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Quarterback Anthony Colandrea was a big star in the Mountain West Conference. How will that translate to the more-difficult Big Ten?

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See where the Huskers stack up in our conference tiers

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Jordan Agbanoma, listed as the No. 77 overall recruit in the 2027 class, is quickly becoming one of Nebraska's top targets.

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Geep Wade has already begun doing Geep Wade things for the Big Red.

Terrell Farley was a playmaker on defense for Nebraska in 1995 and '96.

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Along with football analysis, the mid-1990s Blackshirt has personal stories to share — including his own journey to sobriety.

Olafemi "Joey" Hunter is the No. 42 tight end in the 2027 class. However, he has all the tools to become a fixture in an offense at the collegiate level.

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At 6-foot-6, 255 pounds, Joey Hunter already looks the part of a Big Ten tight end.

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Justin Parish is a rising junior regarded as a four-star interior offensive lineman out of Omaha Westside.

Jacory Barney Jr. catches a pass for a touchdown against Michigan.

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A preseason ranking of all 138 FBS teams by CBS offers an early glimpse at the road ahead for Nebraska in 2026.

North Dakota Fighting Hawks quarterback Jerry Kaminski drops back to pass during the first quarter against Kansas State.

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The Huskers' final non-conference game of the 2026 season comes against a Fighting Hawks team that made the second round of the FCS Playoffs last fall.

Sep 7, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Lil’ Red and Herbie Husker perform with the Scarletts during the third quarter between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Colorado Buffaloes at Memorial Stadium.

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The Common Fans look at the most pivotal games on the Huskers' schedule.

Dec 5, 2014; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Mike Riley (right) shakes hands with athletic director Shawn Eichorst at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-Imagn Images

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What led to the worst decade of Nebraska football in living memory? Here's a look at nine reasons for what went wrong.

Ahmad Hudson committed to LSU on May 3, but the Huskers aren't backing down from the race

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The Huskers still appear far from ready to move on from the nation’s top-ranked tight end in the 2027 class.

Nebraska quarterback Anthony Colandrea looks for a receiver during the 2026 Red-White Spring Game.

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The UNLV transfer isn't shying away from expectations in Lincoln, and he believes several young Huskers are ready to help raise the program’s ceiling in 2026.

Matt Rhule and athletic director Troy Dannen walk off the field after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers.

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Nebraska athletics has no shortage of major developments unfolding as the school heads into the summer months.

Eddie George talks with his players during the first quarter against the Louisville Cardinals.

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The Huskers' second game of the season comes against a Falcons team under a second-year head coach.

Ohio Bobcats wide receiver Chase Hendricks (7) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass.

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The fourth season of the Matt Rhule era will begin by welcoming the Ohio Bobcats to Memorial Stadium on September 5.

Matthew Gregory is the No. 19 wide receiver prospect in the 2027 class.

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Matthew Gregory is set to take his official visit to Lincoln on June 19, with Nebraska currently viewed as the clear team to beat in his recruitment.

Quarterback Fernando Mendoza runs 12 yards for Indiana's final touchdown against Miami in the CFP championship game in January. Neither team was higher than 10th in Husker Dan's sampling of preseason national rankings.

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Based on last year’s predictions, not very. Husker Dan breaks it dow

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The Common Fans pour an ever so slightly generous portion of Big Red Kool Aid.

Matthew Brady is a Linebacker from Bloomington, IL.

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Matthew Brady, a 6-foot-4, 215 pound linebacker from Illinois, scheduled an official visit with Nebraska in June.

Nathaniel Mensah is a three-star athlete from Rancho Cucamonga (CA).

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With two blue-chip safeties already in the fold, Nebraska is turning its attention to cornerback in the 2027 cycle.

Nebraska and Illinois have met on a Friday night in the past. They'll meet again on Nov. 6 in Champaign this year.

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For the fifth straight year, the Huskers will play a non-traditional Friday night game.

2027 four-star running back commit Amir Brown.

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Amir Brown reaffirmed his pledge to the Big Red by officially shutting down his recruitment ahead of his senior season.

Nebraska commits Trae Taylor, and Tory Pittman III will finish out their senior years of high school as the top 2 in-state recruits in the 2027 cycle.

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Nebraska’s fast start in the 2027 cycle is beginning to attract attention from some of the biggest programs in the country.

Albert Simien is ranked as the No. 7 overall player in the 2027 class (Rivals) and has quickly become a top target for the Huskers.

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Albert Simien, the No. 13 overall prospect in 2027, will visit Nebraska for the fifth time in early June.

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule faces a difficult schedule in 2026, a season that might be a referendum on his program.

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Are the Huskers simply mediocre? Or, are they a program on the move coming off consecutive winning seasons?

Taurean Rawlins of Mount Vernon Presbyterian (GA) received an offer from Nebraska to start the month of May.

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With eight verbal commitments in hand, the Huskers continue adding targets to their recruiting board. Here’s who’s next.