Final Warm-Up: Nebraska Faces USC Upstate
The Nebraska men’s basketball team, riding a 7-0 start after a narrow escape against Winthrop, prepares to host South Carolina Upstate before gearing up for its in-state rivalry showdown with Creighton. Senior standout Rienk Mast led the way with 31 points, supported by three other double-digit scorers, as NU overcame a halftime deficit to preserve its nation-leading winning streak. The article outlines game details—date, time, venue, and broadcast info—and provides a scouting report on USC Upstate’s roster, coaching staff, key returners, departures, and impact transfers, concluding with a cautious outlook for the Big South underdogs.
In other words, Nebraska is treating USC Upstate like the appetizer before the main course of Creighton, except this appetizer might actually bite back if the Huskers misplace their seasoning. Rienk Mast is out there scoring like he’s trying to redeem last year’s fantasy league pick, while the rest of the squad hopes to remember that turning the ball over only five times is better than the usual seventeen. USC Upstate’s coach is scheming harder than your uncle at Thanksgiving trying to convert you to his pyramid scheme. Don’t be surprised if the Spartans show up with more life than a Wednesday morning alarm clock. Strap in for the tune-up—if the Huskers can find their shooting shoes.
Hawkeyes Take Charge in Black Friday Showdown
Nebraska and Iowa met on Black Friday at Memorial Stadium with Iowa extending their dominance to a 40-16 lead by the fourth quarter. The summary chronicles key scoring drives, including Mark Gronowski’s rushing touchdown and DJ Vonnahme’s receptions, Emmett Johnson’s standout rushing performance in the first half, multiple field goals by Nebraska kicker Kyle Cunanan, and safety events. It includes play-by-play updates quarter by quarter, halftime notes highlighting statistical achievements, and ends with Nebraska’s full 2025 schedule and game broadcast information.
The Hawkeyes decided to give the Huskers an early holiday gift—40 points worth of beatdown—right on Nebraska’s home turf. It’s the perfect football equivalent of showing up to a party with only your ex as your plus-one: embarrassing and confusing all at once. Meanwhile, Emmett Johnson was running like someone stole his tailgate cooler, racking up yards like they were buy-one-get-one-free. Nebraska fans probably spent the afternoon muttering that next year’s schedule looks eerily similar unless Santa brings them a new offense. The only real suspense was whether CBS would cut to a commercial before the final whistle. Spoiler: They didn’t, and neither did Iowa’s defense.
Singleton Tops Fan Poll as Huskers’ Defensive Star
In a pregame fan poll before Nebraska’s matchup with Iowa, 100 Husker supporters were asked to name the defensive MVP of the 2025 season. Fifth-year senior DeShon Singleton, a defensive back from Greensburg, Louisiana, garnered 57 percent of votes, far ahead of second-place Ceyair Wright’s 21 votes. Other contributors received scattered support, with no one else reaching double digits. The poll underscored the strength of Nebraska’s secondary and highlighted key defensive performances throughout the season.
Fans have spoken, and apparently they all agree: DeShon Singleton is the only one stopping opponents this season—mostly because the rest of the defense is busy chasing the wrong guy. Meanwhile, Ceyair Wright is left pondering his life choices at only 21 votes, like a comedian bombing on open mic night. Rex Guthrie, Donovan Jones, and the rest are in that awkward “we tried” zone where your mom still claps for you. If stats were pizza, Singleton just ordered the supreme while everyone else got a lonely slice of anchovies. Congratulations, DeShon—now try not to get picked on next game day.
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