Nebraska Football Weekly
SPRING FOOTBALL TAKES CENTER STAGE
As Nebraska prepares for spring practice starting February 21, multiple outlets are diving deep into position-by-position previews. The defensive line emerges as a critical focus area, with two new coaches and three transfers tasked with elevating a unit that could determine whether the Huskers take the next step. The secondary adds five-star Danny Odem to a young core that played elite football for 10 games before faltering down the stretch. Meanwhile, the linebacker corps faces a complete overhaul with a new rotation and defensive scheme under coordinator Rob Aurich.
Special teams present an intriguing challenge — the unit improved dramatically last season but now must maintain momentum after losing the coach responsible for that transformation. On offense, the quarterback competition features UNLV transfer Anthony Colandrea, who threw for over 4,100 yards and 33 touchdowns in 2025, creating the deepest QB room in recent memory.
BILL MOOS BOOK SPARKS REFLECTION
Former Athletic Director Bill Moos's new 700-page book is generating significant discussion across all three outlets. The revelations paint a troubling picture of the Scott Frost era, with Moos admitting he knew Frost wasn't ready but hired him anyway. The book details dysfunction including attempts to avoid key games and explore leaving the Big Ten during COVID. Multiple journalists suggest the chaos Moos describes should earn Matt Rhule's rebuilding effort more patience from fans.
NFL COMBINE INVITES
Former Huskers Emmett Johnson and DeShon Singleton received invitations to the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Johnson, the Big Ten Running Back of the Year with 1,451 rushing yards, projects as a Day Two draft pick, while Singleton impressed at the Senior Bowl.
FAN SENTIMENT: CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Despite a disappointing 1-4 finish and Dylan Raiola's transfer, 81% of Nebraska fans are taking a "wait and see" approach rather than panicking — a measured response that reflects both hope and hard-earned realism.
SOURCES
NEBRASKA Reacts Survey Results: HUSKERS Football Fans Are Not Dripping With Optimism (But You're Not THAT Mad) — Corn Nation
Nebraska football spring position primer: Can 2 coaches and 3 transfers reenergize defensive line? — Husker Extra [PAYWALL]
Nebraska spring football position primer: Young core of athletic DBs add 5-star Danny Odem — Husker Extra [PAYWALL]
Nebraska football spring position primer: At linebacker, a new rotation and scheme — Husker Extra [PAYWALL]