Podcast appearances and mentions of Mike Schaefer

On Wednesday Husker247 Daily focused on true freshmen.  Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz ran through the contributors this season, which ones have stood out and which ones could play bigger roles going deeper into the season. Then a quick conversation about which freshmen heading for a redshirt we're excited about for future years. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Husker247 Daily returns after Nebraska's win over Northwestern this weekend. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss a strong performance from Emmett Johnson as the Huskers were able to lean heavily on the talented running back. Plus a quick conversation about how recruiting in-season has shifted with every passing move on the coaching carousel.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Schaefer shares his unique NFL viewing experience with the Zone crew. He breaks down Nebraska's win against Northwestern and previews this weeks action against USC.

We're back on a Monday to chat about everything that happened this weekend, including the Huskers' win over Northwestern Saturday. Mike Schaefer of Husker247.com breaks it down further. Plus Tim Hruza checks in on local and national politics!

Nebraska gets the win against Northwestern and now has a bowl trip in its future, but neither the Huskers nor the Sunday Side Session is concerned about that right now. Matt McMaster of 1620 joins Mike Schaefer and the two discuss the Huskers 28-21 win over Northwestern and how the two touchdown drives that bookend the team's day shows the offenses' potential and why the pass rush problem is a real concern heading into USC. Plus the two discuss Mike Ekeler, celebrate Emmett Johnson and get way too deep into discussing Preston Stone plus much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Schaef argue over the NFC North and wonders aloud where Nebraska is at mentally.

Husker247 Daily convened and discussed what coaches and players said at the podium with their first chance to react to the fallout fo the Minnesota game. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss what John Butler said about not being aggressive enough during the game on defense, how Dana Holgorsen characterized offensive issues and more. Then they discussed the dreaded player's only meeting and if that's a good sign or a nothing burger. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk with our friend Schaef!

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Husker247 Daily returned on Monday as Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz attempted to make sense of the performance at Minnesota.  The two tackle concerns coming out of the frame and how fixable those are and start the conversation with pass protection. Who is at fault? The line? The quarterback? The play calling? All of it?  Then it's the other side of the ball and trying to understand where Nebraska's lack of intensity came from on Friday night and what Northwestern poses challenge wise for the Huskers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amid many outages, we talk to Schaefer about Friday's dud against Minnesota for Nebraska.

We're back from the weekend as fall rolls into the Lincoln area! We chat with Tim Hruza about local politics. And Mike Schaefer of HuskerOnline.com stops by to chat about Nebraska's loss at Minnesota.

There's no polite way to say Nebraska was absolutely and utterly embarrassed on Friday night, so Mike Schaefer and Mike'l Severe don't even try on this week's Sunday Side Session. What happened against Minnesota? Why does it always seem to happen against Minnesota? What does this tell us about Nebraska's season? Furthermore can Nebraska find ways to work around its issues? Finally how does Nebraska pick itself up after this kind of loss and what's next for Nebraska following a thoroughly embarrassing performance? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Schaef previews tonight's game.

It's time for a little Big Ten pick ‘em on Husker247 Daily as Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson run through the weekend slate and make their picks against the spread and also straight up. What are the big games this weekend? Several future opponents for Nebraska have important contests as Northwestern looks for a fifth win against Purdue, USC heads to South Bend against Notre Dame and Iowa-Penn State square off under the lights in Kinnick Stadium. Which underdog pulls off the biggest win? Which heavy favorite covers with ease? As always Husker247 is happy to provide answers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We get Schaef's point of view on the current state of Nebraska.

Nebraska football rolls along even if its head coach is being treated like the consensus front runner for an entirely different job.  Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discuss Nebraska's media access on Tuesday where players and coordinators met to discuss Minnesota, the fallout from the Maryland win and even a little discussion regarding Matt Rhule's future. Conversation started with Nyziah Hunter, Nebraska's balanced passing attack, what Dana Holgorsen thinks about how the Huskers have been on that side of the ball and then weaved in chatter on defensive pressures, stopping the run and finally Dylan Raiola's comments about Rhule's future. Then Husker247 ran through Nebraska's recent woes with Minnesota and how Friday the Huskers have a chance to end a losing streak and also prove that this program is moving forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We check the Vikings vibes, The inevitability of the LA Dodgers, and his opinions on the Matt Rhule to Penn State rumors.

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

We're back at it on a Monday after Nebraska get a come from behind road win at Maryland, and there are some big moves in the coaching ranks. Mike Schaefer of Husker 247 shares his thoughts. And Tim Hruza chats with us about local and national politics!

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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