A lot to play for

Each weekend has its own significance. This one has many for Nebraska. First, it has to be said that this is Senior Day. Players like Ndamukong Suh, Barry Turner, Larry Asante, Jacob Hickman and others will be playing their last game in Lincoln today. Second, is that a win tonight over Kansas State clinches a spot in the Big 12 title game.   Full Story

The Huskers can seal the North title against the Wildcats. But you can bet that KSU head coach Bill Snyder has other plans. Check out our Big Red Breakdown as we give you the comprehensive look at the match up and how we think it will finish.   Full Story

As Nebraska gets ready for the what is essentially the Big 12 North title game, some questions exist around the health of some of the players. One player we perhaps didn't expect, however, is that of freshman running back Rex Burkhead, who was cleared to practice not even a week ago. But as Head Coach Bo Pelini said after practice today, don't count him out. He may just play on Saturday.   Full Story

Kansas State might not be Oklahoma, but they have some weapons which gave the Sooners plenty of fits. And now Nebraska has to prepare for them. For the North title and a chance for the seniors to go out in style, Defensive Line Coach Carl Pelini said that KSU gives you plenty to think about in trying to figure out what to stop.   Full Story

With all the recent hoopla made over Athletic Director Tom Osborne's apparent involvement in the Husker offense, questions abound as to just how involved he was. Trying to answer some questions and perhaps put some rumors to rest, Tom Osborne addressed the media after football practice today.   Full Story

Oh, what a career. And it's not over quite yet. For senior Ndamukong Suh, it's a career perhaps within a career. But while the days are becoming few in regard to his time left at Nebraska, he's obviously not ready to close the book yet. He talked about finishing strong, how far the team as come and what and who made him the player he is today.   Full Story

From Nebraska, to Kansas State, back to Nebraska. It's an interesting road, and not one even senior offensive lineman Derek Meyer would reccomend. It gets even better when the coach who originally recruited him and left, has came back to coach that team once again. And here he is facing his old team in his last home game as a Husker. Yeah, Derek has a very unique point of view.   Full Story

There seems to be a lot of expounding on personal philosophies lately, when it comes to defense, offense and coaching, overall. Offensive Coordinator Shawn Watson is no stranger to that conversation. It's still a game week, and he says the up-coming opponent has changed some things very recently. But there's time enough to talk about some philosophies a bit more.   Full Story

Going into his last home game as a Husker, you'd think that senior Jacob Hickman might be waxing nostalgic, thinking of all the time he's been at Nebraska. Not so much, he says. There is a lot to think about in regard to his career, but he's more focused on the now. He figures he'll have plenty of time to reminisce once it's all said and done.   Full Story

Coming off their second straight victory, the Huskers now know what's ahead. You beat Kansas State, you are guaranteed a spot in the conference title game. That's enough right now, but Head Coach Bo Pelini talked after practice today about how that's the obvious part. They have a lot of stuff to clean up before they get there, though.   Full Story

Check out notes from today's Big 12 teleconference. A lot of stuff on Nebraska from a variety of angles as many questions were thrown out there in regard to the Husker defense and, of course, questions to Bill Snyder about the up-coming Husker game and even the Husker game six years ago.   Full Story

Nebraska's Saturday night game against Kansas State will be televised nationally on ESPN, the network and the Big 12 Conference announced on Sunday morning. Kickoff from Memorial Stadium is set for 6:45 p.m. Central.   Full Story

News and notes on Nebraska’s 31-17 victory over Kansas in Lawrence Saturday afternoon, while looking ahead to KU’s matchup with No. 2 Texas next Saturday in Austin and wondering if the Jayhawks (5-5) can snap their five-game losing streak and shock the college football world with an upset.   Full Story

One play can change a game. That theory has been bandied about by coaches since, well, probably the dawn of football.   Full Story

Coming off an emotional win, you had to wonder how Nebraska would respond on the road against KU. Believe it or not, they responded and on offense of all things. Here's our breakdown as we give you the grades for the Big Red's big win in Lawrence.   Full Story

All Nebraska has needed was some spark. Some spark to get some things going. It’s been going on the defensive side of the ball all season long. And it seems that Nebraska has done better against some certain types of defenses, particularly in the secondary. Can Nebraska keep playing tough on the road and pick up a critical win this weekend against Kansas?   Full Story

Mark Mangino’s Jayhawks have a way of turning things around at the end of the season.   Full Story

Nebraska looks to build off its stunning upset over Oklahoma last weekend, by going into Lawrence and taking care of business. Senior defensive tackle had a field day against the Jayhawks last year, in Lincoln. Can he do it again? Or maybe a better question is: Can Kansas do anything to stop him? Check out our take on this game and the up-and-down of Nebraska vs Kansas.   Full Story

As Nebraska gets ready for the home stretch when it comes to facing teams from the North Division, Head Coach Bo Pelini says there's no worry about looking back to where they have been. As good as the Oklahoma victory was for the team and the program this year, that's done, and now it's all about the Jayhawks. But he's still not ready to say who is starting this weekend at QB.   Full Story

Kansas may be down, but don't expect the Husker coaches to count them out as Nebraska gets ready to head down to Lawrence. If you remember, the last time Nebraska went into the Jayhawks' house they came out a loser, giving up a school-record 76 points. So, no taking Kansas lightly this week or another other. As Carl Pelini said after practice today, they're a team to reckon with.   Full Story

Nebraska senior defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has been named one of four finalists for the 2009 Rotary Lombardi Award. Since 1970, the Rotary Lombardi Award has been presented annually to the nation's top college football lineman (offense or defense) who, in addition to outstanding performance and ability, best exemplifies the discipline of Vince Lombardi.    Full Story

The defense is getting the hype. The offense isn't. Some of that lackluster belief comes from a lackluster game plan against Oklahoma that was most definitely intentional. No sense in trying to get fancy against a defense like that. You might just lose the game you are trying to win. But it's back to basics this week, and the Huskers are getting ready for the Jayhawks.   Full Story

Just a sophomore, it might be as hard or harder for defensive tackle Jared Crick to appreciate his success as much as everyone around him looking in does. He just looks at it as doing his job. But it's hard not to feel good about what the team just did in stopping Oklahoma dead in their tracks. It's all well and good, but he knows one game isn't a season. Now, he says they have to finish.   Full Story

Bo Pelini said after the Iowa State loss that people made too much out of that Missouri win, thinking that Nebraska was better than it really was at that time. Following the victory over their traditional rival, Oklahoma, there may be that belief again. Not for Pelini and not for his team. He says they still have a long ways to go.   Full Story

After one day of prepartions from the trip to Lawrence, the Bo Pelini and a few players spoke today, as they look ahead to the matchup with the Jayhawks, and also recap a thrilling win against Oklahoma. Check out the news and notes from another Tuesday with the Huskers:   Full Story