Corn Flakes: Husker Quarterback Analysis and the World’s Tallest Nutcracker

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WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - OCTOBER 15: Herbie Husker runs on the field during the college football game between the Purdue Boilermakers and Nebraska Cornhuskers on October 15, 2022, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

You know it is late July when the Husker news feeds turn to football speculation, pre-season power rankings, and depth chart predictions. Despite the 100 degree weather blanketing the Cornhusker State, the Kool-Aid is cold and refreshing. This [insert position group here] room is the best in years, this quarterback will be the one to [insert breakthrough description here], and the leadership of [insert name of plucky native son or offensive lineman who is supposed to have a breakout year here].

Who needs AI? Old people like me can write preseason articles in our sleep!

So, are you getting excited for this football season? After the way the last one ended combined with a brutal schedule, I find it hard to raise my expectations beyond ‘low-tier bowl game’ territory. I hope Matt Rhule can orchestrate a breakout year but I am not holding my breath.

I’ll save the hopium for Nebrasketball.

Corn Flakes​

Nebraska football to host fan day on August 8
The Nebraska football team will hold its annual Fan Day on Saturday, Aug. 8, with the free event scheduled to run from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Hawks Championship Center.

Colandrea eager for this Husker offense to show what it can do
Explosive plays. Anthony Colandrea believed in the opportunities to find them in ample supply when he signed with Nebraska. Nothing in the offseason has changed that thinking.

Five Nebraska football transfers expected to make an immediate impact
Nebraska closed out year three of the Matt Rhule era with three consecutive loses to Penn State, Iowa and Utah. The combined scores in those games were 121-48. The writing was on the wall: the offseason wasn’t going to be quiet and nobody’s job was safe.

Damon Benning compares Husker quarterbacks as they prepare for fall camp
LINCOLN, Neb. — Anthony Colandrea is one of 11 Huskers named to the preseason watch list for the East-West Shrine Game, a postseason All-Star Game, and while Colandrea should win the starting role, TJ Lateef and Daniel Kaelin won’t roll over.

Carriker Chronicles: NU position groups 2026 – Quarterbacks
As is the case with almost every position on Nebraska’s roster this season, this is the best quarterback room Matt Rhule has had since coming to Lincoln.

What Nebraska native Carter Nelson’s potential move to the slot means for the Big Red
The former No. 3 tight end in the 2024 recruiting class could be changing positions once again. This time, the Huskers hope it unlocks his full potential.

Nebraska football’s three biggest storylines entering the 2026 season
LINCOLN, Neb — The Big Ten Football Media Days are set for July 28-30, with Nebraska taking the podium on the final day. Head Coach Matt Rhule, who is entering year 4 will be joined by tight end Luke Lindenmeyer, center Justin Evans and defensive back Andrew Marshall.

Eleven Cornhuskers named to the East-West Shrine Bowl watch list
The 2026 Shriners Children’s East-West Bowl released its watch list on Thursday. The list contains six returning Huskers and five Nebraska transfers.

Huskers face one of the toughest schedules in college football
The Huskers play three playoff teams and the last two national champions.

Sports!​

Baseball immortality. Beltran, Jones and Kent enter Cooperstown
Beltrán and Jones are two of the game’s most recognizable center fielders, and Kent raised the bar for run production among middle infielders

Tadej Pogacar confirms status as one of the greats after fifth Tour de France win
Daring mountain attacks from deep, multiple stage wins and an ice-cool temperament all helped the 27-year-old Slovenian seal his victory on Sunday. He joined Belgian Eddy Merckx, Spaniard Miguel Indurain and Frenchmen Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault as the only riders to win five Tours.

LeBron chooses the 76ers. Why not the Cavs or the Heat?
LeBron James’ decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers was surprising and clearly agonizing. It took him nearly a month to make up his mind; he informed the Los Angeles Lakers on June 30 that he wouldn’t return.

Biggest winners and losers from the U.S. national track and field championship
The U.S. track and field championships were held in New York City for the first time since 1991, at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island.

Then There’s This​

Minnesota town boasts the world’s tallest nutcracker
LUVERNE, Minn. (AP) — Crossing the open farmland of southwestern Minnesota, you’ll encounter an otherworldly sight: a massive head with a beard, mustache and red-striped top hat looming over the horizon.

Over 500 newborns named after Erling Haaland in Peru
Peru’s national identity registry has registered 468 newborns with “Haaland”, while another 91 were given the full name “Erling Haaland” in the latest bout reflecting the Norwegian footballer’s influence.

Seattle police are searching for two men who parachuted from the Space Needle
The jumpers face trespassing charges, according to a report provided by Public Affairs Officer Brian Pritchard.

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