Brian Christopherson

5 days ago | 247sports.com | Brian Christopherson

The data doesn't really switch lanes. It requires 22 or 23 takeaways to rank in the top 25 nationally. That has consistently been the bar to hit over the course of each normal college football season since 2019. Having not been on the plus side of turnover margin since 2016, Nebraska's defense has never hit that number during that time. Actually, only once, were the Huskers real close. That was in 2019 when NU's defense had 21.

5 days ago | 247sports.com | Brian Christopherson

Thew newest Husker signee discusses his decision to join the Nebraska basketball program. He'll get started in June. VIPYou'd wish for a high ceiling for a 7-1 guy. Leo Curtis seems to have just that. How does the latest Husker signee describe his own game? How did some endorsements from a couple former Huskers help? Why did Nebraska seem the right fit? Husker head coach Fred Hoiberg's NBA background and specific clips of a current Husker are certainly lead reasons.

6 days ago | 247sports.com | Brian Christopherson

Former Husker Husker offensive lineman Grant Seagren will join the Oklahoma State program. Having entered the portal on April 28, Seagren is a walk-on that Matt Rhule and the staff liked since he arrived out of Oakland-Craig High School. Halfway through spring, the Husker head coach even singled out Seagren when talking about the O-line. "As soon as Grant decides that he's a scholarship player he's going to be something else. He was 230-pound tight end wherever he was. He' s now 315.

6 days ago | 247sports.com | Brian Christopherson

It's a room with really good storylines. From the former offensive coordinator leading the Nebraska tight ends – Marcus SatterfieldTo a veteran who is one of the more reliable guys on the roster – Luke Lindenmeyer.. To a young in-state talent coming off an injury – Carter Nelson. To a transfer from LSU working back from his own setback – Mac Makrway. To walk-ons pushing for a turn – Cayden Echternach and Danny King.

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Brian Christopherson

Part of the single-digit jersey crew in 2024, Malcolm Hartzog obviously has the respect of his teammates. He also has been on the field about as much as any Husker heading into this fall. His defensive snap count over the last three seasons: 1,626. And only DeShon Singleton and Marques Buford Jr. played more than Hartzog's 591 last year. But it's tweaked role this year he was enthused talking about this spring. He was at corner and free safety a season ago.