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A Nebraska defensive leader from this season who had previously announced his return in 2025 has changed course and will transfer. Defensive end Jimari Butler said last week he intended to remain with the Huskers for a sixth and final year but pivoted Monday and will enter the portal. The 6-foot-5, 260-pounder from Alabama started 10 games this fall with 22 tackles and a fumble recovery. His seven stops for loss are third most on the team and his 371 defensive snaps were 10th most among the Blackshirts. Butler last week laid out why he would stay with NU once more, describing plans to get a master’s degree in criminal justice after talking with his mother and evaluating his NFL draft stock. He reflected on his previous dalliance with the portal – he entered when Nebraska made a coaching change at the end of the 2022 season but ultimately stayed. “It was kind of a panic move because I didn’t know what to expect,” Butler said. “But I’ve seen my growth as a player and I just wanted to give it another year.” People are also reading... The pivot came in the wake of defensive coordinator leaving to take the same position at Florida State. Butler is the fourth Husker to turn to the portal Monday and second defensive lineman after rotational player Vincent Jackson. Butler’s departure means all three of NU’s starting D-linemen are moving on after seniors Ty Robinson and Nash Hutmacher exhaust their eligibility following the upcoming bowl game. Junior lineman Elijah Jeudy indicated Sunday he would return for his senior year. Asked why so many players stayed with Nebraska last offseason, Butler called the culture “a different vibe.” “It’s more family-oriented,” Butler said. “But you eat what you kill in the program so if you produce you’re going to play.” Butler has appeared in 37 career games with 65 tackles and 17 TFLs in three-plus seasons as a steady contributor. Gabe Ervin Nebraska running back Gabe Ervin will play his final college season elsewhere. Ervin entered the transfer portal Monday as a graduate, beginning what should be a busy week of roster churn between Wednesday’s signing day and the official opening of the portal next week. The Huskers are bracing for upwards of 50 departing transfers as they begin to trim their number from 150-plus to next year’s mandated limit of 105 players. The native of Buford, Georgia, will have one year of eligibility remaining. Injuries repeatedly beset the rusher’s Nebraska career. He started two games as a true freshman in 2021 before enduring a torn ACL that required a full offseason of rehab. A dislocated hip last year ended his fall after three games. Ervin slid to perhaps the sixth rushing option this season behind top running backs Dante Dowdell and Emmett Johnson, changeup back Rahmir Johnson and even receiver Jacory Barney and Wildcat quarterback Heinrich Haarberg. Ervin finished his season with 41 rushing yards on 14 carries — his best game was the UTEP opener in which he scored two touchdowns as he carried six times for 24 yards. Ervin across 23 career games (four starts) ran 109 times for 455 yards and five scores. “I really know the game of football, know the schemes, know the fronts, know the reads,” Ervin said in April. “It’s just all slowed down now.” The Huskers move ahead with Emmett Johnson and Dowdell along with Kwinten Ives and Mekhi Nelson, whom coaches have praised for their behind-the-scenes work. Composite three-star running back Jamarion Parker out of the St. Louis area is also considered one of the more promising playmakers in NU’s incoming 2025 class. Vincent Jackson A young rotational player along Nebraska’s defensive line is set to transfer. Redshirt freshman Vincent Jackson announced Monday on social media his intention to enter the portal and play his final three college seasons elsewhere. The 6-foot-5, 290-pounder saw 56 defensive snaps this fall and 33 on special teams across 10 games. He recorded his lone tackle at Purdue. Jackson called the decision “bittersweet” in his farewell post. He’s the second Husker on Monday to depart after running back Gabe Ervin and among the first of what could be upward of 50 this month as NU trims its roster closer to the mandated 105 total for next season. “Husker Nation, this has been one of the best experiences witnessing such an electrifying fan base,” Jackson wrote. “I will forever cherish the memories.” Jackson was a signing-day win for Nebraska in December 2022 for the 2023 class after he flipped from Syracuse. Considered a long-term upside prospect, Jackson didn’t play organized football until his prep senior season at Harrisburg (Pennsylvania) Central Dauphin East and drew offers including Georgia, Colorado and Florida. Jackson had been third on the depth chart at nose tackle behind outgoing senior Nash Hutmacher and junior Elijah Jeudy, who has already announced his return in 2025. Nebraska is also losing senior standout Ty Robinson on the D-line while senior lineman Jimari Butler is coming back once more. Stefon Thompson One of the more active Nebraska linebackers from this fall is moving on for his last college season. Stefon Thompson moved to enter the transfer portal Monday following one campaign as a Husker. The former Syracuse defender played four seasons with the Orange — three there under defensive coordinator Tony White, the two-year Nebraska assistant coach who is in talks to take the same coordinator position at Florida State. Thompson this season saw 175 defensive snaps — and 49 on special teams — across 11 games while logging 27 tackles, two pass breakups and a fumble recovery against Wisconsin. He played just 37 snaps during NU’s last five games and walked for Senior Day ceremonies. Thompson will have a sixth and final year to spend elsewhere. His considerable experience includes 47 college games and 199 career tackles. The Nebraska linebacker rotation will look considerably different next season. At least two of the three most-used Blackshirts have exhausted their eligibility in John Bullock and Javin Wright, while Mikai Gbayor can return once more in 2025. The only other linebacker with more than a handful of snaps this year was freshman Vincent Shavers (159). The portal officially opens Dec. 9 as Nebraska begins the process of trimming its roster from 150-plus to the mandated limit of 105 for next season. Photos: Nebraska football vs. Iowa on Black Friday — Nov. 29 Nebraska players, including Jacob Hood (center), turn to wave during the "Hawkeye Wave" on Friday in Iowa City. Nebraska assistant coach Garret McGuire looks on during warm up before the Iowa game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Nebraska assistant coach Marcus Satterfield looks on during warm up before the Iowa game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Nebraska fan Zachary Roth of Omaha dances in the cold during the Iowa game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule talks with an official during the Iowa game on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Nebraska's Jahmal Banks is tackled by Iowa's TJ Hall on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Iowa's Kamari Moulton (center) is tackled by Nebraska's MJ Sherman (left) and Elijah Jeudy, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Nebraska's Carter Nelson (center) is tackled by Iowa's Deontae Craig (right) on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Iowa's Quinn Schulte (left) tackles Nebraska's Nate Boerkircher, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Nebraska's Thomas Fidone picks up a pass against Iowa, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Nebraska's John Hohl reacts after missing a field goal against Iowa, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Nebraska's Dylan Raiola runs with the ball against Iowa on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Nebraska's Isaac Gifford (left) rips the ball away from Iowa's Jarriett Buie on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The Nebraska defense stops Iowa on fourth down on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Nebraska's Jahmal Banks picks up a pass next to Iowa's Deshaun Lee, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Nebraska's Emmett Johnson escapes a tackle by Iowa's Deshaun Lee, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule looks on during the Iowa game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Nebraska's Dante Dowdell tries to break a tackle from Iowa's Jay Higgins (left) and Koen Entringer (4), Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Nebraska's Emmett Johnson fumbles under pressure from Iowa's Sebastian Castro (top) and TJ Hall (bottom), Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa's Drew Stevens (18) celebrates after making the game-winning kick against Nebraska, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa's Drew Stevens (18) celebrates after making the game-winning kick against Nebraska, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa's Luke Elkin (left) and Ty Nissen carry Heroes Game trophy after defeating Nebraska on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Iowa's Drew Stevens (18) kicks a game-winning field goal through the arms of Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) and Nash Hutmacher (0) on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Nebraska's Dante Dowdell scores a touchdown against Iowa in the second quarter, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Nebraska's Dylan Raiola carries the ball against Iowa, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa's Deontae Craig (bottom) pressures Nebraska's Dylan Raiola, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Nebraska's John Hohl (right) celebrates his field goal against Iowa, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Nebraska's Mikai Gbayor tips a pass by Iowa's Jackson Stratton on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Iowa's Deontae Craig (left) and Aaron Graves (right) pressure Nebraska's Dylan Raiola on at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule (left) talks with Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz before the game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Jesse Divis of David City, 17, braves the cold before the Nebraska game at Iowa, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule arrives before the Iowa game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Nebraska special teams coordinator Ed Foley arrives before the Iowa game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Nebraska's Dylan Raiola arrives before the Iowa game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. The Nebraska football team arrives arrives at Kinnick Stadium before the Iowa game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. The Nebraska football team arrives arrives at Kinnick Stadium before the Iowa game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen arrives at Kinnick Stadium before the Iowa game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. Subscribe for the best Husker news & commentary Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!Donald Trump’s resounding election victory marks not only the Obama-Biden era’s end but the beginning of the end of the radical climate agenda. After all, one candidate promised to “ drill, baby, drill ” while the other had called climate change an “existential threat to who we are as a species.” Voters had a clear choice, and they chose accordingly. The climate movement’s future is cloudy at best. The incoming Trump administration is promising government efficiency and accountability and fiscal restraint. No policies are more wasteful with worse results than green policies. Consider the so-called Inflation Reduction Act, which President Biden finally admitted is “the most significant climate-change law ever” — even confessing, “We should have named it what it was.” Where Kamala Harris at the presidential debate trumpeted the $1 trillion investment in the green economy, voters saw the sharp spike in electricity and food prices. Where Harris boasted of investing in electric vehicles, with companies like Stellantis receiving more than $1 billion in federal grants, voters saw that same Stellantis closing plants in Michigan and Arizona. And when Americans were told there actually isn’t an electric-vehicle mandate even as the Biden-Harris administration implemented mandates forcing manufacturers to transition to electric, voters saw through the phony doublespeak. Democrats and their climate-change agenda were both overwhelming rejected by the voters, and as perennial political forces, they need new messages and messengers. The question is: Which way do they go? One direction is the Josh Shapiro way. Once on the short list for Harris’ vice-presidential pick, the Pennsylvania governor has moderated considerably, especially on energy. Keystone State workers felt particularly targeted by the Biden administration’s war on energy with punitive measures on coal and a nonsensical “pause” on natural-gas exports. Shapiro walked the line well, neither caving completely and alienating Pennsylvania’s half-million energy workers nor surrendering the climate agenda enough to anger the wealthy white liberals in Philadelphia suburbs. A question that’ll forever linger in the minds of political pundits and pollsters, as well as Democrat operatives: What if Harris had picked Shapiro? Would he have prevented the blue wall from its shocking red turn? Would he have put Pennsylvania’s 19 electoral votes in Harris’ corner and propelled her to victory? Is this more moderate approach the green agenda’s future, with the Democratic Party needing to connect with voters outside the coasts and cities? The other direction is the Gavin Newsom way. Once on the short list for replacing Biden at the top of the ticket, the California governor has doubled down on the politics of climate change. As Harris boasted of the nation’s record oil production in September, Newsom signed legislation further restricting it in California. As Harris flip-flopped on fracking in October, Newsom’s statewide fracking ban went into effect. Even after the election with all the data and exit polls showing a very clear national sentiment, Newsom vowed to “Trump proof” California, offering the same tax credits on EVs at the state level if (and when) Trump eliminates the federal ones ( except for on Teslas ). Despite California being the state with the most debt , the second-highest electricity rates, highest gas prices, most restrictive green mandates and the greatest population exodus, Newsom is not moderating in the slightest. Did the green agenda, and the Democratic Party, suffer from a lack of uncompromising fervor? Those are very different paths, and again, voters will have a choice. But the data are very clear. The American people do not care about the green agenda. In Gallup’s pre-election polling, a full 26% of those surveyed ranked climate change as “not at all important,” with 50% giving it little overall importance. The only issue that polled worse: “transgender rights.” Given the space both topics get in the news and liberal discourse, one would understandably think they’re national priorities. It turns out voters are more concerned about the real rise in the price of eggs than a hypothetical rise in sea level. This surprises no one who lives in the real world. As a political issue, climate change is going nowhere. Whether advocates moderate like Shapiro or double down like Newsom, one thing is certain: Starting in January, the days of federal subsidies and mandates are over. As Trump’s energy policies take shape, coupled with the lack of federal support for green initiatives, climate hysteria may have run its course. That is great for America and the world. Daniel Turner is the founder and executive director of Power The Future, a national nonprofit organization that advocates for American energy jobs. Twitter: @DanielTurnerPTF

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