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Dannen at the Crossroads: Will Nebraska's Sellout Streak End in 2026?

Nebraska’s historic sellout streak could be at risk in 2026 as ticket demand wanes and Memorial Stadium undergoes renovations that will reduce capacity; the fate rests with athletic director Troy Dannen, who could keep boosters propping up sellouts or end the streak to prioritize revenue for NIL and roster improvements—with the author weighing both sides and noting that the eventual outcome will hinge on Dannen’s judgment and the ongoing rebuild.

via Sports Illustrated|

#athletic-director #college-football #nebraska-cornhuskers

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Colandrea Named Nebraska's 2026 Starting QB, Rhule Bets on Experience and Fire

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule named Anthony Colandrea the starting quarterback for the 2026 season, opening Sept. 5 against Ohio. The Virginia/UNLV transfer brings extensive starter experience (31 games, 61 total touchdowns, 45 turnovers) plus mobility and playmaking ability, which could unlock a more dynamic, run-heavy, RPO-friendly offense. Backup competition remains with TJ Lateef and Daniel Kaelin, but Colandrea’s pedigree and leadership position him as the likely catalyst for improved results on a challenging schedule (ranked 21st hardest by ESPN’s FPI).

via Sports Illustrated|

#anthony-colandrea #college-football #matt-rhule

sports3 days ago•6 min saved

Colandrea Earns QB1 Label as Rhule Maps Nebraska's 2026 Depth Chart

Nebraska’s final fall-camp scrimmage (about 110 plays) helped Matt Rhule tighten but not finish the depth chart: Anthony Colandrea is the QB1 with a competition for No. 2 between Danny Kaelin and TJ Lateef; Gunnar Gottula has emerged on the offensive line while Tree Babalade is sidelined; the Huskers’ defense looks deeper under new coaches like Roy Manning, with roughly 15–18 players expected to rotate and contribute by Sept. 5.

via Sports Illustrated|

#anthony-colandrea #college-football #fall-camp

sports7 days ago•27 min saved

Nebraska parts ways with Tikey Hayes ahead of season opener

Nebraska has dismissed running back Tikey Hayes from the football program, a decision confirmed by a Huskers source. Hayes, a former Penn State signee who joined NU this summer after a spring at Iowa Western Community College, had been competing for a role in the backfield and even took carries with the top units in a recent scrimmage, but will not be part of the team as Nebraska approaches its Sept. 5 opener versus Ohio.

via On3|

#college-football #dismissed #nebraska-cornhuskers

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Nebraska LB Shavers Embraces Aggressive, Turnover-Hungry Defense Under Aurich

Nebraska linebacker Vincent Shavers Jr. praises the Huskers’ new defensive scheme under coordinator Rob Aurich, emphasizing a fast, violent, turnover-focused approach that relies on blitzing and countering to sack the quarterback. He also highlights the impact of new linebackers Owen Chambliss and Dexter Foster, notes his return from a thumb injury, and expresses optimism for a more aggressive, cohesive defense under coach Rhule.

via Sports Illustrated|

#college-football #defense #linebackers

sports18 days ago•14 min saved

Kickball to Canton: Roger Craig's 1,000-1,000 Hall of Fame journey with a lifelong teammate

Roger Craig—who became the NFL's first 1,000-yard rusher and 1,000-yard receiver in a single season—heads to the Pro Football Hall of Fame with lifelong friend Jamie Williams presenting him, a testament to his unlikely ascent from Davenport playgrounds to the 49ers and his enduring team-first impact.

via The New York Times|

#dual-threat-running-back #jamie-williams #nebraska-cornhuskers

sports2 months ago•5 min saved

Nebraska Unveils Modern 2026 Uniforms Rooted in Cornhusker Heritage

Nebraska announced updated home and road uniforms for the 2026 season, featuring redesigned numbers on the sleeves, two-shoulder stripes, and interior lines inspired by Nebraska’s agricultural heritage; the helmet remains white with a red center stripe, and the updates are the program’s largest uniform change since 2002. Jerseys are designed by Adidas and available at HuskersShop and Adidas.

via Sports Illustrated|

#2026-season #adidas #college-football

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Nebraska lands elite 2028 volleyball recruit Megan Hodges

Six-foot-five Megan Hodges from Orange County, California, committed to Nebraska’s 2028 volleyball class, giving the Huskers their third top-10 recruit in the cycle. Hodges can play middle blocker or opposite and is ranked as high as No. 3 by PrepVolleyball and No. 6 by PrepDig; she has early ties to fellow 2028 commits Shayla Rautenberg and Josalyn Samuels. Her announcement followed a planned, photo-perfect reveal after a late-night coordination with NU coaches.

via Sports Illustrated|

#california #class-of-2028 #nebraska-cornhuskers

sports2 months ago•31 min saved

Nebraska Football Legend George Darlington Dies at 87

Nebraska football stalwart George Darlington, a 30-year Husker assistant from 1973 to 2002 who helped Nebraska win three national championships and 14 conference titles, died in Lincoln at age 87. A Rutgers alum who later coached defensive ends and defensive backs (the only assistant to stay on Osborne’s staff for all 25 years), Darlington also worked at Marshall, Louisiana Tech, Southeast Missouri State and San Diego after Nebraska. He educated generations of players through Football 101, authoring a 150-page textbook and remaining a fixture in Memorial Stadium practices long after retirement.

via huskers.com|

#football-101 #george-darlington #nebraska-cornhuskers

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Chamberlain Honors Late Dad in Savannah Bananas Appearance

Former Yankees closer Joba Chamberlain surprised the Savannah Bananas in Nebraska, pitching in the fourth inning to honor his late father, Harlan Chamberlain, in a moment that drew fans and highlighted his family’s influence on his baseball journey.

via New York Post|

#joba-chamberlain #nebraska-cornhuskers #new-york-yankees

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Big Ten mulls league-wide Texas Tech scheduling ban amid gambling-linked case

The Big Ten is weighing a conference-wide ban on scheduling Texas Tech in all sports after Nebraska instructed its teams not to schedule the Red Raiders and Georgia took similar steps following quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s gambling-related injunction; there are no 2026 Nebraska–Texas Tech games scheduled yet, and the NCAA has appealed in Sorsby’s case.

via The New York Times|

#big-ten #brendan-sorsby #georgia-bulldogs

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Nebraska Softball Star Frahm Confirms Baby on the Way During CWS

Nebraska two-way standout Jordy Frahm revealed she is pregnant, expecting her first child in December 2026, announced with her husband after a 2026 season highlighted by a NCAA-record 20 home runs and 20 wins and a National Player of the Year selection. Frahm, who transferred from Oklahoma to Nebraska and battled an ACL tear in 2024, helped lead the Cornhuskers deep into postseason play before their College World Series run ended with a loss to Texas.

via New York Post|

#college-world-series #jordy-frahm #nebraska-cornhuskers

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Pregnant and Unstoppable: Jordy Frahm Shines for Nebraska at WCWS

Nebraska softball star Jordy Frahm played the Women’s College World Series while pregnant, delivering a leadoff home run and totaling 18 innings with 17 strikeouts as Nebraska advanced to the WCWS final for the first time since 2013; she and husband Trey Frahm announced a baby due December 2026, capping a standout senior season that saw her go 21-6 with a 1.37 ERA and 251 strikeouts.

via Sports Illustrated|

#jordy-frahm #nebraska-cornhuskers #pregnant

sports2 months ago•7 min saved

Huskers Rally in Lincoln Regional Opener, Down SDSU 4-1

Nebraska opened the Lincoln Regional with a 4-1 win over South Dakota State. Carson Jasa earned the win with 6.1 innings of work, J'Shawn Unger notched the save, and Nebraska benefited from Jett Buck’s two hits (including a double) and Dylan Carey’s 3-for-3 day with a homer as the Huskers built a 4-0 cushion late. SDSU scored in the seventh, but Nebraska answered last with a Buck homer in the eighth. Nebraska moves on in the winner’s bracket to face the Ole Miss/Arizona State winner on Saturday night at 7 p.m. CDT; SDSU falls to the loser's bracket for an elimination game at 2 p.m. CDT.

via Sports Illustrated|

#college-baseball #lincoln-regional #ncaa-tournament

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Pacers Extend Pre-Draft Workout Invite to Sam Hoiberg

Nebraska guard Sam Hoiberg, the former walk-on turned tough, reliable contributor and son of coach Fred Hoiberg, earned a spot in Indiana Pacers’ first pre-draft workout session for the 2026 NBA Draft. Hoiberg is among 12 prospects (and one of five guards) invited to work out in Indianapolis, with four Big Ten alums in the group. At 6-foot, 180 pounds, he faces long odds for an NBA career, but the invite highlights his continued development and could help Nebraska’s recruiting story as development-focused players push for pro opportunities; even if not drafted, Hoiberg could pursue Summer League or G League options.

via Sports Illustrated|

#indiana-pacers #nba-draft #nebraska-cornhuskers