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Shatel: When it comes to winning big games, Matt Rhule's right about one thing

Nebraska's no stranger to questions about winning the big games, writes Tom Shatel, and doing it now will take what it always has: Refuse-to-lose, talented players. 

Nebraska’s Teraya Sigler, Olivia Mauch sweep Big Ten volleyball honors

Teraya Sigler and Olivia Mauch earned Big Ten weekly honors after Nebraska volleyball swept Northwestern and beat Purdue.  

Why Matt Rhule says Nebraska players are done dancing during games

No more dancing for Nebraska players during football games. Coach Matt Rhule made the decision after the Huskers' late fade at Oregon.

Nebraska volleyball remains unanimous No. 1 in AVCA Top 25

The Nebraska volleyball team remained No. 1 in Monday’s AVCA Top 25 as the last undefeated team in Division I received every first-place vote for the second straight week.

In fiery state-of-Nebraska chat, Matt Rhule challenges team to 'find a way' in 'winning moments'

Old-school Matt Rhule showed up Monday for a fiery, robust press conference that both defended and challenged his team in the wake of the Oregon loss. 

Nebraska receives votes in preseason AP poll

Nebraska received 70 points in the preseason AP poll, placing just outside the top 25 at No. 27. The Huskers last opened a season ranked in 2014.

Matt Rhule says Nebraska's dancing before loss won't happen again

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule says team's dancing before loss won't happen again.

Nebraska's Matt Rhule on timeout usage against Oregon

Nebraska's Matt Rhule gives his take on timeout usage against Oregon.

Nebraska's Matt Rhule on not enough 'winning moments' vs. Oregon

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule says Nebraska didn't make the 'winning moments' necessary in the fourth quarter against Oregon.

Video: Matt Rhule's full press conference ahead of Nebraska's bye week

Check out Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule's full press conference ahead of the Huskers' bye week.

Flop 10: Big upsets, bad refs and more meh Arch Manning

The Flop 10 is about the 10 low moments across the entire country. But in Week 7, the Flop 10 truly belonged to the top 10.

Nebraska's Matt Rhule full press conference from Oct. 19, 2026

Nebraska's Matt Rhule full press conference from Oct. 19, 2026

Blackout at night: Kickoff time set for Washington-Nebraska Halloween game

Trick or treat! Nebraska’s home game with Washington will be a Halloween night affair, the Big Ten announced Monday.

Huskers beat up after Oregon: Broken bones and season-ending injury

Nebraska’s loss to Oregon exacted a heavy emotional toll. A heavy physical one too as coach Matt Rhule announced a slew of injuries Monday.

Behind The Ballot, Oct. 19 | A revolutionary Saturday that ended in Husker heartbreak

World-Herald Sports Editor Sam McKewon looks at an unforgettable Saturday of college football that ended with Nebraska's heartbreaking loss at Oregon.

Ohio State, Miami, BYU headline college football winners and losers of wild Week 7

Never before in the poll era had more than four of the top eight teams lost on the same weekend. This Saturday, there were five.

College Football Power Rankings After Week 7: Is BYU the Best Team in the Country?

Should BYU really be No. 1 over Miami and Ohio State? Our College Football Power Rankings after Week 7 put the Cougars on top following their victory over Notre Dame, while Miami's defensive depth and Ohio State's quarterback situation raise questions about the challengers. Hosted by PFN's C…

Heisman Trophy Rankings After Week 7: Can Anyone Catch Jeremiah Smith?

Is Jeremiah Smith the clear Heisman Trophy favorite after Week 7, or can Trinidad Chambliss and Darian Mensah close the gap? Ian Cummings breaks down his personal top five Heisman rankings for the 2026 college football season, featuring three wide receivers and two quarterbacks. Ohio State's…

McKewon: After Autzen Agony, Matt Rhule's 'be better' comments put spotlight on offense

Matt Rhule's subtle-yet-pointed comments, after Agony in Autzen, put the spotlight on a Husker offense that keeps sputtering in Big Ten games, writes Sam McKewon.

With CFP still in reach (for now), is Arch Manning Texas' best option at QB moving forward?

AUSTIN, Texas — So, if Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian intends to appraise the state of his offense after consecutive clunkers, does that mean quarterback Arch Manning’s job is in jeopardy? “Everything means everything,” Sarkisian said Saturday afternoon when asked what his offensive evaluations will entail. Sarkisian did not suggest directly that Manning will be benched after a 27-24 loss ...

Sam McKewon's Top 25 ballot, Week 8

A Saturday full of chaos, including Nebraska's loss at Oregon, reorders much of Sam McKewon's top 25 ballot this week. 

Pick Six Podcast | Heartbreak on repeat

Gary Sharp and Tom Shatel dissect Nebraska’s heartbreaking loss to Oregon, Anthony Colandrea’s performance and the Dylan Raiola factor. Are the Huskers improving, or is almost never enough?

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Pick Six Podcast | Heartbreak on repeat

Two weeks. Two gut punches. One very frustrated fan base. Nebraska let a fourth-quarter lead slip away at Oregon, losing on a touchdown with 28 seconds left. After the loss to Indiana, the Huskers are running out of ways to make heartbreak feel new. Gary Sharp and Tom Shatel unpack the lates…

US LBM Coaches Poll: Chaos ensues as Georgia, Notre Dame, Indiana and others fall

Chaos rocks college football as Georgia, Notre Dame, Indiana and other top teams suffer losses, setting the stage for a major shake-up in the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Shatel: Nebraska’s nightmare at Oregon came with one final nail: Dylan Raiola

Nebraska’s latest heartbreaking loss came in the cruelest fashion, as former Husker Dylan Raiola led Oregon’s stunning late comeback. 

McKewon: Nebraska’s ‘fatigue,’ Dylan Raiola’s dagger latest chapter in painful Husker decade

Sam McKewon examines Nebraska’s fatigue and Dylan Raiola’s late dagger in Oregon, another painful chapter in a decade defined by heartbreak.  

'Much respect to him': Nebraska reunion with Dylan Raiola short-lived — and painful

Dylan Raiola came off Oregon’s bench to lead a stunning comeback against Nebraska. The former Husker quarterback delivered the decisive blow with 28 seconds remaining.

Husker Report Card: Grading Nebraska's performance at Oregon

Sam McKewon is handing out his Husker Report Card, assessing Nebraska's performance Saturday/Sunday in several areas. 

Just: We are all tired. And the whys keep coming in Nebraska's latest soul-crusher

It’s one thing for Nebraska to lose a game it never trailed in until the final seconds. But this at Oregon? Welcome to hell, Amie Just writes.

Nebraska safety Caleb Benning thrives in first start, rues not doing more in loss

Omaha Westside graduate Caleb Benning recorded a career-high 12 tackles and forced a fumble in his first career start. 

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