Husker247 Podcast

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

Nebraska football has found quite a few pass catchers these first few weeks, but how do they hold up when going up against Michigan's secondary? Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson talk through Nebraska's receiver room, which ones they think could be poised to have a big game and why we shouldn't forget about what Luke Lindenmeyer and Emmett Johnson can do as well. Then, of course, it's on Dylan Raiola to play a little pitch and catch. 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 asks a simple question — is Bryce Underwood the most critical player in the Nebraska-Michigan game? Underwood's ability to handle the looks Nebraska gives him and how he does as a runner will determine just how things look for the Huskers defensively. Plus Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discuss if Nebraska's offense is under more pressure than the defense 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 week of September you've been waiting for is finally here as Nebraska is set to take on Michigan in a game that can be used as a measuring stick for the Huskers program. Let's get hyped! Josh Peterson joins Husker247 for this week's HypeCast and gives thoughts on if Nebraska is finally in position as a program to take a step forward, what we've seen from the offense, biggest x-factor for Saturday, how Nebraska's defense will hold up and more. Join in, follow along and see how the predictions for this week's game unfolds. 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 Sept. 17 edition of Husker247 Daily takes a look at the special teams matchup between Nebraska and Michigan. Could the Huskers actually have an edge in this one? Also, what does progress look like for the defensive line since the Cincinnati win and will the Memorial Stadium crowd rise to the occasion? 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 celebrated the arrival of Michigan week and a chance to discuss Nebraska against a Big Ten opponent. Where will the biggest challenge be for Nebraska? How might the Huskers match up with Michigan? Which position group needs to stand out? Then the discussion shifts to what's at stake for Nebraska, how do we feel about TJ Lateef and Nebraska's quarterback situation 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

On a Tuesday, Sept. 16 edition of the Husker247 Daily, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson begin to break down the Huskers' upcoming matchup with Michigan. Which side of the ball needs to be more efficient for the Big Red? Also, what does this game mean for Husker starting quarterback Dylan Raiola? 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 for the Monday after Nebraska's 59-7 win against Houston Christian.  Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz talked about their takeaways from the non-conference slate as the Huskers took care of business but not turn attention to bigger, stronger and better opponents inside the Big Ten Conference. What feels real and where might Nebraska have issues as we move 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

It was another blowout for Nebraska which allowed the Sunday Side Session to explore a few different things with this Nebraska football team as it is a quarter of the way into the season. Brandon Vogel of Counter Read joined Mike Schaefer to discuss Nerbaska's 59-7 win over Houston Christian but the two also tackled how things look on the offensive side of the ball, why Nebraska's receivers might be deeper than we're used to and how the Huskers have played up front.  Then a look at Michigan and what's in store for Nebraska, where the team's biggest strength might be headed into that game and other thoughts as we look 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

Will Nebraska be playing in all red uniforms on Saturday? That's the scuttlebutt after Nebraska's social media team hinted at a new uniform look. Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discussed the all red look and then went back in time to discuss the famous 1986 game with Oklahoma. Will Nebraska turn this iteration into a winner? Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: You Are King by goldrock https://tunetank.com/track/1255-you-are-king/ 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 turned its attention to the Big Ten Conference on Thursday. Which teams have surprised so far through the first couple weeks of the season? What do we make of the first Big Ten games being played? Or Minnesota heading out west? Can Wisconsin keep the pressure on Alabama? What about Penn State? Do we think the Big Ten title is still going through State College 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

Nebraska football takes on Houston Christian on Saturday for an 11 AM kick. The Husker247 HypeCast doesn't want things getting sleepy so it's time to get hyped! KETV sports anchor Lauren Michelson is this week's special guest as she joins the Husker247 trio to talk about Nebraska taking on the Huskies and what there is to learn in this game. Then, of course, there's all sorts of predictions and prognostications. Did anyone get brave and pick a shutout? What about Nebraska to score 70 after last weekend? 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

Through two games it's apparent Nebraska absolutely hit on a few transfer portal additions this last cycle.  Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss who among the transfers has stood out. Why Nyziah Hunter's slow start this spring obscured his big impact already this fall, more on Andrew Marshall and Dasan McCullough and how Mike Ekeler used the portal to find the right kicker. Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: You Are King by goldrock https://tunetank.com/track/1255-you-are-king/ 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 focus itself on defense after a lot of conversation following the 66-0 win over Akron was on the offense. So what are we making of John Butler through two games? How do we feel about the rush defense or the pass rush? What about individual units? Then Mike Schaefer and Brian Christipherpson put the special teams under a microscope and finally finish up with the offense, Dylan Raiola and bonus chatter regarding the Canelo vs. Crawford fight happening on Saturday night. 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 a Tuesday edition of Husker247 Daily, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss the 'leaked' video of Matt Rhule's halftime speech from Nebraska's game with Akron. They also wonder aloud whether we're talking enough about Dylan Raiola's start to the 2025 season. Finally, Nebraska's special teams overhaul continues in a big way. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Husker247 Daily kicked Monday off with a conversation about how Nebraska's backups looked sharp in the team's dominating win over Akron. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz kicked off their conversation talking about TJ Lateef and how the freshman quarterback looked good in his first appearance and how the huskers are going to use him going forward. The two also discussed strong games from Isaiah Mozee and Quinn Clark and how the Huskers could work each in despite both being behind more established players. Finally a quick rundown of the recruits who came in for Saturday's game against Akron. Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: You Are King by goldrock https://tunetank.com/track/1255-you-are-king/ 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 Sessions returned to attempt to get its arms around Nebraska's utterly dominating win against Akron on Saturday night. 1620 The Zone's Connor Happer joined Mike Schaefer and the two walked through what stood out from the starters and then the backups that really shined when given opportunities. In between the two covered some ground about specific positions like running back and wide receiver and the depth in those rooms, as well as what the picture now looks like upfront.  Finally there's some discussion about Nebraska's light show and the new stadium presentation.  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 is 1-0 and coming back to Lincoln for the 2025 home opener against Akron on Saturday under the lights. Husker247 brought out a new special guest to celebrate as play-by-play man Kevin Kugler, he of Fox, Westwood One and plenty of other places stopped by to talk about Nebraska's season opening win against Cincinnati and what's in store for week two. There's discussion on both sides of the ball and then it's time for predictions. Does anyone see Akron getting shutout two weeks in a row? 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 worked through some of the common reactions from Nebraska's game against Cincinnati and determined their opinions on such things. Does Nebraska have a problem moving forward against the run? Will Nebraska have to have another running back emerge? Did Nebraska get lucky? Are the defensive backs elite? Listen in for these questions and more as well as the answers from Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson as they wrap up the Cincinnati game and move forward with Akron. 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 Nebraska football season is now underway which means the return of the Sunday Side Sessions where Mike Schaefer breaks down the latest game alongside a guest. This week KLIN host Jack Mitchell joined to discuss the game, his experience being at the opener played at Arrowhead Stadium, why a cathartic finish could do wonders for fan base and program, plus the other highlights and lowlights of the game. The two actually finish up with a brief conversation about Nebraska volleyball and how the program has reason to the elite of elite status in college athletics — becoming a must see attraction when on the road. 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 finally here. Nebraska opens its pivotal 2025 campaign with a neutral site game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City against Cincinnati.  Husker247 returns with special guest Kevin Sjuts to get you fired up for the opener with plenty of conversation about how things might look on both sides of the ball and of course picks to click, oddly specific predictions and 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

The Husker247 trio make final predictions on the season, going game-by-game and then discussing a possible bowl game and who might win MVP honors. Which are the predicted big wins? Where might Nebraska suffer a trap game loss? Does anyone think the Huskers finally go win in Minnesota? Finally what players will stand out this season when it's all said and done. 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 almost football season, but not quite game week. That means there's still plenty left to discuss and learn as Nebraska football inches closer to its opener against Cincinnati. The Husker247 group convenes with a podcast focusing on some position battles remaining for the Huskers and what might shake out with those. Who is Nebraska's left tackle? How about right tackle? Maybe it's not a battle but what do we think shakes out in the secondary? Finally who is Nebraska's kicker? Then there's a discussion about some of the more interesting interviews as players deeper down the Nebraska roster spoke for the first 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

In this week's episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson take a deep dive on Nebraska's re-made special teams units under new special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler. The Huskers have struggled on special teams in recent years and Ekeler is bringing in an overhaul of personnel and attitude this season. In the second half of the podcast, the guys discuss on-going depth chart movement, with a close eye on the running backs, offensive tackles and defensive line. 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 checked in with volleyball expert Lincoln Arneal about an offseason of change and where Nebraska volleyball finds itself with a new coach and losing one of its all-time great players in Lexie Rodriguez. What has changed under Dani Busboom-Kelly? What to expect of Harper Murray? How might Nebraska look different without having John Cook at the helm?Plus who are the newcomers to know for the season and what should we expect for Nebraska in 2025? 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 is working its way through the second week of fall camp as the season is only a handful of weeks away.  Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer talk through the Big Red Preview, which players stood out and various position groups that had good days at the open practice. Plus thoughts on Nebraska's recent media availability and were things sit at various competitions.  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