2024 ranking: 18 A year ago I ranked Nebraska at the bottom of the helmet power rankings.As much as I have respect for the history and tradition of Nebraska football, I still firmly believe it is ...

Among the Nebraska connections to Illinois football is freshman tight end Tanner Hollinger, a Cross County High School graduate. For him, seeing the helmets firsthand was a powerful moment.

Nebraska running back Dante Dowdell, right, stiff arms Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP ...