LINCOLN, NE — As the Nebraska Cornhuskers prepare for the 2026 season, «Husker Dan» has opened his mailbag to address the burning questions surrounding the program. From the fallout of Bill Moos’ new tell-all book to the high-stakes battle for the starting Quarterback spot, the buzz around Memorial Stadium is reaching a fever pitch.
The QB Revolving Door: Meet the new leader After the high-profile departure of Dylan Raiola to Oregon, Nebraska’s «QB room» has been a whirlwind of activity. Following a near-miss with Notre Dame transfer Kenny Minchey, head coach Matt Rhule has reportedly found his man.
Anthony Colandrea, a veteran transfer from UNLV with 31 career starts, is the heavy favorite to take the snaps this September. Given the significant investment in Colandrea, Husker Dan predicts the pecking order as follows:
- Anthony Colandrea (Starter)
- TJ Lateef
- Daniel Kaelin
Bill Moos’ «Crab Creek Chronicles»: Disarray and Regret The Husker community is reeling from revelations in former AD Bill Moos’ new book. Moos claims that the UNL administration was in «disarray» during his hiring and reveals he privately felt Scott Frost was «too immature» for the job. Most shockingly, Moos admits he considered pursuing Brian Kelly (then at Notre Dame) and even entertained the idea of Nebraska leaving the Big Ten to return to the Big 12—a move Husker Dan argues would have been more damaging than the Frost era itself.
The 2026 «Murderer’s Row» Schedule Defining success for the upcoming season is a tall task given the brutal schedule ahead. Nebraska faces four giants with a combined 2025 record of 50-8:
- Oct 10: vs. Defending National Champ Indiana
- Oct 17: @ Playoff contender Oregon
- Nov 21: vs. Ohio State
- Nov 27: @ Iowa (Black Friday)
Basketball Buzz: Sam Hoiberg’s All-Conference Hopes On the court, the focus remains on the «Energizer Bunny» of college basketball, Sam Hoiberg. While his raw stats might not lead the league, his hustle is unmatched, leading the Big Ten in steals. Husker Dan projects Hoiberg as a strong candidate for Second or Third Team All-Conference honors.