Nebraska Cornhuskers

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College football's defining games in 2026 for every Power 4 team College football's defining games in 2026 for every Power 4 team

These are the showdowns you should already have circled on your college football calendar.

Preseason hype is what college football fans LIVE for, but what happens if your team fails to meet those expectations? Don’t worry McElroy is here to give you a comprehensive Preseason hype is what college football fans LIVE for, but what happens if your team fails to meet those expectations? Don’t worry McElroy is here to give you a comprehensive "bounce back" guide for 10 teams in the 2026 season. South Carolina, Auburn, Illinois, Arizona State, Louisville and more have "February optimism" right now but still have the sting of the harsh reality of last year's failures. It’s time to move on from the disappointment to redemption as McElroy identifies personnel upgrades, portal wins, and favorable schedules for the upcoming season.

Preseason hype is what college football fans LIVE for, but what happens if your team fails to meet those expectations? Don’t worry McElroy is here to give you a comprehensive "bounce back" guide for 10 teams in the 2026 season. South Carolina, Auburn, Illinois, Arizona State, Louisville and more have "February optimism" right now but still have the sting of the harsh reality of last year's failures. It’s time to move on from the disappointment to redemption as McElroy identifies personnel upgrades, portal wins, and favorable schedules for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Ranking college football's top 100 quarterbacks of the 2000s Ranking college football's top 100 quarterbacks of the 2000s

Make way for Fernando Mendoza and others on Bill Connelly's updated list of the greatest quarterbacks of the century.

Which 2027 college football recruits will fit best at their next school? Which 2027 college football recruits will fit best at their next school?

Looking ahead to the next recruiting class, there are big commits poised for big things at the next level.

North Dakota State to MWC: Big Leap or BIG MISTAKE?!  👀 North Dakota State to MWC: Big Leap or BIG MISTAKE?! 👀

Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel discuss the changing landscape of college sports. They break down Sacramento State’s $18M move to the MAC, North Dakota State’s jump to the Mountain West, and whether moving up a conference is really worth it. They also discuss whether Nebraska truly belongs in the Big Ten or Big 12. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Sacramento St to MAC for $18M 3:48 - North Dakota State going to FBS, headed to MWC 13:20 - Is moving up a conference actually worth it? 15:37 - Where does Nebraska belong? The Big Ten or Big 12? 21:12 - Why championships affect a school’s identity 27:16 - Should some sports be played regionally? 31:40 - Do all conference games really matter? 39:48 - Should schools get to control their own schedules? 46:08 - Miami University coach vows to wear a Speedo if… 53:53 - Next year: What to do when football and Valentine’s Day collide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ex-Nebraska AD Moos: Wanted Kelly, not Frost, as coach Ex-Nebraska AD Moos: Wanted Kelly, not Frost, as coach

Former Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos wrote in a book released this week that Scott Frost was not his first choice to be the Cornhuskers' coach in 2017.

Tracking all notable coordinator changes at Power 4 programs Tracking all notable coordinator changes at Power 4 programs

There was a lot of coaching turnover. That meant staff changes and new coordinators in new places.

Which colleges have produced Super Bowl starting QBs? Which colleges have produced Super Bowl starting QBs?

The California Golden Bears have produced the most Super Bowl starting quarterbacks in history. See which other schools join them on the list.

Sources: Former Colorado State head coach Jay Norvell is joining the staff at Iowa as an offensive analyst. Norvell spent nine seasons as a college head coach at CSU and Nevada, authoring five bowl seasons. He' an Iowa graduate who served as an honorary captain in November. 

As a player at Iowa, Norvell led the Hawkeyes to 35 wins over four year and four bowl games. He spent six seasons coaching in the NFL and coached as an assistant in college at places like Nebraska, UCLA, Oklahoma and Texas. Sources: Former Colorado State head coach Jay Norvell is joining the staff at Iowa as an offensive analyst. Norvell spent nine seasons as a college head coach at CSU and Nevada, authoring five bowl seasons. He' an Iowa graduate who served as an honorary captain in November. As a player at Iowa, Norvell led the Hawkeyes to 35 wins over four year and four bowl games. He spent six seasons coaching in the NFL and coached as an assistant in college at places like Nebraska, UCLA, Oklahoma and Texas.

Nebraska gets commitment from 4-star DT Dylan Berymon Nebraska gets commitment from 4-star DT Dylan Berymon

Nebraska made a significant late addition in the 2026 class Wednesday with a commitment from four-star defensive tackle Dylan Berymon, the top uncommitted prospect in the 2026 cycle.

2025 Team Stats

Passing Yards
224.6
68th
Rushing Yards
145.9
81st
Points For
28.7
66th
Points Against
24.6
67th