Nebraska handed out Blackshirts officially on Tuesday with 12 players earning the coveted black practice jerseys.

The Blackshirts, coming off one of the better halves of football we've seen from a Nebraska defense, is trying to carry over that momentum from last Saturday night while also wanting more. More ...

The Blackshirts are given to the starters of the Nebraska defense. The Blackshirts are always a hot topic of conversation during fall camp, and each head coach has always had their own philosophy ...

Nebraska football has three new Blackshirts — safety Phalen Sanford, linebacker Nick Henrich and defensive end Jimari Butler.

Seven Nebraska players have been named "Blackshirts" and awarded the black practice jerseys that traditionally go to defensive starters.

Nine Nebraska football players have earned Blackshirts, awarded Wednesday afternoon before the Huskers' first practice near Aviva Stadium.

“Getting a Blackshirt kind of puts things into perspective every time": Three players got one for the time Monday. Here's a full list.

Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule handed out Blackshirts to 11 Husker defenders.

When the Nebraska football team arrived at the training facility Tuesday morning, 12 players had a surprise waiting for them. The Nebraska coaching staff awarded 12 Blackshirts to its first-team ...

Nebraska got their 2012 season off to a good start with a 49-20 victory over Southern Miss. Following the game, the popular topic amongst Cornhuskers fans was: What happened to the Blackshirts?

LINCOLN — Nebraska will have 11 defensive starters Thursday night at Minnesota. So it will have 11 Blackshirts all week. The Huskers awarded the honorary black practice jerseys Sunday and ...