Chris Fort

Chris Fort

Joined: Aug 8, 2024

Chris Fort joined Sports Illustrated in 2024, where he focuses on providing insights, analysis, and retrospectives on Nebraska Cornhusker football. Before his role at SI, Chris worked as a news journalist for JMP Radio Group, where he honed his skills in storytelling and reporting. His background in journalism equips him with a keen eye for detail and a passion for sports coverage. With a commitment to delivering in-depth analysis, Chris brings a unique perspective to the Nebraska football scene. His work reflects a deep understanding of the sport and a dedication to engaging readers with compelling narratives about the Cornhuskers. Outside of writing, Chris enjoys exploring new media trends and staying connected to the evolving landscape of sports journalism.

Nebraska Cornhusker Irving Fryar in action against the UCLA Bruins at Memorial Stadium during the 1983 season.

Johnny Mitchell breaks into the open before receiving a touchdown pass from Mickey Joseph.

Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule

Danny Odem on his official visit to Nebraska over the summer.

Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson earned his stripes in 2025.

Football

Offering superlatives and plaudits for the Huskers’ 2025 season.

Nebraska has never beaten USC.

Football

From 1969 to 2024, Nebraska has never beaten USC. Six meetings, six heartbreaks. A half-century saga of grit, ghosts, and the pursuit of redemption.

Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Taylor Martinez drops back to pass in the first quarter against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

Football

From championship contenders to forgettable seasons, we rank all 25 Nebraska football teams of the 21st century. Relive the highs, the heartbreaks, and everything in between.

Nebraska Cornhuskers defenders Ndamukong Suh and Larry Asante celebrate scoring a safety against the Baylor Bears in the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 32-20.

Football

In the finale, we examine Nebraska’s struggles on the big stage, its fiercely loyal fans, and whether a new chapter of redemption can finally be written.

Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive end Garrett Nelson and defensive back Marques Buford Jr.

Football

Part II dives into the leadership missteps, Big Ten transition, and the haunting shadow of the 90s that shaped Nebraska football’s modern era.

Nebraska Cornhuskers former football coach Tom Osborne.

Football

From the 2001 Oklahoma game to coaching upheaval, Part I explores Nebraska football’s struggle to find its identity after decades of dominance.

Kyler Kuhn with Coach Donovan Raiola on his Nebraska Cornhuskers recruiting visit

Recruiting

The Huskers capped another busy weekend of official visits, their final push before a 75-day recruiting dead zone. It’s a long quiet stretch in the 2026 calenda

Bob Devaney

Football

Matt Rhule’s Nebraska rebuild carries striking echoes of Bob Devaney’s 1962 turnaround. A look at how history may be repeating in Lincoln.

Linebacker Jacob Bower breaks up a pass intended for tight end Eric Ingwerson during an April practice.

It’s been a quiet spring for Nebraska football — quieter than we’re used to. No spring game. No brash declarations. Not even much in the way of praise. Coach Ma

Nov 23, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule and athletic director Troy Dannen walk off the field after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium.

Matt Rhule has made headlines in recent weeks for reconfiguring his approach to roster building and staff deployment amid the rapidly evolving landscape of coll

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta dives for a first down against Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.

A review of all-star players who could have been Huskers had the Big Red wanted them in return

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell with Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert, the 10th pick in the 2011draft.

An examination of the hardest decommitment pills Husker fans have had to swallow during the last 25 years.