Dan McGlynn

Dan McGlynn

Dan “Husker Dan” McGlynn has been writing about Husker football since 2003. His columns have appeared on HuskerMax.com as well as in several local newspapers and magazines. He has a B.A. in English from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Dan is a native Nebraskan and lives in Omaha. You may contact him at HuskerDan@cox.net.

Barry Switzer and Tom Osborne at 2022 Game Reunion Event
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Husker Football: The Spring Game Goes Bye-Bye

Husker Dan laments the loss of the Spring Game and other Nebraska Football traditions.

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John Cook Autographed Volleyball
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Husker Dan: From The Email Bag

Dan responds to Husker fans' questions.

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2025 Big Ten football composite schedule
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Husker Dan Looks Ahead to the '25 Husker Football Schedule

Although the Husker season opener is over 200 days away, I thought it would be a good time to take a quick look at what kind of competition NU will face this fa

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Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen during the Huskers' game  against Wisconsin on Nov. 23, 2024 in Lincoln.
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Husker Dan's Top Ten List Of The Most Impactful Events of 2024

There were some very memorable moments during last year's football season.

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Nebraska head football coach Matt Rhule
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Husker Football: How Will Matt Rhule Get to 105?

All 134 D-I college football programs are expected to trim a total of about 3,000 players from their collective rosters.

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Dec 28, 2024; Bronx, NY, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Rahmir Johnson (14) carries the ball as Boston College Eagles defensive back Ashton McShane (35) tackles pursues during the first half at Yankee Stadium. Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Husker Football: Big Red Gets a Big Win In The Big Apple

Nebraska ends two long strings with the victory.

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Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola prepares to take a snap from center Ben Scott   against Wisconsin on Nov. 23, 2024 in Lincoln.
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Husker Football: NU Lucked Out With The Pinstripe Bowl

The day and kickoff time is a plus for Husker fans.

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Dec 26, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach  Mike Riley celebrates their win over the UCLA Bruins in the Foster Farms Bowl at Levi's Stadium. The Huskers beat the Bruins 37 to 29. Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images
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Husker Football: Finally, It's Bowl Season!

Bowl games have been hard to come by for NU over the past several years.

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Henrich Haarberg replaced Raiola at quarterback for the final eight minutes of the Northern Iowa game.
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Husker Football: Who Will Be Dylan Raiola's Backup?

Departures leave the Husker QB situation a bit shaky.

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Nebraska football defensive coordinator Tony White takes reporters' questions four days before the Huskers' game at Indiana.
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Nebraska Football: Has the Tony White 'Mystery' Been Solved?

Husker Dan follows the dots and comes to an interesting conclusion.

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Defensive lineman, Riley Van Poppel, celebrates Nebraska's fumble recovery.
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Husker Football: Is the Program in Turmoil?

A week of big changes has Nebraska fans reeling.

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Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Jackson Stratton (19) is tackled by Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Elijah Jeudy (16) Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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NU Loses Again to Iowa: The Aftermath

Nebraska loses yet another one score game against the Hawkeyes.

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