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With the potential to become the next Husker in a line of productive tight ends, Sorensen is a piece to build around for the Nebraska offense in years to come.
Signee Spotlight: Tight end Luke Sorensen has the right mix of blocking, receiving skills
With the potential to become the next Husker in a line of productive tight ends, Sorensen is a piece to build around for the Nebraska offense in years to come.
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Nebraska won out for Rex Waterman, a national offensive lineman recruit from the Phoenix area. He'll have multiple paths to future playing time as he develops in Lincoln.
Signee Spotlight: Versatile offensive lineman Rex Waterman a warm-weather NU win
Nebraska won out for Rex Waterman, a national offensive lineman recruit from the Phoenix area. He'll have multiple paths to future playing time as he develops in Lincoln.
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The lone homegrown Husker in this year's class, Jase Reynolds was always focused on finding his way to Nebraska.
Signee Spotlight: Not just a homegrown Husker, Jase Reynolds has a future at linebacker
The lone homegrown Husker in this year's class, Jase Reynolds was always focused on finding his way to Nebraska.
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Hayden Ainsworth may have been a major prospect had he graduated in 2027. The offensive lineman instead reclassified to 2026 to become a fascinating developmental Husker talent.
Signee Spotlight: Hayden Ainsworth an intriguing Nebraska O-lineman after reclassification
Hayden Ainsworth may have been a major prospect had he graduated in 2027. The offensive lineman instead reclassified to 2026 to become a fascinating developmental Husker talent.
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The slot receiver excels at turning short catches into long gains, using his breakaway speed to race past defenders while cutting and turning in the open field.
Signee Spotlight: Electric slot receiver Larry Miles brings big-play potential to Nebraska
The slot receiver excels at turning short catches into long gains, using his breakaway speed to race past defenders while cutting and turning in the open field.
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The three-star recruit is a far better prospect than his recruiting rankings would indicate, especially if physical development can turn him into a bruising tailback.
Signee Spotlight: Jamal Rule is EJ Barthel's choice as Nebraska's next tailback to watch
The three-star recruit is a far better prospect than his recruiting rankings would indicate, especially if physical development can turn him into a bruising tailback.
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Claude Mpouma is a headliner of Nebraska's 2026 class and arrives as a top-150 national prospect despite playing just two seasons of organized football.
Signee Spotlight: Big long-term upside for Claude Mpouma as impact offensive tackle
Claude Mpouma is a headliner of Nebraska's 2026 class and arrives as a top-150 national prospect despite playing just two seasons of organized football.
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Danny Odem was a relatively unknown receiver from Pennsylvania. A change of residence and location led to a breakout — now he's trusting Nebraska with his future.
Signee Spotlight: Position switch helped five-star corner Danny Odem thrive, pick Nebraska
Danny Odem was a relatively unknown receiver from Pennsylvania. A change of residence and location led to a breakout — now he's trusting Nebraska with his future.
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Nalin Scott committed to Nebraska last summer. Now the athletic wideout — after missing most of his senior year because of injury — is a major candidate to turn potential into college production.
Signee Spotlight: Summer flips lands speedy, coveted receiver Nalin Scott at Nebraska
Nalin Scott committed to Nebraska last summer. Now the athletic wideout — after missing most of his senior year because of injury — is a major candidate to turn potential
omaha.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:32 PM
As President of Business Operations for League One Volleyball Nebraska, Kirsten Bernthal Booth watched her share of games this season. What’s her take on Nebraska and Creighton? Tom Shatel caught up with Booth to find out.
Shatel: Kirsten Bernthal Booth may be out of coaching. She's still watching Nebraska and Creighton volleyball
As President of Business Operations for League One Volleyball Nebraska, Kirsten Bernthal Booth watched her share of local games this season. What’s her take on Nebraska and Creighton? Can they
omaha.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Bergen Reilly headlines a massive awards haul for Nebraska: Big Ten Player of the Year, Setter of the Year, and four first-team selections.
Bergen Reilly is the Big Ten volleyball player of the year. See who else was honored
Bergen Reilly headlines a massive awards haul for Nebraska: Big Ten Player of the Year, Setter of the Year, and four first-team selections.
omaha.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Nebraska is a contender to play in the Las Vegas Bowl later this month. It will have to beat out a pair of former Big Ten West rivals to do so.
Why Nebraska has a 'strong case' for the Las Vegas Bowl — and who else is in the mix
Nebraska is a contender to play in the Las Vegas Bowl later this month. It will have to beat out a pair of former Big Ten West rivals to do
omaha.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Check out Tom Shatel's three takeaways after Nebraska's Defensive Coordinator John Butler was fired.
Tom's takes: Nebraska's Matt Rhule in time-to-win phase after firing defensive coordinator John Butler
Check out Tom Shatel's three takeaways after Nebraska's Defensive Coordinator John Butler was fired.
omaha.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The Nebraska men's and women's basketball teams received more votes this week in the Associated Press Top 25 polls this week.
Nebraska basketball teams receiving more votes in Associated Press Top 25 polls
The Nebraska men's and women's basketball teams received more votes this week in the Associated Press Top 25 polls this week.
omaha.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Vicki Capazo has helped power Nebraska athletics behind the scenes spanning five decades. Friday's football game against Iowa was her last in the press box before she retires from a colorful career in January.
On Senior Day, Nebraska also celebrated long career of retiring staffer Vicki Capazo
Vicki Capazo has helped power Nebraska athletics behind the scenes spanning five decades. Friday's football game against Iowa was her last in the press box before she retires from a colorful career in January.
huskerextra.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
After a nondescript Nebraska team finished a nondescript Nebraska regular season, any talk of progress fell as flat as the final scene in a near empty Memorial Stadium with Iowa fans chanting “Let’s Go Hawks.”

Progress, thy name is Emmett Johnson.
Shatel: Progress for Nebraska has a name. It's Emmett Johnson
After a nondescript Nebraska team finished a nondescript Nebraska regular season, any talk of progress fell as flat as the final scene in a near empty Memorial Stadium with Iowa
omaha.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Emmett Johnson walked off the Memorial Stadium turf amid flurries of snow and a blizzard of cheers from Nebraska fans Friday afternoon.

Whether Johnson did it for the last time is yet to be determined.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson talks decision on future after career rushing day against Iowa
Emmett Johnson walked off the Memorial Stadium turf amid flurries of snow and a blizzard of cheers from Nebraska fans Friday afternoon.Whether Johnson did it for the last time is
omaha.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Coach Matt Rhule believed Iowa linebacker Karson Sherar had targeted Husker punt returner with the crown of his helmet as Barney fumbled a punt early in the third quarter.
Nebraska's Matt Rhule didn't get answer on targeting no-call: 'They can’t tell you why'
Coach Matt Rhule believed Iowa linebacker Karson Sherar had targeted Husker punt returner with the crown of his helmet as Barney fumbled a punt early in the third quarter.
omaha.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Within the first 10 words of his press conference, Nebraska coach Matt Rhule said the words he could imagine Husker fans had in their minds.

“That’s unacceptable,” he said after NU’s loss to Iowa.
Matt Rhule calls Iowa loss ‘unacceptable,’ understands Nebraska fans’ frustration
Within the first 10 words of his press conference, Nebraska coach Matt Rhule said the words he could imagine Husker fans had in their minds.“That’s unacceptable,” he said after NU’s
omaha.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Check out Tom Shatel's three takeaways after Nebraska's 40-16 loss to Iowa.
Tom's takes: After Nebraska's loss to Iowa, Matt Rhule's much-hyped third season underwhelmed
Check out Tom Shatel's three takeaways after Nebraska's 40-16 loss to Iowa.
omaha.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Sam McKewon breaks down Nebraska football's loss to Iowa in his Eyman Big Red Truck Recap.
Eyman Big Red Truck Recap with Sam McKewon: Nebraska vs. Iowa
Sam McKewon breaks down Nebraska football's loss to Iowa in his Eyman Big Red Truck Recap.
omaha.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM
November 28, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Check out Sam McKewon's Husker Report Card after Nebraska's loss to Iowa.
Husker Report Card: Grading Nebraska's performance against Iowa
Check out Sam McKewon's Husker Report Card after Nebraska's loss to Iowa.
omaha.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Evan Bland breaks down the three things we know and don't know after Nebraska's loss to Iowa.
Nebraska vs. Iowa: Three things we know, and three things we still don't know
Evan Bland breaks down the three things we know and don't know after Nebraska's loss to Iowa.
omaha.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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