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Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola acts more like a seasoned veteran than a freshman phenom – The Athletic “The constant drive to get better” led to Raiola finding quick success in his first season of college football.

How will Indiana football’s offensive line perform against Nebraska?
Indiana’s offensive line deserves a lot of credit for the team’s 6-0 start. Can they continue against Nebraska?

Is Nebraska football’s offense a liability to Indiana?
Can the Huskers keep up with the Hoosiers’ strong scoring attack?

Nebraska’s Matt Rhule on Indiana: “That’s probably a top-ten football team we’re going against” – The Crimson Quarry
The Cornhuskers’ head coach had high praise for the Hoosiers.

Nebraska volleyball star Harper Murray reflects on intense season and tiring workload: “Overtime is putting a strain on me” – EssentiallySports
Nebraska women’s volleyball team star Harper Murray talks about an intense season after an unprecedented 13-game winning streak.

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Michael Gardner died in a climbing accident in Nepal – climbing
32-year-old Michael Gardner died in a climbing accident while attempting a new route on the huge north face of Jannu East.

Why are there so many surprises this college football season? – The Washington Post
After five of the top 11 teams in the AP Poll lost on Saturday, it’s easy to assume that the sport is collapsing because of its structural changes. But that’s not necessarily the case.

Big Ten, SEC in Talks About Groundbreaking Schedule Agreement Focused on Revenue, Solidifying CFP Spots – CBSSports.com
College football’s two richest and strongest conferences could face off in a series of “challenge games.”

UH will join Mountain West as a full member starting in 2026 | KHON2
The University of Hawai’i, which has been a football-only member of the Mountain West Conference since 2012, will become a full-time member beginning in 2026. Action Sports’ Brett McMurphy first reported the news on Monday evening. However, perhaps the most important point for those staying in Hawaii under the agreement is that the UH travel grants will be provided […]

NCAA shortens transfer portal window for college football and basketball from 45 to 30 days – CBSSports.com
Despite a recommendation from the Football Oversight Committee, the NCAA is not canceling the spring portal window

Aaron Judge finally woke up | Defector
Aaron Judge became Aaron Judge again and gave a playoff game its only moment of glory. Judge’s devastating and majestic two-run moonshot over the center field wall in the bottom of the seventh inning highlighted his New York Yankees’ 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of the ALCS.

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Hurricanes Milton and Helene, flood insurance and moral hazards
At some point the government must stop bailing out people who build homes and factories in the wake of a disaster.

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