Nebraska Cornhuskers
Vols hire Ekeler to coach outside linebackers, special teams

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — New Tennessee coach Josh Heupel has finalized his coaching staff by hiring Mike Ekeler as his outside linebackers coach and special...

Father of boy who stole show at '13 Huskers spring game dies

Mar. 01, 2021 10:13 PM EST
ATKINSON, Neb. (AP) — Andy Hoffman, father of the young cancer patient who captured the hearts of college football fans when he ran for a touchdown in Nebraska...

FILE - Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn argues a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Auburn, Ala., in this Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Central Florida hired Gus Malzahn as its football coach Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, a little more than two months after he was fired by Auburn.(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
UCF hires former Auburn coach Gus Malzahn to lead Knights

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 15, 2021 10:32 AM EST

Ex-LSU aide Busch is back with Huskers as defensive analyst

Feb. 08, 2021 06:52 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Former LSU safeties coach Bill Busch will return to Nebraska as a defensive analyst and is among three staff hires announced Monday by...

FILE - Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, file photo. The National signing day period begins Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Terps' hope top-20 recruit class brings improvement on field

By Eric Olson Feb. 03, 2021 06:28 PM EST

Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey (7) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. Nebraska backup quarterback Luke McCaffrey has entered the transfer portal after starting two games and appearing in five others last season, the school's athletic department confirmed Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Nebraska backup QB Luke McCaffrey enters transfer portal

Jan. 26, 2021 02:00 PM EST

Running back Markese Stepp #30 of the USC Trojans runs for touchdown against the Oregon Ducks in the first half of the PAC 12 Championship football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Friday, December 18, 2020 in Los Angeles on Friday, December 18, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
RB Markese Stepp lands at Nebraska after transfer from USC

Jan. 12, 2021 04:06 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Nebraska's Wan'Dale Robinson (1) scores in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Champaign, Ill. Robinson has announced his plan to transfer. Robinson posted his decision on Twitter on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, saying he wants to move closer to his family in Kentucky. (AP Photo/Holly Hart, File)
Huskers WR Wan'Dale Robinson announces plan to transfer

Jan. 11, 2021 03:51 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Indiana head coach Tom Allen looks toward his players on the sideline during a break in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Bloomington, Ind. Allen is coach of the year on the Associated Press All-Big Ten football team. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
AP All-Big Ten: Ohio State's Fields, Indiana's Allen honored

By Eric Olson Dec. 22, 2020 12:00 PM EST

FILE - This Dec. 9, 2017, file photo shows Army's Ahmad Bradshaw holding up the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy after Army defeated Navy in an NCAA college football game in Philadelphia. Army coach Jeff Monken is focused on one thing _ capturing the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy. The Black Knights can take the first step toward winning the coveted hardware, emblematic of supremacy among the three service academies, when Air Force visits Michie Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Army left out in Bowl Day marred by cancellations, opt outs

By Pat Graham Dec. 20, 2020 07:02 PM EST

Nebraska linebacker Garrett Nelson (44) reacts after he made a tackle on a fourth-down play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Martinez, Nebraska overcome 4 turnovers, beat Rutgers 28-21

Dec. 18, 2020 11:38 PM EST

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

FILE - Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald walks on the field during the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Michigan State in East Lansing, Mich., in this Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, file photo. Pat Fitzgerald figures he'll add a few more gray hairs by the time No. 15 Northwestern steps on the field to face No. 3 Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game on Saturday, Dec. 19. Then again, if Northwestern wins? “Not gonna lie to you, it would be a helluva ride home on I-65,” Fitzgerald said. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Big Ten Champions Week has game for title and 4 on undercard

By Eric Olson Dec. 17, 2020 01:44 AM EST

Nebraska linebacker Collin Miller is taken off the field on a stretcher during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. He appeared to have been hurt while tackling Illinois' Mike Epstein. Illinois won 41-23. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Huskers LB Collin Miller retires from football after injury

Dec. 15, 2020 06:10 PM EST

Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan (10) looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State at Stanford 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 11:59 PM EST

Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke (9) tackles Minnesota's Philip Howard (2) during a punt return in first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Gophers, missing 33 players, stun Huskers 24-17 after layoff

By Eric Olson Dec. 12, 2020 03:47 PM 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

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2020, file photo, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck looks at his bench during an NCAA college football game with Michigan in Minneapolis. Minnesota is among 10 of the 14 Big Ten football teams sitting at two wins entering the final weekend of the regular season. The statistical anomaly begs the question of whether it's difficult for those teams to stay motivated in a season that brought unique challenges because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
What's my motivation? Stakes low for 2-win Big Ten teams

By Eric Olson Dec. 10, 2020 04:58 PM EST

Minnesota linebacker Josh Aune (29) holds the ball after he intercepted a Purdue pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 34-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Huskers look to stack wins; Gophers play after virus layoff

By Eric Olson Dec. 10, 2020 03:52 PM EST

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras is pressured by Illinois defensive lineman Roderick Perry II during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
No. 25 Wisconsin at No. 19 Iowa in Big Ten's premier game

By Eric Olson Dec. 10, 2020 06:04 AM EST