Nebraska escaped with a win over Northwestern, improving its record to 6-2 and securing bowl eligibility. But for this football program, bowl eligibility is no longer enough.
In his fifth year of college football, there aren’t many things senior defensive back Ceyair Wright hasn’t seen. But with four games left in the regular season, the second-team midseason All-American (The Athletic) is preparing for one of his most meaningful moments yet as he welcomes his former team to his new home.
Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson is emerging as more than just a ball carrier. He’s a blueprint for how preparation, poise, and purpose shape performance.
The Nebraska football team is back on track after a gritty win over Northwestern on Saturday. The Huskers are now 6-2, bowl eligible for the second consecutive season, and ready to take on a USC team that is much improved over last season.
Nebraska volleyball sweeps Michigan State on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska Cornhuskers fans holding signs during a college volleyball match State Spartans on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
While the Huskers secured bowl eligibility for just the third time in the past decade with a hard-fought win over Northwestern on Saturday, Matt Rhule made it clear the team wouldn’t be celebrating and backed that up in a big way.
Ohimai Ozolua, a 2027 defensive lineman from Romeoville High School in Illinois, received an offer from the University of Nebraska on October 21. I caught up with him to discuss the offer from the Cornhuskers and get the latest on his recruitment.
Nebraska men’s basketball finished its exhibition season 2-0 after a 91-50 win over NAIA Midland Monday night. Every available player saw the floor for Nebraska.
Nobody said being a Husker fan was going to be easy this year. NU managed to squander a 15 point third quarter lead, but still managed to eke out a home win Saturday over the Northwestern Wildcats 28-21.
Matt Rhule knows better than to stand too close to Mike Ekeler during big plays anymore. The Nebraska head coach has been punched, tackled, and nearly cost his team a penalty because of his special teams coordinator’s celebrations.
Kenneth Williams has made the impact plays in two of the last three games for Nebraska football. His play has officially made the Big Ten Conference take notice.
When it comes to flipping field position and flipping games, no unit in the country is doing it better than Nebraska's special teams. Ranked No. 1 nationally in points generated through special teams play and No.
For the second straight week, Nebraska went into the halftime break in a one-point game. Unlike the previous week’s game against Minnesota, Nebraska actually led 7-6 in this one.
When players and coaches say they don’t pay attention to the “outside noise” week in and week out, you want to believe them – you really do. You want to
Nebraska Cornhusker fans walking around before the game against the Northwestern Wildcats during a college football game on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Adam gives an honest analysis of Nebraska football, why Matt Rhule’s Big Ten Huskers remind him of an old-school Pac-10 team (it’s in large part due to Dylan Raiola and how the team is built).
Fresh off a one-score win over Northwestern, Nebraska now sits at 6-2 (3-2 Big Ten), securing bowl eligibility in October for the first time since 2016.
In a game full of ups and downs, Nebraska found a way to win one that their previous teams likely wouldn’t have. Saturday’s 28–21 victory over Northwestern moved the Huskers to 6–2 (3–2 Big Ten) and provided a crucial bounce-back win ahead of what’s shaping up to be their toughest test of the season yet.
It’s fitting that Nebraska became bowl eligible in just their eighth game of the season in 2025. It not only shows continued progress for the Huskers under
Northwestern football could not contain the explosive plays from Nebraska's rushing attack and special teams as the Wildcats suffered a Big Ten setback on Saturday afternoon in Lincoln, Neb.
In a game filled with momentum swings, sophomore quarterback Dylan Raiola delivered when Nebraska needed him most. The Huskers’ young leader helped steer his team to a 28–21 victory over Northwestern on Saturday, finishing 16-of-22 passing for 141 yards, a touchdown, and an interception.
It’s as strong a trophy as there is in college football. It’s the bronze pig known as Floyd of Rosedale, and Iowa has won it in nine of the last ten years.
Northwestern has flown under the radar, Nebraska looked mediocre last week, and now, with both at 5-2, both need this win to not only lock down a bowl game, but also potentially come up with a big season.
When long-time Penn State head coach James Franklin was fired this past weekend, Nebraska coach Matt Rhule was one of the first names to be mentioned on all of the hot lists. And with good reason.