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Three Iowa players receive preseason accolades, highlighting the team's defensive and offensive line strengths ahead of the September 5 matchup with Northern Illinois.
On Thanksgiving Day 1993, Nebraska overcame a sluggish offensive showing to defeat Oklahoma 21-7, clinching its first undefeated regular season since 1983 and climbing to No. 2 in the AP poll.
A recent episode of The Common Fan Podcast pits Omaha World‑Herald’s Gary Sharp against Counter Read’s Brandon Vogel in a spirited debate over Nebraska’s all‑time greatest offensive players, excluding quarterbacks. The conversation highlights legendary running backs, celebrates an often‑ignored offensive line, and reveals a four‑player Mount Rushmore that includes Mike Rozier, Dave Rimington, Johnny Rodgers and Ahman Green.
On January 1, 1994, Nebraska's football team battled Florida State in the Orange Bowl, falling 18‑16 after a controversial finish that left the Cornhuskers within seconds of a national title.
Senior defensive back Ken Moore Jr. of Western Carolina University was named to the second‑team Preseason All‑America list by Stats Perform FCS, marking the fifth consecutive season a Catamount has received the honor. The announcement coincides with upcoming Southern Conference Media Day and the start of ticket sales for the 2026 home schedule.
From record‑shattering rushing feats to a Rose Bowl MVP, Walker and Tripi’s legacies continue to shape Georgia football’s rich history.
Nebraska surged to a 21‑0 lead in the first quarter, survived a Colorado comeback, and secured a 21‑17 victory that kept the Cornhuskers in the conversation for the 1993 national championship.
After a suspended baseball season, the Hail Varsity Historical series revisits a pivotal 1993 Nebraska victory over Missouri, highlighting defensive adjustments, key player contributions, and the impact of injuries on the roster.