Joe Hudson

Joe Hudson

Joe Hudson has operated a Husker-related website since 1995 and joined forces with David Max to form HuskerPedia (later renamed HuskerMax) in 1999. It began as a hobby during his 35 years as a newspaper editor and reporter, a career that included stints at the Lincoln Star, Omaha World-Herald, Philadelphia Inquirer and Denver Post. In Denver, Joe was chief of the copy desk during his final 16 years at the Post. He is proud to have been involved in Pulitzer Prize-winning projects in both Philadelphia and Denver. Joe has been a Nebraska football fan since the mid-1960s during his childhood in Omaha. He earned his bachelor of arts degree in journalism and economics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1976. He resides a few freeway exits north of Colorado Springs and enjoys bicycling and walking his dogs in his spare time. You can reach him at joeroyhud@outlook.com.

Quarterback Dylan Raiola hands the ball off to running back Dante Dowdell against UCLA.
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Matt Rhule Declares Dylan Raiola ‘Ready to Go’ for Saturday Against USC

The Huskers’ quarterback, injured two weekends ago against UCLA, will be running the offense with new offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen calling the plays.

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Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola is helped up after being sacked by UCLA early in the fourth quarter. He left the game after being injured during the Huskers' next offensive series.
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Injury Clouds the QB Picture for Huskers and Their New Play-Caller Ahead of USC Game

Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule announced Dana Holgorsen’s new role as offensive coordinator Monday and said quarterback Dylan Raiola will try to practice Tuesday.

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HuskerMax Practice Report, Nov. 4, 2024
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Matt Rhule Says QB Dylan Raiola Should Be Ready for Nebraska’s Game at USC

Coach says bye week will be a “week of introspection” after the Huskers' third loss in a row

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Sep 28, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers running back Devin Mockobee is tackled by Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive backs DeShon Singleton (8) and Jeremiah Charles (25) during the second quarter.
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Nebraska Likely to Have New Starter at Cornerback Against UCLA

An injury to Malcolm Hartzog has put Husker redshirt freshman Jeremiah Charles in position to start Saturday's game against the Bruins.

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Oct 19, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA;  UCLA Bruins running back Jalen Berger (0) catches a pass for a touchdown as Rutgers Scarlet Knights linebacker Abram Wright (11) pursues during the second half at SHI Stadium.
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Nebraska Expecting to Face a UCLA Squad That’s Much Better Than Advertised

Husker coordinators and players met with the media after Tuesday’s practice and discussed their preparations for Saturday’s game against the 2-5 Bruins.

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HuskerMax Practice Report, Oct. 28, 2024
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Matt Rhule Talks Defense, Officiating Ahead of Nebraska's Game Against UCLA

“I don’t want any more apologies on Sunday … It can’t keep happening to us,” coach says after conference acknowledges bad ball placement at key juncture of Ohio State game.

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Oct 19, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Rahmir Johnson (14) gets set before a play during the second quarter of a game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska Football's Rahmir Johnson Ruled Out for Huskers' Game Against Ohio State

The senior running back won't play Saturday but defensive back DeShon Singleton will, coach Matt Rhule said Thursday.

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Tuesday Talk From Nebraska Football Coaches and Players Ahead of Game at Ohio State

Coordinators Tony White and Marcus Satterfield shoulder responsibility for Huskers’ woeful showing last week against Indiana.

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HuskerMax Practice Report, Oct. 21, 2024
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With Buckeyes up Next, Nebraska Will ‘Attack the Week’ After Lopsided Loss

Head coach Matt Rhule kicks off Ohio State week with a review of the Huskers’ 56-7 loss at Indiana

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Nebraska Football Coach Matt Rhule - Pre-Indiana (Thursday)
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Kicker Remains Out, Cornerback Questionable for Nebraska Football vs. Indiana

Husker head coach Matt Rhule provides updates 48 hours before kickoff in Bloomington

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Oct 1, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers nickel back Isaac Gifford (23) tackles Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Emery Simmons (0) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska Defense Gears Up for the 'Completely Different Challenge' Posed by Indiana

After a ‘bloody Tuesday’ practice, coaches and players provide updates on Huskers’ preparations for Saturday’s game against the undefeated Hoosiers.

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Nebraska Football Coach Matt Rhule - Pre-Indiana
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Matt Rhule Previews Indiana: ‘Probably a Top 10 Team’ Nebraska Football is Facing

Cornerback Ceyair Wright and punter Brian Buschini are the latest Huskers to earn Blackshirt status. That and much more from the coach's Monday morning session with the media.

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