Corn Flakes: Buschini Gets a Blackshirt and Reilly Repeats As B1G Setter of the Week

In his press conference today Coach Rhule said he gave out two more blackshirts in the last week. One went to the deserving Ceyair Wright after another solid performance against Rutgers.

The other went to Punter, Brian Buschini. Rhule said that some of the defensive players came up to him and told him they needed to give Buschini a blackshirt. Buschini had an amazing game against Rutgers and has been a vital part of helping the Nebraska defense keep opponents in check.

Nebraska Football: Matt Rhule explains why he issued two new Blackshirts midseason, including to punter Brian Buschini
Matt Rhule explains why he awarded two new Blackshirts midseason, including one to punter Brian Buschini.

Nebraska

Reilly Named B1G Setter of the Week For Third Time This Season – University of Nebraska – Official Athletics Website

Nebraska-Ohio State Set for 11 a.m. on Oct. 26 – University of Nebraska – Official Athletics Website

Husker Football Begins Second Half at 5-1
Nebraska needs just one win to become bowl eligible.

Why Nebraska coach Matt Rhule feels his team ‘got better’ during the bye week
With a win, Nebraska can vault itself back into the national conversation, Top 25 and secure a long-awaited bowl game.

Pair of Nebraska football stars become the latest Blackshirts
Two new Blackshirts have been added to the Nebraska football roster after some stellar performances this season.

Indiana’s Curt Cignetti Compliments Nebraska Football’s Defense, Dylan Raiola
The Indiana football coach said Monday that he was keeping the focus on his Hoosiers this week, but he had words of praise for the Huskers’ defense, size and offensive skill players.

Nebraska Volleyball Remains Second in Latest AVCA Rankings
After a pair of conference wins – including a top 10 battle with Purdue – Nebraska volleyball continues at the second position in the collegiate landscape as Pittsburgh remains atop the AVCA Top 25 rankings.

Nebraska Basketball Outside Top 50 in Preseason KenPom Rankings
The Nebraska men’s basketball team debuted in the initial preseason Kenpom rankings at No. 56 nationally, and was the rated 13th best-team in the Big Ten Conference.

Elsewhere

Ruth Chepngetich sets world record by nearly 2 minutes at Chicago Marathon : NPR
The 30-year-old Kenyan became the first woman to break a marathon time of 2 hours 10 minutes, and cut almost 2 minutes off the previous women’s record.

The 30-year-old Kenyan became the first woman to break a marathon time of 2 hours 10 minutes, and cut almost 2 minutes off the previous women’s record.

College basketball rankings: Preseason AP Top 25 poll’s most overrated and underrated teams – CBSSports.com
Here are teams ranked too high or too low in the first AP Top 25 poll before the 2024-25 season

No QB controversy here: Why sticking with Quinn Ewers over Arch Manning was right move for Texas vs. Oklahoma – CBSSports.com
The Longhorns know that championships are won with experience at quarterback

Penn State is destined for spot in College Football Playoff, but a national title still seems a step too far – CBSSports.com
The Nittany Lions should make the big party in December, but questions remain how long they can dance

Ranking college football’s top 50 newcomers at midseason – ESPN
How have the big-name transfers and top recruits fared through the first half of the season? We break them down.

Ranking 134 college football teams after Week 7: Why Oregon’s on top at midseason – The Athletic
Who are the great, elite teams? I’m not sure there is one this season, but the Ducks fly to the top at Week 7 after an instant classic.

PANDAS!

Giant pandas are on their way to the National Zoo in D.C. : NPR
After an 11-month wait, giant pandas will populate the zoo once again. A pair of pandas, which left China on FedEx’s “Panda Express” cargo jet, are expected to arrive in the D.C. area on Tuesday.