As sure as crisp fall mornings in Nebraska, now is also the time to talk about Blackshirts in the state. You know, the practice jerseys worn by Nebraska's top defensive unit. It's no disrespect to ...

Nebraska football linebacker Christian Jones has made a bold claim about the Huskers' defense heading into the 2025 season. ... We’re going to be good this year. Blackshirts are back.

A helmet worn at Nebraska by his father, two-time All-Big Eight defensive lineman Terry Connealy, sat on Conor’s nightstand. “I was raised by Blackshirts,” he said.