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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

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. 

John Cook retires after 25 seasons at Nebraska; Dani Busboom Kelly named new head coach

John Cook retires after 25 seasons at Nebraska; Dani Busboom Kelly named new head coach

Four-time national champion Nebraska Volleyball Head Coach John Cook, who has won more matches than any Division I volleyball coach this century, announced his retirement on Wednesday.

Husker radio broadcast booth dubbed 'Greg Sharpe Radio Booth'

Husker radio broadcast booth dubbed 'Greg Sharpe Radio Booth'

The broadcast booth that Greg Sharpe calls home during every Husker Football home game has been named in his honor. 

Jordan Larson moving on from Huskers coaching staff

Jordan Larson moving on from Huskers coaching staff

Nebraska volleyball head coach John Cook announced Monday that assistant coach Jordan Larson is moving on from the Huskers coaching staff after two seasons. 

Thierry scores 23, McMahon has double-double and No. 12 Ohio State women hold off Nebraska 72-66

Thierry scores 23, McMahon has double-double and No. 12 Ohio State women hold off Nebraska 72-66

Taylor Thierry scored 23 points, Cotie McMahon added 15 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 12 Ohio State defeated Nebraska 72-66.

No. 18 Wisconsin uses 3-point barrage to beat Nebraska 83-55 as Huskers drop their 6th straight

No. 18 Wisconsin uses 3-point barrage to beat Nebraska 83-55 as Huskers drop their 6th straight

John Tonje scored 27 points and No. 18 Wisconsin never trailed while trouncing Nebraska 83-55 on Sunday to hand the Cornhuskers their sixth consecutive loss.

Nebraska football legend Calvin Jones found dead in Omaha home

Nebraska football legend Calvin Jones found dead in Omaha home

Police: Signs of carbon monoxide poisoning

Huskers fall to USC, losing streak extends to five games

Huskers fall to USC, losing streak extends to five games

Nebraska men's basketball returned to Pinnacle Bank Arena Wednesday night looking to end a four game losing streak, but fall to USC 78-73.

Huskers Back in Top 25 Ahead of Battle with Buckeyes

Huskers Back in Top 25 Ahead of Battle with Buckeyes

The Nebraska women’s basketball team rejoined the USA Today/WBCA rankings on Tuesday following an impressive 91-60 win over visiting Wisconsin Monday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Prince Captures National Honor

Prince Captures National Honor

Nebraska women's basketball point guard Britt Prince was named to the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Team of the Week when the organization announced its award winners on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Huskers Blow By Badgers, 91-60

Huskers Blow By Badgers, 91-60

Kendall Moriarty came off the bench for a career-high 17 points while Jessica Petrie added a career high of her own with 15 points to lead five Huskers in double figures as Nebraska rolled to a 91-60 win over Wisconsin on Monday night.

Gillespie scores 22, including go-ahead basket in final minute, and Maryland edges Nebraska 69-66

Gillespie scores 22, including go-ahead basket in final minute, and Maryland edges Nebraska 69-66

Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 22 points, including the go-ahead layup in the final minute, and Maryland squeaked past Nebraska 69-66.

NU Notes: No. 20 Purdue beats Nebraska 104-68 to extend winning streak to 5 games

NU Notes: No. 20 Purdue beats Nebraska 104-68 to extend winning streak to 5 games

Freshman C.J. Cox scored a career-high 23 points and Fletcher Loyer had 19 to propel No. 20 Purdue to a 104-68 romp over Nebraska.

Flynn Named Gatorade National Player of the Year

Flynn Named Gatorade National Player of the Year

Incoming Nebraska volleyball freshmen Campbell Flynn was named the Gatorade National Player of the Year on Friday.

Heinrich Haarberg embraces position change, shares thoughts on ’24 season

Heinrich Haarberg embraces position change, shares thoughts on ’24 season

The Kearney Catholic graduate joined “The Doug & Daddy Show” for an extended interview.

Markowski scores 28, Nebraska women top No. 21 Michigan State 85-80

Markowski scores 28, Nebraska women top No. 21 Michigan State 85-80

Alexis Markowski scored a career-high 28 points and Nebraska got its first win over a ranked team, topping No. 20 Michigan State 85-80.

Dix and Payton Sandfort combine for 61 points, Iowa rallies late to beat Nebraska 97-87 in overtime

Dix and Payton Sandfort combine for 61 points, Iowa rallies late to beat Nebraska 97-87 in overtime

Josh Dix had a career-high 31 points and seven 3-pointers, Payton Sandfort scored all 30 of his points after halftime and Iowa overcame a 15-point, second-half deficit to beat Nebraska 97-87 in overtime.

Nebraska outlasts Penn State

Nebraska outlasts Penn State

Callin Hake led three Huskers in double figures with 16 points, and Alexis Markowski added her sixth double-double of the season, as Nebraska fought its way to a 72-61 women's basketball win over Penn State on Sunday afternoon at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Big Red Buzz: Rhule to the Core in 2025

Big Red Buzz: Rhule to the Core in 2025

Benning expects a Coach Rhule personality for 2025

Watkins scores 26 to lead No. 4 USC To 75-55 win over Nebraska for Trojans' ninth straight victory

Watkins scores 26 to lead No. 4 USC To 75-55 win over Nebraska for Trojans' ninth straight victory

Juju Watkins scored 26 points to lead No. 4 USC to a 75-55 win over Nebraska on Wednesday for the Trojans’ ninth straight victory.

Williams Hauls in More Accolades

Williams Hauls in More Accolades

Nebraska’s Brice Williams was honored with trio of national awards this week following his performance at the Diamond Head Classic. 

Greg Sharpe wins Nebraska Sportscaster of the Year, revealed during live phone call

Greg Sharpe wins Nebraska Sportscaster of the Year, revealed during live phone call

The "Voice of the Huskers" is adding another accolade to his long list of honors.

Essegian hits 6 3s, scores 20 points, Nebraska rolls past Southern 77-43

Essegian hits 6 3s, scores 20 points, Nebraska rolls past Southern 77-43

Reserve Connor Essegian matched his career-high with six 3-pointers and scored 20 points and Nebraska dominated the first half in a 77-43 win over Southern.

Betts returns for top-ranked UCLA as Bruins rout Nebraska 91-54 in Big Ten home opener

Betts returns for top-ranked UCLA as Bruins rout Nebraska 91-54 in Big Ten home opener

Lauren Betts scored 21 points in her return, Kiki Rice added 18 and top-ranked UCLA routed Nebraska 91-54 in its Big Ten home opener.

Nebraska holds on to beat Boston College 20-15 in Pinstripe Bowl for 1st bowl victory since 2015

Nebraska holds on to beat Boston College 20-15 in Pinstripe Bowl for 1st bowl victory since 2015

Dylan Raiola passed for 228 yards and a touchdown as Nebraska built an 18-point lead through three quarters and hung on to beat Boston College 20-15 Saturday for its first bowl victory since 2015.

Huskers buckle up for game day, after week of New York City experiences

Huskers buckle up for game day, after week of New York City experiences

Nebraska is enjoying their first bowl experience since 2016, in one of America's biggest cities. 

Nebraska returns to the bowl season at a familiar place (but only to its oldest fans)

Nebraska returns to the bowl season at a familiar place (but only to its oldest fans)

The last time Nebraska sat out the bowl season for seven years in a row, the Big 12 was still the Big 8, the 10 schools in the Big Ten didn’t include the Cornhuskers, and Yankee Stadium was still the House that Ruth Built.

Nebraska beats Oregon State 78-66 in the Diamond Head Classic championship game

Nebraska beats Oregon State 78-66 in the Diamond Head Classic championship game

Brice Williams scored 11 of his 25 points in the final six minutes and Nebraska closed on a 6-0 run to beat Oregon State 78-66 on Wednesday night in the championship game of the Diamond Head Classic.

Nebraska tops Hawaii 69-55, will play Oregon State in title game of Diamond Head Classic

Nebraska tops Hawaii 69-55, will play Oregon State in title game of Diamond Head Classic

Brice Williams matched his career high with 32 points and Juwon Gary scored a season-high 21 to lead Nebraska to a 69-55 victory over Hawaii on Monday night, sending the Cornhuskers to the title game of the Diamond Head Classic.

Morgan's double-double, Essegian's 5 3s help Nebraska beat Murray St. 66-49 at Diamond Head Classic

Morgan's double-double, Essegian's 5 3s help Nebraska beat Murray St. 66-49 at Diamond Head Classic

Andrew Morgan scored 12 points and grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds, Connor Essegian hit five 3-pointers and added 15 points Sunday night and Nebraska beat Murray State 66-49 at the Diamond Head Classic.

Nebraska lists freshmen, redshirts on offensive line depth chart for Pinstripe Bowl

Nebraska lists freshmen, redshirts on offensive line depth chart for Pinstripe Bowl

Rhule says offensive line is typically a three-year process

Dani Carnegie, Kara Dunn lead No. 17 Georgia Tech women past No. 23 Nebraska 72-61

Dani Carnegie, Kara Dunn lead No. 17 Georgia Tech women past No. 23 Nebraska 72-61

Dani Carnegie hit four 3-pointers and scored 20 points, Kara Dunn added 16 points and 14 rebounds and No. 17 Georgia Tech beat No. 23 Nebraska 72-61 to snap the Cornhuskers’ five-game win streak.

Penn State rallies from 2-set deficit to beat Nebraska in NCAA volleyball, faces Louisville in Final

Penn State rallies from 2-set deficit to beat Nebraska in NCAA volleyball, faces Louisville in Final

Jess Mruzik had 26 kills, Caroline Jurevicius had 20 and Penn State rallied from an 0-2 semifinal hole for a five-set victory over Nebraska to reach the NCAA championship.

Rhule: Holgorsen 'narrowing down' Nebraska's offensive identity

Rhule: Holgorsen 'narrowing down' Nebraska's offensive identity

Head Coach Matt Rhule says Holgorsen continues to build an identity within the offense.

Huskers reverse swept by Penn State, season ends in semifinal

Huskers reverse swept by Penn State, season ends in semifinal

Huskers reverse swept by Penn State, season ends in semifinal

Nebraska Adds Three Coaches to Defensive Staff

Nebraska Adds Three Coaches to Defensive Staff

Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule announced today the addition of three coaches to the Husker defensive staff.