All articles tagged with #nebraska football
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Sports Illustrated
Despite the declining significance of bowl games in 2025 college football, the Vegas Bowl remains crucial for Nebraska, offering opportunities to break a ranked losing streak, build momentum, retain young talent, showcase quarterback TJ Lateef, and prove they can upset a top-ranked Utah team, all of which could positively influence the program's future.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Sports Illustrated
Nebraska faces a tough challenge against Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl, with key players injured and a coaching upheaval, but could leverage their strong pass defense and special teams to pull an upset, though Utah is favored due to their powerful running game and experienced quarterback.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by huskers.com
Five Nebraska football seniors received annual awards, including DeShon Singleton and Ceyair Wright as co-winners of the Guy Chamberlin Trophy, Javin Wright for the Tom Novak Award, Heinrich Haarberg for the Cletus Fischer Native Son Award, and Derek Branch for The Cornhusker Award, recognizing their contributions and achievements in the 2025 season.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by Sports Illustrated
Adam Carriker analyzes the top quarterback transfer options for Nebraska, emphasizing the importance of fitting the team's offensive identity and discussing various potential recruits, including their pros and cons, to help Nebraska make strategic decisions in upgrading their quarterback position.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Sports Illustrated
Dylan Raiola has entered the transfer portal, leaving Nebraska's quarterback room uncertain. TJ Lateef and Marcos Davila are the current top contenders for the starting role, with potential transfers from other programs possibly reshaping the competition. Nebraska is also looking ahead to future talent like 2027 recruit Trae Taylor, as they navigate the transfer portal and plan for the 2026 season.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Sports Illustrated
Nebraska's 2026 recruiting class, consisting of 10 signees, shows promise with key additions like Luke Sorensen and Danny Odem, but also notable misses at quarterback, defensive line, and linebacker positions, leading to an overall grade of C. The class's success will depend on player development and portal additions to fill gaps.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
Nebraska football secured a 28-21 victory over UCLA, with standout performances from Emmett Johnson, who set school records, and freshman quarterback TJ Lateef, who excelled in his debut. The win marks Nebraska's 7-2 season and contributes to their rare success on Husker Fall Equinox days, highlighting strong team efforts and notable individual achievements.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
Nebraska football narrowly lost to USC 21-17 after leading most of the game, with key issues in game management and play calling contributing to the defeat. Emmett Johnson was a standout, but coaching missteps and offensive identity struggles were significant factors. The team faces a critical upcoming game against UCLA, with hopes to bounce back.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
The article discusses the upcoming 2025 Nebraska vs. USC football game, a highly anticipated Blackout Game, with predictions favoring USC to win narrowly in a close, competitive matchup, amid renewed optimism and a contract extension for Nebraska's coach.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
Nebraska football, under coach Matt Rhule, faces No. 23 USC in a crucial game with a Blackout promotion at Memorial Stadium, aiming to end a long losing streak to ranked opponents and potentially boost their playoff hopes, amidst high expectations and a supportive home crowd.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
Nebraska football is preparing for their upcoming game against USC by practicing in rainy and chilly weather, utilizing new grass practice fields, and adjusting to expected colder temperatures, as they face a high-powered USC offense at Memorial Stadium.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
Adam Carriker praises Nebraska's hard-fought win over Northwestern, highlighting the team's resilience, strong special teams, and key performances by players like Emmett Johnson and Dylan Raiola, emphasizing the win's importance for the team's confidence and bowl eligibility.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
Nebraska's defense struggled in their 24-6 loss to Minnesota, with notable performances from linebacker Marques Watson-Trent and Javin Wright, but overall issues with pass rush, run defense, and missed tackles highlight areas for improvement as they prepare for upcoming games.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
Nebraska football is preparing for its first true road game of the season against Maryland, with decisions on travel roster and injury management, especially concerning Malcolm Hartzog Jr., amid potential weather challenges like a nor'easter.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
Adam Carriker discusses why Nebraska, despite having a talent and coaching advantage over Maryland, is still nervous about their upcoming game due to potential mismatches like Maryland's strong pass rush and Nebraska's struggles in red zone efficiency. He highlights key matchups, team stats, and predicts a close game with Nebraska winning 27-21.