• Bill Busch was the guest on Friday at the Big Red Breakfast.

• Iowa native Kellen Huston was never a Cyclone fan.

• Trev's take, Thursday's practice report and Friday NU notes.

• The Cyclones could represent the Big 12 North in December and six teams are still in the running.

• Saturday's game could be a battle of the defenses.

• The Huskers are looking to regain some of the swagger and pizzazz.

• Cory Ross says his toe injury won't stop him.

• Barrett Ruud and Chad Sievers missed Wednesday's practice.

• There are several Nebraskans on the Cyclone roster.

• Chad Sievers is stepping up into a leadership role.

• The Cyclones are stingy against the rush.

• Thursday ISU and recruiting notes.

• With Matt Herian out for the season, tight ends must step up.

• Dan McCarney and Bill Callahan have some history together.

• Nebraska is not doing well in third-down conversions.

• Coach Callahan has his weekly press conference and admits making a warm-up decision mistake.

• Iowa State and Nebraska are focused on the Big 12 North.

• Cory Ross is nursing his turf toe.

• A walk-on kicker is making a difference at Iowa State.

• Coach Callahan is happy being in the driver's seat.

• Jay Norvell and Dan McCarney have a lot of history.

• The offense is still struggling with the passing game.

• ISU and NU are playing for first place in the Big 12 North.

• Up next are the Iowa State Cyclones, who defeated Kansas 13-7. See how NU and ISU match up statistically, and get the Iowa State wallpaper.