Nebraska to bring in FCS Fordham on Sept. 4
Nebraska finalized its 2021 football schedule with the addition of a home game against Fordham on Sept. 4.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
5th in Big Ten - West
Huskers TE recruit Fidone out with knee injury
A serious knee injury will keep Nebraska freshman tight end Thomas Fidone out until at least midseason, coach Scott Frost said Wednesday.
Which college football transfers will make an impact in 2021?
The NCAA has approved a one-time waiver that will allow transfers to have immediate eligibility. Who are the most important players to switch teams this offseason?
Ex-Nebraska player not guilty of sexual assault
A Lancaster County jury found former Nebraska football player Katerian LeGrone not guilty of sexual assault on Thursday.
Ranking the 80 best college football defenders of the 2000s
Where do Ed Reed, Khalil Mack and Tyrann Mathieu rank among the best college football defenders over the past two decades?
What a 64-team college football tournament would look like in 2021
With the NCAA tournament finally here, we take our yearly look at how a 64-team college football tournament would play out.
Nebraska reaffirms OU game; eyed 8th home tilt
Nebraska AD Bill Moos says the school plans to play Oklahoma as scheduled this season but did explore adding an eighth home game to the Huskers' slate.
Andy Hoffman, father of Huskers fan Jack, dies
Andy Hoffman, the father of Nebraska Cornhuskers fan and brain cancer patient Jack Hoffman, died Monday at his home in Atkinson, Nebraska. He was 42.
Ex-Nebraska QB McCaffrey heading to Louisville
Quarterback Luke McCaffrey announced on Twitter that he is transferring to Louisville. McCaffrey played in seven of Nebraska's eight games as a redshirt freshman in the 2020 season.
Cornhuskers, Illini won't play in Ireland this year
After consultation with the Irish government and medical experts, the Big Ten football game between Nebraska and Illinois will not be played in Dublin this season.
Busch back with Huskers as defensive analyst
Former LSU safeties coach Bill Busch will return to Nebraska as a defensive analyst and is among three staff hires announced Monday by coach Scott Frost.
Which college football teams are recruiting the best at each position on offense in 2021?
Alabama has one of the strongest offensive line groups this cycle. Which teams are strongest at the other positions?
Big Ten football schedule 2021: Dates and key matchups
The 2021 Big Ten college football schedule is out. Here's a complete look at each team's slate.
Big Ten rivalries return to traditional spot in '21
The Big Ten Conference released its revised football schedule for the 2021 season, and it will return its traditional rivalry games -- including Ohio State-Michigan -- to the final week of the regular season.
Nebraska QB McCaffrey, 2 others transferring
Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey, along with reserve offensive lineman Will Farniok and wide receiver Kade Warner, entered the NCAA's transfer portal Tuesday.
HOFers Shields, Taylor among new CFP members
Former Nebraska star Will Shields, Virginia Union AD Joe Taylor, Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart, NC State AD Boo Corrigan and Texas AD Chris Del Conte will begin three-year terms on the College Football Playoff selection committee.
Where things stand in college football recruiting before February's national signing day
With February's national signing day next Wednesday, we examine the state of college football recruiting in the 2021 class.
Ex-Nebraska WR Robinson transfers to Kentucky
Former Nebraska Cornhuskers WR Wan'Dale Robinson announced Friday he is transferring to Kentucky.
RB Stepp transfers to Huskers as Mills departs
Running back Markese Stepp announced Tuesday he is transferring to Nebraska from USC, strengthening an area of need following the departures of Dedrick Mills and Wan'Dale Robinson.
Nebraska's top WR Robinson says he'll transfer
Wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson says he's transferring out of Nebraska with the hopes of going to a school closer to his native Kentucky.
USC lands No. 3 overall recruit, DE Foreman
Five-star defensive end Korey Foreman committed to USC, leading a group of six ESPN 300 prospects announcing commitments to various football programs on Saturday.
When teams' social media feeds got real, made friends and started beefing
It wasn't long ago that a team's social media feed was schedules, brief news and maybe some photos. Those days are gone. They have personalities now. The people behind the avatars are trying to bring the Twitter and Instagram feeds to life.
From Lane to Dabo to Tom Herman's favorite app: College football's quotes of the year
In a college football season unlike any other, there were plenty of inspiring athletes who spoke out, from Mississippi State RB Kylin Hill to Vanderbilt kicker Sarah Fuller. And college football coaches still said some pretty weird stuff.
Why Cardinals' Prince Amukamara made more than 300 deliveries working for DoorDash
Cardinals cornerback Prince Amukamara worked three to four days a week for DoorDash during the pandemic and raised $30K for his foundation.
Minnesota, Nebraska, Michigan St. to decline bids
Minnesota and Nebraska will not accept invitations to a bowl game, the schools announced Saturday.
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2020 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 5-0 | 7-1 |
| Indiana | 6-1 | 6-2 |
| Penn State | 4-5 | 4-5 |
| Maryland | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Rutgers | 3-6 | 3-6 |
| Michigan | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Michigan State | 2-5 | 2-5 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Northwestern | 6-1 | 7-2 |
| Iowa | 6-2 | 6-2 |
| Wisconsin | 3-3 | 4-3 |
| Minnesota | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Nebraska | 3-5 | 3-5 |
| Purdue | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Illinois | 2-6 | 2-6 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards190.1104th
Rushing Yards201.428th
Points For23.4Tied-179th
Points Against29.464th
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph Kpai | OLB | Signed | 83 |
| Wynden Ho'ohuli | ILB | Signed | 83 |
| Thomas Fidone Jr. | TE-H | Signed | 81 |
| Kamonte Grimes | WR | Signed | 80 |
| Shawn Hardy | WR | Signed | 79 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | N. Suh | Chuck Bednarik Award |
| 2009 | N. Suh | Bronko Nagurski Award |
| 2009 | N. Suh | Outland Trophy |
| 2009 | N. Suh | Lombardi Award |
| 2001 | E. Crouch | Davey O'Brien Award |