Tanner Johnson

Tanner Johnson

Tanner Johnson is a sports writer and journalist who has experience covering multiple sports, collegiate and professional. He reports on a national level using his knowledge of teams from all over the country. He has provided coverage for the Tennessee Titans, Tennessee Volunteers, Arkansas Razorbacks, and Florida State Seminoles. He is also a co-host of Triple Option A College Football Podcast. On this podcast, he provides a national coverage of college football and engages with fans and members of the media.

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost watches a review of a touchdown against Georgia Southern in 2022.
Football

Scott Frost is 'Happy' to be Back at UCF after Disappointing Stint at Nebraska

The former Nebraska football legend is back at Central Florida, where he had so much success as a head coach.

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Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel scores a touchdown against Ohio State on Oct. 12, 2024.
Football

Big Ten Championship Prediction: No. 1 Oregon vs. No. 3 Penn State

Which team will take home the Big Ten title? Oregon tries to continue its perfect season while Penn State attempts to validate its status as a contender.

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Omaha Westside linebacker Christian Jones in his video announcing his commitment to Nebraska on Sept. 9, 2024.
Recruiting

Matt Rhule Emphasizes Importance of In-State Recruiting for Nebraska Football

The Huskers have some exciting home-grown prospects who are poised to make a big impact on the field and in the locker room.

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John Butler was defensive coordinator at Penn State before moving to the NFL, where he was a defensive backs coach for 10 seasons.
Football

Matt Rhule Names John Butler as Nebraska’s Interim Defensive Coordinator for Bowl Game

Butler joined the staff in July as coach of the secondary. His new designation comes after Tony White's departure for Florida State.

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Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola celebrates with fans after the Huskers' win over Wisconsin.
Football

Resilient Nebraska Returns to Bowl Season: How the Huskers Are Building for the Future

After years of struggles, Nebraska is a program on the rise heading into its first bowl game since 2016.

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Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore holds up four fingers in celebration of the Wolverines' fourth straight win over Ohio State.
Football

Big Ten Football Hot Seat Index: Sherrone Moore's Unbelievable Week Has His Seat Ice-Cold

Will any other Big Ten head coaches follow Ryan Walters out the door? Plus, Sherrone Moore's week for the ages. Check out the Hot Seat Index this week.

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Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson carries the ball against the Iowa Hawkeyes on Nov. 29, 2024.
Football

Nebraska Football Bowl Projections After Regular-Season Finale

The Huskers have locked up a bowl game with a 6-6 record, but where will they end up playing?

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Dylan Raiola (15) reacts as his team is called for a false start against the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Football

QB Grade: Nebraska Football's Dylan Raiola vs. Iowa

Nebraska football lost to Iowa in a very familiar way Friday, and Dylan Raiola did not do enough to put the Huskers over the top.

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Michigan running back Donovan Edwards runs for a touchdown against Ohio State during the second half at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022.
Football

Big Ten Football Game of the Week: No. 2 Ohio State vs. Michigan

The Game feels less important than usual in the Big Ten, but it will still have massive implications for these two programs.

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Purdue Boilermakers head coach Ryan Walters looks down field Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, during the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. Penn State Nittany Lions won 49-10.
Football

Big Ten Football Head Coach Hot Seat Index After Week 13

Which Big Ten football head coaches are in the most danger of being fired with just one regular season game left?

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Nov 23, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola walks off as fans rush the field after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium.
Football

QB Grade: Nebraska Football's Dylan Raiola vs. Wisconsin

Nebraska football got its biggest win of the season on Saturday when it defeated Wisconsin. Dylan Raiola had one of his best games of the season.

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Nov 21, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Aaron Philo throws a pass against the North Carolina State Wolfpack.

Nebraska Football Bowl Projections After Getting Sixth Win

The Huskers finally clinched a bowl berth by beating Wisconsin, but where will they go?

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