OMAHA, Neb. — Little Merritt and big Merritt met Dec. 5. They share a cosmic connection, at first not evident on that Friday. Little Merritt does not usually embrace strangers. For the past nine ...

With the Huskers facing another offseason of change, young players have a chance to define their roles. Dawson Merritt’s opportunity in the Las Vegas Bowl could help shape the future of the linebacker ...

Former four-star linebacker Dawson Merritt is working his way into the mix for Nebraska on the cusp of Big Ten play. To be in a position to contribute in his first season at Nebraska, inside ...

Sam McKewon breaks down Nebraska football's win over Michigan State in his Eyman Big Red Truck Recap on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. LINCOLN — Nebraska linebacker Dawson Merritt groaned a few times Tuesday ...

Sam McKewon breaks down Nebraska football's win over Houston Christian in his Eyman Big Red Truck Recap on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. LINCOLN — Dawson Merritt darted through a crowd and connected with ...

True freshman Dawson Merritt isn’t just adjusting to college football; he’s embracing its complexity. In Tuesday’s media session, the Nebraska linebacker opened up about the physical wake-up call of ...

Nebraska linebacker Dawson Merritt groaned a few times Tuesday when someone in the Hawks Championship Center mentioned the Kansas City Chiefs’ 31-28 Monday night loss to Jacksonville.