These five programs are on the rise with recruiting this summer
Willie Taggart and Oregon have eight ESPN 300 recruits already after a disappointing 2016 season. The Ducks are one of programs on the rise this year.
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9-4, 2nd in Big Ten - West
Huskers' Johnson Jr. taking leave of absence
Nebraska receiver Keyshawn Johnson Jr., the son of former NFL star Keyshawn Johnson, is taking a leave of absence six months after joining the program.
Mitch Sherman ESPN Staff Writer
Nebraska has hired Scott Booker to coach safeties and reassigned Bob Elliott as a defensive analyst for personal reasons that recently arose. Booker coached at Notre Dame from 2010 to 2016, most recently as tight ends coach and special teams coordinator. Elliott, also formerly at Notre Dame, joined coach Mike Riley's staff after last season. "It's an unusual time to make a coaching hire," Riley said in a statement. "But we are fortunate that Scott worked with our staff this past spring and brings great experience and energy to our program."
Scout's take: ATH Josh Moore brings his speed to Nebraska
Josh Moore possesses the speed to stretch the field, which is an element that Nebraska is searching for on offense.
These new assistants already tearing up recruiting
Texas has been one of the hottest recruiters this spring and summer. That's thanks to Todd Orlando, among others on the staff. He is just one of several new assistants already making a mark with their new teams.
WR Moore is verbal commit No. 7 for Nebraska
Wide receiver Josh Moore, the No. 31 prospect in the ESPN 300, has verbally committed to Nebraska.
Biggest offseason questions for the Big Ten West
Can Tanner Lee spark Nebraska's offense? What's up with Wisconsin's defense? We breakdown the biggest unanswered questions for Big Ten West teams.
Upset alert: Big Ten East teams could have surprises in store
Upsets are tough to predict by nature, but there are plenty of opportunities for some Big Ten East teams to shock the world this fall.
Huskers WR Johnson Jr. cited for marijuana
Nebraska freshman receiver Keyshawn Johnson Jr., the son of the former NFL player, was cited for marijuana possession, according to police.
Big Ten West teams poised to score big upsets
Pulling off an upset can make a good season great. Here are some Big Ten West teams that could score some surprise victories this fall.
Big Ten West contenders seek to stand out with high-stake games
Everyone talks about the East, but Big Ten West teams are hoping to make some noise in 2017 and these games offer them a chance to make a statement.
Mitch Sherman ESPN Staff Writer
Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury announced the transfer of three players to the Red Raiders, including graduate transfer offensive lineman Dwayne Johnson Jr. from Nebraska, juco defensive lineman Quentin Yotz and juco defensive back Thomas Leggett
Picking over/under win total for Big Ten West teams
The oddsmakers don't think any Big Ten West team will win 10 games, or that Nebraska and Iowa will even win seven games. Are they right? Yes, and no.
Updated 2018 class rankings: Huskers into top 10
Nebraska continues to build on 2017's top-25 class with even more momentum to the start of 2018.
Mitch Sherman ESPN Staff Writer
Nebraska again has season tickets for sale. Approximately 1,500 are available, starting Thursday at the school that has sold out an NCAA-record 354 consecutive games at Memorial Stadium, dating to 1962. The Cornhuskers had close to 2,000 tickets available at this time last year.
Huskers WR Morgan arrested on pot charge
Nebraska receiver Stanley Morgan Jr. was arrested in Florida on suspicion of felony possession of marijuana this month, but a prosecutor reduced the charge to a misdemeanor.
Who has the best pass-catchers in the Big Ten?
Penn State will have one of the league's best passing attacks thanks to receiving depth and talent, but there are a couple of surprise teams to watch.
Young recruiters giving the Big Ten a boost
Six Big Ten teams are in the top 20 of the 2018 recruiting class rankings, and a big reason is the infusion of youth in the assistant coaching ranks.
Which is the best Nebraska Cornhuskers team of all time?
QB Tommie Frazier led Nebraska to a national title in 1995, but this undefeated Cornhuskers team wasn't rated the best in program history. Find out which teams ranked higher.
Past Big Ten recruiting battles that still sting
Big Ten coaches often have to see players they almost landed in recruiting going against them each year when playing for a conference rival.
Big Ten freshmen who could make an immediate impact
Michigan's Donovan Peoples-Jones looks ready to make an instant impact, but he's not the only one, as the Big Ten's incoming freshman class is strong.
Big Ten West stock watch: Wisconsin strengthens its status at the top
With spring practice in the rearview mirror, some teams' stocks are trending in opposite directions. The Badgers? We're buying. Iowa? No so much.
Jenna Laine ESPN Staff Writer
I'm told that Nebraska wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp is headed to Bucs rookie camp on a tryout. He had 2,474 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns in college. Suffered a knee injury during bowl practices, missed his pro day and only had clearance to begin training about three weeks before he worked out for teams.
Big Ten post-spring power rankings: Buckeyes loaded again
Ohio State promises one of the toughest defensive fronts in the nation while Penn State's multi-pronged offense should be fun to watch.
Tim McManus ESPN Staff Writer
The Eagles close out the fifth round by selecting Nebraska safety Nathan Gerry. With good ball skills and instincts, Gerry had 13 career interceptions during his time at Nebraska.
2017 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyjon Lindsey | WR | Signed | 84 |
| Tristan Gebbia | QB-PP | Signed | 82 |
| Elijah Blades | CB | Signed | 81 |
| Keyshawn Johnson Jr. | WR | Signed | 80 |
| Avery Roberts | ILB | Signed | 80 |
2016 Big Ten Standings
| East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Penn State | 8-1 | 11-3 |
| Ohio State | 8-1 | 11-2 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 10-3 |
| Indiana | 4-5 | 6-7 |
| Maryland | 3-6 | 6-7 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 3-9 |
| Rutgers | 0-9 | 2-10 |
| West | CONF | OVR |
| Wisconsin | 7-2 | 11-3 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Northwestern | 5-4 | 7-6 |
| Illinois | 2-7 | 3-9 |
| Purdue | 1-8 | 3-9 |
Team Leaders 2016
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | N. Suh | Chuck Bednarik Award |
| 2009 | N. Suh | Bronko Nagurski Award |
| 2009 | N. Suh | Outland Trophy |
| 2009 | N. Suh | Vince Lombardi/Rotary Award |
| 2001 | E. Crouch | Davey O'Brien Award |
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