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FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Nebraska head coach Scott Frost looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland in College Park, Md. It has been a slow build for Frost at Nebraska. The Cornhuskers are 9-15 in his first two seasons, including just 4-8 against Big Ten West opponents and only two road wins. (AP Photo/Will Newton, File)
Next step arrives for Frost in his rebuild of Cornhuskers

By Eric Olson Oct. 14, 2020 10:15 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Nebraska wide receiver JD Spielman (10) warms up before playing an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Lincoln, Neb. Spielman, one of the top receivers in Nebraska history, has entered his name in the transfer portal, the school confirmed Monday, June 8, 2020. Spielman is the first player to put together three straight 800-yard receiving seasons for the Cornhuskers and leaves No. 3 in career receptions and yards. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Huskers' Spielman, who left team in March, is transferring

Jun. 08, 2020 01:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Nebraska wide receiver JD Spielman (10) holds off Purdue cornerback Simeon Smiley (29) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. Spielman, a rising senior from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, who led the Cornhuskers with 49 catches for 898 yards and five touchdowns last season, has returned home to deal with a health matter and probably will miss spring practice. Coach Scott Frost didn't address the nature of Spielman's health issue. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Huskers' Spielman out for spring to deal with health issue

Mar. 02, 2020 12:25 PM EST

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) breaks a tackle by Iowa linebacker Kristian Welch (34) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 17 Memphis tops No. 18 Cincinnati, set for rematch

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2019 06:26 PM EST

Iowa players including wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) and defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) celebrate following an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. Iowa won 27-24. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Duncan’s late FG lifts No. 19 Iowa past Cornhuskers 27-24

By Eric Olson Nov. 29, 2019 06:16 PM EST

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost holds his head during the closing seconds of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Wisconsin won 37-21. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 19 Hawkeyes look to crank up run game again vs Huskers

By Eric Olson Nov. 28, 2019 03:28 AM EST

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 19-10. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 19 Iowa looks to beat Cornhuskers for 5th straight time

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 02:38 PM EST

Maryland head coach Mike Locksley walks off the field after losing to Nebraska in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Will Newton)
Nebraska rips Maryland 54-7 to remain in bowl pursuit

By David Ginsburg Nov. 23, 2019 07:08 PM EST

Minnesota running back Rodney Smith stays on his feet as Nebraska linebacker Mohamed Barry tries to tackle him during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Rodney Smith, unbeaten Gophers run over Huskers 34-7

By Dave Campbell Oct. 12, 2019 11:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Nebraska's JD Spielman catches a long pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Madison, Wis. Nebraska starts the week of its trip to unbeaten Minnesota facing uncertainty about the health of two of its top players, quarterback Adrian Martinez and receiver JD Spielman. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Vedral set to play if Martinez unavailable against Gophers

By Eric Olson Oct. 07, 2019 05:41 PM EDT

Nebraska wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) pulls in a pass from Nebraska quarterback Noah Vedral in front of Northwestern Roderick Campbell (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 in Lincoln, Neb. (Francis Gardler/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
McCallum's FG at end gives Huskers 13-10 win over Wildcats

By Eric Olson Oct. 05, 2019 07:47 PM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Nebraska puts away Northern Illinois early in a 44-8 win

By Eric Olson Sep. 14, 2019 11:34 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Tagovailoa helps No. 2 Alabama rout Duke 42-3

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2019 07:55 PM EDT

South Alabama head coach Steve Campbell reacts after defensive lineman Jeffery Whatley sacked Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Nebraska won 35-21. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 24 Huskers turn to defense to put away S. Alabama 35-21

By Eric Olson Aug. 31, 2019 03:52 PM EDT

Nebraska NCAA college football head coach Scott Frost speaks during a news conference in Lincoln, Neb., Monday, Aug. 26, 2019. No. 24 Nebraska is in the preseason Top 25 for the first time since 2014, and a big reason for the positive vibe is Adrian Martinez, who last season was the most productive freshman quarterback in the nation. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 24 Nebraska opens Frost's 2nd season against S. Alabama

By The Associated Press Aug. 29, 2019 05:00 PM EDT

In this photo taken Aug. 7, 2019, Nebraska running back Dedrick Mills (26) carries the ball during NCAA college football preseason practice in Lincoln, Neb. Immediate contributions are expected from Mills, who as a freshman in 2016 led Georgia Tech with 771 yards and 12 touchdowns in nine games. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Huskers looking to continue rise after strong finish in 2018

By Eric Olson Aug. 13, 2019 02:48 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Michigan defensive back Ambry Thomas, right, intercepts a pass from Rutgers quarterback Artur Sitkowski which was intended for wide receiver Bo Melton, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Piscataway, N.J. Thomas' career highlight is returning a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown against Notre Dame. Now, in 2019, he gets his opportunity at corner, where he was a four-star recruit and one of the nation’s top prospects in 2016. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
14 Big Ten football players poised to break out in the fall

By Eric Olson Apr. 19, 2019 11:16 AM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) runs from Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Huskers' 4-8 season under Scott Frost offers hope for 2019

By Eric Olson Nov. 26, 2018 02:37 AM EST

FILE - At left, in an Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh signals to his offense from the sidelines in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Ann Arbor, Mich. At right, in a Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer gestures during the first half of an NCAA football game against Maryland, in College Park, Md. Michigan plays at Ohio State on Saturday. (AP Photo/File)
Michigan poised to break through vs OSU, buoy playoff hopes

By Eric Olson Nov. 22, 2018 02:06 AM EST

In this Nov. 17, 2018 photo, Nebraska players celebrate a 9-6 win over Michigan State in an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb. Scott Frost's first Nebraska team is in position to finish with one more win than the Mike Riley-led Cornhuskers had a year ago. That would be no small accomplishment for the Huskers, who were the last power-five conference team to win this season following a program-worst 0-6 start. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Flipping the script: Huskers seek 5-1 finish after 0-6 start

By Eric Olson Nov. 19, 2018 05:30 PM EST