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New Nebraska NCAA college football coach Matt Rhule gestures during an introductory press conference,Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Huskers pay premium for Rhule to bring back program's glory

By Eric Olson Nov. 28, 2022 05:30 PM EST

FILE - Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule smiles during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. After six straight losing seasons and more than 20 years removed from its 1990s heyday, Nebraska is turning to Matt Rhule to rebuild its football program and make it competitive in the Big Ten Conference. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Nebraska signs Matt Rhule to 8-year deal as football coach

By Eric Olson Nov. 26, 2022 10:18 AM EST

FILE - Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule looks on during an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, on Aug. 26, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. Nebraska and former Panthers coach Matt Rhule were finalizing a deal Friday, Nov. 25 2022, to make him the Cornhuskers' coach. A person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that after several days of discussions, Nebraska made Rhule an offer Thursday that persuaded the former Temple and Baylor coach to return to college after two-plus years in the NFL. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
AP source: Nebraska closing in on Matt Rhule as coach

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 25, 2022 05:21 PM EST

Nebraska's Anthony Grant (10) carries the ball as Minnesota's Michael Dixon (11) chases during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
No. 3 Michigan hosts Nebraska, shooting to stay undefeated

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 10:21 AM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 28-Nov. 3

By The Associated Press Nov. 02, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Nov. 1 1913 — Notre Dame meets Army for the first time and comes away with a 35-13 win behind Gus Dorias’ 14-of-17 passing for 243 yards. ...

Nebraska's Tommi Hill (0) tackles Oklahoma's Marvin Mims Jr. (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Nebraska's DC change meant to offer hope for rest of season

By Eric Olson Sep. 20, 2022 02:40 PM EDT

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables and players link arms across the field before an NCAA college football game against Kent State, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
It's all about the future as No. 6 Sooners visit Huskers

By Eric Olson Sep. 15, 2022 12:49 PM EDT

Nebraska NCAA college football interim head coach Mickey Joseph leaves his first news conference at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. Mickey Joseph said he wants to be Nebraska's next head football coach, and not just on an interim basis for the next nine games. (Chris Machian/Omaha World-Herald via AP)
Joseph wants Nebraska head coaching job beyond this season

By Eric Olson Sep. 13, 2022 03:12 PM EDT

FILE - Nebraska associate head coach Mickey Joseph stands on the sideline with the red team during the first half of Nebraska's NCAA college football annual red-white spring game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., on April 9, 2022. Joseph was named interim coach for the rest of the season after now former head coach Scott Frost was fired Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Nebraska fires Frost; AD Alberts says 16-31 'not acceptable'

By Eric Olson Sep. 11, 2022 01:33 PM EDT

FILE - Florida quarterback Tim Tebow throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Gainesville, Fla., Oct. 11, 2008. Tebow, who led Florida to two national championships and won a Heisman Trophy, is among the former players making their first appearance on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot this year. The National Football Foundation announced on Monday, June 6, 2022, the players and coaches eligible for election into the Hall of Fame, and 11 of the 80 FBS players will be debuting on the ballot. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Tim Tebow among first-timers on College Football HOF ballot

By Eric Olson Jun. 06, 2022 04:21 PM EDT

FILE - Fans line up at a concession stand that sells beer during an NCAA college football game between North Carolina State and East Carolina at Carter Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Aug 31, 2019. Nebraska would sell alcohol at the Big Ten wrestling championships in March if university regents approve a policy revision at its meeting next week, opening the possibility of booze being available at Cornhuskers football games. Athletic department leaders have long considered selling alcohol at their venues, and their interest has increased recently as they've looked for ways to enhance the fan experience. (Bryan Cereijo/The News & Observer via AP, File)
Nebraska clears way for decision on sports alcohol sales

Feb. 11, 2022 12:48 PM EST

FILE - Fans line up at a concession stand that sells beer during an NCAA college football game between North Carolina State and East Carolina at Carter Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Aug 31, 2019. Nebraska would sell alcohol at the Big Ten wrestling championships in March if university regents approve a policy revision at its meeting next week, opening the possibility of booze being available at Cornhuskers football games. Athletic department leaders have long considered selling alcohol at their venues, and their interest has increased recently as they've looked for ways to enhance the fan experience. (Bryan Cereijo/The News & Observer via AP, File)
Nebraska regents could rescind alcohol ban at sports venues

By Eric Olson Feb. 03, 2022 03:36 PM EST

Nebraska promotes Bill Busch to special teams coordinator

Jan. 10, 2022 11:45 AM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Bill Busch has been promoted from defensive analyst to special teams coordinator at Nebraska, coach Scott Frost announced Monday. ...

LSU wide receivers coach Mickey Joseph looks on before an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Lexington, Ky. Joseph, who coached wide receivers the last five seasons at LSU, will return to Nebraska as receivers coach, passing game coordinator and associate head coach under Scott Frost. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP)
Mickey Joseph to coach Husker receivers after 5 years at LSU

Dec. 03, 2021 01:43 PM EST

FILE - Iowa defensive lineman Drew Ott warms up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa has regularly recruited football players out of Nebraska, and several of them have played key roles in the Hawkeyes’ six-game winning streak against the Cornhuskers. Ott, from Giltner, Neb., was a starter in Iowa’s 38-17 win over Nebraska in 2013 and its 37-34 overtime loss to the Huskers in 2014. The teams play Friday Nov. 26, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. (AP Photo/Justin Hayworth, File)
Hawkeyes' Johnson is next Nebraskan out to knock off Huskers

By John Bohnenkamp Nov. 23, 2021 06:22 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Nov. 1 1913 — Notre Dame meets Army for the first time and comes away with a 35-13 win behind Gus Dorias’ 14-of-17 passing for 243 yards. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 12:02 PM EDT
Oct. 29 1950 — Detroit’s Wally Triplett gains 294 yards in kickoff returns and ends up with 331 total yards as the Lions pound the Los...

Michigan's Cade McNamara throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 9 Michigan's Harbaugh wary of visit to improved Nebraska

By Eric Olson Oct. 07, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 1971, file photo, Nebraska's Jeff Kinney (35) gets a block from fullback Maury Damkroger (46) as he scores against Oklahoma from the two-yard line with 1:38 left in a college football game in Norman, Okla., on Thanksgiving Day. The game on Thanksgiving 50 years ago is back in the spotlight as Nebraska and Oklahoma renew their rivalry on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Tulsa World via AP, File)
'They were as good as we were': Cornhuskers-Sooners '71

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 03:05 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 1971, file photo, Nebraska's Rich Glover (79) brings down Oklahoma quarterback Jack Mildren (11) as Nebraska defenders Bob Terrio (45) and Dave Mason (25) close in during a college football game in Norman, Okla., on Thanksgiving Day. The game on Thanksgiving 50 years ago is back in the spotlight as Nebraska and Oklahoma renew their rivalry on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Lincoln Journal Star via AP, File)
Nebraska-Oklahoma provided stage for Black stars in '70s

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 15, 2021 11:43 AM EDT