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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.

An inside look at how the College Football Playoff creates its rankings

The CFP’s 13-member selection committee will convene at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, to craft its first of six weekly rankings on Nov. 3.

The World Series is getting a small-market showdown. Does size matter?

The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays are set to play the smallest-market World Series in two decades.

Photos: Legendary Nebraska coach Tom Osborne through the years

Here's a look at legendary Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne through the years.

Former Omaha Bryan forward Amare Bynum expanding game, maintaining identity at OSU

Ohio State sophomore Amare Bynum aims to expand his offensive game. His coach expects production and leadership from the former Omaha Bryan product. 

Nebraska football midseason review: Pass offense

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 offense has performed through seven games. 

Andi Jackson shines as Nebraska volleyball cruises past UCLA: Amie Just's 3 takes

No. 1 Nebraska is 20-0 after sweeping UCLA. Andi Jackson led the way with 11 kills and six blocks.

Nine straight runs, one playoff berth: Southwest powers past North Star

With the game tied 21-21, Southwest ran the ball nine times in a row for a touchdown that ended its playoff drought.

Football roundup: Lincoln Standing Bear caps regular season with win over Bellevue East

Lincoln Standing Bear finished its regular season with a 38-7 road triumph over Bellevue East for the school's first winning season. 

Papio South's roller coaster week ends with Metro volleyball title win over Elkhorn North

New to the varsity libero role, Katelyn Dyrstad helped anchor Papillion-La Vista South's defense in a Metro Conference championship victory over Elkhorn North.

Swept in August, champions in October: Southwest turns tables on North Star

North Star swept Southwest to open the season. Thursday, the Silver Hawks showed how much had changed — winning a five-set rematch for the HAC championship.

Volleyball roundup: Waverly celebrates seniors, Milford wins 18th in a row

All 11 Waverly seniors played in a sweep to close the regular season. Milford extended its winning streak to 18, while Norris improved to 34-1.

Photos: Lincoln Southwest football faces Lincoln North Star in regular-season finale — Oct. 22

See photos as Lincoln Southwest football takes on Lincoln North Star on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at Seacrest Field.

One playoff streak continues, another ends as Creighton Prep beats Bellevue West

Creighton Prep extended its Class A-record playoff streak to 32 consecutive seasons with a win over Bellevue West. The loss ended Bellevue West’s streak of 22 straight postseason appearances.

 

High School

Nine straight runs, one playoff berth: Southwest powers past North Star

With the game tied 21-21, Southwest ran the ball nine times in a row for a touchdown that ended its playoff drought.

Football roundup: Lincoln Standing Bear caps regular season with win over Bellevue East

Lincoln Standing Bear finished its regular season with a 38-7 road triumph over Bellevue East for the school's first winning season. 

Papio South's roller coaster week ends with Metro volleyball title win over Elkhorn North

New to the varsity libero role, Katelyn Dyrstad helped anchor Papillion-La Vista South's defense in a Metro Conference championship victory over Elkhorn North.

Swept in August, champions in October: Southwest turns tables on North Star

North Star swept Southwest to open the season. Thursday, the Silver Hawks showed how much had changed — winning a five-set rematch for the HAC championship.

College

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.

An inside look at how the College Football Playoff creates its rankings

The CFP’s 13-member selection committee will convene at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, to craft its first of six weekly rankings on Nov. 3.

Photos: Legendary Nebraska coach Tom Osborne through the years

Here's a look at legendary Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne through the years.

Former Omaha Bryan forward Amare Bynum expanding game, maintaining identity at OSU

Ohio State sophomore Amare Bynum aims to expand his offensive game. His coach expects production and leadership from the former Omaha Bryan product.

 

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Rays vs. Brewers: An Old-School World Series Showdown

Tampa Bay and Milwaukee meet in an old-school World Series, with young stars, elite managers and both clubs chasing their first-ever championship title.

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