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.

Dec 5, 2014; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Mike Riley (right) shakes hands with athletic director Shawn Eichorst at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-Imagn Images

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Nov 2 1985; Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Larry Station (36) in action against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State beat Iowa 22-13.

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Nebraska Cornhusker Irving Fryar in action against the UCLA Bruins at Memorial Stadium during the 1983 season.

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Johnny Mitchell breaks into the open before receiving a touchdown pass from Mickey Joseph.

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Before Rivals and On3, Nebraska still landed elite talent. A retroactive look at Husker football’s true 5-star recruits.

Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule

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The Huskers' 2025 season ended with a familiar thud. We break down Matt Rhule’s Year 3 struggles, the Holgorsen experiment, and the Huskers' search for an identity.

Danny Odem on his official visit to Nebraska over the summer.

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Matt Rhule and staff navigated a roster crunch and an ever-changing recruiting landscape to sign a small but intriguing class.

Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson earned his stripes in 2025.

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Offering superlatives and plaudits for the Huskers’ 2025 season.

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From 1969 to 2024, Nebraska has never beaten USC. Six meetings, six heartbreaks. A half-century saga of grit, ghosts, and the pursuit of redemption.

Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Taylor Martinez drops back to pass in the first quarter against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

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From championship contenders to forgettable seasons, we rank all 25 Nebraska football teams of the 21st century. Relive the highs, the heartbreaks, and everything in between.

Nebraska Cornhuskers defenders Ndamukong Suh and Larry Asante celebrate scoring a safety against the Baylor Bears in the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 32-20.

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In the finale, we examine Nebraska’s struggles on the big stage, its fiercely loyal fans, and whether a new chapter of redemption can finally be written.

Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive end Garrett Nelson and defensive back Marques Buford Jr.

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Part II dives into the leadership missteps, Big Ten transition, and the haunting shadow of the 90s that shaped Nebraska football’s modern era.

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From the 2001 Oklahoma game to coaching upheaval, Part I explores Nebraska football’s struggle to find its identity after decades of dominance.

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The Huskers capped another busy weekend of official visits, their final push before a 75-day recruiting dead zone. It’s a long quiet stretch in the 2026 calenda

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Matt Rhule’s Nebraska rebuild carries striking echoes of Bob Devaney’s 1962 turnaround. A look at how history may be repeating in Lincoln.

Linebacker Jacob Bower breaks up a pass intended for tight end Eric Ingwerson during an April practice.

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It’s been a quiet spring for Nebraska football — quieter than we’re used to. No spring game. No brash declarations. Not even much in the way of praise. Coach Ma

Chris Fort

Joined: Aug 8, 2024

The Nine Biggest Reasons Nebraska Football Has Been Mired in Mediocrity the Last 10 Years

What We Learned from Spring Football 2026

The In-State Stars Nebraska Couldn’t Keep

Husker Recruiting Tales of Yore: The Sleepers Nebraska Woke Up

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Husker Recruiting Tales of Yore: Nebraska’s History with 5-Star Recruits

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Postmortem in Lincoln: Six Thoughts on the Huskers' 2025 Season

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Evaluating Nebraska Football's 2026 Recruiting Class After Early Signing Day

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Nebraska Football's 2025 MVPs, Best Wins, and Turning Points

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The Six Tries at Troy – Husker Football’s Trojan Odyssey

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From Worst to First: Ranking Every Nebraska Football Team of the 21st Century

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Echoes of Glory Part III: 25 Years of Husker Football and the Search for Redemption

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Echoes of Glory Part II: 25 Years of Husker Football and the Search for Redemption

Echoes of Glory Part I: 25 Years of Husker Football and the Search for Redemption

Why Nebraska’s Slow 2026 Recruiting Start Isn’t Cause for Panic

Echoes of a Dynasty: Rhule, Devaney, and Nebraska Football’s Repeating History

Spring Wrap-Up: Where Nebraska Football Stands Heading into Summer