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Checking the numbers on Rhule’s “biggest and leanest” claim

Public roster data can’t prove everything, but it does show Nebraska has become a bigger team since 2023.

Aug 11 • Erin Sorensen

Is Nebraska a good bet in 2026?

Metaphorically speaking, of course. This story isn't brought to you by a sports book.

Aug 10 • Brandon Vogel

Friday Five: Watch lists, TV dates and fall sports signs

Nebraska football gets closer with Fan Day and preseason honors, while volleyball, soccer, track and field, basketball and swimming all add news.

Aug 7 • Erin Sorensen

The Unknowables 26: What if the offense is 'explosive and swaggy?'

In terms of program shortcuts, turnovers might be the fastest one but explosive plays aren't far behind.

Aug 6 • Brandon Vogel

Nebraska volleyball has plenty to prove, and plenty to enjoy

Big Ten Media Days showed a Husker team embracing the pressure, visibility and opportunity that come with another title chase.

Aug 4 • Erin Sorensen

Hype avoided, offseason over, maybe now a little Husker hope?

Nebraska football opens camp this week after an oh so quiet offseason. Here's one view that might let you turn up the volume at least a little.

Aug 3 • Brandon Vogel

July 2026

Friday Five: Nebraska takes its turn at Big Ten Media Days

Matt Rhule left Chicago talking about the Huskers’ next step, November football, the quarterback room and what comes next in camp.

Jul 31 • Erin Sorensen

Nebraska is 11th in the Big Ten preseason polls and that's great

Or at least it's unique in a way that presents opportunity.

Jul 30 • Brandon Vogel

The Huskers are still finding their voice

Nebraska’s final summer media session showed a team with shooting, passing and flexibility, as well as a coach still looking for more communication.

Jul 28 • Erin Sorensen

Nebraska football's 2026 offseason (director's cut)

Big Ten Media Days mark an unofficial end of the offseason, but here are some ideas about 2026 still worth considering over the next few weeks. Now with…

Jul 27 • Brandon Vogel

Friday Five: A quiet week, sort of

Tom Osborne makes Nebraska history, Husker volleyball commits keep showing up for USA Volleyball and baseball adds a future tournament trip.

Jul 24 • Erin Sorensen

This might change everything about how you view the last 90 years of Nebraska football

Or maybe it won't. But it changed my view on the clichéd blue blood debate.

Jul 23 • Brandon Vogel

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