Chuck Bausman

Chuck Bausman

Joined: Jun 9, 2025

Chuck Bausman is a writer for Nebraska on SI. Chuck formerly was the Executive Sports Editor of the Philadelphia Daily News, Executive Sports Editor of the Courier-Post in South Jersey and Sports Copy Editor for the Detroit Free Press. He has been a Big Ten enthusiast for nearly forever. He learned how to cuss by watching Philly sports. You can reach Chuck at: bausmac@icloud.com

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule faces a challenging schedule in 2026 with three toss-up games that could determine the season.

Quarterback Anthony Colandrea was a big star in the Mountain West Conference. How will that translate to the more-difficult Big Ten?

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule faces a difficult schedule in 2026, a season that might be a referendum on his program.

Nebraska will have to rebuild without guard Sam Hoiberg, one of the players who helped the Huskers to their greatest season in 2025-26.

Nebraska forward Rienk Mast celebrates after defeating Michigan State at Pinnacle Bank Arena, one of the Huskers' signature wins in 2026.

Basketball

The Huskers land in CBS Sports’ top 25 preseason rankings

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule could face a challenging 2026 season as Huskers have a difficult schedule.

Football

That’s a bold prediction from a CBS Sports writer about the Huskers’ 2026 season

Nebraska quarterback Anthony Colandrea played last season with UNLV and the previous two seasons with Virginia.

Football

The senior transfer from UNLV is in the middle of the pack among QBs in CBS Sports rankings

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule has made changes to his football program after a second consecutive 7-6 season.

Football

ESPN says the Huskers need to ‘start showing some life’

Nebraska forward Berke Buyuktuncel celebrates during a first-round game against Troy in the NCAA Tournament in Oklahoma CIty.

Basketball

The Huskers’ average ranking is 15th in ‘way-too-early’ polls after their historic, 28-win season

Former Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson works out at the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis.

Football

Running back Emmett Johnson is expected to be Nebraska’s earliest draft pick.

Iowa State offensive lineman Brendan Black blocks against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Jack Trice Stadium.

Football

‘It’s like a family here,’ the senior says about the Huskers’ football program

Nebraska guard Jamarques Lawrence shoots against Iowa forward Cooper Koch on March 8.

Basketball

Big Ten rematch will send one of the Rivals into the Elite Eight

Nebraska forward Pryce Sandfort drives against Iowa guard Tate Sage during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena on March 8.

Part of the Huskers’ mission will be to stop the Hawkeyes’ Bennett Stirtz and to unleash Pryce Sandfort

Nebraska's Rienk Mast celebrates with fans after the win over Vanderbilt.

Next in Nebraska’s historic season: rival Iowa for the right to go to the Elite Eight

Nebraska's Berke Buyuktuncel celebrates with fans following a second-round victory over Vanderbilt at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City

The Huskers advance to Sweet 16 after Commodores’ last-second desperation shot nearly went in

Nebraska forward Jared Garcia reacts after defeating Troy during a first-round game of the NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center.

The Huskers play the talented Commodores in a second-round NCAA Tournament game on Saturday with the Sweet 16 on the line