USC was able to make up for its passing struggles with a run game that churned out 202 yards, with many of them coming on chunk plays.

The "Blackshirts," a reference to the Huskers ’ defense, is a central part of the Nebraska football lore, something that helped the Huskers win five national championships and become one of the most storied programs in college football history. Here’s a closer look at the history of the Blackshirts:

Herald's Wilson Moore is handing out his Husker Report Card, assessing Nebraska's performance in several areas. Nebraska's Dane Key (6) catches a touchdown pass in front of Southern California DeCarlos Nicholson (17) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday,

The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team fought past Oregon for a 25-21, 25-20, 25-12 victory on Sunday in front of a crowd of 8,495 at John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

The Huskers won with 144 points, while Pittsburgh finished second with 126. Navy took third with 95.5 points, and Virginia scored 75.5 to place fourth. The Huskers were the only team with multiple champions and they put five guys on the top of the podium — 11 total Nebraska wrestlers placed in the top-6.

Adidas surprised the Nebraska Cornhuskers with Anthony Edwards' sneakers before they face the USC Trojans on Saturday night.