NCN Football Rankings: Week 5 - Sept. 21

NCN Football Rankings: Week 5 - Sept. 21

September 21, 2026Updated: September 26, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

NCN Football Rankings: Week 5 - Sept. 21

Regional

Three Decades of Hope, Norfolk Rescue Mission Celebrates 30-Year Milestone

Three Decades of Hope, Norfolk Rescue Mission Celebrates 30-Year Milestone

The Well receives $2.1 million to expand northeast Nebraska behavioral health services

The Well receives $2.1 million to expand northeast Nebraska behavioral health services

Program brings fresh food, farm-to-table lessons to Norfolk students and families

Program brings fresh food, farm-to-table lessons to Norfolk students and families

One killed, mother and two daughters injured in crash near Leigh

One killed, mother and two daughters injured in crash near Leigh

State

Creek Valley teachers receive NSAA Above & Beyond Award

Norfolk cuts ribbon on Illuminate the River Point project

Two arrested in Norfolk after passenger displays apparent handgun, police say

Omaha man sentenced to 50 years for producing, possessing child sexual abuse material

As war rages in their home country, Ukrainians find shelter, community in an Elkhorn apartment complex

Nebraska Hospital Association Calls on Congress to Reevaluate Medicaid Reductions

Sports

North Central records first ever state tournament win with reverse sweep

Tri County pulls reverse sweep on Bloomfield, hands Queen Bees only loss of season

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Concordia Recap, Midland Preview

2026 Nebraska State Volleyball Tournament: Broadcast Schedule, Results

Can the Huskers Bounce Back at Illinois After Washington Heartbreak?

Husker offense looking for quick turnaround, on short week

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer