Independent Dan Osborn is running a surprisingly competitive Senate race in deep-red Nebraska in his bid to unseat two-term Sen. Deb Fischer.

These are the key Senate contests in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and seven other states that will determine whether Democrats keep control.

Republicans are looking to avoid a disaster in the Nebraska Senate race amid signs that an independent candidate could be giving Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) a run for her money. Independent Senate candidate and political newcomer Dan Osborn is challenging Fischer for her seat,

Check out Nebraska coach Matt Rhule's full press conference at the start of the Huskers' bye week. Then scroll down for more of our NU coverage: Nebraska students cheer and release their balloons after Nebraska scores the first touchdown during the first half of a college football game against Rutgers at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday,

Matt Rhule agrees Heinrich Haarberg should get more touches, but, it’s complicated: “The offensive staff also hears me say that about Fidone every day."