Glenn on senior season: 'I've got a lot to prove'

The end sneaks up on you. Cody Glenn will be the first to say it. Wasn’t it just yesterday he was living in the dorms? It sure feels like it.

Friday, July 18, 2008 12:47 AM CDT

Media tabs Lucky All-Big 12

Senior running back Marlon Lucky was the lone Husker named as a first-team all-conference choice in the preseason media poll. Missouri had eight first-team picks, and Oklahoma six.

Thursday, July 17, 2008 4:38 PM CDT

Teafatiller in court on drunken driving charge

Nebraska tight end Hunter Teafatiller was in court Wednesday on a second-offense DUI charge.

Thursday, July 17, 2008 10:52 AM CDT

Carl Pelini: Hokies 'a great measuring stick'

He had taken his alma mater’s football program from anemic status to a spot under the Orange Bowl lights, but Frank Beamer could see there were still more rungs to climb.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:40 AM CDT

Newspaper sues NU fan over bogus article

OKLAHOMA CITY — The publisher of Oklahoma’s largest newspaper and one of its sportswriters have sued a University of Texas employee who admitted posting a bogus article on the Internet about two University of Oklahoma football players.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 9:59 AM CDT

NU fan’s bogus board entry stirs debate

It can get unruly out there among the Internet anonymous, where everyone is suddenly a few inches taller, a little bit more macho, a lot more willing to type something they would never say in face-to-face conversation.

Sunday, July 13, 2008 12:40 AM CDT

QB Davis: Expect stiff competition every year

While Big Red faithful are no doubt still basking in the news of the midweek commitment of quarterback Cody Green, what do those quarterbacks who are already in the Husker stable think whenever a fresh face is being cast as the potential next big thing?

Saturday, July 12, 2008 12:03 AM CDT

Buckeye coach Tressel praises Pelini

Ohio State coach Jim Tressel offered praise for Bo Pelini when talking about the success of Youngstown-bred coaches.

Saturday, July 12, 2008 12:03 AM CDT

Ex-Husker Sewell helping team's bid for AFL title

The journey hasn’t been without its surprising detours, but you’re not about to find Josh Sewell complaining.

Friday, July 11, 2008 12:19 AM CDT

NU fan apologizes for internet hoax

OKLAHOMA CITY — The father of an Oklahoma quarterback says he plans legal action against a Nebraska football fan who posted a bogus story on an Internet message board claiming two Sooners had been arrested on cocaine distribution charges.

Thursday, July 10, 2008 2:47 PM CDT

Texas quarterback chooses NU

Wednesday, July 9, 2008 7:42 PM CDT

Former Husker's book chronicles highs, lows

All the intentions were good.

Sunday, July 6, 2008 12:32 AM CDT

Recruit Williams gets probation at plea hearing

Nebraska football recruit Josh Williams received deferred adjudication probation in a plea hearing in Denton County (Texas) Court on Wednesday morning.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 3:35 PM CDT

McCook's Sellers chooses Kansas

Tyrone Sellers, a 6-foot-4, 220-pound defensive end and tight end from McCook, has given his oral commitment to Kansas.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 8:03 PM CDT

Now with Texas A&M, former Husker Taylor still roots for NU

Zac Taylor doesn’t have to look far if he suddenly needs a Nebraska fix.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 12:35 AM CDT

Steven M. Sipple: Bohl finds his niche at NDSU

FARGO, N.D. — Nebraska football fans were especially surly that late-November day in 2002, hurling expletives toward soon-to-be-fired Husker defensive coordinator Craig Bohl as he trotted off the Memorial Stadium field after a 15-point loss to Colorado.

Sunday, June 29, 2008 12:28 AM CDT

Navy veteran tackles next challenge: NU football

This was a better place than where he’d been, but it wasn’t as good as it could be. He wanted to be down there, in the thick of it.

Friday, June 27, 2008 3:04 PM CDT

Cosgrove to consult for Wisconsin HS team

MADISON, Wis. — For the first time in 28 years, Kevin Cosgrove won’t be coaching the game that he loves: college football. But the potential for any separation anxiety may be eased by 1) his view that this is more of a respite than a setback, 2) his conviction that he will be coaching again next season, collegiately or professionally and 3) his commitment to relocating back to Madison, where he will volunteer his time to help mentor his son with the Edgewood High School football program.

Thursday, June 26, 2008 12:23 AM CDT

Ex-Husker QB Keller signs with Raiders

ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders signed former Nebraska quarterback Sam Keller to a contract Wednesday and waived quarterback Erik Meyer.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 8:38 PM CDT

Steven M. Sipple: No Husker TV early on no surprise

The more I think about it, the more intriguing Nebraska’s 2008 football opener becomes. Western Michigan returns 10 starters on defense and features a balanced offense. Could this be Ball State all over again?

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 12:10 AM CDT

Networks pass on first 3 Husker games

It’ll be pay-per-view or no TV at all for Nebraska’s first three football games this fall.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 1:11 AM CDT

Purify's case set for August

A Lancaster County judge Monday set an Aug. 14 court date for former Nebraska football player Maurice Purify on allegations he violated his probation and was an inmate of a disorderly house.

Monday, June 23, 2008 5:25 PM CDT

Husker recruit still unsigned by Angels

The Angels are still pursuing. Khiry Cooper is still in Lincoln, unsigned and enjoying himself according to his prep baseball coach.

Monday, June 23, 2008 2:09 PM CDT

Steven M. Sipple: Don't trust hype, especially mine

Thank you, Nebraska athletic department officials, for essentially barring media from covering summer football camps for high school players this year.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 3:43 PM CDT

Kellogg shines at Nebraska QB camp

You’d figure a high school senior named Ron Kellogg Jr. would be saddled with some lofty expectations on the basketball court.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008 10:09 PM CDT

Steven M. Sipple: Norvell back in thick of rivalry

Jay Norvell has moved from Lincoln to Norman, and will now see the renewal of a glorious rivalry from the other side.

Monday, June 16, 2008 12:44 AM CDT

Steven M. Sipple: Eight wins is reasonable expectation for Huskers

He traveled the state in recent weeks meeting and greeting Nebraska fans, spreading good will and connecting with the football-starved masses.

Thursday, June 12, 2008 4:58 PM CDT

NU's summer camps heat up

So this is summer vacation. On occasion, it includes a day of lounging at the lake.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 12:57 AM CDT

Steven M. Sipple: Dailey a natural fit for coaching

Joe Dailey feels fortunate that, ever since his high school days, he knew he wanted to be a football coach.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 12:52 AM CDT

NU recruit still mulling options

Husker football recruit Khiry Cooper made his way to Lincoln on Monday still lugging a hefty decision.Though he came to Nebraska, the Shreveport, La., native remains unsure as to whether he’ll sign to play baseball for the Los Angeles Angels’ organization or keep his commitment to the Huskers.

Monday, June 9, 2008 7:49 PM CDT

Steven M. Sipple: Pelini practices what dad preaches

In many ways, we’re still getting to know Nebraska’s new head football coach.

Thursday, June 5, 2008 12:16 AM CDT

Mike Grant on the 'other side' again

As the mess got messier, Mike Grant watched in foreign colors with as much interest as anyone.

Saturday, May 24, 2008 12:42 AM CDT

Huskers to play Southern Miss in '12, '13, '15

It’s never too early to plan a trip to Hattiesburg, right?

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 12:38 AM CDT

2008 Football Schedule

< 2007 Schedule2009 Schedule >
DateTimeOpponentScoreTV
08/30TBAWestern Michigan-TBA
09/06TBASan Jose State-TBA
09/13TBANew Mexico State-TBA
09/27TBAVirginia Tech-TBA
10/04TBAMissouri*-TBA
10/11TBA@Texas Tech*-TBA
10/18TBA@Iowa State*-TBA
10/25TBABaylor*-TBA
11/01TBA@Oklahoma*-TBA
11/08TBAKansas*-TBA
11/15TBA@Kansas State*-TBA
11/282:30 p.m.Colorado*-ABC
Season Record: 0 - 0
* Conference Game

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