Play of the Game: Minnesota's Second Quarter Touchdown
Nebraska got pushed around from start to finish in its 34-7 loss at Minnesota, and that's why this week's Play of the Game is Minnesota's 15-yard touchdown run in the second quarter in which the Nebraska defense broke down at all three levels.
Harmony for Nebraska's Front Seven Means Chaos for Opponents
“I’m just glad [Darrion Daniels] came to Nebraska because he’s making my life real easy.” But it's not just Daniels. It's Nebraska's front seven that's creating harmony for the team and chaos for others.
A Letdown-Lookahead Sandwich this Week? Huskers Say Not So Fast
Nebraska is a prime candidate for Letdown Lookahead Sandwich Alert, but the Huskers say their focus lies squarely on Champaign.
Tracking Nebraska's Defensive Participation Against Colorado
After week one, we took a look at how Nebraska used its offensive personnel against South Alabama. This week, we're looking at the other side of the ball.
On a Salty Huskers Defense in Fall Camp: 'We Blackshirts, We’re Villains'
Nebraska's Blackshirts are villains. So much so, the "salty" Huskers are having to ease up just a bit through the start of fall camp.
Depth at Inside Linebacker a Work in Progress this Fall for Nebraska
Nebraska assistant coach Barrett Ruud is confident in his top three at inside linebacker at this early stage in fall camp. He's looking for five options before the Huskers' first game.
The 10 Most Intriguing Huskers of 2019: No. 5 Collin Miller
Derek Peterson has a 10-man list of the most intriguing Huskers. Two new names a week, leading up to Big Ten Media Days in July. Collin Miller is next at No. 5.
Offense Wins the Day as Nebraska's Defense Hits a Snag
On Monday the defense had its day at Nebraska's practice. Wednesday? It was the offense's turn.
Mohamed Barry Growing Into Leadership Role for Huskers
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 Growing Into Role With Nebraska's Defense
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.
Little Experience, Plenty of Opportunity for NU at Inside Linebacker
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.
Breaking Down Nebraska's Defense Ahead of Spring Football
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.
5 Nebraska Juniors to Watch During Spring Ball
We're continuing our run up to the start of spring football at Nebraska with a look at five juniors to watch in 2019.
Nebraska's Biggest Position Battles | The Varsity Club Podcast
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.
Scoring the Huskers: Linebackers
Last week, it was the offense. This week? The defense. Next up for the Blackshirts, we’re scoring the linebackers.
Collin Miller, a Man of Many Positions, May Have Finally Found One
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.
Nebraska Position Previews By the Numbers: Linebackers
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.
5 Under-the-Radar Huskers on Defense
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.
Huskers Looking for Technique Geeks at Outside Linebacker
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.
Tallying the Blackshirts' Personnel Choices
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.