Simpson Edges Nebraska Wesleyan in Double Overtime
Noah Cracraft set a school single-game receiving record during Simpson's 57-49 win over Nebraska Wesleyan in Lincoln.
Lincoln Football News
Wisevoter follows football in Lincoln, the Nebraska state capital and home to a college football program whose fan base spans the entire state. Lancaster County frames the reporting, and coverage runs through the full football calendar.
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November 7, 2026
Nebraska Relieves Holgorsen of Offensive DutiesCoach Matt Rhule removed offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen as the Cornhuskers search for answers after a four-game losing streak.
November 7, 2026
Lincoln Routs Central Plains 52-6Jeremiah Miller threw for 22 touchdowns and ran for 19 more this season, leading Lincoln to a lopsided win over Central Plains.
November 5, 2026
Donovan Has Tracheostomy Removed After Head InjuryMayville State player Matthew Donovan, injured September 19, is now receiving therapy at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals in Lincoln.
November 3, 2026
Nebraska Falls to Washington 17-10 at MemorialHusker fan behavior during the loss drew attention from coach Matt Rhule and defensive coordinator Rob Aurich.
November 1, 2026
Nebraska Swaps Kicker Kyle Cunanan for John HohlNebraska replaced its kicker mid-game after Kyle Cunanan missed a field goal against Washington.
October 31, 2026
Matthew Donovan Stands in Harness During RecoveryThe student athlete is undergoing physical therapy in Lincoln following a severe injury.
October 30, 2026
Anthony Colandrea Commits to Nebraska for 2027 SeasonQuarterback Anthony Colandrea secures his final year of eligibility with a return to Nebraska.
October 30, 2026
Lincoln Christian to Host Playoff Game This FridayThe Crusaders prepare to face Minden in a high-stakes postseason matchup held at the Lincoln campus.
October 30, 2026
Nebraska to Host Blackout Game Against WashingtonThe University of Nebraska football team will host a blackout game at Memorial Stadium this coming weekend.
October 29, 2026
Nebraska Edge Rusher Anthony Jones to Miss Washington GameAnthony Jones will sit out Saturday's matchup against Washington after undergoing surgery on a broken foot.
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Coverage here takes in game results, recruiting cycles, coaching decisions, conference races, bowl bids and the roster moves that carry through the offseason. Reporting reaches Haymarket, Downtown, Near South, Country Club and Clinton, and the Lancaster County and university agencies involved in stadium operations, event planning and athletic administration. Football in Lincoln occupies a place in civic life that is unusual even by college football standards, with home game days transforming the city and generating economic and logistical stories alongside the on-field coverage. Recruiting decisions and coaching changes generate the most sustained offseason coverage, while conference standings and bowl eligibility concentrate attention through the final weeks of the regular season.