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Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 15
A Will Compton Phone Call Initiated Mike Ekeler's Return to Nebraska Football

A Will Compton Phone Call Initiated Mike Ekeler's Return to Nebraska Football

Mike Ekeler thanks his return to Nebraska football on one person - a former Blackshirt and National Football League veteran - Will Compton. Ekeler was hired as an assistant coach to join Matt Rhule's Nebraska Cornhuskers as the special teams coordinator over the offseason.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / April 15
Former Husker Will Compton Weighs in on Tennessee vs. Nico Iamaleava Situation

Former Husker Will Compton Weighs in on Tennessee vs. Nico Iamaleava Situation

The internet recently went into flames as the Tennessee Volunteers and Nico Iamaleava parted ways days after reports circulated that Iamaleava's representatives were looking to re-negotiate their NIL contract.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / February 22
Former Nebraska player on canceled matchup with Vols: Huskers don't need a 'Tennessee W' to accomplish goals

Former Nebraska player on canceled matchup with Vols: Huskers don't need a 'Tennessee W' to accomplish goals

The Tennessee Volunteers were left at the altar on Friday by the Nebraska Cornhuskers after the latter canceled their matchups with UT in the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

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How many of the cities to host a game during the 2025-26 college football bowl season can you name in six minutes?

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 4
Former NFL linebacker wants his alma mater to swipe a key assistant coach from the Tennessee Vols

Former NFL linebacker wants his alma mater to swipe a key assistant coach from the Tennessee Vols

Former NFL linebacker Will Compton, a former Nebraska Cornhuskers standout (second team All-Big 10 in 2012), wants his alma mater to steal an assistant coach from the Tennessee Vols.  On Saturday, Nebraska parted ways with special teams coordinator Ed Foley.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Gridiron Heroics / May 3, 2024
Former Nebraska Cornhuskers Star Raises Massive Amounts of Money for Tornado Victims

Former Nebraska Cornhuskers Star Raises Massive Amounts of Money for Tornado Victims

Former Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Will Compton and Barstool Sports created “Nebraska Strong” shirts to sell to raise money for those affected by the recent tornadoes that ripped through parts of Lincoln and Omaha, Neb.

NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / December 19, 2023
Former Washington Commanders Linebacker Will Compton Responds to Stunning Race-Related Rashard Mendenhall Tweet – Week 16

Former Washington Commanders Linebacker Will Compton Responds to Stunning Race-Related Rashard Mendenhall Tweet – Week 16

Former Washington Commanders linebacker and Nebraska Cornhuskers star Will Compton continues to trend on Tuesday after going viral in response to Rashard Mendenhall’s tweet on Monday.

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