Counter Read

Counter Read

Nebraska is home and Purdue is here

After two straight losses, Nebraska hit the road and got back on track with a win over Rutgers. Now comes No. 13 Purdue, but the Huskers are home and that’s helpful.

Erin Sorensen's avatar
Erin Sorensen
Feb 10, 2026
∙ Paid
Photo courtesy Nebraska Athletics

After two straight losses, Nebraska hit the road and got back on track with a win over Rutgers. Now comes No. 13 Purdue, but the Huskers are home and that’s helpful.

The Huskers, by the way, climbed to No. 7 in the AP Poll on Monday.

At this point in the season, Nebraska doesn’t need games to be measuring sticks. We know who this team is. Instead, it’s a check-in of sorts. How is Nebraska looking as the end of the regular season comes into focus? What has stabilized in the last couple of weeks?

Let’s dive into the details ahead of Tuesday night’s matchup with Purdue.

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Brandon Vogel.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Brandon Vogel and Erin Sorensen · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture