Author: Shane Powers

The College Sports Commission just won its arbitration fight against Nebraska football players. Their proposed NIL deals with Playfly Sports (the Huskers’ longtime multimedia rights partner) got rejected because the arbitrator ruled Playfly counts as an “associated entity” of the school. The payments were seen as routing money from Nebraska’s media rights deal straight to players, which violates the new revenue-sharing caps. No player names have been released, but the combined value was in the millions. In the short term, those 18 players will rework the deals with clearer, compliant terms and resubmit them. Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen has…

*Opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or thoughts of Adam Carriker Matt Rhule was hired for the 2023 season to take over the flailing Husker football program. During his introductory press conference, it was made clear he wanted to bring back a physical brand of football to Nebraska. This vision was explicitly reinforced by then-Athletic Director Trev Alberts, who noted: “Matt is detail-oriented, his teams are disciplined and play a physical brand of football.” In fact, since he was hired, Matt Rhule has made several remarks about wanting to be a team that runs the…

(Image credit to NTVnews) Happy Sunday, Husker Nation. It has been a week of highs and lows…. Let’s dive into what you may have missed: Softball Clinches Outright Big Ten Title in Style The No. 3 Huskers swept Penn State over the weekend and locked up their first-ever outright Big Ten regular-season championship. They took the series on Saturday, winning the doubleheader. They then finished the sweep on Sunday, showing exactly why they’re one of the top teams in the country. Huge congrats to the team, well deserved! Baseball On Tuesday, the Huskers picked up a solid 7-6…

The Huskers’ 2027 recruiting class isn’t sitting atop the national boards like it once did, but it’s shaping up as a solid foundation for the future of Huskers football. As of late April 2026, 247Sports ranks Nebraska’s class 19th nationally. Other sites show similar momentum: On3 has it around 14th, while it holds strong in the upper half of the Big Ten. That’s a drop from when the class ranked within the top-five earlier in the cycle. Still, the Huskers currently hold eight commitments from players that, on paper, look like they can provide real impact down the road. …

It’s Sunday, so here’s your quick catch-up on all the Husker athletics headlines you might’ve missed from another big week. Let’s dive in. Stadium Renovation Big news out of the Board of Regents meeting, where on Friday, they approved the $600 million “Big Red Rebuild” for Memorial Stadium is officially approved! The vote was unanimous, and construction will kick off right after the 2026 season, projected to be complete for the 2028 campaign. Crews will be working around the clock on double shifts to get the work completed in time. Key features staying the course: A second jumbotron for full…

Entering his fourth season at the helm of the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Head Coach Matt Rhule has orchestrated multiple staff changes. Perhaps the most impactful shift is at defensive coordinator, where Rob Aurich replaces John Butler. Aurich arrives with a stellar resume, notably earning a 2025 Broyles Award nomination after fielding one of the nation’s top defenses at San Diego State. Butler, who took over for Tony White, held the defensive coordinator position for just one year. While Butler maintained White’s signature 3-3-5 scheme—likely at Rhule’s request—his background was rooted in a traditional 4-3 system. Ultimately, the stylistic fit never fully…

It’s Sunday, so here’s your quick catch-up on all the Husker athletics headlines you might’ve missed from a pretty busy week. Let’s dive in. Stadium Renovation Troy Dannen dropped the long-rumored Memorial Stadium renovation plans this week, and man, it’s a big one. The $600 million “Big Red Rebuilt” project is heading to the Board of Regents on April 24. If it gets the green light, construction kicks off after the 2026 season with the goal of being mostly done for 2028. My read on the situation is that the Regents will approve it, I just do not think you…

The annual NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh from April 23rd to April 25th. While no former Husker players are projected as first-round picks, there are a few names to monitor as the draft continues throughout the weekend. Emmett Johnson (RB): Johnson is expected to be the first Husker taken by an NFL team. He was a workhorse back for Nebraska and the leading rusher in the BIG10 for the 2025 season. He was the BIG10 Running Back of the Year, who was mentioned at times for the Heisman in 2025, although he was not ultimately finalist. Experts predict he will go…

It’s Sunday, where we offer a quick insight into all the weekly Husker athletic headlines you might have missed throughout the week! Volleyball Exhibition Husker volleyball played a spring exhibition match, sweeping Iowa State 4-0 on Saturday at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls. The teams agreed to play four sets regardless of the score. It’s Harper Murray’s senior year with the program, and multiple true and redshirt freshmen demonstrated their ability as well. Head coach Dani Busboom Kelly got a good look at their roster ahead of the fall season. Baseball / Softball On the diamond, Nebraska baseball rebounded…

Dylan Raiola’s time as a Husker came to an abrupt and unfortunate end. With Nebraska sitting at 6–3, Raiola was driving for a potential go-ahead score against USC early in the third quarter when he suffered a season-ending broken fibula. The injury altered the Huskers’ trajectory: they lost that game and won just one more the rest of the season. Raiola later entered the transfer portal and committed to Oregon. Matt Rhule and Nebraska’s staff then turned to the portal to find a new starting quarterback. While Colandrea was not their first choice — they pivoted to him after Notre…