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Photos: Blue-eyed black lemur twins born at the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (166+ words) Omaha World-Herald Javascript is required to use this website. Blue-eyed black lemur twins follow their mother, Wiig, at the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. Blue-eyed black lemur twins play in their enclosure at the Henry…...
Sam McKewon's Video Mailbag: Did Jamal Rule take the lead for RB1?
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (170+ words) Omaha World-Herald Javascript is required to use this website. World-Herald Sports Editor Sam McKewon discusses whether Jamal Rule's spectacular debut has earned him the RB1 role after one game For one game, Nebraska's offensive braintrust looked pretty darn smart. People are…...
Just: Jamal Rule's 'dream come true' Nebraska debut went better than even he expected
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (1758+ words) The gravity of the moment hit Jamal Rule. Right before Nebraska ran out for the Tunnel Walk, the true freshman running back’s emotions overwhelmed him ahead of his official Husker debut. He felt it — the synchronized claps from the 85,557 in…...
Thirteen Nebraska players wearing single-digit jerseys; other number changes
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (380+ words) LINCOLN — Thirteen Nebraska football players will wear single-digit jerseys in 2026 as NU started warmups Saturday morning its season-opening game vs. Ohio. The 13 is most given out by coach Matt Rhule in his tenure handing out the jerseys. Four players — one…...
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1+ week, 1+ day ago (123+ words) Omaha World-Herald Javascript is required to use this website. Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during a press conference on transportation grants to help Nebraska plan, accelerate roads projects, in Omaha on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. We hope you have enjoyed your complimentary access…...
2026 Nebraska football position previews: Defensive backs
2+ week, 3+ day ago (429+ words) Sam McKewon breaks down the new coaches’ poll and what it says about Nebraska’s brutal 2026 slate, including showdowns with Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana, Washington and Iowa. Sam also talks about Dylan Raiola’s “cornfields” comments, what they reveal about Oregon vs....
'He keeps getting better': Carter Nelson's 'upside' starting to emerge after healthy summer
2+ week, 3+ day ago (246+ words) LINCOLN — As he enters his third season in Lincoln, Nebraska tight end Carter Nelson has practiced in preseason camp with an “unbelievable sense of urgency,” hoping to make a sizable jump in play this season, according to position coach Marcus…...
How Emmett Johnson's NFL preseason is inspiring this year's Nebraska running backs
2+ week, 4+ day ago (248+ words) LINCOLN — Emmett Johnson is off and running with his NFL career. However, the former Nebraska running back is still leading by example for the Husker running backs. Nebraska's Cayden Echternach (48) and Eric Ingwerson (82) during a football practice at the Hawks…...
Video: Matt Rhule's full press conference after completion of fall camp
3+ week, 15+ hour ago (221+ words) Check out Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule's full press conference after the final fall camp practice. Nebraska's Cayden Echternach (48) and Eric Ingwerson (82) during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center in Lincoln on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr....
Depth pieces emerging within Nebraska linebacker room
3+ week, 1+ day ago (276+ words) Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Gary Sharp share thoughts on the midway point of Nebraska football training camp. The guys dive deep into what has ailed Nebraska along the offensive line and is this the year it gets fixed? Plus,…...