Husker247: A Nebraska athletics podcast

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

There’s no polite way to say Nebraska was absolutely and utterly embarrassed on Friday night, so Mike Schaefer and Mike’l Severe don’t even try on this week’s Sunday Side Session. What happened against Minnesota? Why does it always seem to happen against Minnesota? What does this tell us about Nebraska’s season? Furthermore can Nebraska find ways to work around its issues? Finally how does Nebraska pick itself up after this kind of loss and what’s next for Nebraska following a thoroughly embarrassing performance? 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 for a little Big Ten pick ‘em on Husker247 Daily as Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson run through the weekend slate and make their picks against the spread and also straight up. What are the big games this weekend? Several future opponents for Nebraska have important contests as Northwestern looks for a fifth win against Purdue, USC heads to South Bend against Notre Dame and Iowa-Penn State square off under the lights in Kinnick Stadium. Which underdog pulls off the biggest win? Which heavy favorite covers with ease? As always Husker247 is happy to provide answers. 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 Husker247 Daily Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discuss Nebraska’s defense as it relates to bringing havoc to the opposing offense. Nebraska’s sacks and takeaways aren’t eye popping, but the Huskers did show it as a possibility with the strong game against Michigan State. What has defensive coordinator John Butler said about it and can the Huskers bring more pressure on Drake Lindsey this Friday? Then the two discuss Nebraska’s upcoming exhibition in men’s basketball against BYU that’s happening 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

The Husker247 HypeCast returns in a short week to discuss Nebraska vs. Minnesota on the road at a place the Huskers haven’t won since 2015. This week’s special guest is Walnut Media’s Nick Handley. What are Nebraska’s biggest strengths in this matchup? Can Emmett Johnson put together a monster game in his home state after being passed on by the local team? Will the Huskers find success against the run? Then its picks to click, oddly specific predictions and finally game predictions. How does this one in Minnesota go? 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 takes a look at Nebraska’s success on the ground against Maryland and asks if Emmett Johnson can do the same thing on Friday night against Minnesota. Johnson shouldn’t lack motivation give that this game is a homecoming for the former high school recruit from the citifies. Does that take his game up a notch? Also can Nebraska get more from its backup running backs? From Dylan Raiola on the ground? Will there be a trick play or two after watching Minnesota struggle mightily to slow down 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

Nebraska football rolls along even if its head coach is being treated like the consensus front runner for an entirely different job. Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discuss Nebraska’s media access on Tuesday where players and coordinators met to discuss Minnesota, the fallout from the Maryland win and even a little discussion regarding Matt Rhule’s future. Conversation started with Nyziah Hunter, Nebraska’s balanced passing attack, what Dana Holgorsen thinks about how the Huskers have been on that side of the ball and then weaved in chatter on defensive pressures, stopping the run and finally Dylan Raiola’s comments about Rhule’s future. Then Husker247 ran through Nebraska’s recent woes with Minnesota and how Friday the Huskers have a chance to end a losing streak and also prove that this program is moving forward. 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 Daily tackles Matt Rhule's comments about Penn State and improvements he'd like to see at Nebraska. Plus, remember there's a football game this week? What's waiting for the Huskers in the Minnesota matchup? Husker247 is your top stop for the best Husker coverage. Subscribe for the best Nebraska football, Nebraska basketball and Nebraska athletics coverage: https://secure.247sports.com/college/nebraska/join/?promo=JOIN Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/Nebraska247 Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/husker247.bsky.social #Huskers #Huskerfootball #Nebraska #NebraskaFootball #GBR 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 a big win, but could Matt Rhule be looking at his next stop with the Penn State job open? Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz talk about all of that starting with the come from behind win against Maryland and how confident each was that the Huskers were about to go get a win when Dylan Raiola and the rest of the offense took over late in the fourth. Then the Rhule conversation. Why might he look? Does it make sense? What can Nebraska do? What should Nebraska do in this situation? There’s more questions than answers for a storyline that might follow this team the rest of the 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

A strange team plays strange games and Nebraska has proven that to be the case in every game against Power Four opponents and Saturday’s 34-31 win over Maryland was another example for the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a rare come from behind victory. The Sunday Side Session breaks down all the action as Omaha World Herald reporter Wilson Moore joins Mike Schaefer to discuss what happened in College Park and how things sit for a now 5-1 Nebraska football team. The two discuss Emmett Johnson, Nebraska’s maddening inconsistencies, Dylan Raiola and more during the 50-minute podcast. Are the Huskers equipped to make a run against a schedule that looks like it’s both tougher and perhaps not as difficult as expected all at the same time? 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 and took a long look at a fun slate of Big Ten games that are happening all weekend. Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson ran through all of the Big Ten contests, gave picks and tried to provide rationale for their gut feels. Can Illinois hang with Ohio State? Why are they calling for Indiana to get it done? Poor Northwestern going into a hornets nest? How much of a sicko are you if you watch Wisconsin-Iowa? 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. 9, edition of the Husker247 Daily, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the Huskers' road game at Maryland. Who are players who need to step up to keep the Huskers rolling further into October? 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

Two 4-1 teams meeting up in the state known for crab cakes and football as Nebraska travels out of the midwest for the first time all season to take on the Maryland Terrapins. Let’s get hyped! 93.7 The Ticket host Jake Sorensen joins the Husker247 trio to discuss Maryland football, Malik Washington, the Terps ferocious front seven and where the Huskers might have some advantages in this critical football game. Plus there’s picks to click, oddly specific predictions and final score guesses. 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 for Wednesday took a look at Nebraska’s issues in pass protection but also how Maryland has become a surprisingly effective team getting after quarterbacks. Where do the Terps rank in pass rush? How has Nebraska done in Big Ten play? What might this mean for Saturday? Finally Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss what has ailed Nebraska’s protection plan and how things might improve moving forward. 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

What are we buying and what are we selling as it relates to Nebraska football in 2025? Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discuss various things like special teams, Nebraska’s rush defense, pass protection and more and determine just how things look for the Huskers. Then things finish up with a conversation about if this Husker team is equipped to go finish off October and win games it is expected to win. 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 Brian Christopherson discussed Nebraska’s running game on the Tuesday edition of Husker247 Daily. The conversation started after head coach Matt Rhule said on Monday he felt the Huskers running game has been a little unfairly characterized because of the sacks taking away from the total yardage. Husker247 discusses how accurate that is and what other questions still exist. Plus where does the line factor in all of this and can Nebraska line it up and run when it needs to in order to win games? 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 sits 4-1 and won its first conference game of the season. One of the reasons the Huskers have had success early this season and have overcome self-inflicted mistakes is the special teams play. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss what Mike Ekeler’s unit has done already this season, how they knew they’d be blocking a punt against Michigan State, why Jacory Barney is special and more. Then they discuss the single biggest difference between this year and last in the third phase and how much it changes things on the field 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

Nebraska and Michigan State combined for a really strange and weird game, which is nothing new when these teams get together, and this time the Huskers came out on top 38-27. Kaleb Henry of HuskerMax joined Mike Schaefer for the Sunday Side Session and the two walked through the weirdness together, starting with how Nebraska dominated the first and fourth quarter and nearly gave the game away in the middle two frames where offensive line play, bad Dylan Raiola and the inability to get off the field on fourth down gave Michigan State a huge advantage. Nevertheless Nebraska prevailed. What do we know about this team five games into the season and what does it mean for the next few games? 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

Nebraska takes on Michigan State on Saturday as this bye week mercifully comes to an end. However when the game starts are there players Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson are hoping see a little more playing time this week and through the next set of games until the November bye week? Then the two discuss the wind within the stadium and what that might mean for special teams where the Huskers are hoping to continue its solid form. Finally what does the conference slate look like this weekend inside the Big Ten? 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 solo Mike Schaefer show on Husker247 Daily which makes it a perfect time to dive into some recruiting discussion. The Huskers have done a really nice job building out the 2027 visit list and have three Top247 commitments and four commitments overall to show for it. Schaefer breaks down Nebraska’s work in the class, how those visits stack up in the Top247 rankings and what the Huskers have done well so far. Then he dives into a strong visit list for the Michigan State game 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

Let’s get hyped! After having to sit through a bye week and watching other teams play — though not its opponent — Nebraska returns to action on Saturday with a game against Michigan State. The Huskers are once again at home for a mid afternoon contest. Nebraska’s return means the HypeCast is back and with it comes Connor Happer, this week’s special guest, who stops by to discuss Aidan Chiles, Nebraska’s defense and which Huskers show up big in this week’s contest. 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 to discuss where things sit for Nebraska after the bye week and what the coordinators had to say for Nebraska. What happens up front on the offensive line for the Huskers? What does John Butler have in store defensively? Then the trio discuss Nebraska’s history with Michigan State since joining the Big Ten and go year-by-year discussing the games and the sheer weirdness that seems to occur when these teams play. 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

What can Nebraska do offensively to make sure it hits its stride as the team gets deeper into the season and conference play? Husker247 has some answers or at least thoughts. And for the most part it starts with trying to decide what can be salvaged in the running game. Does Nebraska have a few things it can lean on with Emmett Johnson that keep the pass rushers at bay? Then Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz debate on if Nebraska can do more with the passing game to solve some of the running game issues as well. 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 Tuesday and talked through college football at large after hearing Matt Rhule’s thoughts on the parity in the sport on Monday. Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer discussed how some of the tougher games on Nebraska’s schedule took a bit of a hit with Penn State and USC losing, as well as thoughts on Brendan Sorsby’s strong play after Nebraska shut him down as a passer and if Maryland is for real or just pretending. Finally Schaefer outlines which game he’s concerned about in the next stretch and why that team continues to be a thorn for Nebraska. 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 after a bye weekend to get Nebraska fans thinking about the rest of the season ahead. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discussed four players who could help the Huskers and themselves if they received more opportunities and maximized those while on the field. Transfers Williams Nwaneri and Elijah Pritchett were discussed but who are the other ones who we might see pop 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

Husker247 Daily took time on Friday to remember and celebrate the life of Matt Vrzal, former Husker offensive lineman, media member, pizzeria operator and friend. Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson spoke of their interactions with the affable character known as Vrz and how he came into their lives and became a fixture of comedy, opinion and football conversations. The two also discussed a big slate of Big Ten games as the Huskers are off on Saturday with a bye. 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 Thursday edition of the Husker247 Daily, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss where things stand for Nebraska's defense through four games and what the Michigan loss revealed about the Blackshirts. A key stretch of games awaits Nebraska in October. Which games look different for the Big Red than they were to start the year? 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 checked in on Dylan Raiola’s season 1/3 of the way through and discussed where the growth has come from for the quarterback and if this kind of play is sustainable. Raiola’s statistical output has been about as much as any could ask and the quarterback continues to get better with more experience. What could all of this look like by the end of the year? 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 Nebraska’s loss to Michigan and get into what Matt Rhule had to say about his team and the bye week. The discussion centered on offensive line play, running backs and how the Huskers will handle what happened defensively in the game and what the plans are going forward. Then talk turns to recruiting, basketball and Brian Christopherson tells everyone what his favorite bread is for making sandwiches. 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 gets your bye week started by looking at what Nebraska can do to maximize this week off before resuming play against Michigan State. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss what they think Nebraska will focus on this week starting with finding some answers offensively to help against pressure. Then the two discussed what the Huskers might do defensively, from focusing on fundamentals to looking down the two-deep for more options. 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 Sunday Side Session returned for Nebraska’s 30-27 loss to Michigan with 1620 The Zone host Gary Sharp as this week’s guest joining Mike Schaefer. The two walked through the strange game where it felt like Nebraska was both on the verge of getting blown out and, at times, potentially even winning. The two discussed Nebraska’s issues against the run, stopping Michigan’s four-man pass rush, Dylan Raiola and much, much more. The sprawling podcast covered a lot of ground but attempted to answer the central question — what, if anything, changed following the loss to Michigan? 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