Husker247: A Nebraska athletics podcast

Another week and more commitments for the Nebraska football team. The Huskers added four commits (three high school, one transfer) in the past few days, so Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss the additions and where they fit on Nebraska's roster. The guys also discuss the season-ending injury to Emmanuel Bandoumel and how it affects the conversation about Nebraska's season and the direction of the program going forward. Subscribe to the Husker247 YouTube Channel or wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska makes another transfer portal addition from Georgia, this time former five-star tight end Arik Gilbert. Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down what the addition means for the Huskers, Nebraska's tight end picture in 2023 and what Gilbert brings to the table. The guys also preview another big recruiting weekend for Matt Rhule and his staff and discuss Nebraska basketball's win over Ohio State and what the road forward looks like with Juwan Gary. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Husker247's Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz break down a newsy few days in the transfer portal that saw the Huskers add Georgia transfer MJ Sherman, lose Stanford transfer Walter Rouse and retain two former players out of the portal to help add depth to the wide receiver spot. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska landed a big offensive tackle in Walter Rouse and isn’t yet done with the transfer portal. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz get together to discuss what the Huskers are cooking up and where things seem to be headed to close out the class. First though Bruntz walks through why Rouse is a big addition and what it means for all parts of Nebraska’s line. Then the duo discuss if his absence this upcoming spring while rehabbing a shoulder injury matters much. From there the two talk about initial impressions following the press conferences from running backs coach EJ Barthel and defensive backs coach Evan Cooper. What do we know about Rhule’s staff following these conversations? What do we know about those respective position groups? Finally the two hit on the tight ends that visiting Nebraska this weekend, as Bruntz walks through where things sit for former Georgia Bulldog Brent Seither and how the Huskers are in a strong spot with 2024 recruit Ian Flynt. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska had a busy weekend of official visits from transfer portal recruits and the basketball team went up to Minnesota and came back with a victory. The Husker247 Podcast breaks both of these down in its latest episode. Things kick off with the commitment of Virginia wide receiver Billy Kemp, who announced for the Huskers on Monday night. The trio of Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer discuss the commitment and how Kemp fits, what reasonable expectations are and more. Discussion shifts to the wide receiver room at large and the guys debate who could be in a position to help the Huskers the best in 2023. From there things move to the offensive line as the Huskers hosted a pair of portal targets over the weekend and things look pretty good for adding one or both of Micah Mazzccua and Walter Rouse. Each lineman made it in over the weekend and the Huskers have the need up front after a tumultuous 2022. Bruntz explains why Rouse would be among Nebraska’s biggest portal additions and Christopherson explains how adding either would be a boon for a much maligned offensive line — and how the picture changes dramatically for Donovan Raiola if the Huskers walk away with some big recruiting wins. Things move to the hardwood and a discussion about Nebraska’s basketball team coming through against Minnesota and a preview for a big game against Illinois. Schaefer predictably makes everyone have predictions for the Illinois game, but doesn’t yell about hype into the microphone. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Podcast welcomes you into a new year with a new podcast covering everything from Nebraska’s new additions to the 2023 class to Jim Harbaugh’s clock management in the college football playoff. Here’s how things unfold as the guys discuss the college football playoff games and what stood out during the bowl action this season. Brian Christopherson makes an impassioned plea for people to consider their timeout strategies. Meanwhile Michael Bruntz casually mentions Harbaugh as the next Denver Broncos coach. From there things actually turn to Nebraska with a discussion regarding Nebraska’s newest additions in Cameron Lenhardt and Ethan Nation. Where does each fit with Nebraska’s defense? What have the Huskers done so far defensively? Who could stand out for the next staff? Nebraska isn’t done with the portal either and the trio talk about the newest name to know in Walter Rouse, a multiyear starter at Stanford, set to visit Nebraska and a handful of other schools this weekend. Where does Nebraska’s offensive line picture sit currently? What would Rouse mean for Nebraska and where are things even if he ends up elsewhere? Things finally finish up with two wildly different conversations about Nebraska’s recent coaching hires to fill out the staff and what it means followed by dissecting the Huskers struggles against Michigan State on the hardwood and what to make of this team with an important Minnesota game looming. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 trio gathered two days after Christmas to discuss the gift the transfer portal gave the Huskers in center Ben Scott, discuss Matt Rhule’s second major media appearance, Nebraska’s 2023 current signing class and a little hoops talk with Iowa coming to town. How did the Huskers land Scott? More importantly the group discusses what it means and the value of locking down the center position potentially for each of the next two seasons. Nebraska also landed a critical transfer portal addition in Jeff Sims, who could be the team’s quarterbacks each of the next two seasons, but the Huskers also have about 183 other signal callers on the roster. How does Husker247 see things breaking down. If nothing else we learned Rhule’s introductory press conference was an indication that the head coach will have interesting press conferences and the signing day one followed in sure form. What did Rhule have to say? Why is Eric Fields already on a Butkus Watchlist for 2025? What else stood out from the head coach? Nebraska basketball is back in action on Thursday. Will there be a Frantrum? Could Nebraska continue to make Iowans feel bad at the end of 2022? Be sure to subscribe to the Husker247 Podcast to have every episode downloaded directly to your listening device. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s National Signing Day and Nebraska is busy as the Huskers have things rolling for Matt Rhule in his first recruiting cycle. Husker247’s Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer break it all down on the latest podcast. The two start with a conversation about where the class stands and the new additions for the Huskers on Wednesday, including getting a commitment from Malachi Coleman. The two also discuss the effort Nebraska’s staff put into keeping players from the state home and discuss why it’s important to maintain that energy. From there they have conversations about what the Huskers have added and where things still need to go inside this 2023 class. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Wheel of Topics makes its big return in this weeks podcast. We load up the wheel with topics and give it a spin to answer listener questions about Nebraska football, Matt Rhule’s first few weeks on the job, Husker recruiting and even some Husker History what-ifs. Will Nebraska take a high school quarterback? What has been most impressive about Matt Rhule’s staff? Why Rhule will and won’t work in Lincoln and the most overrated holiday season treat. Listen in and don’t forget to subscribe to the Husker247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Podcast started on a somber note on Tuesday as the the group remembered Mike Leach for his unique blend of personality and air raid football. The long time college football coach faced Nebraska six times in his career and appeared on the radio despite never coaching in Lincoln. Following the look back on Leach’s legacy the podcast shifts to conversations about Nebraska’s recruiting efforts, its latest commitments and the big visit weekend that featured a number of commits and targets all in Lincoln at the same time. Everything gets wrapped up with a little basketball talk following a tough 0-2 start in Big Ten play but a game against Purdue that went into overtime and showcased the energy in Pinnacle Bank Arena that’s largely been absent throughout Fred Hoiberg’s tenure as the head coach. Be sure to subscribe to the Husker247 Podcast to have episodes downloaded directly to your listening device. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a big recruiting edition of the Husker247 podcast as the first half of the episode features Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz, before 247Sports analyst Andrew Ivins joins to talk about Matt Rhule’s recruiting, new commit Brice Turner and several of Nebraska’s weekend visitors. Despite the heavy recruiting talk the podcast actually starts with Tony White as Nebraska’s next defensive coordinator. Bruntz and Schaefer run through his background, why the 3-3-5 intrigues them, which positions the Huskers have to emphasize and more on the coach. From there the discussion turns into rundown of the visit weekend and all the players the Huskers are expected to host. They finish things up discussing Nebraska’s new facilities and what those could mean for visitors this weekend. When Ivins joins the conversation shifts to what about Rhule makes recruiting analysts get excited and how the methodology has paid big dividends. Ivins then breaks down Nebraska’s new commit and walks through why several recent Rhule offers received high ratings or even ratings bumps. Finally Ivins discusses the possibility of the Huskers landing Cameron Lenhardt and how he could fit with the defense and a spirited discussion on how Jeff Sims’ potential makes him tantalizing, even if the track record is uneven. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been quite a week at Nebraska with coaches getting on the road, the transfer portal popping and Matt Rhule still needing to put together his full staff. The Husker247 crew assembled to discuss all of these things, but started with Brice Turner, Nebraska’s newest commitment and how he came to join the class and why he represents the kind of players the Huskers could load up on to finish things out in 2023. From there the conversation gets into in-state recruiting and what Rhule has been doing, where he’s been and why high school coaches are happy to see different people walking the hallways in their schools. Nebraska is set to retain Donovan Raiola as the offensive line coach. We walk through the decision and outline why it appears to be happening, what it means and the concerns about the move. Finally there’s some Nebraska basketball talk as the Huskers took down Creighton on Sunday, securing a win over a Top 10 team and halting a multiyear losing streak. What’s next for Nebrasketball? Be sure to subscribe to the Husker247 Podcast and have future episodes downloaded immediately to your listening device. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The full group gathered for a podcast for the first time since Nebraska won at Iowa, Matt Rhule was hired and parts of the new coaching staff came together, Discussion centered on Nebraska’s new assistants with conversations largely focused on new offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield, his experience and what he can bring to the next Huskers offense. At that point conversation turned to what the Huskers have to go add to finish out the staff and a little speculation as to who those people could be could be. Finally there’s some Nebraska hoops talk as Nebraska is coming off a pair of wins against ACC foes Florida State and Boston College, but things ramp up with three top 10 matchups coming as games await against Creighton, Indiana and Purdue. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a new era of Nebraska football with a new face and voice to go along with it. On Monday the Nebraska Cornhuskers officially introduced Matt Rhule as the new head coach of the football program. On this edition of the Husker247 Podcast cohosts Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson break down the opening press conference, offer takeaways from what they heard on Monday, provided thoughts on Rhule’s first appearance and more. The conversation largely focuses on Rhule, his style, his plans and what happens next as he takes over the program in Lincoln. Plus there’s a little Mickey Joseph talk at the end. Be sure to subscribe to the Husker247 Podcast wherever you listen to have episodes automatically downloaded to your listening device. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Husker247 writers Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss Nebraska's new head coach Matt Rhule after he was named to the position on Saturday morning. How did we get here? What's next for Rhule and what does it mean for the Huskers? Those questions and more are answered as the Rhule era in Lincoln is about to get under way. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The week of Thanksgiving is a mess. To make it simple Husker247 has recorded a podcast combining all the banter and chatter you’ve come to expect from the Husker247 Podcast with the fly-by-night analysis and insane predictions the come from the Husker247 HypeCast. Please enjoy the first ever ComboCast! Things start, after Mike Schaefer gets everyone nice and hyped, with a look back at the loss to Wisconsin. What worked. What didn’t. Who stood out? And where do things sit as the Huskers head into Iowa. Then Schaefer and Brian Christopherson spend 20 minutes on the coaching search with much of that time walking through the information about Bronco Mendenhall surfacing, where Matt Rhule could fit, how an AD has to work around all sorts of landmines to make a hire and the latest on Chris Klieman and Lance Leipold. Finally a few thoughts on the future of Mickey Joseph. The podcast finishes as Michael Bruntz returns to talk Iowa and the trio make relatively deflating predictions, single out a few performers and mercifully end the podcast before spending too much time talking about the upcoming game. Be sure to subscribe to the Husker247 Podcast to have new episodes downloaded immediately to your listening device. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Sunday Side Session good friend Josh Peterson joins Mike SChaefer to walk through Nebraska’s latest second half collapse and its ninth straight loss to Wisconsin. The two discuss the game and what they saw, Nebraska’s inability to close games and if the Huskers would benefit from simply moving on from everything and try to start as fresh as possible. There’s also discussion about Nebraska’s next coach and much more. Be sure to subscribe to Husker247 Podcast wherever you listen to have episodes downloaded automatically to your device. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Husker247 host Mike Schaefer is joined by Mike Sautter of NebPreps to break down the upcoming slate of high school championship games being played at Memorial Stadium on Monday. The two run through all six matchups, stand out players, recruits having good seasons and more. They were work backwards starting with the D2 title game and finishing with Class A. Be sure to subscribe to Husker247 Podcast wherever you listen to have episodes downloaded automatically to your device. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time to get hyped as Nebraska hosts Wisconsin in the interim coaches battle featuring Mickey Joseph for the Huskers and Jim Leonhard for the Badgers. Popular assistants have become the head coach and the results for both are fairly uneven. The HypeCast welcomes in Dirk Chatelain to the conversation and he joins Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer to discuss the Wisconsin game. Conversation starts on offense where once again the Huskers enter a game with a murky outlook at quarterback following Chubba Purdy’s injury, Logan Smothers being banged up and Casey Thompson’s rehabilitation from a hand injury. How can Nebraska get Anthony Grant going and Trey Palmer involved. When the conversation shifts to the defense the group discusses how the Huskers have played on that side of the ball, why Ernest Hausmann and Malcolm Hartzog seem to be playing well and the increased play from the secondary. Then it’s time for predictions that include oddly specific moments happening in the game, who stands out for the Huskers on Saturday and what the final score will be. After several weeks of similar picks does anyone get wild and go with an upset for Saturday? As always be sure to subscribe to the Husker247 Podcast to have episodes downloaded directly to your listening device. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 trio got together on Tuesday morning to discuss Nebraska football, the coaching search and how to best run a sports bar. Seriously Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson had a bad experience at one in Michigan and have tips to offer to those in the sports bar hospitality game. Conversation picks back up with Nebraska football as things shift to the Michigan game and the guys give what takeaways they have coming out of the 34-3 loss and a look ahead to Wisconsin with what everyone hopes to see on Saturday. But eventually the conversation moved to the coaching search. The guys talk about Matt Rhule and his ascension to the top of the likely candidates list. There’s Mickey Joseph discussion. There’s timeline discussion. Finally Mike Schaefer makes everyone bet a fictional 100 dollars and Bruntz hates every single second of it. And the podcast ends as the trio talks surprise candidates who could still be out there. Be sure to subscribe to the Husker247 Podcast to have every episode automatically downloaded to your listening device. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska football played Michigan on Saturday and fell in a 34-3 game that probably wasn’t as far apart as the score indicated but not as close either. Gary Sharp joined Mike Schaefer to break the game down and discuss how the Huskers got to this point, if Michigan was a markedly different team than 2021 where the Huskers hung close and, of course, a conversation about the quarterback decision and quarterback play. Eventually conversation shifted to what things look like going forward, who the next coach needs to focus on to keep on the roster and the development of a young defense that looks like a bright spot for the Huskers. Then things finished talking about the conference as a whole and specifically who wins the Big Ten West? Could it really be Iowa? The Hawkeyes? With that offense? Be sure to subscribe to the Husker247 Podcast wherever you listen. Episodes will be automatically downloaded to your devices. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska heads to Michigan on Friday and the Husker247 crew has the coverage you want for a game that certainly looked more interesting before the season started. 1620 The Zone host Josh Peterson joined the group to chat about the game and the conversation started with quarterback play and who the Huskers might put out there between Chubba Purdy and Logan Smothers. From there it was discussed both how the Huskers can move the ball and if Trey Palmer or Anthony Grant can have a bigger game against a tough Michigan defense. Finally while talking offense there’s a debate on if we could see more tight end or running back receiving usage after the success the Huskers found last year? Defensively Nebraska won’t have Myles Farmer after his suspension for getting a DUI. What does that mean for the Huskers? How has Ochaun Mathis looked this year? Who can use Saturday as a way to get developmental reps? Then it’s time for oddly specific predictions which get a little kicker heavy and each participant makes a pick to click and a score prediction. Does anyone pick Nebraska to win? No. But can the Huskers cover on Saturday? Be sure to subscribe to the Husker247 Podcast wherever you listen to have episodes downloaded automatically to your listening device. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Podcast covered a lot of ground on Tuesday. Things begin with some early banter about where The Big House ranks among stadiums Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz have been to followed by some reminiscing about games played there. Eventually someone points out this podcast needs to go somewhere and discussion morphs to Nebraska’s quarterback situation. What happened at Minnesota and are the Huskers making any changes? What about a little coaching chatter? Both Bruntz and Christopherson give thoughts on a handful of coaches before the conversation changes to what has happened with Joseph and if the last few weeks get held against him. Finally there’s basketball talk after the Huskers win a season opener against Maine and the team looks quite a bit different than in previous years under Fred Hoiberg. Does that change anyone’s outlook moving forward? Be sure to subscribe to the Husker247 Podcast to have episodes downloaded directly to your listening device. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Sunday Side Session Sam McKewon form the Omaha World-Herald joins Mike Schaefer to discuss Nebraska’s latest frustrating loss. As expected the conversation starts at quarterback where the two dissect what led to Nebraska choosing Chubba Purdy before Saturday and then the in-game decisions that resulted in sticking with the backup, even after it was well apparent he struggled when things went off script. From there McKewon offers an analysis of Mark Whipple and Nebraska’s overall offensive strategy as well as how the Huskers choose to attack. Plus he gives thoughts on what worked against Minnesota and why when the Gophers adjusted the Huskers saw holes close up defensively. The discussion flipped to the defensive side of the ball and why Athan Kaliakmanis was a problem for a Nebraska team that had jumped on Tanner Morgan from the outset. Finally the two discuss Nebraska’s mentality and how the Huskers have consistently come up short for years and if that necessitates a clean slate and a total start over. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 HypeCast returned with Gary Sharp from 1620 the Zone and started with a brief summation of the weird recent history between Nebraska and Minnesota, as the two teams have played some strange and notable games in recent seasons. From there Sharp talked about his expectations for Nebraska football this weekend in a similar kind of game as the one the Huskers lost to Illinois last Saturday. Michael Bruntz discussed the merits of getting Anthony Grant going in the running game and if Alante Brown and Chancellor Brewington are one offs or can use the Illinois performances as a bit of a launching pad for the final month. Defensively Sharp touched on how the Huskers defended against Illinois’ Chase Brown and if things would look similar for Minnesota’s Mo Ibrahim. Then Bruntz discusses Nebraska’s ability to slow down an RPO attack that has befuddled the defense for several seasons. Finally there are oddly specific predictions, featuring several interesting names forecasted to be doing big things, picks to click and finally score predictions. Settle in and enjoy the Husker HypeCast and then tweet at Brian Christopherson asking why he’s protesting this episode. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plenty to talk about and the Husker247 Podcast managed to cover a big chunk of it in one big swoop. On this episode nearly everything was covered. The talk actually starts with a brief couple minute discussion about Nebraska basketball and where things sit before diving into the Illinois game, what happened the second half, how the Huskers could approach the forthcoming week and more. And before moving off the game the Husker247 crew chatted about what this all means for Trey Palmer and the work Nebraska’s defense did that could provide a little hope for the next few games on the schedule in November. From there Mike Schaefer threw out a question regarding the coaching search. Each of Schaefer, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discussed who should tell Nebraska no and who represents a good fall back option if athletic director Trev Alberts receives a couple rejections. The podcast ends with a conversation about Nebraska’s recruiting after the Huskers added running back Arnold Barnes to an intriguing running back room and if there could be another commit or two this month for the Huskers. Be sure to subscribe to the Husker247 podcast and have episodes downloaded directly to your listening device. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another Sunday. Another conversation about a Nebraska team that failed to seize an opportunity right in front of it. On Saturday for almost a half the Huskers were in position to be holding a lead and threatening, maybe, to even push it to a two score lead against a ranked team. After forcing a three-and-out and with good field position the Huskers had the perfect play. And it was dropped. Two plays later the game flipped. Two plays after that the score flipped. Thank you for playing. What else happened in the Illinois game? Plenty and that’s why KLIN sports director Kaleb Henry joins on the Sunday Side Session to discuss what happened and what we should take from the loss. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hopefully everyone enjoyed another brief intermission because that’s the last time this season Nebraska won’t be playing on a Saturday. And this Saturday the stage is set for the Huskers to duke it out with Illinois, the ranked team in the drivers seat for the Big Ten West, just two years removed from a coaching change. Can Nebraska play spoiler? Can the Huskers slow down Chase Brown? Are we hyped yet? This HypeCast features a regular guest in Kevin Sjuts, who reprises his role as the guy we go to when talking Illini football. This year Sjuts has kept a close eye on the Illini and he provides a breakdown of some areas where the Huskers could be in trouble. Additionally Michael Bruntz highlights the importance of Anthony Grant and what the Huskers have to do to get off the field against an Illinois offense that has chugged along all season. Each, along with Mike Schaefer, make oddly specific predictions and provide a pick to click before making a final score prediction. How do they see this one turning out? Tune in and find out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode, the guys break down the commitment of 4-star athlete Malachi Coleman and what it means for the future of the Huskers. Later, the guys preview the matchup with Illinois and discuss the start of the Nebraska basketball season. Listen in. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Saturday Nebraska added Malachi Coleman to its 2023 recruiting efforts, the first commitment for the team since the season started and an important player to keep home. Allen Trieu joins Mike Schaefer to talk about Coleman’s decision, Nebraska’s 2023 class and where things sit for the Huskers with other recruits. Conversation spills over a bit to Carter Nelson, a 2024 tight end that’s starting to receive national buzz and 2025 prospects Christian Jones and Tyson Terry. Be sure to subscribe to Husker247 wherever you get your podcast and never miss an episode. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

National recruiting analyst Allen Trieu joins Lance Glinn to give the latest on Top247 athlete Malachi Coleman ahead of his decision and discuss where the four-star talent best fits at the college level. Host: Lance Glinn Guests: Allen Trieu Follow or Subscribe to the 247Sports Football Recruiting podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Husker247 gathered during the midpoint of Nebraska’s second bye week to talk about the Purdue game, Nebraska’s team as it heads into the final five contests, Mickey Joseph and where things sit with the recruiting. The show opened with a conversation about Nebraska’s contest at Purdue, what Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson saw on the scene, how Trey Palmer kept getting open, how good Aidan O’Connell and Charlie Jones were and why Nebraska’s pass rush remains a pretty big concern. From there Mike Schaefer posed a question to the group at large — right now if forced to wager is Nebraska’s next coach Mickey Joseph or the field? This led to a discussion about Nebraska’s interim coach and what’s ahead for the Huskers, what likely has to happen for Joseph to keep the job and how winnable any of Nebraska’s final five games are against Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin and Iowa. Finally recruiting pops up as the trip talks about Lincoln East’s Malachi Coleman and his upcoming decision. Are the Huskers the heavy favorites here? Any surprise teams? Be sure to subscribe to the Husker247 Podcast feed wherever you listen to have every episode automatically downloaded and waiting for you. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Schaefer and Nick Sehnert get together on Sunday morning to discuss Nebraska’s 43-37 loss to Purdue on Saturday night. The conversation actually starts at the second half when the two discuss their confidence level that the Huskers had the ability to make it a game and/or potentially win. From there discussion hit on Casey Thompson’s health, Nebraska’s offensive line issues and the big night from Trey Palmer. There’s also a little coaching search talk and the upcoming game with Illinois. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska has a chance for its first three game winning streak since October 2016, when the Huskers started 7-0 ahead of a critical game against Wisconsin. This effort at a trifecta looks radically different as the Huskers have battled back from a 1-3 start to evening things up and sitting at 3-3 overall following wins against Indiana and Rutgers. That’s why it is the perfect time to get hyped for this game against Purdue on Saturday. The Husker247 crew plus Jack Mitchell talked through the game, the matchups and what oddly specific things could happen along the way. Among the conversations had on Thursday morning was if Nebraska’s best offense is throwing deep passes to Trey Palmer, which Huskers are on the mend and which could be playing Saturday, if Nebraska can put together an attack against a strong Purdue defense and what to make of Casey Thompson’s season so far. Then things switch to the defense where we learn what life might look like without Luke Reimer if the linebacker is unable to go in the middle, who’s going to stop Charlie Jones and if the Huskers are equipped to make Saturday night hell for Aidan O’Connell behind a beat up Boilermaker line. Then the gang discusses oddly specific predictions which seem to be focused on turnovers and big plays for Nebraska, before selecting picks to click and providing game predictions. Did anyone dare take Nebraska or was the spread too big and the jump in competition too large for the group? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska football finished off its second straight win over the weekend, winning an ugly 14-13 decision over Rutgers on the road. Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss what's working for the Huskers, how they can fix what isn't and the job Mickey Joseph has done as interim head coach. The guys also discuss the ongoing coaching search, which got a bit more interesting this wee after the Carolina Panthers fired former Temple and Baylor head coach Matt Rhule. Listen in. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska football survived on Friday with a 14-13 win. On Sunday John Bishop of 1620 The Zone joined Mike Schaefer to look back at the game and what happened. The two start the conversation with Nebraska’s slow open to the game and the defense’s quick rebound following an ugly first drive. From there the conversation gets to how the Huskers figured out some adjustments on both sides of the ball. A big chunk of the Sunday conversation centered on a pair of Huskers who had important performances on Friday night. There’s was Garrett Nelson, who followed up his Indiana game with another strong outing against Rutgers. And Casey Thompson who hung tough behind the patchwork and struggling offensive line, taking hit after hit but giving the Huskers a chance in the comeback. Finally there’s conversations about the big concern for Nebraska moving forward and what to make of Mickey Joseph as Nebraska’s coach after three games so far. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You getting hyped yet? No worries let Husker247 get you prepared for this Friday night slobberknocker between Nebraska and Rutgers. Joining the Husker247 crew this week is ESPN590 host and Nebraska baseball radio color analyst, Nick Handley, who gives his thoughts ranging from Rutgers baseball field to what’s sustainable from Nebraska’s win over Indiana. As always things start on the offense where Casey Thompson’s series benching is discussed, Anthony Grant’s usage is debated and we ponder what role Travis Vokolek can carve out after a couple quiet games following his return. Then the conversation on defense gets underway with thoughts on sustainability, who can step up for the Huskers and where Rutgers might look to attack. Then finally it’s prediction time where the group gives their oddly specific predictions which involves tight end touchdowns, wide receiver carries, field goal tries and a scary kick return. Those are followed by picks to click and score predictions. Does the HypeCast believe Nebraska can go 2-0 in October? Listen in and find out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Husker247 Podcast Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer discuss what went right and what felt different about Nebraska-Indiana. There were noticeable changes in how things played out in Memorial Stadium, both on the field and on the sidelines. The guys discuss why the defense looked better and if it can be sustained. Then they move over to the offense and hit on some of the skill position players. Plus Schaefer finally apologies for an offseason take that only looks stupider every passing day. Finally there’s discussion about the coaching search and Wisconsin’s new entry into the fray with the decision to fire Paul Chryst. And as a bonus the show inexplicably ends with Michael Bruntz trying to name every team in the Sun Belt. After all it’s the Husker247 Podcast. You get what we give. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Remember victory Sunday? They used to be a little more commonplace but Nebraska players, coaches and fans all get to enjoy the feeling this week after the Huskers spirited 35-21 win over Indiana. Joining Sunday Side Session is Jake Sorensen to walk through an ugly but critical game for the Huskers. How’d Nebraska pull out the victory? What changes were made after a needed bye week? Who’s been some of the Huskers standing out? From there the conversation turned to going through Nebraska’s game from a special teams play to the Chubba Purdy decision to Turner Corcoran ejecting himself for his actions to the Huskers surfing a barrage of their own mistakes. Finally can Mickey Joseph turn this audition into a permanent thing? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Husker Todd Peterson joined the HypeCast to discuss Nebraska’s upcoming game with Indiana and where things sit with the program. First the group tackled Nebraska’s offense with thoughts on how the Huskers handle tempo, where things could stand to be a little bit or a lot better and who might pickup some of the work at running back with Ajay Allen out for the rest of the season. Then they transitioned to defense where the discussion focused on the type of coach Bill Busch has been in the past, what things might be different, where personnel could change and if any new players make debuts soon for the Huskers. Finally it is prediction time. How oddly specific can things get? As usual someone pushes the envelope and there’s talk of total game time and plays run, in addition to players breaking out and some maniac even predicted a positive yardage kick return. Those predictions are followed by picks to click and score predictions? Did anyone take Nebraska? Did everyone? Find out for yourself. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Programming note: Technical difficulties caused an abrupt ending to the episode. Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson gather to talk about if anyone still has chords for their headphones, the bye weekend and Nebraska's upcoming game against Indiana. Among the topics covered are how the Huskers could change things up and what might be expected for the defense with Bill Busch now in the defensive coordinator role. Additionally the two discuss which backups could see more run as the Huskers look for answers on that side of the ball. Then the conversation moves over to the coaching search and more specifically Dave Aranda the latest hot name in the Nebraska coaching search. Could Nebraska try to back up a brinks truck in Waco? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

247Sports analyst Carl Reed joins Mike Schaefer to talk about Nebraska's next head coach from a recruiting perspective. Reed coached in the St. Louis area for decades, had players recruited by multiple different Nebraska staffs and grew up during a time when the Huskers were absolutely rolling in college football. What can Nebraska's next head coach do recruiting wise? Does a head coach need to be a top flight recruiter? Where should Nebraska look recruiting wise? The two then discuss just what is the Nebraska job and who do the Huskers need? Finally Carl gives three names he thinks would be good fits for Nebraska to look at for the next head coach. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a bye week in Lincoln, but that doesn't mean things are slow at the moment with the Nebraska Cornhuskers, who are practicing for a few days this week before the staff gets out to recruit and continue to add to the 2023 recruiting class and beyond. First the trio discusses Nebraska's defensive situation and how Mickey Joseph plans to handle things there. Bill Busch is now in charge of the defense, but given that the team is in season what changes are really possible? From there discussion moves on to the the offensive side of the ball as Ajay Allen and Teddy Prochazka are injured and done for the year. What does it mean for both of them and could the Huskers need to play defense with the running back to make sure he's still in Lincoln next fall? Finally it's time to talk coaches and there's plenty of discussion about Matt Campbell, Lance Leipold and Bill O'Brien, as the three are expected to be the top candidates the Huskers are expected to consider at this time. What are the concerns with each? Why could the work? All those answers and more on this edition of the Husker247 Podcast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson react to the news that Husker interim head coach Mickey Joseph moved on from defensive coordinator Erik Chinander on Sunday. What went wrong this season for the Huskers and what can be fixed over the final eight games? Listen in. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Sunday following a 49-14 loss to Oklahoma that could've looked even uglier if Brent Venables had chosen to really let Nebraska have it, former Husker and current radio personality Damon Benning joins Mike Schaefer to talk about the Huskers. The conversation starts about Mickey Joseph and his willingness to put the loss on himself after having the head job for one week. From there the two discuss what's going wrong with Nebraska, concerns over strength and conditioning combined with athletic fits at positions and where the Huskers can go during the bye week. Two particular spots are giving Nebraska problems the trenches and the secondary. Damon examines each and the show finishes with his thoughts on where things have gone well for the Huskers through four games this season. Technical difficulties cut the show short, but Husker247 will be back with several podcasts during the bye week. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite what you may have heard it is still football season and it is time to get hyped! Nebraska takes on Oklahoma this weekend in what will be the first game under interim head coach Mickey Joseph after Nebraska moved on from Scott Frost following the team's loss to Georgia Southern on Saturday. Max Olson from The Athletic joins to talk about Oklahoma's own coaching change, how it has gone for Brent Venables, who to know on the Sooners offense and more. Additionally there's discussion on what Nebraska might do differently, how some players may look and potential changes for the defense. Plus all the picks and predictions you've come to love from the Hypecast! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska recruiting is suddenly in limbo after the Huskers decided to part ways with Scott Frost after 4+ years leading the program. Blair Angulo is joined by Allen Trieu, Greg Biggins, and Mike Schaefer to discuss Nebraska recruiting and break down what Nebraska should be looking for in a new head coach when it comes to recruiting. Host: Blair Angulo Guest: Greg Biggins, Mike Schaefer, Allen Trieu Follow or Subscribe to the 247Sports Football Recruiting podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 trio got together Tuesday morning to talk through athletic director Trev Alberts press conference and the path forward for Nebraska. Much of the discussion, as it will for the next few months, centered on what type of coach the Nebraska Cornhuskers are going to seek and who actually fits the parameters. All of this leads to discussions on if Nebraska's next coach needs connections to the program, connections or experience in the Big Ten, if it needs to be a sitting head coach or a Power Five coach or if Nebraska might take a long look at an NFL bounce back. From there the group gives their thoughts on favorite candidates and who they'd like to see approached. Finally both Bruntz and Schaefer explain to Christopherson about Cameo and how Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz was the subject of an elaborate troll job. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Not wanting to wait any longer Nebraska athletic director Trev Alberts moved on from Husker head coach Scott Frost on Sunday. Mickey Joseph is now the interim head coach. Husker247 got together for a quick wrap up of why the move happened on Sunday, weeks before a well publicized buyout reduction and what happens next. Additionally the trio discussed how Joseph could bring a different attitude for the Huskers final nine games and finally a reflection on what went wrong and why during Frost’s tenure at Nebraska. Continue to check out Husker247.com for more coverage on the developing situation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week former Nebraska linebacker Corey McKeon joins Mike Schaefer on the Sunday Side Session to walk through Nebraska's defensive disaster in the Huskers 45-42 loss to Georgia Southern on Saturday night. McKeon provides his insight as a former player about playing teams like Georgia Southern, trying to survive in a season where things start to go against you and why he feels like the defense has really struggled to replace veterans from last season. The two also try to find a few positives along the way and discuss how the players might think or react following the latest difficult and ultimately unnecessary loss in the Frost era. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices