Unbeaten Huskers Hunt Ducks for Home Court Glory
Nebraska’s men’s basketball squad remains the sole unbeaten team in the Big Ten, riding a sensational 16–0 start into Tuesday’s clash with Oregon. After stunning Indiana by overcoming a 16-point deficit for an 83–77 upset, the Cornhuskers boast top-10 rankings and a bullish outlook. Oregon, reeling at 8–8, poses little threat on paper, while Nebraska’s gaudy resume and balanced metrics—from KenPom to ESPN’s CPI—underscore its national title aspirations. Ahead lie matchups with Northwestern, offering a rare conference breather, and continued home-court advantage at Pinnacle Bank Arena. With Jamarques Lawrence leading the charge, Fred Hoiberg’s squad appears poised to keep the party rolling through what should be a manageable slate.
Nebraska fans can breathe easy as the team hunts Ducks like they’re rare, endangered waterfowl—only to stuff them on the rim. In true Cornhusker fashion, the squad’s obsession with “no panic” feels almost forced, like telling a toddler to stay calm in a toy store tornado. And yet, despite the relentless hype, this bunch walks the line between confidence and cockiness so finely it might as well be a tightrope over a shark tank. The Ducks, meanwhile, can only pray Nebraska doesn’t bring its party hats—or worst, its victory snacks—to Lincoln.
Rhule Reels in MAC Maestro for Defensive Line Shakeup
Miami of Ohio’s Corey Brown is set to bolster Matt Rhule’s Nebraska defensive staff as the new defensive line coach, replacing Terry Bradden. Brown’s resume includes two successful stints with the RedHawks—producing nine All-MAC honorees—and stops at South Dakota, Cornell, and Rutgers, with a noted collaboration alongside Rob Aurich. A former Iowa Hawkeye who forced a fumble in a 1999 matchup against Nebraska, Brown also played professionally for five years in the AFL2, winning back-to-back championships. He will join a defensive front in need of a spark following the Las Vegas Bowl struggles and several personnel losses.
Because when your defensive line can’t find the quarterback without a GPS, why not bring in a coach who once taught at community college to work miracles? Brown’s track record suggests he can coax a few more sacks out of this motley crew—even if the primary task might be helping them learn which gap is gap No. 1. In Lincoln, the local proverb is “If at first you don’t succeed, hire another MAC lifer.” Let’s hope Corey Brown’s Cornell detour wasn’t just a scenic route to “still no pressure.”
Husker Secondary Hosts Transfer Backfield Bonanza
Nebraska’s transfer portal haul continues with the addition of Towson defensive back Jasir Shiggs, marking the third DB signing alongside Dwayne McDougle and Victor Evans III. Shiggs arrives with two years of eligibility and over 800 career snaps, having recorded 104 tackles and an interception in two seasons. McDougle, a 5-foot-11, 210-pound safety, brings 138 tackles and six interceptions from stops at Idaho and San Diego State. Evans, a 6-foot-1 cornerback from FIU, adds depth with 29 career games. These signings fill voids left by four departing starters and bolster a secondary that now boasts diverse experience and competition.
The Cornhuskers’ DB department is morphing into a minor-league all-stars practice field. Sure, they lost four starters, but fear not: three new faces and a coach or two can patch the hole like it’s a surprise party Piñata. And as head coach Matt Rhule hopes, adding more transfers is the surest way to forge camaraderie—because nothing says “team unity” like swapping locker tags mid-season. Meanwhile, fans pray these portal pen pals actually bring coverage skills, not just Instagram-worthy names.
Nebraska Chases 2027 Edge Phenom with Laser Focus
Nebraska extended an offer to four-star edge rusher Myles Smith, a 6-foot-5, 230-pound high school standout from Farmington, Michigan. Rated No. 185 nationally and No. 20 at his position by 247Sports, Smith posted 85 tackles, 14 TFLs, and six sacks in 2025, along with four forced fumbles. His athletic testing—4.7-second 40-yard dash, 315- and 415-pound squat and deadlift—signals high upside. With 13 scholarship offers already, Smith’s blend of size, speed, and versatility aligns with Nebraska’s scheme, offering potential as both run-stopper and pass-rusher in Matt Rhule’s rebuild.
Recruiting never looked so much like speed-dating, but Nebraska’s commitment to swooping up a lanky phenom makes recruiting offices everywhere quiver in jealousy—or laughter. “Versatility” now means “we’ll let you play anywhere as long as you finish with us.” With stats like a gym rat’s wet dream, Smith may end up the only player who’s both bench-pressing linebackers and outrunning slot receivers. If nothing else, his deadlift number impresses more than some quarterbacks’ completion percentages.
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