Montana State players would’ve had to practice in freezing temperatures. They might’ve had less chances to practice before taking on a fully-ready opponent. Then they might’ve had mere weeks before they would have to begin getting ready for another full season.

Irving had five tackles in 11 games over three seasons for UofA football; he'll be immediately eligible elsewhere as a graduate transfer.

Brown was the top-ranked recruit in the Cats' 2020 signing class; his freshman season was derailed by a knee injury.

The Indianapolis native touts a 6-foot, 235-pound frame and is known as a powerful runner who will bring experience to a young Husker backfield.

Farniok started 32 games in Lincoln and was the full-time right guard in 2020.

The Husker veteran, who began 2020 as NU's starting left guard before ceding most playing time to redshirt freshman Ethan Piper, is in the transfer portal as of Thursday afternoon, according to multiple reports.