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

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Archie Wilson, Nebraska’s much-publicized punter from Australia, made his first appearance at Memorial Stadium against Houston Christian Saturday. But he didn’t punt.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / September 13

Adam Carriker's Gut Reaction: Huskers Set Tone With 59-7 Rout of Houston Christian

Adam Carriker breaks down Matt Rhule, Dylan Raiola, TJ Lateef and the Nebraska football team outscoring their last two opponents by a combined score of 127-7!

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / September 13

Four Observations from Nebraska Football's 59-7 Win Over Houston Christian

LINCOLN—Nebraska football improved to 3-0 with a 59-7 win over Houston Christian on Saturday. The Huskers dominated from start to finish, pulling the starters at halftime.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Big Ten Network / September 13

Watch: Houston Christian at Nebraska | HIGHLIGHTS | 09/13/2025

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / September 13

Stryker Pregame Perspective: Promising Freshmen (Offense)

When pretty much the entire Nebraska roster gets to play in a September nonconference game, as happened in last week's 68-0 win over Akron, it creates opportunities for almost everyone, but especially the youngest and newest.

Volleyball News / Hurrdat Sports / September 13

Nebraska Volleyball vs Utah Photos | 09/12/2025

Nebraska Cornhuskers Olivia Mauch (10), Laney Choboy (6), and Maisie Boesiger (7) huddle up before warm-up during a college volleyball match against the Utah Utes on Friday, September 12, 2025, in Lincoln, NE.

Volleyball News / Hurrdat Sports / September 12

No. 1 Nebraska Volleyball Ratchets Up Service Pressure to Beat No. 22 Utah

No. 1 Nebraska ratcheted up its serving pressure to take down No. 22 Utah in four sets on Friday night. The Cornhuskers (7-0) dropped the first set but dominated the last three to beat the Utes 21-25, 25-8, 25-18, 25-13 during the Husker Invitational at the Devaney Center.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / September 12

Say a Prayer for Houston Christian!

The Nebraska Cornhuskers (2–0) return to Memorial Stadium on Saturday morning for a nononference matchup against Houston Christian (1–1). While the SMQ team is ambivalent about the decision to schedule an FCS football team in Week 3, it does represent a nice payday for the Huskies.

Matt Rhule News / Sporting News / September 12

Nebraska head football coach Matt Rhule celebrates major NCAA Transfer Portal change

Nebraska's Matt Rhule was not afraid to voice his opinions regarding the latest change to the NCAA Transfer Portal. The Cornhuskers are off to a fast start as Big Ten play looms.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / September 12

Three Reasons Why Nebraska Will Win; Three Reasons Why Nebraska Will Lose vs. Houston Christian

Nebraska enjoys its second consecutive game against an inferior opponent when it plays FCS Houston Christian on Saturday. The Huskers are 2-0 after bullying Akron, 68-0, last week.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / September 12

ESPN Writers Project Nebraska Will Play in Music City Bowl or Las Vegas Bowl

Last season, on the morning of Nov. 23, Nebraska was not bowl eligible. The Huskers were 5-5, and riding a troubling, four-game losing streak. Nebraska needed a victory that afternoon over visiting Wisconsin, or the following week over Iowa, to qualify for its first bowl appearance since 2016.

Malcolm Hartzog News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / September 12

What Malcom Hartzog's Questionable Tag Means for Saturday

Nebraska's defense has been a major story through the first two weeks of the season, and a key piece of that unit, defensive back Malcolm Hartzog Jr., is now listed as questionable for Saturday's game.

Nebraska Volleyball in the Husker Invitational: Preview, Breakdown

The Nebraska Volleyball machine continues to run at full pace. The No. 1 Huskers had no problem in its annual Ameritas Players Challenge at home, sweeping both Wright State and California in dominant showings.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Yardbarker

The 25 best players in Nebraska football history

Nebraska might be the one school that is best known for producing some of the greatest linemen -- on both sides of the ball -- in college football history.

College Football News / Hurrdat Sports / September 11

Nebraska Football Can’t Let Up, Regardless of Opponent

Former Husker Mickey Joseph, now the head football coach at Grambling State, included in his comments before his team’s game at Ohio State last Saturday the fact that among reasons for scheduling the game was the money Grambling State, an FCS program, would receive.

Matt Rhule News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / September 11

'So Many Things We Have to Improve': Matt Rhule, Nebraska Focusing on Getting Better, Even Against HCU

LINCOLN—Nebraska is constantly trying to get better. At his final media appearance before the non-conference finale against Houston Christian, Matt Rhule said "not letting up" has been an outside thing.

Emmett Johnson News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / September 11

Backfield Depth Test: Who Emerges Behind Emmett Johnson?

The college football season is in full swing, and every team is facing a test of depth. For the Nebraska Cornhuskers, a program built on the foundation of a strong rushing attack, the question isn't just about their starting running back, Emmett Johnson, but about who will emerge behind him.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / September 11

Adam Carriker Talks Nebraska Football’s Young Talent & Potential for 9-Win Season

Adam Carriker joins the Common Fans to discuss the wins over Akron and Cincinnati and the road ahead for the Big Red. Matt Rhule’s fiery halftime speech and what it indicates about Rhule as a head coach. How critical it was for Nebraska to get the W over Cincinnati.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / September 11

'It's Time To Go Take Advantage' Of Schedule: ESPN's Max Olson On Nebraska

On this week's I-80 Football Show, ESPN.com's Max Olson joined Josh Peterson for a look at the sport of college football, including a dive into what Max has seen in the early part of the season from Nebraska.

Luke Lindenmeyer News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / September 10

Carriker Chronicles: Tight End Luke Lindenmeyer on Nebraska's Season and More

Today’s show is a loaded two-part show. The first part features an exclusive interview with Nebraska's starting tight end, Luke Lindenmeyer, who discusses getting engaged in Memorial Stadium, his journey from walk-on to starting tight end, and what Nebraska needs to do in order to be successful against Michigan and other Big Ten teams soon.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / September 10

PFF Grades and Snap Counts from Nebraska's 68–0 Win Over Akron: Offense

Nebraska’s offense erupted for 68 points and 728 yards against Akron, the eighth-highest total in program history and the most in over a decade. While the scoreboard leaves little to question, how did each player grade out on their respective snap counts?

Matt Rhule News / A to Z Sports / September 9

Tennessee Vols fans call out Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule for comment he made during leaked halftime video

Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule learned an important lesson this week -- Tennessee Vols fans never forget. Rhule went viral on Monday for a "leaked" video of his halftime speech in Nebraska's 68-0 win against Akron.

Matt Rhule News / Yardbarker / August 25

Matt Rhule has 'old school' plan for Nebraska's trip to Arrowhead Stadium

Matt Rhule is looking to build a tough and gritty football program at Nebraska, and heading into the team's Week 1 clash with Cincinnati on Thursday, he is taking that idea to another level.

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