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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

13+ hour, 31+ min 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

4+ week, 1+ day 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

1+ mon, 1+ 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…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 6972256 > 01/15/2026 > nebraska-basketball-undefeated-streak-big-ten

17-0 Nebraska is more than a feel-good story — it’s a Big Ten contender

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1069+ words) Nebraska has the nation's longest winning streak, at 21 games dating back to the end of last season. Dylan Widger / Imagn Images LINCOLN, Neb. " Dana Altman spent two decades as the head coach at Kansas State and Creighton before he landed…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 6955638 > 01/08/2026 > nebraska-transfer-portal-matt-rhule-anthony-colandrea

Nebraska in the portal: 4 uncomfortable questions as the Huskers navigate the transfer market

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1122+ words) Nebraska fans are excited about the addition of QB Anthony Colandrea. Raymond Carlin III / Imagn Images LINCOLN, Neb. " Portal euphoria is real. It's everywhere. But how long does it last? As little as 24 hours in the case of Nebraska's apparent…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 6947133 > 01/07/2026 > nebraska-basketball-undefeated-start-ncaa-tournament

Nebraska basketball endured decades of disappointment. Its 15-0 start is hard to believe

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1170+ words) Nebraska is ranked in the top 10 for the first time since 1966. Dylan Widger / Imagn Images LINCOLN, Neb. " If Nebraska basketball is just now showing up on your radar, the first thing to know is that the Huskers have a lot…...

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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

1+ mon, 3+ week 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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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

2+ mon, 1+ week 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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nytimes.com > athletic > 6881795 > 12/11/2025 > emmett-johnson-nebraska-all-american-running-back

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

2+ mon, 2+ week 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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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

2+ mon, 2+ week 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…...