The Big Ten is expected to unveil its 2020 football schedule as early as today. Big Ten athletic directors and coaches met Thursday via conference call to discuss the topic. While the exact schedules are still unknown, it is expected that Big Ten play will begin Sept. 5th, with teams playing 10-game schedules and having…… Read more »
The Atlantic Coast Conference has announced an 11-game scheduling plan for the 2020 season. The ACC will begin play Sept. 12th with its 14 member teams, plus independent Notre Dame, playing a ten-game conference schedule. They will allow one non-conference game – that must be played in the home state of the ACC team scheduling…… Read more »
NCAA president Mark Emmert said Tuesday he remains “very concerned” about the status of fall sports and thinks a delayed start and shortened schedule might “make sense.” The NCAA is allowing all major college football teams to begin their seasons as early as Aug. 29th. The association confirmed that the football oversight committee had requested…… Read more »
Check out HUSKERMAX.com for links to these stories; Former Husker defensive coordinator Carl Pelini is taking over as head coach at his alma mater, Cardinal Mooney High School in Youngstown, Ohio. He recently served as defensive coordinator as Youngstown State under his brother, Bo Pelini. Athlon Sports sees upset potential in Nebraska’s games against Penn…… Read more »
Nebraska added its final scholarship player to the class of 2020 on Friday evening when defensive back Nadab Joseph, a four-star juco prospect from Miami, announced his commitment to Nebraska. Joseph was the top junior college cornerback from the 2020 recruiting class. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound defensive back also had offers from Alabama, Baylor, Colorado and…… Read more »
Husker quarterback Adrian Martinez earned preseason recognition on Friday morning, as he was named to the Maxwell Award watch list, which is presented annually to the College Player of the Year. Martinez, who was also named to the Maxwell Award watch list in 2019, has started the last two seasons for the Huskers. He has…… Read more »
Bill Moos will be keeping close tabs on today’s meeting of the NCAA Board of Governors. They could potentially decide whether all NCAA fall sports championships will be postponed or canceled. Nebraska’s preparations move into a new phase today with the start of two weeks of “minicamp.” The plan, approved by the NCAA in mid-June,…… Read more »
The father of Jack Hoffman, Andy, has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. He revealed the news in a Facebook post, saying he had a seizure Sunday while running in Atkinson, Nebraska. An MRI revealed a “massive brain tumor.” He’s at the Mayo Clinic now to figure out the next steps in his treatment. His…… Read more »
Former Husker Khalil Davis has reportedly agreed to contract terms with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A sixth-round pick this past year, Davis is projected to make $3.47 million over four years. There are 26 former Huskers on the new edition of the Madden video game. Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David is again the highest-rated…… Read more »
The University of Nebraska at Kearney is delaying the start of fall sports competition to Sept. 28th due to the coronavirus pandemic. UNK and Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association officials announced the decision today. It was approved unanimously by chancellors and presidents of the conference’s 14 schools. Football, volleyball, cross country, women’s golf, women’s soccer and…… Read more »