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Fred Hoiberg seeks tough identity for Nebraska, even with improved shooting Nebraska prioritized improving its shooting through the transfer portal, but coach Fred Hoiberg hopes it doesn’t come at the expense of the defensive edge that won the Huskers games a season ago.

Nebraska prioritized improving its shooting through the transfer portal, but coach Fred Hoiberg hopes it doesn’t come at the expense of the defensive edge that won the Huskers games a season ago.

Emmett Johnson erupts for career-high 176 yards in Nebraska's win over Maryland “Emmett was on fire," coach Matt Rhule said after Emmett Johnson's performance against Maryland.

“Emmett was on fire," coach Matt Rhule said after Emmett Johnson's performance against Maryland.

McKewon: Fourth quarter fury, fans deliver Nebraska and Dylan Raiola from Maryland mess Dylan Raiola said he “blacked out” for a second, and you might, too, if you were about to do something no Nebraska quarterback had in six years.Lead a two-minute drill

Dylan Raiola said he “blacked out” for a second, and you might, too, if you were about to do something no Nebraska quarterback had in six years.

Lead a two-minute drill to win a game.

Matt Rhule awards walk-on Kenneth Williams a scholarship after 85-yard kickoff return “You got Kenneth Williams, who doesn’t even have a scholarship, and he’s out there running that kickoff return back,” coach Matt Rhule said. “He does now, by the way.”A scholarship,

“You got Kenneth Williams, who doesn’t even have a scholarship, and he’s out there running that kickoff return back,” coach Matt Rhule said. “He does now, by the way.”

A scholarship, that is.

Nebraska vs. Maryland: Three things we know, and three things we still don't know Sam McKewon breaks down the three things we know and don't know after Nebraska's win over Maryland.

Sam McKewon breaks down the three things we know and don't know after Nebraska's win over Maryland.

Nebraska volleyball stays perfect in Big Ten play with sweep of Washington The streak rolls on — six straight sweeps and 19 straight sets for the No. 1 Huskers.

The streak rolls on — six straight sweeps and 19 straight sets for the No. 1 Huskers.

How Nebraska is finally turning decades of lost turnover battles into a net positive Turnover margin has been a fatal flaw uniting Nebraska teams since 2004. At plus-six ahead of a trip to Maryland, these Huskers are finding ways to buck a long trend.

Turnover margin has been a fatal flaw uniting Nebraska teams since 2004. At plus-six ahead of a trip to Maryland, these Huskers are finding ways to buck a long trend.

ESPN's Scott Van Pelt goes deep on Nebraska, Matt Rhule's future: Ben Doody's media notes This week's media notes column features an in-depth conversation with ESPN's Scott Van Pelt.

This week's media notes column features an in-depth conversation with ESPN's Scott Van Pelt.

Nebraska basketball notes: Huskers double their European flavor, making Ryder Cup different It’s a byproduct of a changing game: Husker frontcourt has more European flavor with Leo Curtis and Ugnius Jarusevicius joining Rienk Mast and Berke Buyuktuncel.

It’s a byproduct of a changing game: Husker frontcourt has more European flavor with Leo Curtis and Ugnius Jarusevicius joining Rienk Mast and Berke Buyuktuncel.

Inside the "grind" of Nebraska forward Rienk Mast's year in the shadows At Big Ten Media Days, Nebraska forward Rienk Mast unpacked the grueling "grind" of knee surgery rehab as he spent a year toiling in the shadows.

At Big Ten Media Days, Nebraska forward Rienk Mast unpacked the grueling "grind" of knee surgery rehab as he spent a year toiling in the shadows.

How good is Nebraska? Matt Rhule says two specific traits for a road game will be telling Matt Rhule believes great teams are defined by specific traits. Nebraska playing in its first true road game of the season will reveal how well those qualities describe the Huskers.

Matt Rhule believes great teams are defined by specific traits. Nebraska playing in its first true road game of the season will reveal how well those qualities describe the Huskers.

Here comes the heat: Dana Holgorsen preps Nebraska, Dylan Raiola for Maryland's sack attack After Michigan and Michigan State's pass rushes ate Nebraska's lunch, Dana Holgorsen and Dylan Raiola prepare for Maryland's voracious appetite for sacks.

After Michigan and Michigan State's pass rushes ate Nebraska's lunch, Dana Holgorsen and Dylan Raiola prepare for Maryland's voracious appetite for sacks.

Big Ten women's basketball notes: Amy Williams sets sights on hosting in March NU hasn’t advanced to the Sweet 16 since 2013. But the key to a deeper run, Amy Williams said Wednesday at Big Ten media days, isn’t anything that happens in

NU hasn’t advanced to the Sweet 16 since 2013. But the key to a deeper run, Amy Williams said Wednesday at Big Ten media days, isn’t anything that happens in March.

'Ruthless competitor' Britt Prince steps into spotlight for Nebraska women's basketball The version of Britt Prince coach Amy Williams sees behind closed doors — a "ruthless competitor" — is the one Nebraska women's basketball needs in Prince's sophomore year.

The version of Britt Prince coach Amy Williams sees behind closed doors — a "ruthless competitor" — is the one Nebraska women's basketball needs in Prince's sophomore year.

How Nebraska receiver Dane Key played one of his best games without a catch One of Nebraska’s best receivers didn’t touch the ball Saturday. Dane Key still made an impact — and played maybe his best game as a Husker.

One of Nebraska’s best receivers didn’t touch the ball Saturday. Dane Key still made an impact — and played maybe his best game as a Husker.

Husker notes: Williams Nwaneri's motor, Elijah Jeudy's spidey sack, O-line blocks out online trolls In Husker notes, Matt Rhule praises Williams Nwaneri's motor, Elijah Jeudy's Spider-Man sack dance, and how Nebraska's offensive line blocks out online trolls.

In Husker notes, Matt Rhule praises Williams Nwaneri's motor, Elijah Jeudy's Spider-Man sack dance, and how Nebraska's offensive line blocks out online trolls.

How Nebraska freshman Teraya Sigler embraced the Rec Hall challenge at PSU Nebraska's first-year outside hitter felt the nerves of Rec Hall — and used them to fuel a dominant win that moved the Huskers to 14-0.

Nebraska's first-year outside hitter felt the nerves of Rec Hall — and used them to fuel a dominant win that moved the Huskers to 14-0.

5 storylines to watch as Nebraska basketball heads to Big Ten Media Days Five storylines to watch as Nebraska men's and women's basketball heads to Big Ten Media Days.

Here are five storylines to watch as Nebraska men's and women's basketball heads to Big Ten Media Days.

Mike Ekeler's special teams delivers big plays in Nebraska's win over Michigan State Mike Ekeler waded through a crowd of Nebraska players with a grin plastered on his face and his hands slapping every back and bottom within reach.

Mike Ekeler waded through a crowd of Nebraska players with a grin plastered on his face and his hands slapping every back and bottom within reach.

McKewon: Nebraska football’s win underscored by lost shoe and Dylan Raiola’s ‘blood in the eyes’ Nyziah Hunter had just delivered what his teammates called the knockout blow when, standing in the end zone, he looked down.“Wait, why is my shoe off?” he said after Nebraska’s

Nyziah Hunter had just delivered what his teammates called the knockout blow when, standing in the end zone, he looked down.

“Wait, why is my shoe off?” he said after Nebraska’s 38-27 win over Michigan State.

Emmett Johnson answers the call as Nebraska holds off Michigan State “The defense had our back earlier on, and we knew that we had to go out there and make plays,” Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson said.

“The defense had our back earlier on, and we knew that we had to go out there and make plays,” Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson said.

Matt Rhule: Nebraska ‘not perfect’ but resilient in Michigan State win His engine still revved from Nebraska’s wild, disjointed 38-27 win over Michigan State, NU coach Matt Rhule readily admitted the Huskers didn’t play “the cleanest game we’ve ever had.”

His engine still revved from Nebraska’s wild, disjointed 38-27 win over Michigan State, NU coach Matt Rhule readily admitted the Huskers didn’t play “the cleanest game we’ve ever had.”

Nebraska vs. Michigan State: Three things we know, and three things we still don't know Wilson Moore breaks down the three things we know and don't know after Nebraska's win over Michigan State.

Wilson Moore breaks down the three things we know and don't know after Nebraska's win over Michigan State.

Nebraska basketball returning to unorthodox point guard setup After a season when true point guards struggled to make shots, Nebraska basketball is likely to return to a committee approach.

After a season when true point guards struggled to make shots, Nebraska basketball is likely to return to a committee approach.

Nebraska women’s basketball still awaiting Natalie Potts’ return, but NCAA hopes are high Nebraska women’s basketball is preparing for the season with Natalie Potts still sidelined. With transfers and returning depth, the Huskers expect March success.

Nebraska women’s basketball is preparing for the season with Natalie Potts still sidelined. With transfers and returning depth, the Huskers expect March success.

Nebraska's Rebekah Allick joins national player of year watchlist after strong start The middle blocker is off to a strong start in her senior season, and as a result, she joins three other Huskers on the national watchlist.

The middle blocker is off to a strong start in her senior season, and as a result, she joins three other Huskers on the national watchlist.

Husker commit Malorie Boesiger's return has undefeated Norris set up for another run at state After missing last season due to injury, Norris junior setter Malorie Boesiger is picking up where she left off.

After missing last season due to injury, Norris junior setter Malorie Boesiger is picking up where she left off.

After tape vs. Michigan didn't lie, Nebraska's offensive line plans regroup With two weeks for Nebraska to lick its wound after a loss to Michigan, Dana Holgorsen threw a wrinkle into the Huskers’ usual film session.

With two weeks for Nebraska to lick its wound after a loss to Michigan, Dana Holgorsen threw a wrinkle into the Huskers’ usual film session.

Dylan Raiola, Nebraska refreshed and refocused following idle weekend The bye week made for a welcome mental reset. Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola and the Huskers are ready to roll again with a slew of Big Ten challenges ahead.

The bye week made for a welcome mental reset. Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola and the Huskers are ready to roll again with a slew of Big Ten challenges ahead.

No. 1 Nebraska volleyball motivated to flip the script against Penn State Penn State has been a thorn in Nebraska volleyball’s side — and in Dani Busboom Kelly’s, too. The No. 1 Huskers aim for payback Friday.

Penn State has been a thorn in Nebraska volleyball’s side — and in Dani Busboom Kelly’s, too. The No. 1 Huskers aim for payback Friday.