• Troops in Kuwait get their Husker fix.

• Jason Lohr perseveres for the love of the game.

• USM's former mascot recalls going a bit too far with his antics in Lincoln in '99.

• See how Barney Cotton calls the plays.

• Are the Huskers back? Not exactly, says Sporting News's Matt Hayes.

• Meet Rod Davis, the self-described heart and soul of USM's defense.

• Still learning as he goes, Brandon Teamer prepares to shoulder a heavier load Thursday.

• Dan Vili Waldrop is a gamer: 1, 2 • Notes from Tuesday's practice: 1, 2, 3

• The game is a boon to Hattiesburg and a treat for the Southern Miss faithful.

• QB Dustin Almond aims to revive the Southern Miss offense.

• Bo Pelini says his top-ranked defense is far from being a finished product.

• Will this be the week that the Husker offense finally must air it out?

• Beware of counterfeit tickets in Hattiesburg. • Husker Dan gets warmed up for the game.

• Frank Solich says better team leadership should help reverse the road woes of 2002.

• NU hopes it has a deep threat in Isaiah Fluellen. More from Monday's press conference: 1, 2, 3, 4

• Southern Miss is wary of NU's ability to grind it out, but USM also expects more passing inside the 20.

• Notes from Monday's practice, plus some USM notes. • It's a small venue, but The Rock can really roar.

• Southern Miss confronts the Nebraska mystique. • Harmon Forecast says NU 30, Southern Miss 13.

• The Thursday night game is well worth the trouble, Steve Pederson says.

• USM receiver Marvin Young comes up with big plays. • Mark LeFlore strives to be a more complete player.

• Steve Taylor and Tommie Frazier weigh in on how much Joe Dailey should play.

• Notes from Sunday's practice. • The Southern Miss defense works on eliminating missed tackles.

• Inspiration helps Jake Andersen make up for a lack of height.

• David Dyches stays focused even while injured. • Notes from Friday's practice: 1, 2, 3

• Tommie Frazier speaks out against the booing of Jammal Lord. • Game tickets are available.

• Dustin Almond takes over at quarterback for Southern Miss: 1, 2, 3, 4 • NU's quarterback debate rages on.

• Jemayel Phillips leaves the team: 1, 2, 3 • Notes from Thursday's practice.

• Competition forges a bond between I-backs Josh Davis and David Horne.

• Bo Pelini says he's focused "on the task at hand," not on his next career move.

• Notes from Wednesday's practice. • A USM wide receiver calls it quits.

• The status of Southern Miss QB Micky D'Angelo is likely to be decided Friday.

• USA Today makes note of NU's defensive improvement. • Barney Cotton keeps the O-line pressing forward.

• David Dyches talks about his journey to Lincoln and his early impact.

• QB Micky D'Angelo' status remains uncertain after an MRI on Tuesday: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

• Notes from Tuesday's practice: 1, 2, 3. • NU's defense shines without superstars.

• Mike Stuntz will redshirt, but otherwise the QB situation remains unchanged.

• Marvin Sanders says Fabian Washington is playing at an All-Big 12 level.

• A concussion clouds the future of Southern Miss' quarterback: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

• Josh Davis and David Dyches earn Big 12 player-of-the-week honors.

• NU tries to solve its red-zone troubles. • Jammal Lord tries to ignore the boos.

• Success for the defense starts with stopping the run. • NU takes the national lead in total defense.

• Next up is Southern Miss, a 23-6 winner over Memphis. • USM pulls out a Thursday night win: 1, 2, 3

• Southern Miss is trounced by Cal in its season opener. • Fall camp opens in Hattiesburg.

• The Nebraska game drives up ticket sales at USM. • Southern Miss loses a top receiver.

• After a kidney transplant, Southern Miss star Derrick Nix returns to campus as a grad assistant.

• Southern Miss isn't downplaying the magnitude of its home game against NU.

• See what to expect from the Golden Eagles in ’03. • Southern Miss tries revamping its offense.