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Deion Sanders' push for NFL-style intersquad scrimmages at college level gains momentum with coaches
Deion Sanders' push for NFL-style intersquad scrimmages at college level gains momentum with coaches

American Football Coaches Association executive director Craig Bohl said he sees the day coming when the NCAA allows NFL-style intersquad practices and scrimmages.

NU Notes: Huskers Send Three to NCAA Finals, NU in Second After Day Two

NU Notes: Huskers Send Three to NCAA Finals, NU in Second After Day Two

Taking 15 victories on the day, the Nebraska wrestling team is sending three Huskers to title bouts in the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships.

Louisville women beat Nebraska 63-58 in March Madness and advance to face former guard Van Lith

Louisville women beat Nebraska 63-58 in March Madness and advance to face former guard Van Lith

Tajianna Roberts scored 16 points while Jayda Curry made two free throws and drew a charging foul in the final minute as seventh-seeded Louisville beat 10th-seeded Nebraska 63-58 in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.

Facing a former player

Facing a former player

Louisville coach Jeff Walz, now in his 18th season with the Cardinals, was a young assistant in his first season on Nebraska's staff when Amy Williams was a senior guard for the 1997-98 Cornhuskers.

Carey Powers Huskers to Midweek Sweep in Malibu

Carey Powers Huskers to Midweek Sweep in Malibu

Dylan Carey slugged two homers and drove in three runs, as Nebraska clinched its midweek sweep of Pepperdine with an 11-4 win in Malibu on Wednesday afternoon.

Timely hitting leads Nebraska past Pepperdine

Timely hitting leads Nebraska past Pepperdine

Nebraska hit 9-of-12 with runners in scoring position, as the Huskers posted a 9-6 win at Pepperdine on Tuesday afternoon at Eddy D. Field Stadium in Malibu, Calif.

Huskers to face Louisville in Fort Worth Friday

Huskers to face Louisville in Fort Worth Friday

Nebraska claimed a No. 10 seed in the Birmingham 3 Region of the 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament and will take on No. 7 seed Louisville in Friday's first round in Fort Worth, Texas.

UCLA sweeps weekend series with Nebraska

UCLA sweeps weekend series with Nebraska

Nebraska concluded its weekend series at UCLA with a 5-3 setback to the Bruins on Sunday afternoon at Jackie Robinson Stadium in Los Angeles.

NU Notes: Huskers Stumble at UCLA on Saturday

NU Notes: Huskers Stumble at UCLA on Saturday

Nebraska suffered an 11-3 setback at UCLA on Saturday afternoon at Jackie Robinson Stadium in Los Angeles.

NU Notes: Late Rally Falls Short at UCLA

NU Notes: Late Rally Falls Short at UCLA

Nebraska brought the tying run to the plate in the top of the ninth inning, but the Huskers fell 5-2 in the series opener at UCLA on Friday night at Jackie Robinson Stadium in Los Angeles.

Huskers Complete Midweek Sweep of Wichita State

Huskers Complete Midweek Sweep of Wichita State

Nebraska completed its midweek sweep of Wichita State with a 5-4 win over the Shockers on Wednesday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

NU notes: Nebraska hires Patriots pro personnel director Pat Stewart to oversee recruiting and retention as GM

NU notes: Nebraska hires Patriots pro personnel director Pat Stewart to oversee recruiting and retention as GM

New England Patriots director of pro personnel Pat Stewart is leaving to become Nebraska's general manager.

NU Notes: Christo, Brockett Tame Huskies on Sunday

NU Notes: Christo, Brockett Tame Huskies on Sunday

Jackson Brockett and Drew Christo allowed just one run in 7.2 combined innings, as the Huskers recorded a 6-2 win vs. Washington in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Iowa spoils Nebraska's senior day, shoot past Huskers 83-68

Iowa spoils Nebraska's senior day, shoot past Huskers 83-68

Nebraska Men's Basketball celebrated the seven members of its senior class on Sunday, but the result is not what they wanted. 

NU Notes: Walsh's Gem Spoiled by Late Washington Surge

NU Notes: Walsh's Gem Spoiled by Late Washington Surge

Washington plated six runs in the seventh and eighth innings, as Nebraska fell 6-3 in game two of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Huskies at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Lauren Betts and Gabriela Jaquez lead No. 4 UCLA past Nebraska 85-74 as Bruins reach Big Ten semis

Lauren Betts and Gabriela Jaquez lead No. 4 UCLA past Nebraska 85-74 as Bruins reach Big Ten semis

Lauren Betts finished with 28 points, 13 rebounds and seven blocks, and Gabriela Jaquez added 23 points and nine rebounds as No. 4 UCLA reached the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals with an 85-74 victory over Nebraska.

Nebraska makes end of spring game official, announces it will be replaced with skills competitions

Nebraska makes end of spring game official, announces it will be replaced with skills competitions

Nebraska’s spring game will be replaced with skills competitions and 7-on-7 games at Memorial Stadium on April 26.

Britt scores 17, Nebraska women rally to top Illini 74-70, face UCLA in Big Ten quarterfinals

Britt scores 17, Nebraska women rally to top Illini 74-70, face UCLA in Big Ten quarterfinals

Freshman Britt Prince scored 17 points with five assists and 10th-seeded Nebraska rallied for a 74-70 win over seventh-seeded Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament, closing with a 13-5 run.

Markowski double-double leads Nebraska women to 84-60 win over Rutgers in Big Ten tourney

Markowski double-double leads Nebraska women to 84-60 win over Rutgers in Big Ten tourney

Alexis Markowski scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and 10th-seeded Nebraska coasted to an 84-60 win over Rutgers in the opening round of the Big Ten Conference Tournament.

Thornton scores 29 points, leads 5 in double figures to help Ohio State beat Nebraska 116-114 in 2OT

Thornton scores 29 points, leads 5 in double figures to help Ohio State beat Nebraska 116-114 in 2OT

Bruce Thornton scored 29 points and had nine assists to lead five in double figures and Ohio State beat Nebraska 116-114 in double overtime.

Nashville hosting Broadway Block Party women's volleyball tournament in August

Nashville hosting Broadway Block Party women's volleyball tournament in August

Nashville will host a trio of women’s volleyball games in a new tournament Aug. 31 at the home of the NHL’s Predators featuring five-time national champs Nebraska.

Huskers race past Wildcats, face Rutgers in Big Ten Tournament

Huskers race past Wildcats, face Rutgers in Big Ten Tournament

Alexis Markowski erupted for 30 points to lead four Huskers in double figures as Nebraska rolled to a 98-77 women's basketball win over Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Sunday afternoon.

NU Notes: Huskers Stifled on Sunday

NU Notes: Huskers Stifled on Sunday

Nebraska couldn’t overcome an early deficit, as the Huskers wrapped up the Frisco College Baseball Classic with a 9-6 loss to Kansas State on Sunday afternoon at Riders Field.

NU Notes: Six-Run Seventh Drops Huskers vs. No. 2 LSU

NU Notes: Six-Run Seventh Drops Huskers vs. No. 2 LSU

Nebraska held the lead throughout the first six innings vs. No. 2 LSU, but a six-run rally in the seventh led the second-ranked Tigers to an 11-6 win over the Huskers.

Rigsby nets career-high 20 points and hits game-winning 3 to lead Minnesota past Nebraska

Rigsby nets career-high 20 points and hits game-winning 3 to lead Minnesota past Nebraska

Senior guard Brennan Rigsby scored a career-high 20 points on 7-for-8 shooting and his catch-and-shoot 3-pointer with 4.1 seconds left saved Minnesota in a frenetic 67-65 win over Nebraska.

NU Notes: Frost Slugs Huskers Past Sam Houston

NU Notes: Frost Slugs Huskers Past Sam Houston

Cael Frost clubbed two homers and drove in three runs in Nebraska’s 8-3 win against Sam Houston at the Frisco College Baseball Classic on Friday night.

Big Ten Announces 2025 Volleyball Matchups

Big Ten Announces 2025 Volleyball Matchups

The Big Ten Conference announced its volleyball conference schedule rotation for the 2025 season on Thursday. 

Huskers to Play in AVCA First Serve Showcase at Pinnacle Bank Arena

Huskers to Play in AVCA First Serve Showcase at Pinnacle Bank Arena

The Nebraska volleyball program will take part in the 2025 AVCA First Serve Showcase at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Aug. 22-24.  

Offense struggles, Huskers fall to Michigan 49-46

Offense struggles, Huskers fall to Michigan 49-46

Putting up their lowest scoring total of the season, Nebraska drops to 17-11 on the year, falling to #15 Michigan 49-46 on Monday night. 

No. 15 Michigan holds off Nebraska 49-46 in its lowest-scoring win in 17 years

No. 15 Michigan holds off Nebraska 49-46 in its lowest-scoring win in 17 years

Roddy Gayle Jr. scored 12 points and Tre Donaldson made two free throws with four seconds left to give No. 15 Michigan a 49-46 win over Nebraska.

NU Notes: Louisiana Overwhelms Huskers in Series Finale

NU Notes: Louisiana Overwhelms Huskers in Series Finale

No. 23 Nebraska trailed by five through two innings and never cut into the deficit, as the Huskers fell 10-2 in the series finale at Louisiana on Saturday evening at M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field at Russo Park in Lafayette, La.

Huskers Announce Changes to Future Non-Conference Football Schedules

Huskers Announce Changes to Future Non-Conference Football Schedules

Nebraska Makes Changes to the 2026 and 2027 Football Slates

Texas is the latest school to cancel its spring game, a college tradition that appears to be fading

Texas is the latest school to cancel its spring game, a college tradition that appears to be fading

College football’s annual rite of spring seems to be withering.

Konan Niederhauser, Hicks each score 19 and Penn State routs Nebraska 89-72 to end 7-game skid

Konan Niederhauser, Hicks each score 19 and Penn State routs Nebraska 89-72 to end 7-game skid

Yanic Konan Niederhauser and Zach Hicks each scored 19 points, D’Marco Dunn added 17 and Penn State routed Nebraska 89-72 to end a seven-game losing streak.

Late GCU rally drops Nebraska Monday

Late GCU rally drops Nebraska Monday

No. 23 Nebraska wrapped up its four-game slate in Arizona with a 3-1 loss to Grand Canyon on Monday afternoon at Brazell Field at GCU Ballpark in Phoenix, Ariz.

Huskers, Walsh silences Aztecs in 13-0 rout

Huskers, Walsh silences Aztecs in 13-0 rout

Will Walsh tossed seven scoreless innings and the Husker offense erupted for 13 runs, as No. 24 Nebraska recorded a 13-0 win vs. San Diego State at the MLB Desert Invitational on Sunday night at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz.

Brice Williams, Juwan Gary help Nebraska erase 20-point deficit in 68-64 victory over Northwestern

Brice Williams, Juwan Gary help Nebraska erase 20-point deficit in 68-64 victory over Northwestern

Brice Williams scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half when Juwan Gary scored 13 of his 17 and Nebraska rallied from a 20-point deficit to beat Northwestern 68-64.

NU notes: Swansen carries Huskers past No. 16 Vandy

NU notes: Swansen carries Huskers past No. 16 Vandy

Gabe Swansen went 3-for-4 at the plate and matched his career high with six RBI, as No. 24 Nebraska knocked off No. 16 Vanderbilt with a 6-4 win at the MLB Desert Invitational on Saturday night at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Longtime Voice of the Huskers, Greg Sharpe, passes away at 61

Longtime Voice of the Huskers, Greg Sharpe, passes away at 61

Greg Sharpe, the longtime radio voice of Nebraska football and baseball, died Friday after a public battle with pancreatic cancer, his family announced. He was 61.

NU Notes: Huskers Fall on Opening Day

NU Notes: Huskers Fall on Opening Day

No. 24 Nebraska suffered a 10-5 setback in its season opener vs. UC Irvine at the MLB Desert Invitational on Friday afternoon at Salt River Fields at Talkin Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.

#25 Maryland shoots past Nebraska, ends Huskers four game win streak

#25 Maryland shoots past Nebraska, ends Huskers four game win streak

A sick and banged up Nebraska ran into a red hot shooting and very physical Maryland squad on Thursday night. 

Derik Queen scores 24 points to lead No. 25 Maryland past Nebraska 83-75

Derik Queen scores 24 points to lead No. 25 Maryland past Nebraska 83-75

Derik Queen had 24 points to lead five Maryland players in double figures and the 25th-ranked Terrapins ended Nebraska’s four-game winning streak with an 83-75 victory.

Alexis Markowski's 20 points, 11 rebounds lead Nebraska women past No. 17 Maryland 91-71

Alexis Markowski's 20 points, 11 rebounds lead Nebraska women past No. 17 Maryland 91-71

Alexis Markowski had 20 points and 11 rebounds for her ninth double-double, Alberte Rimdal added 15 points off the bench and Nebraska beat No. 17 Maryland 91-71 to snap a three-game losing streak.

Four Huskers headed to NFL Scouting Combine

Four Huskers headed to NFL Scouting Combine

Four Huskers will have a chance to showcase their skills to NFL coaches, scouts, and executives at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. 

'Playing with a swagger': Huskers look to stay hot against #25 Maryland

'Playing with a swagger': Huskers look to stay hot against #25 Maryland

Nebraska hosts #25 Maryland on Thursday night, looking for their fourth Top 25 win of the year.

Official: Ekeler to Lead Husker Special Teams

Official: Ekeler to Lead Husker Special Teams

Veteran college assistant coach and Nebraska native Mike Ekeler has been named as the Huskers’ special teams coordinator, joining Head Coach Matt Rhule’s Nebraska staff.

Long putts, halfcourt shots and other in-game contests keep fans engaged and raise the fun factor

Long putts, halfcourt shots and other in-game contests keep fans engaged and raise the fun factor

A fan at a Nebraska basketball game recently won a $75,000 Porsche for putting a golf ball the full length of the court into a 4-inch slot. It was one of the many in-game fan contests held across the country every night in almost every sport.

NU regents approve new concessions provider at Husker sporting events

NU regents approve new concessions provider at Husker sporting events

Changes are coming to concession stands at Husker sporting events. 

Brice Williams' double-double powers Nebraska's 2nd-half comeback to beat Ohio State, 79-71

Brice Williams' double-double powers Nebraska's 2nd-half comeback to beat Ohio State, 79-71

Brice Williams pumped in 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Nebraska came from eight points down in the second half to win its fourth straight game, knocking off Ohio State 79-71.

Huskers Felled by Late Red Raider Comeback

Huskers Felled by Late Red Raider Comeback

The No. 19 Nebraska softball team took a 5-0 lead into the sixth inning against No. 13 Texas Tech, but a pair of costly errors led to six unearned runs as the Red Raiders claimed a 6-5 on Saturday evening at the NFCA Leadoff Classic in Clearwater, Fla. 

NU Notes: #7 Huskers fall at #3 Iowa

NU Notes: #7 Huskers fall at #3 Iowa

In a tight Big Ten road battle, the No. 7 Nebraska wrestling team fell 16-19 at No. 3 Iowa on Friday night. Despite two upset bout wins, the Huskers lost their second conference dual of the season in Iowa City. 

'We're in good hands': Huskers react to changes in program

'We're in good hands': Huskers react to changes in program

After DBK's welcome ceremony on Thursday, the Huskers reflected on Cook's retirement and the future of the program.

NU Notes: Huskers Stumble to Wolverines

NU Notes: Huskers Stumble to Wolverines

Alexis Markowski produced her eighth double-double of the season and 48th of her career with game highs of 21 points and 11 rebounds, but visiting Michigan used a huge second quarter to run to a 78-60 victory over the Nebraska.

Nebraska pitcher Bahl ready and rejuvenated after recovering from torn ACL

Nebraska pitcher Bahl ready and rejuvenated after recovering from torn ACL

Nebraska pitcher Jordyn Bahl sees the torn left ACL she suffered a year ago and the season she lost as blessings.

'Humbled and grateful': Dani Busboom-Kelly officially introduced to Husker nation

'Humbled and grateful': Dani Busboom-Kelly officially introduced to Husker nation

A new era of Husker Volleyball is set to begin.

Williams scores 23 points, leads Nebraska's second-half rally in win over Washington

Williams scores 23 points, leads Nebraska's second-half rally in win over Washington

Brice Williams scored 23 points and Nebraska stormed back in the second half to beat Washington 86-72. Mekhi Mason scored 23 points for Washington.

AP men's player of the week: Nebraska's Brice Williams sparks 2 wins against ranked foes

AP men's player of the week: Nebraska's Brice Williams sparks 2 wins against ranked foes

Nebraska senior guard Brice Williams is the Associated Press men's college basketball national player of the week.

Williams Named Big Ten Player of the Week

Williams Named Big Ten Player of the Week

Following a pair of wins over ranked opponents, Nebraska’s Brice Williams was tabbed as the Big Ten Player of the Week on Monday

Brice Williams scores 28 points to lift Nebraska over No. 16 Oregon 77-71

Brice Williams scores 28 points to lift Nebraska over No. 16 Oregon 77-71

Senior guard Brice Williams scored 28 points as Nebraska defeated No. 16 Oregon 77-71 on Sunday night.

Huskers fall at Indiana

Huskers fall at Indiana

Nebraska's three freshmen Britt Prince, Amiah Hargrove and Petra Bozan all scored in double figures, but the Huskers fell behind by double digits in the first half and were not able to recover in a 76-60 loss at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday.

Nebraska's spring game likely canceled as transfer portal has made it detrimental, Rhule says

Nebraska's spring game likely canceled as transfer portal has made it detrimental, Rhule says

The Nebraska spring game likely won’t be held going forward because of coach Matt Rhule’s concern about other teams poaching his players.

Brice Williams takes over in OT and finishes with 27 in Nebraska's 80-74 win over No. 18 Illinois

Brice Williams takes over in OT and finishes with 27 in Nebraska's 80-74 win over No. 18 Illinois

Brice Williams scored eight points in overtime and finished with 27 as Nebraska ended a six-game losing streak with an 80-74 win over No. 18 Illinois.

Huskers Escape from Purdue with Road Win

Huskers Escape from Purdue with Road Win

Freshman Britt Prince scored 11 of her game-high 23 points in the fourth quarter to help Nebraska escape from Mackey Arena with a 74-68 women's basketball win over Purdue on Thursday night.

'It was time': Cook thankful for 25 years, confident in future of Husker Volleyball

'It was time': Cook thankful for 25 years, confident in future of Husker Volleyball

A chapter 25 years long has come to an end.  On Thursday, an emotional John Cook recapped a quarter century of building Nebraska Volleyball into a national powerhouse and growing women’s sports to new heights.

EXCLUSIVE: John Cook talks retirement, future of Husker Volleyball

EXCLUSIVE: John Cook talks retirement, future of Husker Volleyball

Husker Volleyball Head Coach John Cook met with the media Thursday as he makes the transition to retirement.