And in 2026 against a stiff schedule, aging up might be their secret weapon.

Pollack gives his thoughts on the Huskers and explains why fans should be encouraged, while also keeping things in perspective.

Former Nebraska Cornhuskers running back and Montreal Alouettes CFL Grey Cup champion John O'Leary has died at age 72.

The heart will tell you one thing, the brain another, but it’s the eyes that are the mediator between the two. Somewhere between the feel (heart) and the thought (brain), the eyes will tell both what they need to know.

Nebraska played host to Bowling Green on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium. The Huskers were coming off a 49-21 victory over Ohio last Saturday.

Matt Rhule and the Nebraska Cornhuskers open the 2026 college football season on their home turf on Saturday with a visit from the Ohio Bobcats.

"The series with Notre Dame is the type of matchup that college football fans circle on their calendars years in advance," Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen said in a statement. "Our fans have a tremendous appreciation for the history of college football and iconic venues.

Eight wins for Matt Rhule's Huskers? Yes, according to one metric's odds.