Jamal Rule earns Big Ten honors as Nebraska enters FPI rankings

Nebraska running back Jamal Rule earned Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors following his performance in the team's 49-21 win over Ohio. Two dozen Nebraska players saw offensive action during the game, according to Pro Football Focus grading. While Nebraska’s football program gains momentum in the latest ESPN Football Power Index, the university’s volleyball team recently saw an outdoor match at Wrigley Field against Missouri cancelled due to weather delays. Elsewhere in college sports, the Florida State versus SMU matchup faced a significant delay Monday night caused by a power outage. Internationally, Team USA defeated Czechia 105-64 in FIBA Women’s World Cup group play. Separately, in Colorado, a 92-year-old player named Barbara Johnson continues to compete for the state's oldest women’s softball team.

• 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Corn Flakes: Jamal Rule B1G Freshman of the Week, Huskers Enter Top 25 in FPI, Plus the Oldest Women’s Softball Team