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Nebraska men’s basketball 2027 class includes 5-star and 4-star recruits

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska men’s basketball 2027 signing class includes a four-star recruit and a five-star recruit. On Thursday, Nebraska Athletics announced that five-star power forward Dawson Battie of Dallas, Texas, and four-star small forward Ty Schlagel of St. Paul, Minnesota, will be joining the Huskers. Battie...

Lincoln, NE · 16h

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Rutgers Football vs Nebraska 2026 Preview

The Knights gear up to face Nebraska without several key offensive pieces. After falling to Wisconsin 31-10 in Madison, Rutgers football will return home to play Nebraska this weekend as a part of their military appreciation game. This game comes at the end of a long week for Scarlet Knights football, as it was announced earlier in the week that head coach Greg Schiano will be back for another year and that star wide receiver KJ Duff will be out for the season due to surgery on a high ankle injury.

Lincoln, NE · 15h

Nebraska Cornhuskers On SI

Behind Enemy Lines: Nebraska-Rutgers Edition

What can the Huskers expect Saturday against the Scarlet Knights? A Q&A with Michael Cavallo of Rutgers On SI.

Corn Nation

Husker Volleyball Hosts Illinois to Start Senior Weekend

The Huskers took another road trip this past weekend, but instead it was to the west coast. They sold out two more arenas and got two more sweeps as they return home to play their last 3 regular season matches Thursday night, Saturday night, and Tuesday night. Now that the...

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Sportsnaut

NEW Men’s College Basketball Rankings: UCLA Makes BIG Jump, Nebraska Returns to Top 25

After months of waiting, recruiting, and transfer portal speculation, the 2026-27 men’s college basketball season is underway. So who are […]

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These 5 Nebraska Toy And Game Shops Keep Kits Stacked High

Hobby Lobby never actually walked away from model kits. The rumor pops up in hobby forums now and then, but the chain still lists boxed kits and often puts them on sale. Still, I get why people worry. A big-box aisle can feel thin when you’re hunting one specific Gundam, a vintage promo car, or a box of Warhammer troops.

Nebraska · 1d

1011now.com

Hard freeze expected into Friday morning; staying chilly through Saturday

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Bundle up for one of the coldest nights of the fall season. Temperatures will plummet into the low to mid-20s tonight and Friday morning, making this the chilliest stretch we’ve seen so far this year in Lincoln and eastern Nebraska. Tonight Through Friday: The Cold...

Lincoln, NE · 19h

lindenwoodlions.com

Men's Basketball Heads To Nebraska For Two Games This Week

Lindenwood (2-1, 0-0 OVC) @ #25 University of Nebraska (2-0, 0-0 BIG 10) | University of Nebraska at Omaha (1-2, 0-0 Summit League) Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Friday, November 13, 2026. Location: Lincoln, Neb | Omaha, Neb. Venue: Pinnacle Bank Arena | Baxter Arena. Tip-off: 8:00 PM CT...

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Lincoln Army veteran receives car through Progressive giveaway

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Lincoln resident and U.S. Army veteran Ashley Jones, who is working to get her nursing degree, is the newest recipient of Keys to Progress, Progressive Insurance’s annual vehicle giveaway. “I just really want to say thank you all and I really appreciate this,” Jones said....

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Nebraska Cornhuskers On SI

Huskers Celebrate Big Ten Title Before Shifting Focus to End-of-Season Tournaments

Nebraska has won a share of the last four Big Ten championships, the fourth time a school has won at least four titles in a row.

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Husker Corner

Nebraska Cornhuskers News: Big wins, major honors and lingering concerns

Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball and volleyball are thriving, but football still raises questions.

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Clark Adds Three to 2027-28 Class

Head Coach Richard Clark announced that three athletes have signed to compete for the Nebraska rifle team in 2027-28: Lilli Blackman (Fort Wayne, Ind.), Kinzey Williams (Everett, Penn.) and Naya Talarico (Bozeman, Mont.). “This recruiting class, I think, is going to be something really special,” Clark said. “All three of...

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Flag Football Reveals Inaugural Schedule

The Nebraska flag football team announced its 2027 schedule on Thursday, highlighted by a pair of showcase events and five home dates. NU opens the season on Jan. 23-24 at the College Football Playoff Flag Football Showcase in Las Vegas, Nev. The Huskers will host their first home event on...

Lincoln, NE · 22h

Country Herald

Nebraska Porch Pirate Warning as Holidays Near in Omaha, Lincoln

Holiday deliveries bring porch pirate concerns to Omaha, Lincoln and communities across Nebraska.

Omaha, NE · 2d

thechampaignroom.com

Illinois is going bowling — but the Illini have bigger goals ahead

The Illini made some history already. Collin Dixon made history Friday night, and Illinois kept its winning streak alive. Dixon caught two touchdown passes against Nebraska to set a new single-season program record with 12 receiving touchdowns. Meanwhile, the Illini defense made several crucial stops down the stretch to secure a 16-13 victory, Illinois’ fourth consecutive win and its third straight season of bowl eligibility.

Champaign, IL · 1d

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College credit without the college cost

Lincoln East offers the most Advanced Placement (AP) courses in the Lincoln Public School system at 19 classes. East students are fortunate to attend a school that provides them with a variety of advanced classes they can choose to pursue. Through LPS, students can also choose between dual enrollment and the AP exam, two options to earn college credit in high school. Both have positive and negative aspects that many don’t consider, like cost, effort, and transferability.

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Neuse News Sport

Ella June Hannant signs with Nebraska

ECA golfer Ella June Hannant signed with Nebraska following a year that included All-America recognition, tournament victories and a U.S. Girls’ Junior quarterfinal appearance.

Lincoln, NE · 21h

Husker Corner

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KJ Duff injury leaves Nebraska even fewer excuses against struggling Rutgers

Nebraska football faces a depleted Rutgers team without star receiver KJ Duff on Saturday.

Lincoln, NE · 18h

gothenburgleader.com

GHS Alum Win UNL Quick Pitch Competition

A record 195 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students, representing majors and eight colleges, registered for the 18th annual 3-2-1 Quick Pitch competition on Nov. 3. Hosted by the Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship, the competition awarded $18,000 to 36 winners and connected students with experienced entrepreneurs and business leaders. Two Gothenburg High...

Daily Illini

Column | Realistic expectations against No. 1 Nebraska, No. 10 Penn State

After an impressive sweep of then-No. 21 Indiana (14-9, 7-7) Sunday, No. 25 Illinois (17-8, 9-5) has quite the battle coming up against No. 1 Nebraska (25-0, 14-0) Thursday, followed by No. 10 Penn State (19-5, 11–3) Saturday. The undefeated Cornhuskers are just as dominant on the stat sheet as they are in the standings, and the Nittany Lions are no cakewalk either.