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D62C49 @7 C6=6G2?46k^2mk^Am evan.bland@owh.com, 402-444-1201, twitter.com/EvanBlandOWH In this Series College football preview: Nebraska's odyssey in search of relevance Updated 1 hr ago Nebraska football has strayed far from greatness. Can it return? Updated 19 hrs ago Come 'Golden Kernals' awards season, who — or what — with Nebraska football might win? Updated 19 hrs ago Moore: Nebraska football needs an identity. Could Husker basketball provide the script? 27 updates Previous Next 0 Comments Locations Omaha Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. 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