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nytimes.com
nytimes.com > athletic > 6933591 > 01/01/2026 > nebraska-football-basketball-softball-predictions-2026

Nebraska 2026 predictions: Raiola in transfer portal, men’s basketball in NCAA Tournament, more

7+ hour, 57+ min ago  (1596+ words) Nebraska faces no fewer than five key football players, including QB Dylan Raiola (right), entering the transfer portal. Dylan Widger / Imagn Images LINCOLN, Neb. " Even after a somber Nebraska New Year's Eve that featured a 44-22 beatdown at the hands of…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6892080 > 12/15/2025 > dylan-raiola-nebraska-qb-transfer-portal-reasons

Dylan Raiola and Nebraska accomplished plenty together, but progress ultimately stalled

Dylan Raiola and Nebraska accomplished plenty together, but progress ultimately stalled2+ week, 3+ day ago  (747+ words) Dylan Raiola and Nebraska returned to winning ways, but never reached the highs they both hoped would come. Dustin Satloff / Getty Images LINCOLN, Neb. " The Dylan Raiola chapter in the story of Nebraska football is likely over, for two reasons…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6881795 > 12/11/2025 > emmett-johnson-nebraska-all-american-running-back

Emmett Johnson leaves Nebraska with sterling legacy, All-America status

Emmett Johnson leaves Nebraska with sterling legacy, All-America status3+ week, 13+ hour ago  (1109+ words) Emmett Johnson accounted for 40.8 percent of Nebraska's total yards this year, more than any other player. Steven Branscombe / Getty Images LINCOLN, Neb. " One month ago, on the heels of a breakthrough performance by Emmett Johnson against UCLA, Nebraska launched a…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6875314 > 12/09/2025 > nebraska-football-coaching-changes-rob-aurich-geep-wade

Nebraska’s 2 coaching changes show how Huskers are navigating college football’s gray areas

Nebraska’s 2 coaching changes show how Huskers are navigating college football’s gray areas3+ week, 2+ day ago  (1092+ words) Nebraska announced two coaching changes in week after the regular season ended " one before the early signing period, and one after. Matthew O'Haren / Imagn Images LINCOLN, Neb. " Last week, in explaining his decision to fire John Butler as defensive coordinator…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6860195 > 12/04/2025 > nebraska-football-dylan-raiola-2026-recruiting

Making sense of Nebraska’s defense, Dylan Raiola and Huskers’ 2026 recruiting class

Making sense of Nebraska’s defense, Dylan Raiola and Huskers’ 2026 recruiting class4+ week, 9+ hour ago  (1314+ words) As speculation persists that Dylan Raiola is shopping for a new school, Nebraska coach Matt Rhule said he encouraged his quarterback to "let it hurt" that he's forced to sit out the bowl game. Dustin Satloff / Getty Images LINCOLN, Neb....

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6853485 > 12/01/2025 > nebraska-john-butler-fired-matt-rhule

Firing of Nebraska DC John Butler signals Matt Rhule’s plan isn’t progressing fast enough

Firing of Nebraska DC John Butler signals Matt Rhule’s plan isn’t progressing fast enough4+ week, 2+ day ago  (939+ words) Nebraska's defense crumbled in November, stopping the Huskers' momentum in year three under Matt Rhule. Steven Branscombe / Getty Images LINCOLN, Neb. " In the din of an unsettling final Friday of November, Nebraska coach Matt Rhule took a question about the…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6845651 > 11/28/2025 > iowa-nebraska-score-result-football

Iowa’s offensive burst buries Nebraska during rivalry week — and more takeaways

Iowa’s offensive burst buries Nebraska during rivalry week — and more takeaways1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (1072+ words) Iowa's 40 points is the most Nebraska's defense has allowed this season. Steven Branscombe / Getty Images LINCOLN, Neb. " The Iowa offense found life against a suspect Nebraska defense in a Black Friday rout at Memorial Stadium. The Hawkeyes scored 23 consecutive points…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6844087 > 11/28/2025 > nebraska-senior-day-teddy-prochazka

For Nebraska’s Teddy Prochazka, injuries gave him path to find purpose

For Nebraska’s Teddy Prochazka, injuries gave him path to find purpose1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (1153+ words) Nebraska senior Teddy Prochazka delayed knee surgery to stay involved with the team in his final season. Joe Robbins / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images LINCOLN, Neb. " Dana Holgorsen joined the Nebraska football team amid a losing streak that threatened to…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6837549 > 11/26/2025 > nebraska-volleyball-jaylen-reyes-coach-recruiting

The best recruiter on Nebraska’s campus? Try the assistant volleyball coach

The best recruiter on Nebraska’s campus? Try the assistant volleyball coach1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (1613+ words) Jaylen Reyes' ability as a recruiter is so respected that coaches in other sports view him as a resource. Courtesy of Nebraska LINCOLN, Neb. " As a kid in Hawaii, Jaylen Reyes competed in club volleyball with a team of athletes…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6760907 > 10/30/2025 > college-football-predictions-week-10

College football Week 10 oddly specific predictions: Nebraska (finally!) beats a ranked team

College football Week 10 oddly specific predictions: Nebraska (finally!) beats a ranked team2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (583+ words) Nebraska has lost 28 consecutive games against ranked opponents, dating back to 2014. Dylan Widger / Imagn Images It took Joe Paterno " the winningest Division I coach in college football history " three years to turn a 5-5 team into an unbeaten club that finished…...