Big Red Nation, get ready to upgrade your gameday eats! Nebraska Athletics has officially partnered with Aramark Sports + Entertainment to manage all food and beverage services across Husker athletic venues, including Memorial Stadium and the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Starting in 2025, Aramark will bring its industry-leading expertise to enhance the fan experience, speed up concession lines, and introduce new menu options—including one big addition: alcohol sales. Aramark Brings Big-Time Experience to Big Red With a resume that includes over 60 premier stadiums, Aramark already serves major venues in the Big Ten, including Iowa, Minnesota, and Washington. Now, they’re…
Author: Denny Paulsen
Denny Paulsen
Denny grew up in Omaha Nebraska where he still lives. A lifelong Cornhusker fan who was one of the many who stormed 72nd and Dodge when Nebraska returned to dominance in 1994 when they beat Miami under Coach Tom Osborne.
Husker fans, it’s time to dust off the Blackshirts and get ready for some fire on special teams! Veteran college assistant and Nebraska native Mike Ekeler is officially back in Lincoln as the Huskers’ special teams coordinator under Head Coach Matt Rhule. And if his past success is any indication, Nebraska’s special teams might just become the most feared unit in the Big Ten. A Proven Track Record of Special Teams Dominance Ekeler comes to Nebraska after four highly successful seasons at Tennessee, where he turned the Volunteers’ special teams into an elite unit. Under his leadership, Tennessee led the…
For the first time since 2016, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are heading back to bowl season, snapping a seven-year drought by securing an invitation to the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl. Set in the iconic Yankee Stadium on December 28, Nebraska will face the Boston College Eagles in what promises to be a clash of contrasting styles and storied programs. The Matchup: History in the Making This is the first-ever meeting between Nebraska and Boston College, adding an extra layer of intrigue. Both teams are guided by former NFL head coaches—Matt Rhule for Nebraska and Bill O’Brien for Boston College—who have…
A Statistical Beauty Turned Bitter Finale It wasn’t supposed to end like this. Nebraska dominated in nearly every measurable aspect of the game but left Iowa City with a bitter 13-10 loss in a soul-crushing finale that left Husker Nation shaking their heads. Iowa, somehow, found a way. Nebraska, somehow, found a way to let them. The Black Friday matchup on November 29, 2024, had the makings of a Nebraska statement game. The Huskers led 10-0 at halftime, controlling the line of scrimmage, dominating time of possession, and keeping Iowa’s offense pinned down. For nearly three quarters, the game seemed…
The Nebraska Cornhuskers scored a massive recruiting victory when four-star EDGE rusher Dawson Merritt flipped his commitment from Alabama to Nebraska. In an exclusive interview, Merritt opened up about the deeply personal reasons behind his decision, and it’s clear that this choice was about far more than football. For Merritt, relationships played a key role. “The relationships I developed at Nebraska were different—not just a little, but significantly,” Merritt shared. While Alabama offers a storied football tradition, Nebraska felt like home. Merritt emphasized that Nebraska presented a unique opportunity to grow not only as an athlete but as a follower…
Nebraska Huskers’ recruiting efforts have struck gold with the recent commitment flip of Dawson Merritt from Alabama to Nebraska. Originally pledged to the Crimson Tide in June, Merritt, an On3 four-star EDGE rusher from Overland Park, Kansas, had become a significant target for the Huskers. Standing at 6’3″ and weighing 215 pounds, Merritt represents a key addition to Nebraska’s 2025 recruiting class. The journey to Merritt’s flip reflects Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule’s persistence and strategic approach. Nebraska first welcomed Merritt for two visits in April, including an official visit during their spring game, laying the groundwork for a strong…
With bowl eligibility in sight, Nebraska is enhancing its coaching staff in subtle but potentially powerful ways. Dana Holgorsen, an offensive savant renowned for his “Air Raid” innovation, is now consulting for Nebraska’s offense. Meanwhile, veteran defensive coach Phil Snow, a long-time ally of head coach Matt Rhule, has been providing remote insights but is expected to start consulting in-house. While the expertise of these seasoned coaches could elevate Nebraska’s game, timing is critical, and Nebraska must carefully integrate their roles to avoid disrupting team focus with just three games left in the season. Dana Holgorsen: The Offensive Savant as…
Nebraska faces UCLA this week with bowl eligibility on the line, and let’s just say the Huskers are ready to defend their turf. After a nail-biting 21-17 loss to Ohio State, the Cornhuskers are poised to bounce back and show the Bruins what Memorial Stadium is all about. Nebraska’s defense has consistently been one of the strongest units at home this season, setting the stage for a game that could seal their postseason spot. Defense Wins Games: Home Turf Advantage Nebraska’s defense has been a fortress at Memorial Stadium this season, holding four out of five home opponents to 10…
Matt Rhule, Nebraska’s head coach, stood before the press and did something we’ve seen time and again from great leaders: he took the blame. After the Huskers’ brutal 56-7 loss to Indiana, Rhule made it clear that the responsibility rested on his shoulders. But, if you’ve been around football long enough, you know it never just falls on one person. The coordinators followed suit, stepping up in the post-game press conference, also accepting their share of the blame for the drubbing. When the team suffers a beatdown of this magnitude, there’s always enough blame to go around. It’s not just…
As Nebraska prepares for two critical road games, both Big Noon Kickoff events on Fox, at Indiana this weekend and Ohio State next weekend, the stakes are high for the Huskers and how they’re perceived nationally and locally here in Nebraska. Here are three possible outcomes and their impacts on Nebraska’s image: 1. Two Losses: “Same Old Nebraska We’ve Been Seeing” If Nebraska drops both games, the national narrative will change to the program is still stuck in a frustrating cycle of inconsistency. Despite Matt Rhule’s efforts to rebuild the program, two losses, especially in high-profile matchups, would signify that…