Nebraska Thread

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Adidas has redesigned Nebraska football’s uniforms for the 2026 season, giving the Huskers a rebranded look that includes a new number font, two white stripes on each shoulder and shortened stripes on each side of the pants.

Players unveiled the uniforms Saturday night during the “Red Sea Rising” promotion, which capped NU’s Battle of the Boneyard 7v7

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A week in Husker history


«1916: Former Husker Clinton Ross is called upon to enlist men for an African-American military unit to serve in the Mexican border campaign. | Background

1961: At 270 pounds, Nebraska lineman Ron McDole weighs in as the heaviest player in the East-West All-American Bowl.

1971: Johnny Rodgers gets two years’ probation for his role in a May 1970 gas station robbery. Meanwhile, Bob Devaney downplays the Huskers’ chances for a second consecutive national title.

1986: Big Eight football programs are feeling the effects of a sluggish economy.

1996: Former Husker Tommie Frazier signs with Montreal of the Canadian Football League.

2006: Athletic Director Steve Pederson announces a home-and-home series with Tennessee in 2016 and ’17. (The dates eventually would be pushed back 10 years and then canceled altogether.)

2011: In its first Big Ten season, Nebraska faces what is regarded as the league’s toughest overall football schedule, but that doesn’t stop Athlon from putting the Huskers in its preseason top 10.

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A week in Husker history

1936: Ticket sales for the coming football season are brisk.

1941: Coach Biff Jones is hopeful that the military draft will have a minimal effect on the 1941 team.

«1946: John Howell, starting quarter­back of the Nebraska team that upset defending national champion Minnesota in 1937, is killed by lightning on a farm near Scottsbluff at age 30. Also, legendary Nebraska sportswriter Cy Sherman retires at age 75.

1961: It’s a game-changer for fans in Omaha: Construction of Interstate 80 to Lincoln is expected to be completed in time for the 1961 football season. Also, Tom Osborne signs a one-year contract with the Washington Redskins.

1971: Joe Orduna’s 23-yard pass reception for a touchdown in the final minute gives the West a victory in the Coaches All-American game. Meanwhile, Bob Devaney has a decision to make regarding Johnny Rodgers.

1996: Bob Devaney resigns as athletic director emeritus for health reasons.

2011: The Huskers’ Big Ten membership officially begins.