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Austin Jacobsen

Austin Jacobsen

Joined: Jun 7, 2024

Austin Jacobsen is a radio broadcaster and former Sports Director in Central Nebraska. He has seen the Cornhusker state from all corners; growing up in the Panhandle, completing his college degree in Kearney, working in the rural Sandhills, and now residing in Omaha. Austin is a statewide, regional, and national radio award winner and can usually be found at a high school football field on Friday nights and tuning in to the Huskers wherever they travel. If he is not on the road, Austin enjoys movie dates with his girlfriend and their dog, Ava.

Lexi Rodriguez waves to the fans at the Devaney Center.
Volleyball

Nebraska Volleyball's Lexi Rodriguez Leads All-Region Honors for Huskers

The Huskers' legendary libero was named the West Region Player of the Year on Tuesday, becoming the first at her position to earn the award. She was joined by four other Huskers with All-Region honors.

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Omaha Westside linebacker Christian Jones on a visit to Nebraska.
Football

Nebraska Signee Christian Jones Wins Butkus Award as Nation's Best High School Linebacker

In a surprise presentation Monday morning, the football standout from Omaha Westside received the honor from Matt Butkus, son of the the award's namesake, Dick Butkus.

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Nebraska basketball guard Brice Williams (3) shoots against Grand Valley State.
Basketball

Nebraska Men's Basketball Fails to Garner Votes in Latest Associated Press Poll

A blowout 89-52 loss at Michigan State dropped the Huskers from consideration among AP voters.

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Nebraska guard Callin Hake drives against Lindenwood.
Basketball

Nebraska Women's Basketball Moves Up 1 Spot in Latest Associated Press Top 25

The Huskers rose to No. 24 in Monday's poll.

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Nov 23, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) passes against Wisconsin Badgers defensive lineman Dillan Johnson (76) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium.
Football

Nebraska Football Favored in Pinstripe Bowl in Early Betting Lines

Oddsmakers list the Huskers as 3½-point favorites over Boston College.

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Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter (27) is stopped during an Alabama goal line stand at the end of the first half on Nov. 30, 2024.

SMU Pushes Out Alabama; Four Big Ten Teams Featured in Inaugural 12-Team College Football Playoff

In the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff seedings, the SMU Mustangs edged out Alabama and Miami for the final bid with four Big Ten teams claiming spots.

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Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the game winning touchdown Saturday during overtime of the SEC championship game against Texas. Georgia won 22-19.
Football

Georgia Moves to No. 2, Arizona State in Top 10 in Latest College Football Polls

The final regular-season Associated Press and USA Today Coaches polls came out Sunday prior to the release of the College Football Playoff rankings and pairings.

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Aug 27, 2022; Dublin, IRELAND; Nebraska head coach Scott Frost in the Aer Lingus college football series against Northwestern at Aviva Stadium.
Football

UCF Rehires Former Nebraska Quarterback, Head Coach Scott Frost

Frost was announced Saturday night as the next head football coach for Central Florida, returning to his first head coaching position after being fired from Nebraska in September of 2022.

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Conor Booth on visit to Lincoln, Nebraska
Football

Nebraska Football Signee Conor Booth Wins Gatorade Player of the Year

Bishop Neumann star and Nebraska football class of 2025 signee Conor Booth claimed a Nebraska high school football player of the year honor on Tuesday night.

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Nebraska forward Natalie Potts fights to score against Southeastern Louisiana on Nov. 9, 2024.
Basketball

Nebraska Forward Natalie Potts Shares Positive Message After Surgery

The Husker sophomore says she's "one day closer to being back on the court" after surgery for a season-ending ACL injury.

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Nebraska defensive lineman Ty Robinson celebrates against Rutgers.
Football

Nebraska Defensive Lineman Ty Robinson Accepts Senior Bowl Invitation

Robinson will take part in the Feb. 1 postseason showcase in Alabama, but there's been no word yet on whether he will play in the Huskers' bowl game.

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Ohio State quarterback Will Howard runs toward Michigan linebacker Ernest Hausmann. Michigan won 13-10.
Football

Four Big Ten Teams Remain in College Football Playoff's Penultimate Rankings

Despite an earth-shattering rivalry loss at home to unranked Michigan, Ohio State remained in the penultimate College Football Playoff rankings, along with fellow Big Ten programs Oregon, Penn State, and Indiana.

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