Nebraska native and former Husker football player Sam Koch announced Thursday he is retiring from the NFL after 16 seasons. 

The three-page document landed in email inboxes around the country early last week. For the first time in more than 10 months, the NCAA was officially weighing in on the most confusing topic in college sports.

The Nebraska football team's first set of visitors this weekend has already resulted in a commitment.

From equipment to medicine to hotel plans, NU director of football operations Andrew Sims describes the meticulous plan for Nebraska's trip to Dublin. 

The good old days were back in downtown Lincoln for the premiere of the documentary. "It was a story that deserved to be told," said one former player.

Just a sophomore, Carter Nelson has quickly become one of the state's top athletes — "He's a pretty rare breed," his coach and teacher said.

A defensive tackle and a defensive back that started their careers with the Crimson Tide are visiting Lincoln, among other recruiting happenings.

Rebecca Blank's nine years as UW-Madison chancellor, viewed through an athletics lens, has been tied to a push for changes to athlete compensation. Here's a look back and Blank's thoughts on the changes coming to college sports.

Al Papik’s impact is being remembered this week after he passed away peacefully Saturday at the age of 95.