right away.  Kade Pietrzak is a four-star defensive lineman from Sheyenne High School in West Fargo, North Dakota.

College Football News / Hurrdat Sports / August 8

Riley Van Poppel Ready to Go for Nebraska Football After Redshirt Year

Nebraska defensive linemen Riley Van Poppel is ready to get back on the field after using his redshirt season in 2024. The sophomore said that he believes taking his redshirt last season was very beneficial and taught him a lot.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 6

Riley Van Poppel Discusses Chasing the Nebraska Sack Record, Learning from Ty Robinson, Nash Hutmacher

With Ty Robinson and Nash Hutmacher gone, Nebraska's defensive line is entering a new era, and Riley Van Poppel is expected to be a central figure in that shift.

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