Author: Jeff Duda

Nebraska enters the upcoming season with a defensive line full of promise, but also full of questions. The talent is easy to see when you look across the room, yet production has not matched expectations. That gap between potential and performance is what will define this group going into the fall. Riley Van Poppel and Cam Lenhardt are at the center of that conversation. Both players have flashed ability over the past couple of seasons, showing strength, quickness, and the kind of physical tools coaches covet. At the same time, neither has consistently taken over games. They are now in…

Nebraska’s spring game offered fans a glimpse of what could be an exciting season ahead, with plenty of promising talent making their mark on both sides of the ball. One of the most talked-about aspects of the game was the performance of the running backs, particularly true freshman Jamal Rule. Rule impressed with his vision, agility, and hands out of the backfield, making a strong case to be a standout contributor this fall. Kwinten Ives also looked sharp, showing the kind of reliability and burst that Nebraska hopes will anchor its ground game. Rule capped off his performance with a…

The Nebraska Cornhuskers finally got the March Madness winless monkey off their back Thursday afternoon in a blowout win against the Troy Trojans. Husker fans showed up in full force to give the Huskers a home court advantage in this dominant win Thursday. While the Huskers led by Pryce Sandfort move on to the group of 32, so doesnt a very familiar team in the Vanderbilt Commodores. Nebraska has not played Vandy this year but the teams mirror each other almost identically. Vanderbilt loves to score, move the ball, and plays great defense. While at the same time…

Recruiting has always been the lifeblood of college football, but in the modern era roster building has become a balance between high school recruiting, player development, and the transfer portal. For the Nebraska Cornhuskers and head coach Matt Rhule, that balance is beginning to take shape in a way that could position the program well for the future. Recent recruiting news continues to show that Nebraska is staying aggressive on the trail. The staff has been working hard to secure commitments in future classes while also building strong relationships with top targets. Several high level prospects have Nebraska firmly on…

Saturday night was not just another game for Nebraska men’s basketball. It was history in the making. For the first time ever, the Huskers took part in a top five matchup, entering the game ranked No. 5 against No. 3 Michigan. It was the biggest matchup in program history, a moment that showed how far Nebraska basketball has come and how seriously it is now taken on the national stage. The challenge became even greater shortly before tipoff when Nebraska learned it would be without one of its most important players. Reink Mast, who averages 16 points and 6.5 rebounds…

The Nebraska Cornhuskers entered this transfer portal season knowing the margin for error is slim. If Nebraska wants to take the next step in 2026 it is clear they need somewhere between fifteen and twenty quality additions to supplement the roster. Across the country programs like Indiana and Texas Tech have shown how quickly fortunes can change when the portal is used aggressively and effectively. Even established powers such as Oregon and Ole Miss continue to treat the portal as a major pillar of roster construction. Nebraska has done one important thing right so far by retaining most of its…

The Huskers took the field New Year’s Eve afternoon with fire and focus. At the end of the first quarter everyone knew it was going to be a shootout, except the Huskers. After taking a 14-7 lead at the end of the first quarter and dominating on the ground the Huskers offense seemingly took a sabbatical. While the Nebraska offense stopped scoring, the Utah offense did not. With 9 minutes left in the 3rd quarter Utah was up 31-14 with no slow down in sight. The Huskers run game showed promise early, rushing for 75 yards on the first 2…

The Huskers bowl game against Utah carries weight far beyond one afternoon in Las Vegas. For Nebraska the outcome and overall performance will directly shape how the program is viewed when the transfer portal opens next week. The Huskers are preparing to pursue some of the biggest names available and this game is a live audition for players deciding where to spend the next chapter of their college careers. Nebraska plans to lean on the portal more heavily this offseason than at any point in program history. The primary focus will be the offensive and defensive lines where depth and…

There are seasons that define a program and then there are seasons that redefine an entire sport. Nebraska volleyball is living in the second category. With a perfect record, an overpowering roster, and a head coach who has continued to build on both culture and performance, the Huskers enter this postseason positioned not only to chase another national title but to make a serious claim as the greatest team in the history of Nebraska volleyball and possibly the greatest team the NCAA has ever seen. Nebraska has fielded legendary teams before, but what is happening in Lincoln this year carries…

Nebraska falls to the Hawkeyes again to make it 10 losses in 11 years. To take a quote from Adam Carriker “Iowa is just better at what they do, than we are at what we do, unfortunately. The Trenches is where you win football games.” This is the hard truth for Husker fans the last half of the season. Nebraska has struggled mightily against teams that can run the football. The Hawkeyes did what they do and that is lean on teams and take advantage of mistakes. The Huskers seemingly were in the game until a questionable no-call, in…