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Why NCAA backed off college football targeting’s harshest punishment

Why NCAA backed off college football targeting’s harshest punishment

  • JOHN BRICE USA Today

Passed March 19, an initial targeting penalty in the coming 2026 season does not require a player to miss time in his team’s subsequent game.

Just Askin': Berke's departure, Big Ten expansion, the dream of Pike and Pryce together

Just Askin': Berke's departure, Big Ten expansion, the dream of Pike and Pryce together

  • Amie Just, Lincoln Journal Star

In her Just Askin' Mailbag, Amie Just looks at Berke Büyüktuncel's departure, potential Big Ten expansion and a dream world of Pryce Sandfort and Eric Piatkowski on the same team. 

Don't believe Big Ten has really passed the SEC? Watch 2026 NFL Draft | Opinion

Don't believe Big Ten has really passed the SEC? Watch 2026 NFL Draft | Opinion

  • Matt Hayes USA TODAY

We’re less than two weeks away from the final tell, the statement that could send shockwaves through the SEC. The NFL draft. And more specifically, its unassailable place in it. 

Nebraska spring volleyball position primer: In Bergen Reilly, Big Red has best

Nebraska spring volleyball position primer: In Bergen Reilly, Big Red has best

  • Justin Frommer

The Nebraska spring volleyball position primer looks at the setter position, where Bergen Reilly has set the standard in the Big Ten and nationwide. 

Shatel: As Big East takes 'major jump' in roster payrolls, Creighton's Alan Huss ready to compete

Shatel: As Big East takes 'major jump' in roster payrolls, Creighton's Alan Huss ready to compete

  • Tom Shatel World-Herald Columnist

As new Creighton coach Alan Huss sees the Big East taking a "major jump" in roster payrolls, the Bluejays roll up their sleeves — and roll out competitive offers. 

Nebraska baseball eyes rebound while Creighton brings hot streak into rivalry's round two

Nebraska baseball eyes rebound while Creighton brings hot streak into rivalry's round two

  • Evan Bland World-Herald Staff Writer

Creighton baseball just finished its best win-loss week of the season. Nebraska is coming off its worst. Neither may matter when the in-state rivals meet again Tuesday.

Nebraska basketball notes: Illinois State transfer guard visiting Huskers

Nebraska basketball notes: Illinois State transfer guard visiting Huskers

  • Wilson Moore World-Herald Staff Writer

An Illinois State transfer guard will visit Nebraska as the Huskers retool their backcourt without Jamarques Lawrence and Sam Hoiberg.

Nebraska basketball transfer tracker: NU hosting Illinois State guard

Nebraska basketball transfer tracker: NU hosting Illinois State guard

    Here's the latest on the Nebraska basketball transfer tracker after the commit of Sam Orme and key visits to the school. 

    ESPN Matt Miller & Jordan Reid's 2026 NFL Draft Rankings at EVERY Position

    ESPN Matt Miller & Jordan Reid's 2026 NFL Draft Rankings at EVERY Position

      This is Hail Mary Sports reviewing Matt Miller & Jordan Reid's 2026 NFL Draft Rankings. Like, comment, subscribe, hit the bell, and join the discord for more!! Ads are auto placed LINKS Linktree (Everything in one place): https://linktr.ee/hailmarysports Venmo: @ AlexCBarbour Get 15% OFF…

      Ranking the top 32 interior offensive linemen in the 2026 NFL draft

      Ranking the top 32 interior offensive linemen in the 2026 NFL draft

        Editor’s note: The San Diego Union-Tribune’s Eddie Brown is breaking down prospects, position by position, leading up to the NFL draft (April 23-25). Here are his top 10 interior offensive linemen, plus “bonus” players he believes will be drafted or signed as a priority free agent: 1. Olaivavega Ioane (Jr., Penn State, 6-foot-4, 320 pounds) Ioane was one of the few bright spots for the Nittany ...

        McKewon: Minus big portal bucks, Nebraska leans on coaching, culture in biggest sports

        McKewon: Minus big portal bucks, Nebraska leans on coaching, culture in biggest sports

          Since it's clear Nebraska won't have the most money to buy players in football and basketball, writes Sam McKewon, NU has to lean on its coaching, culture and development. 

          Former Nebraska cornerback Chris Payton-Jones, 30, dies in Florida car accident

          Former Nebraska cornerback Chris Payton-Jones, 30, dies in Florida car accident

            The former Nebraska cornerback, who also played four seasons in the NFL, died over the weekend in a car accident, a Jacksonville (Florida) TV station reported. 

            Nebraska volleyball notes: Gabby DiVita's push for playing time, middle blocker battle

            Nebraska volleyball notes: Gabby DiVita's push for playing time, middle blocker battle

              With one thunderous kill, Nebraska freshman outside hitter Gabby DiVita flashed her potential, while the battle at middle blocker has just begun. 

              Jordy Frahm's grand slam punctuates Nebraska softball's sweep of Wisconsin

              Jordy Frahm's grand slam punctuates Nebraska softball's sweep of Wisconsin

                Jordy Frahm smacked a grand slam as Nebraska softball finished off a dominant weekend sweep of Wisconsin. 

                Shatel: Big Ten on top of the (sports) world, and Nebraska helped nourish league's bravado

                Shatel: Big Ten on top of the (sports) world, and Nebraska helped nourish league's bravado

                The SEC wanted to be No. 1, the Big Ten wanted to be the Big Ten. Nebraska helped change that, writes Tom Shatel, and the league is winning. 

                Just: Bergen Reilly’s ‘emotional’ Sioux Falls homecoming an afternoon to remember for Huskers

                Just: Bergen Reilly’s ‘emotional’ Sioux Falls homecoming an afternoon to remember for Huskers

                Everywhere the Nebraska setter looked in the crowd at her hometown Sanford Pentagon, Reilly saw someone she recognized — instantly filling the Sioux Falls native’s heart with pride.

                A 'basic' change helped Nebraska volleyball's Virginia Adriano produce more 'awesome swings'

                A 'basic' change helped Nebraska volleyball's Virginia Adriano produce more 'awesome swings'

                Virginia Adriano was stuck in limbo after the volleyball season ended in Italy. After finding a home in Nebraska, and settling in, she's showing improvement and a toughness coaches desire.

                Four homers power Nebraska baseball rally from five runs down to top Oregon

                Four homers power Nebraska baseball rally from five runs down to top Oregon

                A big inning helped produce one of Nebraska baseball's largest comebacks of the season and square a ranked series against Oregon in another thriller Saturday.

                Nebraska high jumper Karsyn Leeling surges to top NCAA mark

                Nebraska high jumper Karsyn Leeling surges to top NCAA mark

                Sidney graduate and Nebraska sophomore Karsyn Leeling is now the NCAA's leader in the women's high jump. 

                Justin Frommer recaps Nebraska's spring volleyball match against Iowa State

                Justin Frommer recaps Nebraska's spring volleyball match against Iowa State

                Omaha World-Herald sports writer Justin Frommer recaps Nebraska's spring volleyball match against Iowa State at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D.

                Photos: Nebraska volleyball takes on Iowa State at Sioux Falls' Sanford Pentagon

                Photos: Nebraska volleyball takes on Iowa State at Sioux Falls' Sanford Pentagon

                Nebraska volleyball takes on Iowa State at Sioux Falls' Sanford Pentagon

                Nebraska's Dani Busboom Kelly after spring match win over Iowa State

                Nebraska's Dani Busboom Kelly after spring match win over Iowa State

                Nebraska's Dani Busboom Kelly after spring match win over Iowa State

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                Don't believe Big Ten has really passed the SEC? Watch 2026 NFL Draft | Opinion

                Don't believe Big Ten has really passed the SEC? Watch 2026 NFL Draft | Opinion

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                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                Nebraska's Bergen Reilly, Skyler Pierce, Gabby DiVita and Virginia Adriano after spring match win over Iowa State

                Nebraska's Bergen Reilly, Skyler Pierce, Gabby DiVita and Virginia Adriano after spring match win over Iowa State

                Nebraska's Bergen Reilly, Skyler Pierce, Gabby DiVita and Virginia Adriano after spring match win over Iowa State

                Just: Funky spring lineups underline Nebraska volleyball's incredible depth

                Just: Funky spring lineups underline Nebraska volleyball's incredible depth

                Nebraska's first spring volleyball match brought some funky lineups, writes Amie Just, and in Skyler Pierce, a big reminder of NU's incredible depth. 

                Virginia Adriano powers Nebraska volleyball's dominant offense: Justin Frommer's 3 takes

                Virginia Adriano powers Nebraska volleyball's dominant offense: Justin Frommer's 3 takes

                Nebraska volleyball's offense picked up where it left off last season, as Justin Frommer gives his three takes on NU's first spring exhibition match. 

                Jordy Frahm one out from no-hitter, Nebraska softball still scores shutout of Wisconsin

                Jordy Frahm one out from no-hitter, Nebraska softball still scores shutout of Wisconsin

                Wisconsin broke up Jordy Frahm's no-hitter with one out to go Saturday, but No. 7 Nebraska still got the win — and the senior settled for a shutout.

                Debating Federal Involvement in College Sports NIL

                Debating Federal Involvement in College Sports NIL

                Kevin Rorke joins Dan Sileo to discuss how federal oversight of college sports is intensifying, focusing on NIL, athlete education, and integrity concerns.

                'So goes baseball': Nebraska rally falls short at Oregon amid controversial call

                'So goes baseball': Nebraska rally falls short at Oregon amid controversial call

                Nebraska baseball waited out an opposing ace, a weather delay and its own furious rally for one final chance at a comeback that fell just short Friday.

                Bob Wojnowski: How Dusty May found his way to Michigan, and why he plans to stay

                Bob Wojnowski: How Dusty May found his way to Michigan, and why he plans to stay

                It began on an airport tarmac in New York two years ago, when Dusty May’s cellphone rang. It was his agent relaying a message from the Michigan athletic director. He wanted to meet. Soon. Like, how about 8 a.m. the next day? “I was exhausted,” said May, recalling the moment. “I told him I can’t do it. I’m not gonna get home until 3 a.m.” May’s Florida Atlantic team had just suffered a crushing ...

                Alexis Jensen tosses two-hitter, No. 7 Nebraska softball tops Wisconsin in series opener

                Alexis Jensen tosses two-hitter, No. 7 Nebraska softball tops Wisconsin in series opener

                Nebraska pitcher Alexis Jensen worked out of jams in the first two innings before cruising down the stretch to shut out the Badgers. 

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