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Nebraska center Justin Evans prepares to snap the ball against Iowa last season.

First came the new coaches, then the new players. The Huskers' front five is getting a new look in 2026, and Jeremy Pernell has a breakdown of each position battle. But first he explains why Matt Rhule was wise to bring in the coaching tandem of Geep Wade

Nebraska center Justin Evans prepares to snap the ball against Iowa last season.

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First came the new coaches, then the new players. The Huskers' front five is getting a new look in 2026, and Jeremy Pernell has a breakdown of each position battle. But first he explains why Matt Rhule was wise to bring in the coaching tandem of Geep Wade

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Nebraska center Justin Evans meets with the media ahead of 2026 spring practices.

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Center Justin Evans has three transfer linemates as Huskers open spring practice

2027 offensive line prospect Albert Simien with coach Matt Rhule on his Nebraska visit.

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Albert Simien has taken a liking to Nebraska already, and the five-star has made plans to return for the fourth and fifth time later in the year.

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

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They arrived with little hype and left as legends. Revisiting the sleeper recruits Nebraska developed into stars.

At 5-foot-11, 175 pounds, Johnson is viewed as one of the most versatile athletes in the entire country.

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JuJu Johnson is listed as the No. 7 cornerback in the country and has set a June official visit date with the Big Red.

2027 4-Star Offensive Lineman Jordan Agbanoma

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Nebraska sits in the top five for 2027 four-star OL Jordan Agbanoma as the Huskers push to stay in the race.

The St. Peter's Prep standout is listed as the No. 2 player in his state.

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New Jersey native Oluwasemilore Olubobola stands 6-foot-6, 275 pounds, and has 35 Division I scholarship offers ahead of his senior season of high school.

2027 Five-Star OT Kennedy Brown

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Nebraska is firmly in the mix for 2027 five-star OT Kennedy Brown as the Huskers push to elevate their future offensive line.

Mike Ekeler is gone after engineering a remarkable turnaround during his single season as Nebraska's special team coordinator.

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The exit of miracle worker Mike Ekeler perhaps could've been avoided, but the bigger head-scratcher might be the succession plan that came next.

Mark Matthews is the No. 2 overall prospect in the 2027 class and the top offensive tackle.

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Geep Wade is giving his best effort to secure a potential program-changing offensive tackle in the 2027 class. Expected to be on campus this spring, here's who the Huskers are chasing in this recruitment.

Trae Taylor in-front of one of the statues outside of Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska’s 2027 QB commit Trae Taylor rises to No. 2 in Rivals’ rankings, strengthening the Huskers’ future at the position with elite upside and momentum.

Josh Johnson (left) and his father Chris at Memorial Stadium after the Michigan game.

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The three-star defensive lineman named the Cornhuskers as one of his top six schools on Monday. He received an offer from Nebraska in September when he was there for the game against Michigan.

2027 Linebacker Brandon Lockley Jr. sets official visit with Nebraska.

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Nebraska lands a major recruiting win as 2027 linebacker Brandon Lockley Jr. schedules an official visit to Lincoln, boosting the Huskers’ pursuit of the elite defender.

2027 offensive line prospect Kyler Kuhn

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Kyler Kuhn, a 2027 four-star interior offensive lineman who visited Nebraska earlier in February, now has the Huskers leading the pack to land his commitment.

2027 Four-star Cornerback Bryce Williams

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The Huskers remain in the hunt as Fort Lauderdale defensive back Bryce Williams narrows his field of contenders.

Klark-Luca Riethauser is a 17-year-old international prospect known for his ability to put the ball in the hoop.

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Klark-Luca Riethauseris a 6-foot-8 wing with elite scoring capabilities. The Swiss native will be in Lincoln for the Purdue game on Tuesday night.

Anthony Colandrea comes to Lincoln with 31 starts under his belt at UNLV and Virginia. The starting job at Nebraska in 2026 appears to be his to lose.

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Jeremy Pernell looks at how the position group shakes out after the comings and goings that began with the decision by two-year starter Dylan Raiola to move on.

Tanner Vibabul is a consensus three-star recruit in the 2026 class, but the stats signal he could be a whole lot more impactful than that.

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After the Huskers added proven reinforcements to the quarterback room via the transfer portal, they'll lose the commitment of incoming freshman signal-caller Tanner Vibabul.

Trae Taylor is the second-highest-ranked recruit in the state of Nebraska for the 2027 class. He is also ranked as the No. 4 overall quarterback in the cycle.

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Four-star signal-caller Trae Taylor broke down the vibe of top pass catchers around him coming out of last weekend’s Junior Day — and Nebraska fans will like what they hear.

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Nebraska's new safeties coach is leaving, but the Huskers are gaining a coveted big man for the defensive trenches.

Berymon chose the Huskers over the likes of Kentucky, Texas Tech, LSU and more.

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Dylan Berymon is a composite top 200 recruit listed at 6-foot-3 and 330 pounds. He will join the Huskers after graduation this spring.

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

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Before Rivals and On3, Nebraska still landed elite talent. A retroactive look at Husker football’s true 5-star recruits.

Episode 3 of 2026 has dropped!

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Also, Dr. Rob is adamant when he says this: Flag football is not football, and the Huskers should've added a real women's sport instead.

Mount Dora quarterback Jake Sepe (11) gets pressure from Dunnellon Kaiden Robinson-Vickers (8) during a 3A FHSAA playoff game at Dunnellon High School in Dunnellon.

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Nebraska has offered 2027 defensive end Kaiden Robinson‑Vickers, adding a rising Florida pass rusher to its recruiting board.

2028 linebacker Brandon Willis-Dickson|

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The Cornhuskers offered St. Frances Academy 2028 three-star linebacker Brandon Wills-Dickson on Friday. It was his latest Power Four offer.