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'Suck it up and go': Nebraska running backs ready to answer Dana Holgorsen's challenge

Nebraska’s ongoing search for one more score is locked on the running backs, whose healing bodies and refreshed minds point to a revived rushing attack for Washington week.

Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson full press conference from Oct. 27, 2026

Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson full press conference from Oct. 27, 2026

Nebraska's Dana Holgorsen full press conference from Oct. 27, 2026

Nebraska's Dana Holgorsen full press conference from Oct. 27, 2026

Nebraska's Rob Aurich full press conference from Oct. 27, 2026

Nebraska's Rob Aurich full press conference from Oct. 27, 2026

Dana Holgorsen won't 'panic' in 'race to 21' points in brutish Big Ten

With so many Big Ten games becoming a "race to 21" points, offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen said Tuesday he won't "panic" in seeking fixes for the Husker offense. 

NFL Midlanders roundup: Ex-Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson can tackle, too

Emmett Johnson had one of the most interesting games of his Chiefs career. Here's how former Huskers and players from Nebraska high schools did this week in the NFL.

How Nebraska's defensive line is turning to reinforcements amid latest key injury

Nebraska’s defensive line will look a little different this weekend. The next few days of practice will determine exactly how.

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Matt Rhule calls preseason rankings college football’s ‘biggest travesty’

Count Nebraska coach Matt Rhule among those not surprised by the flurry of upsets defining this college football season.

Matt Rhule updates Nebraska injuries, including Jamir Conn and Anthony Jones

Matt Rhule offered updates on Jamir Conn, two injured running backs and Anthony Jones’ chances of returning this season.

Video: Matt Rhule's full press conference as Nebraska prepares for Washington

Check out Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule's full press conference as the Huskers prepare for Washington.

Video: Matt Rhule's full press conference as Nebraska prepares for Washington

Check out Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule's full press conference as the Huskers prepare for Washington.

Nebraska's Matt Rhule full press conference from Oct. 26, 2026

Nebraska's Matt Rhule full press conference from Oct. 26, 2026

McKewon: Matt Rhule's message not wrong — but it's on him to get Nebraska football right

Matt Rhule wasn't wrong in his strong presser message, writes Sam McKewon, but it won't calm the masses, and now it's even more on him to get Nebraska football right. 

Sam McKewon's Top 25 ballot, Week 9

Another Saturday full of upsets shook up whole parts of Sam McKewon's top 25 ballot. 

Nebraska football midseason review: Special teams

Here's how NU's special teams have performed through seven games. 

Nebraska commit Trae Taylor absorbs three-pick night in first Millard South humbling

Trae Taylor will enroll at Nebraska in January. Friday night against Omaha Westside reminded there may be trials along the way after throwing three picks in a Millard South loss.

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Nebraska high school football rankings: Where teams stand entering the playoffs

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Photos: Millard South football hosts Omaha Westside

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Nebraska football: The midseason report

Nebraska football: The midseason report

Photos: Legendary Nebraska coach Tom Osborne through the years

Photos: Legendary Nebraska coach Tom Osborne through the years

Photos: All-Nebraska football teams through the years

Photos: All-Nebraska football teams through the years

Photos: Nebraska football takes on Oregon

Photos: Nebraska football takes on Oregon

Nebraska football is now spending like a top program. Will dollars equal wins?

By one metric the Huskers have spent more per victory than every other program in the country save for Rutgers.

Nebraska football midseason review: Pass defense

On the bye week of Nebraska's football season, the World-Herald is looking at five key components of the Huskers. Here's how NU's pass defense has performed through seven games. 

Just: A beautiful night for a big game — dominated by Westside in the second half

It was a gorgeous night for a big high school game, writes Amie Just, that Omaha Westside won with a dominant second half. 

Photos: Millard South football hosts Omaha Westside

Take a look at photos from Millard South football's week 9 game against Omaha Westside.

Squib Picks: World-Herald writers, editors predict top Week 8 college football games

World-Herald writers predict seven of the top, most competitive college football games in Week 8, including Iowa at Minnesota, Ole Miss at Texas and Houston at Utah.

Nebraska football: The midseason report

Check out the World-Herald's midseason review of Nebraska football's strengths, weaknesses and outlook.

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