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Chris Fort

Chris Fort

Joined: Aug 8, 2024

Chris Fort joined Sports Illustrated in 2024, where he focuses on providing insights, analysis, and retrospectives on Nebraska Cornhusker football. Before his role at SI, Chris worked as a news journalist for JMP Radio Group, where he honed his skills in storytelling and reporting. His background in journalism equips him with a keen eye for detail and a passion for sports coverage. With a commitment to delivering in-depth analysis, Chris brings a unique perspective to the Nebraska football scene. His work reflects a deep understanding of the sport and a dedication to engaging readers with compelling narratives about the Cornhuskers. Outside of writing, Chris enjoys exploring new media trends and staying connected to the evolving landscape of sports journalism.

Oct, 27, 2001; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraksa quarterback Eric Crouch prior to the start against Oklahoma at Memorial Stadium.
Football

Remembering the Last Elite Nebraska Football Team: The 1999 Roster

Part two of three in an ode to the forgotten greatness of the 1999 Nebraska football team.

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Frank Solich and Mike Brown with the Fiesta Bowl trophy after the win against Tennessee..
Football

Remembering the Last Elite Nebraska Football Team: The 1999 Season

It was the era of mesh jerseys, oversized pads, and classic face masks. Bowl games with questionable selection criteria were the determining factor for crowning

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Nebraska wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. advances a catch for a short gain in the third quarter against Colorado.
Football

Nebraska’s New Batch of Floridians May Change Husker Recruiting Fortunes in the Sunshine State

Nebraska coaches reeled in a heralded recruiting class in 2024, signing players from 15 states, including five athletes that call Florida home. Impressively, th

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Sep 7, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule walks into the facilities before the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Memorial Stadium.
Recruiting

Nebraska Football Recruiting: 20 Prospects to Know for the 2026 Class

The 2025 class of recruits is wrapping up and just a couple months from the early signing period, but Nebraska football is already hard at work on the 2026 class.

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Nebraska linebacker John Bullock will wear a single-digit jersey for the second year in a row in 2024.
Football

The Single-Digit Jerseys’ Place Among Husker Football Traditions

Will the practice started by coach Matt Rhule join the pantheon of long-running Nebraska football traditions?

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Nov 18, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin; Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II is tackled by Wisconsin cornerback Jason Maitre. The Huskers' 24-17 overtime loss was part of a winless November that kept Nebraska one win shy of bowl eligibility.
Football

For Nebraska Football, If Not Now, When?

The Huskers have a rare opportunity this season. To miss it would be potentially devastating. Thanks to a host of players who decided to hold off on trying the

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