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FILE - St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher, left, and Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis, right, meet on the field during practice before an NFL football game Nov. 29, 2015, in Cincinnati. Fisher is to coach the American squad in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl all-star game against close friend Lewis who is to coach the National squad at the Rose Bowl, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)
Jeff Fisher happy to be back on sidelines at Collegiate Bowl

By Joe Reedy Jan. 28, 2022 06:53 PM EST

Iowa fan Jausten Baumgarn, 12, of Lake Park, Iowa, sits atop the shoulders of Sterling Haack, 17, of Maurice, Iowa, while waiting to watch the Nebraska team arrive before an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Iowa at Nebraska 11/26/2021

Nov. 26, 2021 11:51 AM EST

Nebraska tight end AScott Nelson (11) can't make a reception in the end zone against Wisconsin safety Scott Nelson (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Huskers seek breakthrough to ruin No. 17 Iowa's West hopes

By Eric Olson Nov. 25, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen (0) breaks away for a touchdown run against Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Allen carries No. 19 Wisconsin to 35-28 win over Nebraska

By Steve Megargee Nov. 20, 2021 07:14 PM EST

Wisconsin wide receiver Stephan Bracey (10) returns a kickoff for a touchdown against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Nebraska at Wisconsin 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 05:39 PM EST

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost argues a call with linesman Bruce Keeling during the second half against Ohio State in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Ohio State defeated Nebraska 26-17. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
After overhauling staff, Nebraska faces No. 19 Wisconsin

By Steve Megargee Nov. 18, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Purdue safety Jalen Graham (6) runs with the ball after intercepting a pass intended for Nebraska wide receiver Omar Manning (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Graham ran in the ball for a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Purdue at Nebraska 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 04:33 PM EDT

Minnesota defensive lineman Esezi Otomewo (9) drags Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) into the end zone where he intentionally grounded the ball resulting in a safety in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 30-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Nebraska's bowl hopes will fade without victory over Purdue

By Eric Olson Oct. 28, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Nebraska tight end Austin Allen (11) brings in a catch for a touchdown as Minnesota defensive back Jordan Howden (23) defends in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 30-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota United FC vs Austin FC 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 03:55 PM EDT

Michigan's Daylen Baldwin (85) carries the ball following a pass reception against Nebraska's Deontai Williams (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Moody's late FG lifts No. 9 Michigan past Nebraska 32-29

Oct. 10, 2021 12:13 AM EDT

Nebraska coach Scott Frost, center, watches from the sideline against Michigan State during overtime of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Finding new ways to lose, Cornhuskers keep 'Nebraska-ing'

By Eric Olson Sep. 27, 2021 03:13 AM EDT

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost runs onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 20 Michigan State aiming to sustain success Nebraska

Sep. 23, 2021 12:10 PM EDT

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost, left, talks with Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley, right, before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Nebraska at Oklahoma 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 11:43 AM EDT

Fordham's Fotis Kokosioulis (82) scores a touchdown against Nebraska's JoJo Domann (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
FOR at Nebraska 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 01:33 PM EDT

Fidone, Huskers' touted TE recruit, is out with knee injury

Apr. 28, 2021 02:06 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A serious knee injury will keep Nebraska freshman tight end Thomas Fidone out until at least midseason, coach Scott Frost said Wednesday. ...

Nebraska tight end Austin Allen (11) catches a pass over Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Rutgers looks for 4th Big Ten win, Vedral iffy for Nebraska

By Tom Canavan Dec. 17, 2020 11:39 AM EST

Snow-covered cutouts of fans are seen in the stands prior to an NCAA college football game between Nebraska and Minnesota, in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Minnesota at Nebraska 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 11:31 AM EST

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, left, greets Nebraska head coach Scott Frost before an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Nebraska at Iowa 11/27/2020

Nov. 27, 2020 12:45 PM EST

Northwestern quarterback Peyton Ramsey throws a pass against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Nebraska at Northwestern 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 01:31 PM EST

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez throws a pass against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Nebraska at Ohio State 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 01:43 PM EDT