Mitch Sherman

Staff Writer, Nebraska

Mitch Sherman is a staff writer for The Athletic covering Nebraska football. He previously covered college sports for ESPN.com after working 13 years for the Omaha World-Herald. Mitch is an Omaha native and lifelong Nebraskan.

Nebraska adds USC transfer Ceyair Wright: How he fills need at CB

Wright ranked as the No. 75 player nationally in the Class of 2021, according to the On3 industry average.

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What Nebraska softball ace Jordy Bahl learned from a season derailed by injury

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Tennessee's title keeps the SEC at the top of the college baseball — and sports — world

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Will Nebraska football get off to a hot start in 2024? Huskers mailbag

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Tennessee bounces back to force Game 3 of Men's College World Series vs. Texas A&M

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Nebraska football adds QB Jalyn Gramstad, former NAIA player of the year for 2024

Gramstad is transferring from NAIA Northwestern (Iowa) College for his final season of eligibility.

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Top MLB Draft prospect Jac Caglianone thriving in his final act at Florida

Caglianone will be on the mound for the Gators in an elimination game against NC State on Monday afternoon.

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Submit your questions for Mitch Sherman's Nebraska mailbag

Questions about Nebraska football? Submit them here for Mitch Sherman to answer.

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New QBs on Nebraska’s radar? A summer addition could solidify position group

Jalyn Gramstad was last season's NAIA football player of the year while Bryce Conover also impressed at Nebraska's post-grad camp.

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Nebraska adds 22-year-old German lineman David Hoffken to 2024 recruiting class

Hoffken arrived in the U.S. for the first time last week. Soon, he will be enrolling at Nebraska as a talented but very raw O-line prospect.

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Why June is critical month for Nebraska football in recruiting, roster management

A look at three main objectives for Nebraska at this important time.

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2024 NCAA baseball Super Regionals set: What are the most intriguing matchups?

The Super Regionals run from June 7-10 with teams facing off in a best-of-three series.

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Nebraska football schedule analysis: Colorado is most intriguing, what's next?

Nebraska's road games in 2024 include Purdue, Indiana, Ohio State, USC and Iowa.

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Nebraska baseball can find postseason hope in the team it resembles from its past

Head coach Will Bolt played on a Nebraska team that mirrors the one he is coaching this season.

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Why Tennessee, Texas A&M are favored to advance to Omaha in College World Series 64-team field

The 64-team NCAA baseball tournament field was announced Monday.

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Big Ten baseball continues to improve but faces uphill battle in current landscape

Iowa coach Rick Heller believes a “window of opportunity” exists to make transformative changes in college baseball.

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Meet the group working behind the scenes to keep Nebraska football recruiting efforts strong

Nebraska's larger recruiting staff allows the program to be "more in the details and more aggressive in your evaluation process."

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Nebraska AD Troy Dannen shifts Memorial Stadium renovation plan, focusing on monetization

No longer is the South Stadium coming down after the 2024 season, a major piece of the $450 million project.

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With a year of highs and lows, where will Nebraska baseball fall in postseason?

Nebraska is 32-18 and 14-7 in conference play entering its final regular-season series against Michigan State. But its fate isn't clear.

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Is Colorado the important game on Nebraska football's 2024 schedule?

The Huskers host the Buffaloes in Week 2 in a game that could set the season up for success or quickly derail it.

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How is Nebraska's football talent improving? What could go wrong in 2024?

What could go right and wrong in 2024 for the Huskers? What could they expect behind Dylan Raiola at quarterback?

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Nebraska football recruiting: 4-star QB TJ Lateef joins Huskers' 2025 class

California native ranks No. 238 overall and the No. 17 quarterback in the 247Sports Composite.

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Meet Kristin Coggin: The mind behind Nebraska football's nutrition program

Coggin makes $190,000 per year as Nebraska's director of football nutrition, and to Matt Rhule, that's a bargain.

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Monte Harrison's return to football: Former MLB player walking on at Arkansas

“He was a specimen,” said Nebraska baseball coach Will Bolt, the Huskers’ top assistant from 2012 to ‘14 who helped recruit Harrison.

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Submit a question for Mitch Sherman's Nebraska Huskers mailbag

Spring practice is over at Nebraska. Summer camps and training are on the horizon. Recruiting efforts are underway in the busiest time of the year to build the Class of 2025. Submit your questions for beat writer Mitch Sherman on Nebraska football and other activities in Lincoln, including a run toward the NCAA postseason for Nebraska baseball.

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