Husker247: A Nebraska athletics podcast

The Husker247 HypeCast returns following a stumble in East Lansing to get you fired up for Nebraska-Maryland on Saturday morning. Joining the show is 1620 the Zone host John Bishop, who gives plenty of thoughts on the Huskers, as he makes his HypeCast debut. The show starts on offense and of course that means some Heinrich Haarberg discussion, questions about the carry distribution at running back, thoughts about the offensive line play and a whole lot more. Then there’s defense and we look at Nebraska’s pass rush and how the Huskers backend might hold up in a game with a lot of passing expected. Finally it’s time for predictions — the oddly specific predictions, picks to click and score predictions. Who thinks Nebraska clinches a bowl birth and which guest sees more sadness on the horizon for the Huskers? Be sure to subscribe to Husker247 Podcasts wherever you listen to have episodes automatically downloaded to your listening 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 basketball rolled in its season opener against Lindenwood in a game that was never close. However what did the opening win mean? What should one take away from the Huskers start to the 2023-24 season? Let’s chat about it! The Husker247 HoopsCast is a new podcast venture from Husker247 focused entirely on Nebrasketball and the Huskers push to get to postseason play this year and beyond. The first episode focuses on Nebraska’s roster and how things could play out given the light non-conference schedule in front of the Huskers this season, as well as thoughts from finally seeing a number of players in action for the first time this year. Where are Nebraska’s early strengths? What does it look like when players like Keisei Tominaga or Juwan Gary return to action? How deep can this lineup go? Just how good is Sam Hoiberg? What can we expect from C.J. Wilcher? All those discussions and more mark the podcast that’s exclusively designed for you the die-hard Nebrasketball fan that’s been waiting for one shining moment, entirely too long. Be sure to subscribe to Husker247 Podcasts wherever you listen to have episodes automatically downloaded to your listening devices. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/body-clappin License code: CTAIOBZVUHJNQLDR 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 thoughts did Husker247 have after hearing from Matt Rhule on Monday and going back through the Huskers 20-17 loss to Michigan State? Those thoughts and more on Heinrich Haarberg, Nebraska’s offensive situation, the defense and it’s effort, as well Marques Buford and the special teams made up the bulk of Monday’s Husker247 podcast, as well as a few thoughts on Maryland. Be sure to subscribe to Husker247 Podcasts wherever you listen to have episodes automatically downloaded to your listening 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 football reminded its fans why there’s no real level of trust regarding the program and its ability to take care of business as the Huskers lost 20-17 on Saturday. However loyal listeners of the Sunday Side Session can trust there was plenty of discussion about the short-term and the long-term questions for this program. This week on the show Big Red Wrap Up host Mike’l Severe joined Mike Schaefer as the two start the show with possibly the longest discussion about punting and punt returning in Husker247 podcast history. From there, the two found their way into Nebraska’s offensive woes and other issues that popped up on Saturday as the Huskers struggled in some part of every phase of the game. Following a quick timeout the two discussed Nebraska’s defense and if Michigan State exposed any real concerns for the final three games and if there’s an alternative to Heinrich Haarberg for the offense, as the quarterback has really struggled with turnovers during conference play. Finally Severe gives thoughts on the upcoming game against Maryland and if the Huskers can find their way to bowl eligibility in front of a home crowd. 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 and current member of the game day broadcast team, Damon Benning, joins the Husker247 HypeCast ahead of the Michigan State game. Conversation begins with a little chatter about Connor Stalions and Michigan before fully flipping over to Nebraska’s upcoming game against Michigan State. Things start on offense where Benning provides his thoughts on what the Huskers have done up front with the changes because of injury and why there was no discernible drop-off from other offensive line iterations this season. Then there are questions about everything from the wide receivers to Emmett Johnson to what’s happening with punt returns. Then on defense Benning explains why he was high on Jimari Butler coming into the week, as well as conversations about Ty Robinson and the rest of Nebraska’s defense, including their strong tackling. After a quick timeout it’s time for predictions. First the oddly specific and then on to picks to click and game scores. Did everyone pick Nebraska this 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

The Husker247 Podcast returned with a little bowl projection banter from Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer as they try to determine where and who the Huskers could face if Nebraska were to get one more win this season. Mercifully the conversation changed as the two dove into Matt Rhule’s comments on Monday about how the defense didn’t play as well on the rewatch and then a conversation about Nebraska’s offensive line and then the lift of having a kicker who can score points when the offense gets inside the opponents 40-yard line. After a quick time out and a little more chatter about Nebraska’s offense, the duo start discussing the latest recruiting news and notes following the visit weekend, including the Jaxson Lee commitment, what it means and just how many the Huskers might end up taking in the 2024 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

It’s a super sized episode of the Sunday Side Session. Good friend Gary Sharp dropped by the Sunday Side Session studios to talk about Nebraska’s most recent win, a 31-14 triumph over Purdue. Conversation begins about Nebraska’s special teams and then a larger look at the coaching mentality emerging from Matt Rhule and his staff. Then they dive into the offense. Some Heinrich Haarberg. Some Emmett Johnson. A lot of discussion about what worked this time, what Purdue did that other teams will absolutely copy and how the Huskers have to put things together over the next four games to keep the offense moving forward. And then it’s on to defense which turned into a larger discussion about how Nebraska’s mentality defensively has switched from individuals attempting to make plays to playing within the system and the amount of trust that has been earned through the course of one offseason and a lot of hard practices. 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! Nebraska has won four of its last five games and now the Huskers have a chance to close out October as an undefeated month and give themselves their third conference win this season (and month) with Purdue coming to town. Executive Director of The Jet Award and host of Big Red Wrap Up, Mike’l Severe, joined the panel to talk about Purdue and Nebraska’s chances of taking down the Boilermakers. Things start, as they always do, on offense where the the panel debates what to expect on Saturday after the Huskers lost three more starters. How is the offensive line affected? Which receivers could get more playing time? What can Emmett Johnson do for an encore after a nice game against Northwestern? Then it’s defensive talk as they determine who could be the next James Williams — a former scout team standout that played and excelled against Northwestern a week ago. Finally there are oddly specific predictions, picks to click and game predictions. Does everyone have Nebraska triumphing or does anyone take Purdue to spoil the good feelings? 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 reacts to the latest batch of players that are out for the year, provide thoughts on what it means for the offense and more. Then the questions really started: What can Nebraska’s offensive line achieve with three backups in now after losing several starters in the Northwestern game? What to make of Nebraska’s offense and how can it survive each week with such limited options both in terms of players and in terms of executable play calls? What did Michael Bruntz think of Emmett Johnson, who earned the most carries for Nebraska running backs in the win over Northwestern? Who in the hell is James Williams? Why does Brian Christopherson think Nebraska’s defense can continue to slide in different pieces and enjoy success up front? Who is the third best player on the defense? What do we make of the Caleb Benning commitment and the Callen Barta decommitment? All of these questions and plenty more were asked and reacted to in Monday’s Husker247 Podcast. Give it a listen and enjoy the banter. 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 emerged victorious on Saturday against Northwestern when the Huskers were able to once again control an opponent through its defense. KLIN Husker Hour host Matt McMaster joined Mike Schaefer for the Sunday Side Session to discuss the Huskers win over the Wildcats, where things sit for the program and what’s coming up with five games remaining and bowl eligibility a possibility. Things start on defense where Schaefer makes McMaster pick between the Illinois and Northwestern performances, asks him who the third best player on the defense is and why the Huskers are so capable of getting performances like James Williams’ on Saturday, where a player steps off the bench and thrives despite having little opportunity before. After a quick timeout the conversation resumes but this time on offense with a discussion about the importance of hitting the Malachi Coleman touchdown pass, why Nebraska’s offense continues to struggle regardless of opponent strength and what can and can’t be done to help things moving forward. Additionally McMaster gives thoughts on why Emmett Johnson should continue to get the bulk of opportunities at running back after a good performance against Northwestern. Finally predictions are made for the Purdue game next weekend. Can the Huskers keep Opportunity October going strong? 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! It’s time for Nebraska football to resume its 2023 season after a one-week hiatus and who better to get fans fired up than the Husker247 trio and special guest, former Husker wide receiver Todd Peterson. As they always do things start on offense as the group walks through every position group ahead of the Northwestern game, including Brian Christopherson giving a few X-Factor players for both Saturday against the Wildcats and also for the final six games of the season. Then Michael Bruntz did the same for defense as the group talked through Nebraska’s strong game against Illinois, the return of Luke Reimer and how the Huskers might play on Saturday and beyond. After a break the show resumed with oddly specific predictions (which featured Todd Peterson and BC sharing almost the same prediction that would make Matt Herian smile), picks to click and ultimately score predictions. Did everyone take Nebraska? Are there any intriguing or different picks to click? Find out yourself with this week’s Husker247 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

The Husker247 crew gathered for the first time since getting you hyped for the Illinois game to discuss the bye week, Matt Rhule’s latest press conference and a whole lot more about the Huskers. After a little bye week banter things got rolling with a conversation about Rhule’s Monday press conference and then turned into a run through of a variety of topics. Heinrich Haarberg is the starter, which players will we see more of on offense, how are things setting up in the running back room and how the best is still yet to come for someone like Thomas Fidone. Then after a break the show resumes with conversation about the defensive side of the ball, a few players getting moved around to try out different positions and more. Finally there’s some recruiting talk as the Huskers are playing some defense with a few commits, while also looking to add to the roster. 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 might be bye week, but there’s no rest for Husker247 as Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer get together to talk about the first half of the season and to preview what’s to come for the Huskers. Things start to pickup after a quick baseball postseason discussion with a conversation about Nebraska’s defensive line. The Huskers have really rebuilt its front in an offense and the two walk through individually some of the strong performances and some guys who are going to be assets in the future. Then there’s talk of the linebackers and the strong work from Rob Dvoracek in short time to help the Huskers not just flourish, but also overcome the loss of Luke Reimer, while maximizing the skillsets of uniquely different players. They finish on defense with a conversation about the secondary, the soft coverage and what, if any, changes may occur there. Then it’s time for the offense. Naturally conversation starts at quarterback where things remain relatively unclear beyond the fact it seems likely Heinrich Haarberg and Jeff Sims will both be needed moving forward. Making things more difficult is Nebraska’s skill position players on offense and the lack of experience the Huskers now have after all the injury. The two run through what’s left, why those freshmen have to grow up in a hurry and who could use the next six weeks to help cement future jobs. Finally they talk through the offensive line and the special teams, walking through some of the issues and some of the positives coming from both. To finish there’s a little recruiting discussion as the Huskers are expected to hit the road on Thursday. 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 arrives a day earlier than scheduled as the Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Illinois 20-7 on Friday night, heading into the bye week at exactly .500 for Matt Rhule’s first season. Joining to discuss things is Unsportsmanlike Conduct host Josh Peterson, who drops by to talk about the win, Nebraska’s challenge moving forward and what to make of this team through its first six games. Conversation eventually gets going about Nebraska’s defense and the game the Huskers played that started poorly and finished strong, as the Huskers turned back Illinois multiple times to hold onto the 20-7 at the end. The two hit on Nebraska’s young defensive linemen, Tony White’s change of course, the strong play the Huskers received from walk-on players and more. Then there’s the switch to offense and a longer discussion on what’s happening with this unit, if we’re expecting to see Jeff Sims next time out, how the Huskers are having to survive without real starters at both running back and wide receiver, and Schaefer gets really mad about the procedural penalties. Finally the two sort out where this could be headed and what the Huskers have to do to win three more games on its 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

It’s Husker247 HypeCast time as the gang is joined by Kevin Sjuts to discuss Nebraska-Illinois and the Friday night game ahead. Things start with a discussion about offense. Who starts at quarterback and how can the Huskers attack this Illinois defense? From there conversation shifts to things like Nebraska’s offensive line, it’s passing game and different ways to get different pieces involved. There’s even some kicker talk about the rough start to a still promising career for Tristan Alvano. After offense it’s defense and the big central discussion is whether or not what we saw with the Huskers against Michigan is more about Nebraska or if Michigan is simply that good. Then there’s conversation about the pass rush, the injuries and who on Illinois has the ability to make Friday a difficult one on defense. Finally there’s oddly specific predictions, picks to click and game predictions. Both teams end up with predictions to win. Who took who? Listen and find out. Also as a bonus for those traveling to Champaign, Sjuts provides a passionate speech on why the best route to the game isn’t found on the interstate, but through the highway of northern Missouri. 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 took on the best team on its scheduled and the Huskers quickly learned in a 45-7 loss to Michigan that it has quite a bit to go. Thankfully the Sunday Side Session is here to walk through the Michigan loss and talk through the upcoming Illinois game and what remains ahead for Nebraska. Joining this Sunday is 1620 The Zone host Connor Happer, as he and Mike Schaefer debate when they could first tell the Huskers were in for a long day on Saturday, what they saw from the Huskers at various points in the game or if this game is more about how good Michigan is or if the Huskers are truly heading down the road to another completely joyless season. Plus as a bonus Schaefer talks why he’s onboard with moving forward with Heinrich Haarberg as the starting quarterback for right now and why the most disappointing thing about Saturday is still the Huskers own self-inflicted issues and not Michigan’s sheer dominance. 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 here to get you ready for Nebraska’s toughest game of the season, a home contest against the highly ranked Michigan Wolverines. Nebraska is back to .500 and Matt Rhule could earn back a lot of fans and media attention if the Huskers are able to pull off a big upset against Michigan this weekend. We go through how things look in each phase of the game. 93.7 The Ticket’s Jake Sorensen joins as the special guest for the week and he provides plenty of thoughts on Nebraska’s offense and Heinrich Haarberg, who has taken over at quarterback each of the last two games for the Huskers. Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson each give thoughts on the other parts of the offense and where the Huskers could look to attack on Saturday. Then over on the defensive side of the ball Sorensen raves about Nash Hutmacher while Bruntz and Christopherson talk depth at linebacker and in the secondary, as well as what we’ve seen from the Blackshirts since the start of the year. Then it’s prediction time. There’s the oddly specific ones — you’ll never guess what position Bruntz focuses on and how that leads to a conversation about Degeneration-X — then picks to click and finally game predictions? Anyone crazy enough to pick Nebraska? Find out on the Husker247 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

The Husker247 triumvirate convened on Tuesday to talk Nebraska football following the Huskers win against Louisiana Tech and ahead of a big game against Michigan. First the crew ran through the game against the Bulldogs, hitting on everything from the offensive line play (yikes) to some changes we noticed on defense to offensive skill players to injuries that change how we feel about some of Nebraska’s position units and where things could be headed with quarterback play. Then there’s a quick time out as it transitions to moving forward into the Michigan game, what Nebraska might be able to do and how things set up on the roster. Finally there’s a quick conversation about Nebraska’s recruiting efforts as things are starting to speed up with less than three months before the signing period. 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 Mike Schaefer is joined by Ravi Lulla of Huurdat Sports to talk about the Huskers 28-14 win over Louisiana Tech and what the two learned as the Huskers closed out non-conference play. Things start on defense where the discussion centers on two things — how did things look against Louisiana Tech relative to expectations and what is next for Tony White and the Huskers on that side of the ball. Schaefer also offers a nitpick on how it feels like Nebraska’s secondary has escaped at times more than it has made plays on balls in the air. Then the two transition over to offense with a hearty discussion about what is working (quarterback run game) and what isn’t working (almost everything else) as they discuss the path forward for both the team and for offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield, who has to figure out how to attack Big Ten opponents without getting too predictable, while having few true offensive weapons to utilize. Finally it’s kick forward for the Michigan game and just which quarterback seems the most likely to get the start against the best opponent on Nebraska’s 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

The Husker247 HypeCast returns on Thursday following Nebraska’s first win of 2023 and to get the fans fired up for Louisiana Tech and the Huskers chances of getting back to .500. Making her HypeCast debut is Channel 8 Sports Anchor Lauren Michelsen, who jumps right into things as the group discusses Nebraska’s quarterback situation, its offense without running backs Gabe Ervin and Rahmir Johnson and who could break out on that side of the ball. From there its defense and what Nash Hutmacher is doing, who has stood out so far and how the Huskers have built so much depth in a short amount of time. Then predictions. There’s some doozies in the oddly specific category followed by some traditional picks to click and finally a clean sweep of game predictions. 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 never easy for Nebraska football and that remains true following the news of the week with the Huskers now down two running backs for the season. The Husker247 trio got together on Tuesday morning to discuss how the injuries of Gabe Ervin and Rahmir Johnson affect the season ahead and where things sit following Nebraska’s win. Conversation shifts from running back to receiver to tight end and even offensive line as Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson take turns walking through the offense and each unit, discussing how things have looked for the Huskers. How much changes without those running backs for either Heinrich Haarberg or Jeff Sims? Can Thomas Fidone become a focal point of Nebraska’s passing attack? Has so much happened everywhere else that we’ve largely forgotten about the offensive line? Then it’s time to talk defense and Bruntz along with Mike Schaefer work through how well things went against Northern Illinois, which new defenders have emerged this week and how Tony White has built a system that allows new players to step in and look like seasoned veterans. Finally a little recruiting talk as the Huskers have their first visit weekend for a home game this season. Could Nebraska steal Brandon Baker? Who is the big competition for Jayshawn Ross? What’s the latest with Caleb Benning? 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

Would you look at that? It’s a victory Sunday which is rare around these parts. Nebraska handled business against Northern Illinois and now Husker247 handles business with a Sunday Side Session podcast. Joining this week is 93.7 The Ticket utility player Nick Sehnert, who besides filling us in on the new radio station in downtown Lincoln gives thoughts on the Huskers win, the defensive performance and how things went with Heinrich Haarberg in his first start. From there the two discuss what they saw out of Nebraska’s offense as a whole and what things were being built and potentially set up down the line. Finally the two discuss some of the injuries Nebraska ran into on Saturday, which ones are most concerning with Louisiana Tech up ahead and how the Huskers can look to move things forward after picking up the first win of the year. Plus because this entire thing is made up as it goes along, Sehnert hands out his own game ball. Who received it? 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

The Husker247 HypeCast returns this week to remind folks that Nebraska does play home games and will do so on Saturday night against Northern Illinois. This week Evan Bland of the Omaha World-Herald makes his HypeCast debut, joining Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer to preview the game ahead and to try to answer some questions about this Nebraska team. There’s conversation about the offense, the defense and then the main event of oddly specific predictions, a pick to click and a score prediction as well. Did everyone take Nebraska? What do those scores look like? Will Bruntz find a reason to talk about the tight ends? Listen in and find out with the latest Husker247 HypeCast. It’s time to get hyped. 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 breakdown Nebraska’s loss to Colorado and to look ahead at the first home game of the Matt Rhule era and what changes we could see this upcoming weekend. Things start as the trio discusses what went well in Colorado and the depth that has already been created on defense as the Huskers had several players emerge or have their first action of the season in Boulder. From there though the conversation shifts to what hasn’t worked well or what has gone wrong — everything from the lack of critical playmaking, to catching snaps, to getting off a field-flipping punt in a key situation. Finally things finish with how Matt Rhule has handled the start of his regime at Nebraska and what answers he’s provided in the face of the slow begin to 2023. 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 is back and ready to tackle some of the biggest topics for Nebraska football following another loss and now an 0-2 start to the Matt Rhule era. Joining host Mike Schaefer is KLIN sports director Kaleb Henry, and things start right there at Folsom Field where the Huskers lost 36-14. The two recap the action, but then kick things forward with a longer conversation about what happens with Jeff Sims and Nebraska assuming the quarterback is healthy for the Northern Illinois game, what it means for the offense and how the Huskers can start to piece things together. Then it shifts to what can Rhule salvage after an 0-2 start and what can the Huskers achieve beyond wins in the next two games against Northern Illinois and Louisiana Tech. Finally, because all doom and gloom can get tiring, Schaefer makes the two talk about what they liked out of the Huskers’ performance against Colorado. 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 on Thursday morning to get Nebraska fans a little more fired up for the Nebraska-Colorado game set to begin nearly 48 hours from now. This week 1620 The Zone’s Gary Sharp joins the program as the guest co-host, joining the Husker247 trio of Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer, to discuss the upcoming game and to reminisce about the heyday of these former rivals. What does Sharp think of Colorado after watching the TCU game? How does Nebraska go about finding ways to get the ball to Billy Kemp? Who comes off the milk carton after slow starts for the Huskers? How can Nebraska control the game? All of those questions get debated and plenty more, while the panel also offers their oddly specific predictions, their picks to click and some score predictions as well. Stop by and get hyped for a Nebraska game ahead. 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 makes its post Labor Day return as the Husker247 gang assembles to discuss the loss in Minnesota and what awaits in Boulder. The podcast starts with a discussion on what happened in Minneapolis and the takeaways Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson had from watching the game the first time and on subsequent rewatches. From there things turn to the big game in Boulder taking place this weekend. What did Husker247 see out of Colorado and is there something the Huskers can build upon to pull a win out in this matchup? 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 for the start of the Matt Rhule era as the Huskers are headed up to Minnesota to take on PJ Fleck’s Gophers, kicking off the 2023 season. All of your favorites return as Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer are all in their familiar seats, ready to discuss the game ahead. Plus long time friend of the program, Connor Happer, sits in as the special guest. The gang talks offense. The gang talks defense. There’s predictions. There’s picks to click. There’s everything you’ve come to know about the podcast that never says die. Sit back, relax and let the Husker247 HypeCast get you ready for the 2023 opener in Minnesota. 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 finally here. The Husker247 preview podcast you’ve been waiting for your whole summer. The one that answers every single question about the upcoming 2023 season. Wrong. But the guys at Husker247 do want to at least identify the things we know about Matt Rhule’s first Nebraska Cornhusker team and then check off what we still hope to learn. So this week Husker247 runs position by position examining what we know and what still needs to be learned as the first game against Minnesota inches a little closer. Plus at the end a few brief thoughts on the latest round of instability at Nebraska as the Board of Regents will need to hire a new systems president with the news Ted Carter is leaving for Ohio State. 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 still two weeks until Nebraska play a football game, but a lot has been happening for the Huskers during fall camp. Let Husker247 bring you up to speed with another podcast from the trio delves into how things have gone for Nebraska during camp, as well as some thoughts from Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer about where the Huskers find themselves right now. Things kick off with some news and notes discussion as the trio walks through the departure of Zavier Betts and then gets an injury report to assess where the roster sits at this point. After a brief break in the action things return as Bruntz and Christopherson list the things that stand out in a positive way this camp, as well as elevating some concerns ahead of the forthcoming football season. As a bonus Christopherson reviews a Blue’s Traveler concert he recently attended. 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 episode of the Husker247 Podcast the guys talk stocks — or at least the Nebraska football stock market where the action is always all over the place. Mike Schaefer brings a list of six names and Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson determine stock up, stock down or holding steady based on what they’ve heard during fall camp so far. Then the conversation shifts to some early news, notes and a quick look at a few position groups that are standing out in a good way or have some real question marks early on in fall camp. 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, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the start of fall camp — hot takes, positions to watch, positions to be concerned about and how things are shaping up after a few days for Matt Rhule’s team. The secondary gets extra attention this week following the news that veteran safety Myles Farmer was entering the transfer portal. How does that group shake out and which safeties can step in and fill the void for the Huskers? In the second segment, the guys discuss the opening part of Nebraska’s trip to Spain and Wednesday’s news about transfer guard Ahron Ulis being charged in an Iowa gambling probe. Finally, the guys discuss the on-going rumors of conference re-alignment and what’s popped up in the media in recent days. 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 makes a triumphant return to Husker247 and he hits the ground running with plenty of Big Ten Media Days talk and even throws a few thoughts on Nebraska’s overtime history since he missed the podcast. First though Bruntz and Mike Schaefer discuss what to expect from Nebraska this week as Matt Rhule will make his conference debut of sorts in Indianapolis. Will Rhule lay out a lot of news for the hungry media members in attendance or do we anticipate this will be more big picture about his vision for the program and the conference? Then the two discuss how Nebraska’s player representatives will be received. Bruntz is looking forward to chatting more with Jeff Sims, who had a brief media availability this spring, but has otherwise been largely quiet. Schaefer wants to know what Ethan Piper has to say about things and both wonder if he isn’t currently stealing someone’s job. Then there’s Luke Reimer — what stands out to the veteran about Nebraska’s new look defense and who exactly will be playing with him on the second level? Then after a short break in the action the two return to talk recruiting, Nebraska’s successful additions in July and the big cook out scheduled for this weekend. Nebraska will have a number of targets on campus as well as a lot of 2024 commitments, helping them feel a sense of ownership with the program. Finally Bruntz gives thoughts on overtime games and the two say their goodbyes. 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 wanted to use its downtime in July wisely and that’s how Thursday’s episode ended being devoted entirely to Nebraska’s history with overtime games. The Huskers have played in 15 overtime games since the rule change and on the podcast Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson walk through them — sometimes in painful and painstaking detail. Which coach spent the most time in overtime games? Who had the most success? Worst loss? Best showing? All those questions are answered and many more memories are discussed as Husker247 walks through the 15 overtime games and even offers a glimmer of hope for the future at the end. 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 got together on Monday to talk about where Nebraska’s recruiting class sits after the latest addition in Preston Taumua. First though the two discussed what Taumua means in the class and why it reflects well on the future for Donovan Raiola in his attempts to bring more players from Hawaii to the mainland and specifically to Nebraska. Then the two size up what the efforts have been on the offensive line with a conversation about the commitments the Huskers have so far and how Logan-Magnolia’s Grant Brix is the biggest target on the team’s board at this time. After a short break the duo returned to run through the Summer Superlatives and walked through some of the categories and discussed a few possible answers, why it’s difficult to find an instant impact player is in the class and just who might be the best player in Nebraska’s 2024 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

Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson got together on Tuesday to chat about the latest happenings in Nebraska football as the Huskers first season under Matt Rhule inches a little closer. On Tuesday after some obligatory baseball talk the two from Husker247 dive into the schedule a little as the question is posed — which game stands out for the 2023 schedule? From there it’s wondering which 50/50 game does Nebraska look destined to win, what game might be considered a trap game this season and which game might be the most difficult with where it falls on the schedule? After a spirited schedule discussion — which featured a healthy amount of Michigan debate regarding JJ McCarthy — conversation shifted over to Nebraska’s offensive line. Who is the X-Factor for Nebraska? Both hosts had different answers for which player could be most critical up front. Finally the Mount Rushmore challenge emerges but this time with a twist. 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 episode of Husker247 Podcast there’s talk of the future with recapping several of Nebraska’s latests additions, but also a look at where things are in the present with a rundown of the top names on The Most Indispensable list that started at No. 23 and finished at No. 1. Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson broke down the Kewan Lacy commitment, what the Huskers are getting with Quinn Clark, why Carlon Jones gave one of the best post-commitment interviews and how Nebraska landed Jacory Barney. Along the way they correctly pronounced Lancaster, remembered when Ken Clark ran wild on Big Eight teams, discussed what Nebraska’s success in Texas could bring and how Garret McGuire won over the Barneys with a little hard work. After a quick break conversation picks up as the duo discuss the final five names on the Most Indispensable list and previewed what their individual seasons could look like in 2023. 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 Michael Bruntz break down the commitment of Ainsworth (Neb.) tight end Carter Nelson and what it means for Nebraska and the 2024 recruiting class. 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

Cooper and Andrew go in-depth discussing four-star TE Carter Nelson's commitment to Nebraska and the impact he can have for the Huskers! Host: Cooper Petagna & Andrew Ivins 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

Nebraska picked up a pair of commitments on Friday which makes it the perfect time for Husker247 to get together for a quick podcast. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz break down the commitments of Dae’vonn Hall and Isaiah McMorris. What does it mean the Huskers have added the two receivers from Bellevue West? After discussing Hall and McMorris the conversation turns to a few other commitments the Huskers have added over the past week, before finishing up with the visit weekend where Nebraska has a number of important targets in town. 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

Andrew Ivins and Cooper Petagna discuss the top takeaways and standout QBs from the Elite 11 Finals in Los Angeles last week. Biggest Elite 11 Takeaways - 3:15 Takeaways from Dylan Raiola - 9:20 Takeaways from Ryan Puglisi - 14:20 Takeaways from Luke Kromenhoek - 20:00 Takeaways from CJ Carr - 27:30 Takeaways from Jadyn Davis - 31:50 Takeaways from Air Noland - 36:30 Takeaways from DJ Lagway 39:45 Takeaways from Will Hammond 43:20 Takeaways from Colin Hurley - 46:30 Takeaways from Hauss Hejny - 51:15 Takeaways from Trever Jackson - 52:20 Takeaways from Ethan Grunkemeyer - 55:45 Takeaways from Daniel Kaelin - 58:40 Takeaways from Demond Williams - 1:00:00 Host: Andrew Ivins & Cooper Petagna 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 Podcast returned on Wednesday with a quick episode running down Nebraska’s recruiting efforts, how the camps under Matt Rhule has gone and much more. Before the recruiting chatter got underway Brian Christopher detailed the latest in the Most Indispensable Husker Series, recapping the first handful of names to appear, including Marques Buford, Myles Farmer and more. Then Christopherson and Mike Schaefer discuss what transpired over the weekend at Nebraska’s camps. From Derek Brown Jr. appearing on the scene to Kamdyn Koch jumping in the class to Nebraska offering several recruits that will be on campus this weekend. Finally things finish up with a quick run through of the visitors set to come in this weekend and the ones already on campus for midweek visits. 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 continued its in-state recruiting momentum on Friday evening, picking up a verbal pledge from 2025 Omaha North lineman Tyson Terry. The three-star lineman, who plays on both sides of the ball for Omaha North, picked the Huskers over a host of regional offers and growing national interest, giving Nebraska a pair of in-state commitments in its 2025 recruiting class. Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer of Husker247 break down Terry’s recruitment, his decision and what it means for the Huskers and big picture in the Omaha Metro area. 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 continued its momentum on the recruiting trail and in Texas on Thursday evening with the commitment of DeSoto (Texas) cornerback Mario Buford. Buford has been a long-time Husker target, and Nebraska beat out Oregon, Michigan State and others for the four-star cornerback. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz break down what Buford brings to the table and what the commitment means for Nebraska's 2024 recruiting 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

In this week's Husker247 Podcast, Mike Schaefer, Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz take a way-too-early summer look at the game-by-game Nebraska football schedule in 2023 and how that might play out. The second segment is a review of Nebraska's big official visit weekend and where the Huskers stand with top prospects coming out of the visits. 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 Friday for a quick look at the upcoming visit weekend the Huskers have in store. Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson ran through the names expected on campus and talked out the players who stand out among the visit list. There’s discussion on Mario Buford and how he’s been a key target for several years, how Joseph Anderson represents what the Huskers have been chasing since Matt Rhule arrives, how Caleb Pyfrom would be a big recruiting win and then how it could be a widely important weekend if Nebraska lands some early commitments for the month. After that the two discuss the big camps the Huskers have going in June and how it’ll be interesting to see if the staff finds any recruits at these camps they end up offering and how they’ll attack things relative to what we saw under Scott Frost, Mike Riley and Bo Pelini. Finally the question is thrown out in honor of the upcoming fullback camp — who is on Nebraska’s Mount Rushmore of past fullbacks? 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 convened for another podcast on Tuesday and Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discussed a few different topics following Memorial Day. Here’s what the duo hit on after briefly discussing the nice long weekend: — Which incoming freshmen are players who could push for early playing time for the Huskers in the 2023 season? — Each of Christopherson and Schaefer discuss a wide receiver that could get more early playing time than some might expect. — How the 2023 class is going to be graded on what happens in the trenches and why guys like Jason Maciejzak and Sua Lefotu could help while also retaining redshirts. — Schaefer looks into the future and gives his prediction for the safest bet to be a starter in the 2023 class beyond kicker Tristan Alvano. — Christopherson talks legacies and why Danny Noonan could line up for some snaps right now. — After an intermission the duo hit on Nebraska’s secondary and the Huskers are hoping for some breakout years from a few players who just got their feet wet in 2022. — What will Malcolm Hartzog do for an encore? — Can the Huskers develop a few difference makers on the backend? — Finally a postmortem for the Nebraska baseball 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

Husker247 gathered on Wednesday morning to talk about Nebraska baseball’s chances in the Big Ten Tournament and the newest addition for the Huskers for this season and the 2024 class. The podcast starts with some baseball chatter as Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz walk through the scenarios with the Big Ten Baseball Tournament. Unsurprisingly it’s important for the Huskers to navigate the first game successfully to avoid a difficult and very unlikely path back to the Big Ten Championship game. Bruntz explains some of the key players who will have to step up and gives some updates on the status of Brice Matthews, who missed time with a back injury. From there conversation turns to Nebraska’s new additions Daniel Kaelin and Tyler Knaak. The two start with Kaelin and what a weird journey it was for the Huskers to end up with the Bellevue West quarterback despite several stops and starts over the year. From there they discuss what they think Nebraska is getting with Kaelin and what it means for the quarterback position room. Finally attention turns to Knaak and how the Huskers added an offensive line piece for depth this season and potentially more down the line. Plus some discussion about Utah as a recruiting hot bed. 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 and noted just how quickly 2023 seems to be flying, which only means football is going to be here sooner than we think. Conversation began remembering the days of hanging out in the magazine aisle at the store, leafing through the preview magazines and trying to get the scoop on the Big 12 or college football at large. That lead to a discussion on tight ends and what we can expect from Nebraska’s position room in 2023, as the Huskers have a lot of potential contributors, more questions than answers and frankly a lot of intrigue at a spot that could be important this fall. Among the conversations — who is at the top of the room? What kind of spring did Thomas Fidone have? Why we shouldn’t forget about Janiran Bonner and much more. Then Mike Schaefer tries to put Brian Christopherson on the spot and ask the longtime beat writer for his Nebraska tight end Mount Rushmore. Who made the cut? Finally after a technology challenged transition the duo discussed Dylan Raiola’s Georgia commitment and what it ultimately meant for the Huskers to be involved and where Matt Rhule and company might go now that the quarterback is headed elsewhere. 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’s post-spring look at various Husker position groups rolls on with the wide receivers. The group has a number of X-factors and little returning production. What has to happen for the wide receivers to be productive? In the second segment, The Wheel of Topics returns after a long hiatus, stocked with questions ranging from transfer portal and specific predictions about the season to breakfast meats and much more. Subscribe to the Husker247 YouTube Channel or wherever you get your podcasts (Spotify, Apple, Podbean, Stitcher, Audible, Amazon Music). 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