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'They expected me to go to OU': Nebraska scores guard from Sooners' backyard Oklahoma was the perceived favorite to land Maddi Stewart, but she announced her commitment to Nebraska on Friday.

Oklahoma was the perceived favorite to land Maddi Stewart, but she announced her commitment to Nebraska on Friday.

Nebraska volleyball's junior class steps into leadership role ahead of Red-White Scrimmage After back-to-back Final Four appearances, Nebraska's junior class is taking greater ownership of the team this season.

After back-to-back Final Four appearances, Nebraska's junior class is taking greater ownership of the team this season.

Nebraska is bringing player-led vibe to football field as training camp begins: 'It’s up to us' As Nebraska's offseason became preseason Monday with practice No. 1, players are doubling down on being the ones to lead the way.

As Nebraska's offseason became preseason Monday with practice No. 1, players are doubling down on being the ones to lead the way.

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From Evan Bland:

Cameron Lenhardt praises offseason growth of fellow Nebraska defensive linemen Cameron Lenhardt took the podium today to speak highly of a few of his fellow Nebraska defensive linemen.

Cameron Lenhardt took the podium today to speak highly of a few of his fellow Nebraska defensive linemen.

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What's a 'banana ball?': Matt Rhule explains Nebraska punter Archie Wilson's special skill New Nebraska punter Archie Wilson can punt with both feet, run and throw and even, inside opponent territory, kick a "banana ball." What's that?

New Nebraska punter Archie Wilson can punt with both feet, run and throw and even, inside opponent territory, kick a "banana ball."

What's that?

From Sam McKewon:

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These Huskers are recovering from injuries during Nebraska's fall training camp These Huskers were recovering from injuries during Nebraska's first open practice of training camp.

These Huskers were recovering from injuries during Nebraska's first open practice of training camp.

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Camp chatter: Nebraska football's new mantra, rugby punter and grass fields — that can adjust Nebraska football has a new mantra, rugby punter, grass fields and a possibly intriguing position battle at left tackle as it starts training camp.

Nebraska football has a new mantra, rugby punter, grass fields and a possibly intriguing position battle at left tackle as it starts training camp.

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How — and when — to watch Nebraska volleyball on TV this season Here's how and when to watch Nebraska volleyball on TV this season.

Here's how and when to watch Nebraska volleyball on TV this season.

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Pick Six Podcast: The storylines and question marks ahead of Nebraska's training camp In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk Nebraska at Big Ten media days and the storylines — and question marks — for

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk Nebraska at Big Ten media days and the storylines — and question marks — for the Huskers training camp.

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How Claire Johnson landed at Nebraska after an 'overwhelming' transfer process Claire Johnson had no plans to leave Samford — until her coach left. Here's how she landed at Nebraska after an "overwhelming" transfer process.

Claire Johnson had no plans to leave Samford — until her coach left.

Here's how she landed at Nebraska after an "overwhelming" transfer process.

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Four-star wing Colin Rice becomes Nebraska basketball's first commit in the 2026 class Nebraska is on the board in the class of 2026. Colin Rice, a 6-foot-7 wing from Iowa, announced his commitment to the Huskers on Thursday.

Nebraska is on the board in the class of 2026.

Colin Rice, a 6-foot-7 wing from Iowa, announced his commitment to the Huskers on Thursday.

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Nebraska volleyball picked to win Big Ten in Dani Busboom Kelly's first season as coach New coach, same expectations for the Huskers. Nebraska volleyball was picked No. 1 in the preseason poll by the Big Ten coaches.

New coach, same expectations for the Huskers.

Nebraska volleyball was picked No. 1 in the preseason poll by the Big Ten coaches.

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Big Ten notes: P.J. Fleck and Matt Rhule differ on Big Ten media days in Las Vegas P.J. Fleck and Matt Rhule had vastly different opinions about staging the Big Ten media days, while Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell aims for a "traditional" reset in Madison.

P.J. Fleck and Matt Rhule had vastly different opinions about staging the Big Ten media days, while Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell aims for a "traditional" reset in Madison.

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From Sam McKewon:

‘Unc’ energy and leadership: Nebraska's Marques Buford shines in makeshift role in Las Vegas “Call me. I gotchu.” Marques Buford is embracing his "uncle" era on the team, helping his Nebraska teammates out any way he can.

“Call me. I gotchu.” Marques Buford is embracing his "uncle" era on the team, helping his Nebraska teammates out any way he can.

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Lexi Rodriguez, Team USA eliminated by Italy in Volleyball Nations League quarterfinal Former Husker Lexi Rodriguez had an outstanding match defensively, but Team USA was bounced from the Volleyball Nations League by Italy.

Former Husker Lexi Rodriguez had an outstanding match defensively, but Team USA was bounced from the Volleyball Nations League by Italy.

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Here are the 3 Huskers selected to the AVCA player of the year watchlist Three Nebraska volleyball players were named to the AVCA national player of the year watchlist for the upcoming season.

Three Nebraska volleyball players were named to the AVCA national player of the year watchlist for the upcoming season.

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McKewon: Roster takes on Isaiah Mozee, Carter Nelson, Nebraska's defensive line and more Sam McKewon dives into Matt Rhule's Big Ten media day comments — what Isaiah Mozee adds to the running back room and a position flying under the radar.

Sam McKewon dives into Matt Rhule's Big Ten media day comments — what Isaiah Mozee adds to the running back room and a position flying under the radar.

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Amie Just: Dylan Raiola stands tall at Big Ten media days — and not just in his custom suit Red-bottom shoes, a Vegas-themed suit and 22 minutes of poise behind the mic. Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola brought fashion — and focus — to Big Ten media days.

Red-bottom shoes, a Vegas-themed suit and 22 minutes of poise behind the mic.

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola brought fashion — and focus — to Big Ten media days.

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Here are the Huskers back from injuries in time for Nebraska football's training camp Nebraska has two key offensive linemen back from offseason injuries and a pair of high-ceiling tight ends now healthy as well with team workouts about to begin.

Nebraska has two key offensive linemen back from offseason injuries and a pair of high-ceiling tight ends now healthy as well with team workouts about to begin.

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From Evan Bland:

Husker notes: Nebraska's Isaiah Mozee will play as tailback; 'Chasing 3' movie never released Nebraska has a new running back, at least in designation. And he used to be a national recruit as a receiver. That’s freshman Isaiah Mozee.

Nebraska has a new running back, at least in designation. And he used to be a national recruit as a receiver.

That’s freshman Isaiah Mozee.

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From Evan Bland:

Tom Takes: Tony Petitti's CFP plan, play-in games would work, Matt Rhule's take on 'panic' I like Tony Petitti's idea of the conference play-in games, where the top six finishers in the Big Ten would have a playoff, writes Tom Shatel. Check out his takes

I like Tony Petitti's idea of the conference play-in games, where the top six finishers in the Big Ten would have a playoff, writes Tom Shatel.

Check out his takes from Big Ten media days.

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Matt Rhule talks Scott Frost and Nebraska football: 'We're about to make it a great job' “I can’t talk about his time,” Nebraska coach Matt Rhule said of Scott Frost's comments. “But what I can say was this wasn’t a good job. But we’ve made it

“I can’t talk about his time,” Nebraska coach Matt Rhule said of Scott Frost's comments. “But what I can say was this wasn’t a good job. But we’ve made it a good job. And we’re about to make it a great job."

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From Evan Bland:

Matt Rhule touts Nebraska’s progress and Dylan Raiola’s leadership at Big Ten media days Matt Rhule used the Big Ten media days stage in Las Vegas to share his belief in Nebraska’s 2025 team — and in quarterback Dylan Raiola.

Matt Rhule used the Big Ten media days stage in Las Vegas to share his belief in Nebraska’s 2025 team — and in quarterback Dylan Raiola.

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Why 'ball production' will define senior year and beyond for Nebraska's Deshon Singleton Deshon Singleton spent most of his Nebraska career at boundary safety and is shifting more to the field side. He said he’ll be more involved in blitzes, too.

Deshon Singleton spent most of his Nebraska career at boundary safety and is shifting more to the field side. He said he’ll be more involved in blitzes, too.

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From Evan Bland:

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti advocates for his College Football Playoff plan in Las Vegas Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti spent most of his annual Big Ten media days address explaining his preferred 16-team College Football Playoff plan over the SEC's embrace of more at-large

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti spent most of his annual Big Ten media days address explaining his preferred 16-team College Football Playoff plan over the SEC's embrace of more at-large bids.

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From Sam McKewon:

Maddy Unger, a former Millard West and UNL dancer, got some advice on making the team from two former Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders from Nebraska.

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Nebraska basketball notes: Kendall Blue's Summit League leap, praise for Nate Loenser Kendall Blue is the latest Husker to parlay a Summit League career into a chance to play in the bigger, tougher, faster-paced Big Ten.

Kendall Blue is the latest Husker to parlay a Summit League career into a chance to play in the bigger, tougher, faster-paced Big Ten.

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From Sam McKewon:

Nebraska junior shortstop Dylan Carey makes decision on future after going undrafted Nebraska shortstop Dylan Carey expected to see his name pop on MLB draft day. It didn't, and now one of the best Husker hitters this spring has a plan for

Nebraska shortstop Dylan Carey expected to see his name pop on MLB draft day.

It didn't, and now one of the best Husker hitters this spring has a plan for next year.

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Jack McVeigh's heater highlights NBA Summer League for Nebraska alums Forward Jack McVeigh’s 21-point performance Monday highlighted a relatively quiet NBA Summer League showing for former Huskers.

Forward Jack McVeigh’s 21-point performance Monday highlighted a relatively quiet NBA Summer League showing for former Huskers.

How Nebraska wing Pryce Sandfort is refining his shot with Fred Hoiberg’s help "When he talks, I listen," says Nebraska wing Pryce Sandfort of Fred Hoiberg. The two have already gotten to work on the Iowa transfer's jump shot.

"When he talks, I listen," says Nebraska wing Pryce Sandfort of Fred Hoiberg. The two have already gotten to work on the Iowa transfer's jump shot.

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