Samori Toure
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

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's Luke Reimer (28) celebrates after breaking up an Ohio State pass to force a turnover on downs during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Ohio beat Nebraska 26-17. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
No. 6 Buckeyes hang on to win 26-17 over struggling Huskers

By Eric Olson Nov. 06, 2021 04:06 PM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez, center, signals for his teammates, including offensive lineman Cam Jurgens, left, and linebacker Garrett Nelson, to proceed forward for the Unity Walk from Selleck Quadrangle before an NCAA college football game against Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Ball State at Western Michigan 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 06:05 PM EDT

Penn State defensive end Arnold Ebiketie (17) sacks Villanova quarterback Daniel Smith, right, during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Michigan State, Penn State getting big boost from transfers

By Steve Megargee Oct. 05, 2021 05:47 PM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) runs in for a touchdown early in the first quarter against Northwestern in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Cornhuskers start fast in 56-7 rout against Northwestern

By Eric Olson Oct. 02, 2021 11:05 PM EDT

The Nebraska football team arrives for a "Unity Walk" among fans on campus from Selleck Quadrangle to Memorial Stadium before playing Northwestern in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Northwestern at Nebraska 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 06:31 PM 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 quarterback Adrian Martinez celebrates his rushing touchdown against Michigan State during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
OT interception lifts No. 20 Spartans over Nebraska 23-20

By Matt Schoch Sep. 25, 2021 11:03 PM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne, center, scrambles against Nebraska's Garrett Nelson, left, and JoJo Domann (13) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Nebraska at Michigan State 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 09:09 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) is defended by Western Carolina defensive back LA Rogers-Anderson (8) and safety Jacob Harris (3) defend during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
No. 3 Oklahoma to host old rival Nebraska

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 02:05 PM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) rushes the ball down to the Buffalo 2-yard line to help set up Nebraska's first touchdown in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (Francis Gardler/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
Old rivals Oklahoma, Nebraska meet for 1st time since 2010

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 16, 2021 12:33 PM EDT

Nebraska kicker Connor Culp (33) reacts after missing a field goal attempt against Buffalo during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Nebraska prepares for Sooners with 28-3 victory over Buffalo

By Eric Olson Sep. 11, 2021 07:24 PM EDT

Nebraska fan Charles Allhands, of Los Angele,s poses outside Memorial Stadium before the Huskers play against Buffalo in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Buffalo at Nebraska 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 02:15 PM EDT

Nebraska's Samori Toure (3) carries the ball past Fordham's Natani Drati (12) 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)
Martinez leads Huskers past Fordham in 52-7 bounce-back win

By Eric Olson Sep. 04, 2021 03:10 PM 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

FILE - Nebraska head coach Scott Frost calls instructions during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa in Lincoln, Neb., in this Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, file photo. Nebraska is 12-20 in three years under Frost. The Cornhuskers, who haven’t had a winning season since 2016, open Aug. 28 at Illinois.(AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Huskers open practice out to end streak of 4 losing seasons

By Eric Olson Jul. 29, 2021 05:32 PM EDT