Husker247: A Nebraska athletics podcast

Husker247's Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss a busy day in the transfer portal for the Huskers, which included five additions on Tuesday, including transfer quarterback Anthony Colandrea from UNLV. What does Colandrea bring to the table and what does his addition mean for the direction of the Husker offense? Discussion on other additions on Tuesday and what needs remain for the Big Red heading into what feels like the back nine of the portal cycle. 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

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down the Monday night decision of quarterback Kenny Minchey to flip from Nebraska to Kentucky. What happened and what’s ahead for the Huskers in their search for a quarterback or two in the portal. The guys also discuss the addition of linebacker Owen Chambliss from San Diego State and offensive tackle Tree Babalade from South Carolina. Plus, the guys discuss the undefeated Nebraska basketball team, which won again on Monday night on the road over Ohio State. 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

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down a newsy start to the transfer portal process that included Nebraska landing Notre Dame transfer quarterback Kenny Minchey. Where has Nebraska focused its attention so far in the portal with a long list of needs? The guys also react in real-time to the commitment of Iowa State interior offensive lineman Brendan Black and discuss Nebraska basketball’s continued undefeated start to the 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

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 run through the final Hypecast of the year as the Huskers prepare to take on Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl. Is Nebraska going to be up to the task of stopping Utah's rushing attack? Can Nebraska find offensive wrinkles with Emmett Johnson out? We also provide picks to click, game score predictions and, of course, oddly specific predictions. 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

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 take a Christmas Morning look at the Huskers' transfer portal wish list and the work Nebraska needs to do when the portal opens Jan. 2. 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 Christmas Eve edition of the Husker247 Daily takes a look ahead at Nebraska's bowl game matchup with Utah. Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss the (non-quarterback and running back) players they're most interested to see play in the bowl game. 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 of Husker247 break down the early transfer portal entires for Nebraska, including in the secondary where the Huskers possess an interesting mix of returning players with something to prove. In the second half, the guys discuss the outlook for a pair of Nebraska recruiting targets, including five-star tight end Ahmad Hudson. 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

The Friday edition of the Husker247 Daily discusses the work ahead for new defensive coordinator Rob Aurich as he gets to work in Lincoln. How does the new defensive coordinator plan to help the Husker run defense, and what are his priorities over the next few weeks? 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 Wednesday’s edition of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the picture at quarterback following Dylan Raiola’s decision to transfer from the program. What direction will Nebraska go and could this be a chance to reimagine what the offense can be under Dana Holgorsen? 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 the Monday edition of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the thrilling road win for Nebraska basketball, which remains undefeated after knocking off Illinois at the buzzer. The guys then discuss Nebraska volleyball's five-set loss to Texas A&M. 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

It’s a Thursday edition of the Husker247 Podcast and we’re breaking down Nebraska basketball’s 30-point win over Wisconsin. The Huskers are ranked and playing well. What’s the ceiling for this team and why have they started so quickly? 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

In the Wednesday edition of the Husker247 Daily, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss the changes coming to Nebraska’s football staff, including a potential off-the-field hire that could be huge for recruiting and where things stand in the pursuit of a defensive line coach. 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

In Tuesday's Husker247 Daily, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down Matt Rhule's Tuesday press conference, which featured the news the Big Red had moved on from defensive line coach Terry Bradden. Assessing Rhule's comments and where the Huskers will fill out their staff. 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

The Monday edition of the Husker247 Podcast breaks down a busy weekend for Husker Athletics. Matt Rhule made a hire at the defensive coordinator spot, and changed course at the offensive line position, moving on from Donovan Raiola and going a different direction for his next hire. The Huskers learned their bowl destination officially and Nebraska basketball dominated in-state rival Creighton and now turns its attention to Big Ten Conference play. Lots to cover. 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

In the Thursday edition of the Husker247 Daily, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss the decision ahead for Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson. We get into Matt Rhule's comments on Wednesday and how the decision about whether to stay or go is more nuanced than it used to be. 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 episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down Nebraska's 2026 recruiting class, which signed Wednesday, and dive into Matt Rhule's comments about quarterbacks, Emmett Johnson and the search for a new defensive coordinator. 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 returns to break down Nebraska's decision to part with defensive coordinator John Butler on Monday. What went wrong with the Husker defense in 2025, what awaits the next coordinator in Lincoln and who could Nebraska target to replace Butler? In the second half of the show, the guys set the table for Nebraska's national signing day on Wednesday. How does the Huskers' 2026 class stack up and what can Nebraska get done in 2027? 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 of Husker247 return for a post Black Friday edition of the Husker247 Daily. The Huskers turn their attention to bowl prep, National Signing Day and roster improvement in the offseason. Let's start with three positions Nebraska needs to address this offseason. 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 is back to preview the Huskers' Black Friday matchup with Iowa. Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson are joined by Evan Bland of the Omaha World-Herald to breakdown the game between the two schools. Oddly specific predictions, picks to click and wild cards are also discussed. 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

In a Tuesday edition of the Husker247 Daily, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson ask whether the Iowa-Nebraska matchup has picked up steam in recent years despite Iowa’s consistent string of last-second wins over the Big Red. Have Nebraska fans embraced a Trophy Game? Plus, is this the year where Nebraska finally defends its home turf against the Hawkeyes? 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 Daily Monday edition is live and Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson are picking through the wreckage of Nebraska’s 37-10 loss to Penn State on the road. What was most surprising about the way the game unfolded? Did Nebraska have a good gameplan offensively? We dive into all that and more. 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 is walking into its road matchup with Penn State at a unique time for the Nittany Lions. Penn State has arguably played its best football of the season over its last two games, but with its coaching search nearing an end and James Franklin announced as the head coach at Virginia Tech, what will the Huskers face in State College? 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 is back and ready to discuss Nebraska's upcoming matchup with Penn State. This week, Chris Schmidt of KFOR and The Average Joe Sports Show joins to preview the matchup with the Nittany Lions. Can the Husker defense stop the run? Can TJ Lateef build on the performance against UCLA? All that and more, plus oddly specific predictions and picks to click. 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

A busy morning of recruiting news on the Nebraska football beat on Wednesday as 2026 quarterback Dayton Raiola decommits from Nebraska's recruiting class. What it means for the Huskers' quarterback picture and where things go in the future. Also, long-time Nebraska defensive back commit Danny Odem earned his fifth star in the latest 247Sports recruiting rankings updates. 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 Tuesday's version of the Husker247 Daily, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the recent history between Nebraska and Penn State, which has featured a fair amount of Husker success. 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 a Monday edition of the Husker247 Daily, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson set the table for Nebraska's trip to Penn State to take on the Nittany Lions. The Huskers opened as double-digit underdogs on Sunday, but the opportunity is huge for the Big Red and freshman quarterback TJ Lateef. The Daily ends with discussing Nebraska basketball's 105-99 win over Oklahoma. 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 launched a Heisman campaign for running back Emmett Johnson this week. The junior running back is in the midst of a strong season that has him positioned for potential All-America honors and more. What do the final two games have to look like for Johnson to put him in national award consideration and where does his season stack up against recent Husker greats? 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 Thursday edition of the Husker247 Daily takes a look at a few position groups that have a couple big months ahead as the Huskers finish out the 2025 season, roll through bowl practices, and then roll through the transfer portal. 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 the Wednesday edition of the Husker247 Daily, Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz discuss what we know and don't know about this year's version of Nebraska basketball, with a matchup looming against Oklahoma on Saturday. Rienk Mast is obviously a linchpin on the roster, but who else will need to be counted on this season? 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 the Tuesday edition of the Husker247 Daily, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down Matt Rhule's comments from Monday about the transfer portal. Rhule expressed confidence that Nebraska is in more of a position to compete for portal additions in the age of revenue sharing, and we take a look back at some of the work Rhule and his staff did in the portal last offseason. 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 Monday post-UCLA edition of the Husker247 Daily looks at the performances of quarterback TJ Lateef and running back Emmett Johnson in the win over UCLA. What did Nebraska ask of Lateef in the game? How much higher can Johnson climb in the national conversation after showing All-America-type numbers so far this season? 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 Thursday edition of the Husker247 Daily discusses wild cards for Nebraska's matchup with UCLA. Who needs a big game on offense to help freshman quarterback TJ Lateef and how big is this game for Nebraska's linebackers? 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 returns as the Huskers prepare to make a trip to the West Coast to take on UCLA. This week, the guys are joined by special guest Mike’l Severe, Executive Director of the Jet Foundation, host of Big Red WrapUp and several other podcasts and radio shows. The guys open the conversation discussing how the Husker offense will look with freshman TJ Lateef at the helm in California and what he can bring that will make the Husker offense more dangerous. On defense, how do the Blackshirts contend with UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava? What are some X-factors in this game for the Big Red and UCLA and of course oddly-specific predictions, picks to click and more. 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 Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss the Husker offense as Dana Holgorsen hits the one-year mark since taking over as offensive coordinator in Lincoln. 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

The Tuesday edition of the Husker247 Podcast looks at Nebraska's offensive tackle spot heading into the matchup with UCLA and how injuries might affect the Husker offense. The guys also discuss Nebraska basketball's season-opening with over West Georgia. 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 Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss Dylan Raiola's season-ending injury and what Nebraska should expect from freshman quarterback TJ Lateef, who will make his first career start against UCLA. 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 of Husker247 turn the mics on Sunday morning to discuss the Huskers’ loss to No. 23 USC on Saturday. The guys start the podcast by discussing decisions in the second half as USC came from behind to win the game. Offensively, why was Nebraska never able to maintain rhythm in the game, and how did a key sequence in the third quarter swing things? Defensively the Huskers held USC’s high-powered offense to 21 points and was especially effective against the pass. Can the Huskers find something — anything? — in the run defense at this point in the season? Later, what does Dylan Raiola’s injury do to Nebraska’s week leading into UCLA and how does Nebraska approach its offensive tackle spot with Elijah Pritchett also questionable? 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 Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss Matt Rhule's contract extension and what the way forward looks like for the Big Red. 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 Thursday edition of the Husker247 Daily takes a closer look at how the quarterback matchup stacks up between Nebraska and USC and what Dylan Raiola can do to lift the Big Red over a ranked foe. 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 blackout at Memorial Stadium so let’s get hyped! Nebraska football hosts USC in a massive game for a program looking for a pelt as the Trojans come in ranked and are quite possibly the best team on the Huskers’ schedule. Can Nebraska sustain momentum? We bring on 1620 The Zone’s John Bishop for his thoughts ahead of the big game. 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 Wednesday Husker247 Daily focused on true freshmen. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz ran through the contributors this season, which ones have stood out and which ones could play bigger roles going deeper into the season. Then a quick conversation about which freshmen heading for a redshirt we’re excited about for future years. 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 discussed Nebraska’s win against Northwestern, why the Huskers look like a tough team to buy in and then how things shape up for the USC game. It starts with a conversation about the Northwestern game and how the Huskers offense has the ability to be more threatening but it hasn’t come together entirely. Plus another look at how special teams has turned around. Then the Husker247 trio discusses Matt Rhule’s Monday press conference and a brief look at how the Huskers matchup against USC on Saturday. 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 of Husker247 bring you a Tuesday edition of the Husker247 Daily. In this episode, the guys discuss why the Huskers might be better equipped this season to snap a bad run of play in November. Also, where does USC rank among the helmets that catch your attention on the Husker schedule? 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 Daily returns after Nebraska’s win over Northwestern this weekend. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss a strong performance from Emmett Johnson as the Huskers were able to lean heavily on the talented running back. Plus a quick conversation about how recruiting in-season has shifted with every passing move on the coaching carousel. 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 gets the win against Northwestern and now has a bowl trip in its future, but neither the Huskers nor the Sunday Side Session is concerned about that right now. Matt McMaster of 1620 joins Mike Schaefer and the two discuss the Huskers 28-21 win over Northwestern and how the two touchdown drives that bookend the team’s day shows the offenses’ potential and why the pass rush problem is a real concern heading into USC. Plus the two discuss Mike Ekeler, celebrate Emmett Johnson and get way too deep into discussing Preston Stone plus much more. 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 HypeCast returns with a packed show as former Husker Todd Peterson joins as this week’s guest to talk about the Huskers, an extremely important game against a tough Northwestern team and if they used Robert’s Rules of Order during player’s meetings in the Bill Callahan era. The group discusses Nebraska’s offensive situation and what Dana Holgorsen has to do to mitigate issues up front while keeping Dylan Raiola in a rhythm and then if Nebraska’s defense can find a way to get pressure on Preston Stone after an ugly showing in Minneapolis. Then there’s the picks to click, the oddly specific predictions with a tribute to our favorite pizza slinging offensive lineman and score predictions. Does the esteemed group think Nebraska can bounce back? 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 Daily convened and discussed what coaches and players said at the podium with their first chance to react to the fallout fo the Minnesota game. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss what John Butler said about not being aggressive enough during the game on defense, how Dana Holgorsen characterized offensive issues and more. Then they discussed the dreaded player’s only meeting and if that’s a good sign or a nothing burger. 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 returned on Tuesday to talk through the poor game Nebraska played against Minnesota and Matt Rhule’s notable reaction to it both on Friday after and again on Monday when he had more time to sit with it. What did Husker247 see on Friday night and what were some of the bigger takeaways from the game including issues with protection, defense and even getting the ball to other players? Then conversation turns to Rhule and looks ahead to how Nebraska responds after a game that further exposed areas where Nebraska has to shore things up. 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 the Oct. 21 version of the Husker247 Daily, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss Matt Rhule's comments on Monday about the Husker offense and how to bounce back from a sub-par effort against Minnesota. In the second half of the segment, the guys discuss Nebraska basketball's exhibition win over No. 8 BYU and what it means for this year's 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

Husker247 Daily returned on Monday as Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz attempted to make sense of the performance at Minnesota. The two tackle concerns coming out of the frame and how fixable those are and start the conversation with pass protection. Who is at fault? The line? The quarterback? The play calling? All of it? Then it’s the other side of the ball and trying to understand where Nebraska’s lack of intensity came from on Friday night and what Northwestern poses challenge wise for the Huskers. 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