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nytimes. com > athletic > 7163808 > 04/01/2026 > nebraska-football-2026-spring-fans-matt-rhule

An offseason malaise around Nebraska football? Only wins " not talk " will lift it

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1029+ words) Nebraska kept a low profile this spring, with coach Matt Rhule saying he wanted his team to "float under the radar and just get better." Dylan Widger / Imagn Images LINCOLN, Neb. " The task for Nebraska football players and coaches over…...

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nytimes. com > athletic > 7159051 > 03/31/2026 > college-softball-rankings-texas-nebraska-ucla-ole-miss

College softball power rankings: Nebraska trending up, Tennessee's offense struggles

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (459+ words) Jordy Frahm and the Cornhuskers are ranked No. 5 in The Athletic's power rankings. Sarah Phipps / USA Today Network via Imagn Imags Well, college softball fans and newbies, this is the weekend we've all been waiting for and knew would happen…...

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nytimes. com > athletic > 7154490 > 03/28/2026 > nebraska-football-spring-game-analysis

Nebraska football spring game takeaways: Anthony Colandrea and a freshman RB stand out

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (1069+ words) Coach Matt Rhule and Nebraska held a much earlier spring game than usual Saturday. Kirby Lee / Imagn Images LINCOLN, Neb. " New faces on offense generated the bulk of excitement Saturday at Memorial Stadium as Nebraska concluded a month of spring…...

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nytimes. com > athletic > 7132635 > 03/21/2026 > march-madness-2026-mens-games-scores-results-bracket-day-3

Men's March Madness 2026: What to watch on Day 3 of NCAA Tournament

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (1676+ words) Saint Louis senior Robbie Avila (21) will go up against a Michigan lineup that plays as big as he does. Gregory Shamus / Getty Images The first round is done. Now, it's time to decide the Sweet 16. The NCAA Tournament moves to…...

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nytimes. com > interactive > polls > nebraska-us-house-2-polls-2026. html

Who Is Ahead in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District?

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (161+ words) The primaries will be held on May 12. Source: Polls collected by The New York Times. To suggest a poll, or report a possible error, contact polls@nytimes. com. Pollsters that meet at least two of the three criteria below are…...

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nytimes. com > athletic > 7131832 > 03/19/2026 > nebraska-troy-ncaa-touranment-first-win

Nebraska, finally, experiences NCAA Tournament success: "It's what I dreamed of'

3+ week, 20+ hour ago  (1299+ words) Rienk Mast and Pryce Sandfort celebrated during the Nebraska's win over Troy. Alonzo Adams / Imagn Images The trio of old-time ball knowers gathered twice to observe Nebraska at practice last summer. It was late in the eight weeks allotted by…...

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nytimes. com > athletic > 7074064 > 02/27/2026 > sam-hoiberg-nebraska-coach-son

Sam Hoiberg came to Nebraska as the coach's son. He's leaving as something else

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1381+ words) Sam Hoiberg, son of head coach Fred Hoiberg, leads the NCAA in assist to turnover ratio at 4. 96. Benjamin B. Braun / Getty Images LINCOLN, Neb. " It's not this simple. But in the three seasons that Sam Hoiberg did not play for his…...

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nytimes. com > athletic > 7072218 > 02/26/2026 > nebraska-football-new-coaches-spring-practices

Nebraska's offseason has been low on hype. But its new coaches inspired confidence Wednesday

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (973+ words) New Nebraska edge rushers coach Roy Manning has previously worked at Michigan, UCLA, Oklahoma and USC. Sean M. Haffey / Getty Images LINCOLN, Neb. " This is how it can start to turn. After eight weeks of relative darkness in comparison to the…...

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nytimes. com > athletic > 7003442 > 01/28/2026 > college-basketball-scores-results-takeaways-2

Indiana stuns Purdue, Michigan State survives, Nebraska proves legit, plus more college basketball thoughts

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (622+ words) Purdue's slide continues after a third-straight loss in Big Ten play, and their second against an unranked opponent. Justin Casterline / Getty Images Turns out it can get worse if you're a Purdue fan. I wonder what Bob Knight would have…...

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nytimes. com > athletic > 6981807 > 01/19/2026 > mens-college-basketball-top-25-arizona-nebraska-virginia

Men's college basketball Top 25: Why Nebraska, Virginia, Florida are flying up the rankings

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1744+ words) Nebraska has the nation's longest winning streak at 22 games. Kirk Irwin / Getty Images This week I'm headed to Nebraska, and before I cross the border, let me apologize to the Husker state. While I was early to rank Nebraska " I…...