As important as this spring is for continuing to learn the grow comfortable within the schemes, it is equally vital in the team's attempt to cultivate new leadership following the departure of every team captain from a season ago. One player ready to step into that void appears to be Mohamed Barry.

Collin Miller is ready to step into the spotlight. And now that he's settled at inside linebacker, he's on his way to making that happen.

Five inside linebackers played significant snaps for the Huskers last season. Currently, two of them are healthy while one’s eligibility expired, one retired from football and the other is recovering from a torn ACL. That sets the stage for a big spring for the inside linebackers.

The Huskers will hit the practice field inside the Hawks Championship Center on Monday and begin their preparation for the 2019 season. With that in mind, we’re breaking down a few key position battles on each side of the ball to keep an eye on during spring ball. Today is defense.

We're continuing our run up to the start of spring football at Nebraska with a look at five juniors to watch in 2019.

Brandon Vogel joins the pod to share his AAF experience and count down the five most important position battles facing the Huskers in spring ball.

Last week, it was the offense. This week? The defense. Next up for the Blackshirts, we’re scoring the linebackers.

Collin Miller has been a man of many positions throughout his young career at Nebraska so far, but he might finally be settling into one position and could play a significant role for the Huskers in 2018 and beyond.

Hail Varsity’s by the numbers position preview series turns its attention back to the defensive side of the ball with a look at the linebackers.

Scott Frost said there is no depth chart at the moment at Nebraska, which could offer some new names a chance to earn snaps with their play this spring.

Outside linebacker in this scheme isn't that hard in terms of assignments said Coach Jovan Dewitt, but it does require a specific skill set. An obsession with technique doesn't hurt either.

Curious about which players got the most time on defense? Want to know which guys played in which spots in Bob Diaco's 4-3 scheme and its sub-packages? Well, you've come to the right place.

What kind of pass rush can we expect from the 2017 Blackshirts?

Last week, we examined which incoming freshmen had a chance to play right away. Now, we are highlighting a handful of the players who redshirted last year that could earn roles next season.

In addition to preparation for the bowl game, the extra practices for the Huskers also gives the players on the scout team a chance to impress the coaches as the team looks ahead to 2017.