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NU quarterback Joe Ganz exploited Western Michigan in last week's opener, throwing for 345 yards and four touchdowns. The Broncos never got closer than 20 points in the second half. But Nebraska, you see, is in a strange place. Get bogged down in the running game today against San Jose State, and a trend begins to develop. The final numbers vs. Western Michigan — 31 rushes for 138 yards — rank as the second-lowest output in an NU opener over the past 30 years.

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NU-SJS: Today's two-minute drill
NU-SJS: Three things to watch
Today in the Big 12: Sherman, Aggies face uphill climb
Ex-NU aide Lance Van Zandt dies

After years of declines in passenger travel, the Lincoln Airport had one bright spot left this summer: an upswing in the number of people taking nonstop flights on Allegiant Air between Lincoln and Las Vegas. But the lights went out on that bright spot this week when the airline ended the service.

The divisive war in Iraq is about to resonate with presidential candidates in a way not seen so far in the campaign: The sons of both vice presidential nominees are assigned to go there.

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Live Music
Tim Wildsmith, Flight Metaphor, No Action, 9 p.m., The Slowdown, 729 N 14th St., $7, 345-7575 or www.theslowdown.com
My Raging Mind, Pauzed, Mushroom Bruize, the Clincher, 8 p.m., Shea Riley's, 322 S. 72nd St. $5 cover. 504-4434.

Art
Rockbrook Village Art Fair, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Rockbrook Village, near 108th Street and West Center Road. Admission is free. For details, visit rockbrookvillageartfair.com or call 391-4745.

Film
"Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson," 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m., Film Streams, 14th and Webster St., $4 to $8, 933-0259 or www.filmstreams.org

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