Podcast appearances and mentions of Mike Schaefer

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

Schaef talks ball and dogs and how to properly throw a child's first birthday party.

The Let It Fly Show is back at Let It Fly Sports Bar. Mike'l Severe and Josh Jones sit down with Mike Schaefer from Nebraska 247 to cut through the portal noise, explain what real recruiting looks like in 2025, and why special teams might be the difference-maker for the Huskers this year. Plus: pocket play for Dylan, protection talk, score predictions, and the keys Nebraska needs on the road.

Nebraska has allowed 12 sacks the last 2 games and now faces a Maryland team who has had 19 sacks on the season…it's the biggest storyline people are worried about for Saturday….how concerned are you about it? Under Mike Locksley, Maryland has gone 21-5 in the months of August and September, but just 7-14 in the month of October---and worse in November/December at 5-18…will we see the Maryland October fade continue on Saturday and beyond? How much can Nebraska's improved special teams change their luck in one-score games going forward, home or away?   Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Schaef joins The Grum to talk a little ball!

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

We clear up Mike's phone line, the whereabouts of Andrew Whitworth and Ryan Fitzpatrick, the status of Mike's beard, and his thoughts from Saturday's win over MSU.

We're back after the weekend as fall weather moves in for the week. We also chat about the Huskers' 38-27 win over Michigan State Saturday, and check in with Husker 247's Mike Schaefer about Nebraska Football heading into the game at Maryland!

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

Schaef gets this segment off to a great start, until he left and Matt doesn't know geography.

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

Nebraska's game vs. Michigan was labeled as one of the biggest recruiting weekends ever for the Huskers…what was the aftermath of it from the loss?Who is in town this week for recruiting? And what is the significance of 4-star WR commit Jabari Watkins?If Mike Schaefer were setting the line for this weekend, would it be anywhere close to the 11.5 points that it is for Nebraska? Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Schaef joins The Grum DURING the Guardians game! WOW!

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

How does Schaefer feel about the Guardians winning the AL Central? Is he pleased with the way the Vikings came back yesterday?

We get you up to date on everything that went on this weekend in Lincoln! Plus Tim Hruza stops by to chat about local politics, and Mike Schaefer of Husker247 breaks down Nebraska's homecoming matchup with Michigan State!

Schaef shares a great Matt Vrzal story and talks about where he thinks the Huskers are after four games.

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

Our dear friend Mike Schaefer joins us to talk some ball!

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

Schaefer tells us if the sky is falling, how Nebraska can mitigate their faults, where TJ Lateef is (really?), grading Dylan Raiola's performance vs Michigan, and how the recruits felt about their Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

Back on a Monday after #21 Michigan downs Nebraska in football. We break it down and try to project the road ahead for Husker football 2025. Mike Schaefer of Husker247 stops by to share his thoughts. And Tim Hruza chats with us about local and national politics!

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

Cole Stukenholtz & Nate Rohr are in studio together ahead of Nebraska-Michigan to break down the matchup and where the Huskers' advantages are. Husker247's Mike Schaefer joins the guys to preview the huge recruiting weekend with highly-ranked visitors from the 2027 and 2028 classes. Cole & Nate react to Husker volleyball's 5-set win over their in-state rivals Creighton, as DBK wins her first matchup with the Bluejays. Finally, the guys make their football picks. GBR!!!

Saturday is a "get off the ground game." Schaef explains why.

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

This weekend is huge for Nebraska on the football field, but also huge in recruiting…who is in town to see the Huskers take on Michigan? What is your early assessment right now on the upcoming recruiting classes for Nebraska as you look right now? And as it has been the past few years…how can you truly assess it with all the transfer portal additions that will naturally come? Regarding the game…can Nebraska slow Michigan's run game? Do the Huskers get the monkey off their back with the 27-game losing streak to Top 25 teams or will it extend? Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Schaef joins The Grum to talk about the Michigan/Nebraska game, and his Vikings!

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

Vikings vibe check from Schaefer, a thought on HCU, TJ Lateef, and how Michigan will attack Nebraska on Saturday, and the Bud Crawford fight.

We're back after a busy weekend! We break down Nebraska's 55-7 win over Houston Christian and get ready for the big matchup against Michigan. Mike Schaefer of Husker247 stops by with further analysis. Plus Tim Hruza breaks down the local and national political scene!

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

How big of a recruiting weekend will next weekend be for Nebraska?

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

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

We talk football and Schaef has a great #DumbDebates question!

Josh Peterson and Mike Schaefer are back for another season of the NATIONAL FUN LEAGUE podcast to dive into their favorite sport. Fresh off Monday night's Vikings comeback, they dive into what happened that allowed for Minnesota to come back against Chicago. How's Schaef feeling about JJ McCarthy after one start? Then, they dive into the game that most exemplified why they love the league; Bills at Ravens. Are Buffalo and Baltimore head and shoulders above the rest of the sport?They finish by discussing other week 1 results, including Bucs/Falcons, Steelers/Jets, and Chargers/Chiefs.For more content like this, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/I80Club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!Support Mike Schaefer by subscribing to Husker247: https://247sports.com/college/nebraska/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Mike and Connor discuss the Bills comeback last night, their Sunday Side Session, and what they saw in the Akron game Saturday night. The improvements of Dylan Raiola, concerns on this team, and more!

We're back after a big Husker weekend! We chat about Nebraska football and volleyball dominance in the weekend. Plus Tim Hruza stops by to discuss local and national politics. And we break down the Huskers' 68-0 win over Akron with Mike Schaefer of Husker247!

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

Schaef joins us live from his new home!

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

It's moving day for Schaef and not the one in Augusta...

Matt and Mike are officially sick of each other.