Podcasts about Raiola

Most Nebraska fans highly doubt that both Dylan Raiola and TJ Lateef are here next year, but there's a decent chance that at least one of them sticks around…right? If it is Raiola who stays, Rhule says he wants to see him make the jump into the QB we know he can be…can that happen with the current offensive staff and personnel or not?  Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Lateef only led one Nebraska TD drive but also avoided some sacks---still took 3 in all---but did have a rushing TD. He had 10 carries for 15 yards and a TD; and was 21/37 passing for 187 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs, 3 sacks So…no crippling, back-breaking turnovers…but struggled at times in the passing game. Raiola likely would have taken more than 3 sacks looking at his game history…even the biggest Raiola defenders wouldn't say that game would have looked any different or better than it was…right?  Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk about Dayton Raiola decommitting from Nebraska and what comes next for the team. 

Mike'l Severe is solo this week. Niles Paul had to reschedule, but the show goes on, and this week Mike'l breaks down Nebraska basketball's second-half vs Oklahoma, then moves into a full Nebraska at Penn State preview: matchup context, roster news, Dylan Raiola's decommit, keys, and a late-game prediction.

The latest Five Heart Podcast opens with Greg and Minnie reacting to the major news that quarterback recruit Dayton Raiola has decommitted from Nebraska. Minnie explains that while disappointing, the move may be in Dayton's best interest given Nebraska's depth chart and limited early playing time. The hosts also discuss speculation about Dylan Raiola's future, including social-media activity linking him to Oregon, and emphasize that any decision to leave would be his choice, not fan-driven. Conversation shifts to Nebraska's offensive struggles, particularly the offensive line, recruiting challenges, and Donovan Raiola's development timeline. The hosts highlight NIL changes, Pipeline Jerky's pause, and Troy Dannen's comments on improving Memorial Stadium revenue and NIL alignment. Attention turns to upcoming on-field matters: Nebraska's matchup with Penn State, Emmett Johnson's rising stardom, and whether he should turn pro after the season. They preview Penn State's run-heavy scheme, Nebraska's defensive adjustments, and excitement around quarterback TJ Lateef, whose mobility adds a new dynamic to the offense. The episode wraps with humor, fan banter, score predictions, and another performance of Five Heart Theater, before closing with optimism about Saturday night's game in Happy Valley and the classic sign-off: Go Big Red.

The news came during our show yesterday, which The Stool did react to and then was addressed again by Sean Callahan on the show. Now that we have a full news cycle to go through and rumor mill…what does it all mean going forward? Is any news with Dylan Raiola imminent or is this completely separate? Where will Dayton end up at?  Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur 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 Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Are Nebraska fans starting to get sick of the Raiola situation?

We try to guess what's going on with Dylan Raiola's Instagram, decide if Connor is now a full blown Teefie, and the gap between fans of Lateef and Raiola.

Austin, Dak, and Hunter preview Penn St.

You could see this coming, but Gary says it isn't what you think.

But, is it an overreaction and what if we told you Nebraska's going to be okay?

A busy morning of recruiting news on the Nebraska football beat on Wednesday as 2026 quarterback Dayton Raiola decommits from Nebraska's recruiting class. What it means for the Huskers' quarterback picture and where things go in the future. Also, long-time Nebraska defensive back commit Danny Odem earned his fifth star in the latest 247Sports recruiting rankings updates. 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

Breaking news happens during the show rarely...this time, it's 2026 QB Dayton Raiola decommitting from Nebraska  Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur 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 Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We continue the discussion on the Dayton Raiola decommit.

We read and expand some of your reactions to the Raiola news.

We have a discussion on the Dayton Raiola de-commit.

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Nebraska heads to Beaver Stadium for a sneaky-tough road test against Penn State, and we're breaking down every angle of this matchup. From Emmett Johnson's Heisman buzz to TJ Latif's second start on the road, this episode dives deep into what it'll take for the Huskers to steal one on Senior Day. We open by setting the stage for Nebraska vs Penn State — a game many penciled in as a sure loss back in August, but now feels a lot more winnable. The guys talk about how both teams ended up here, why Penn State has underperformed expectations, and how Nebraska is still right where most expected record-wise…just in a very different way. There's a shout-out to our bye-week crossover with Elijah Herbal, including more Raiola talk, Emmett Johnson hype, coaching staff trajectory, and a big-picture 2026 outlook. From there, we dive into the Penn State defense: heavy third-down blitz looks, surprisingly average conference stats, and key names like Dani Dennis-Sutton and Kobe King in the front seven. Then it's Penn State's offense — the freshman QB, the Allen–Singleton backfield, their middle-of-the-road production, and how Nebraska's run defense and tackling will be stressed. We talk TJ Latif's poise, the O-line's recent improvement in sack protection, and how Emmett Johnson might need another massive day to keep the Huskers on schedule. In the back half, we outline nine custom prop bets for the game (rushing yards, sacks allowed, explosive runs, third-down percentage, missed tackles, and more) and close with score predictions, spread thoughts, and over/under leans. Special teams, punt return yardage, and the Beaver Stadium environment all factor into whether Nebraska can pull off a feel-good road win. ⏱ Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Penn State game setup 03:45 – Bye-week Huskers talk Recap 04:58 – Penn State defense breakdown & blitz tendencies 07:54 – Penn State offense, run game & freshman QB 14:04 – Nebraska game plan: fast start, run game & environment 17:43 – Tracks shout-out & prop bet explanation 19:05 – Nebraska vs Penn State prop questions (9 props) 37:36 – Final predictions, spread, and over/under

Nebraska Husker football bye week episode, Jed, Matt and BJ are joined by Elijah to dig into Emmett Johnson's breakout, Dylan Raiola's mid-season regression, and what a true 2026 CFP-or-bust standard means for the Huskers. It's a full-on state-of-the-program check-in for Nebraska fans heading into the stretch run. The guys open with bye week storylines, Emmett Johnson's usage, and whether his production deserves Heisman chatter, All-Big Ten love, and national recognition. From there, they zoom out on how the staff should build the offense around Emmett in 2025 and what that means for the RB room and portal targets. The conversation shifts to the defense and how Addison Williams and the back end fit into Nebraska's long-term Big Ten title hopes before the crew turns squarely to Dylan Raiola. They break down his mid-season regression in back-to-back years, what's on the coaches vs. what's on the QB, and how much patience is realistic in today's college football. Later, the podcast pivots to 2026 expectations: is it actually College Football Playoff or bust for Matt Rhule by then, and what benchmarks need to be hit in 2024–25 to make that real? The crew closes by sorting through Nebraska's must-keep guys, prove-it dudes, and priority portal positions heading into another massive offseason for the Huskers. Chapters: 0:00 – Bye Week Intro & Husker housekeeping 2:30 – Emmett Johnson breakout & Heisman / All-B1G buzz 12:45 – Emmett's 2025 role: usage, ceiling & NFL vs returning 28:10 – Defense check-in & Addison Williams impact 38:30 – Dylan Raiola mid-season regression (back-to-back years) 52:05 – 2026 Nebraska outlook – CFP or bust? 1:05:40 – Must-keep dudes & portal priorities 1:20:15 – Prove-it guys, listener questions & closing

Minnie and Fred's latest Monday Night Therapy episode was lighthearted and celebratory after Nebraska's 28–21 win over UCLA. They began joking about Willie the dog, wine at the Rose Bowl, and the high drink prices, before turning to football talk. Minnie described the strong Husker crowd and UCLA's lackluster fans. The hosts praised quarterback TJ Lateef's poised debut—no sacks, no interceptions, and only two incompletions—while also commending Emmett Johnson's consistency and improvement, culminating in his Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week honor. They credited Matt Rhule's game plan, which simplified the offense and boosted tempo, giving the offensive line a rare “A” performance. Fred and Minnie debated how this new success compares to Dylan Raiola's struggles, ultimately agreeing that Raiola remains an important leader and recruiter for the program. The conversation shifted to Nebraska's development culture, NIL realities, and upcoming challenges against Penn State, which they expect to be a much tougher test. They closed with humor about fan traditions, beer sales, and the resilience of Husker Nation. The show's tone mixed celebration, caution, and camaraderie, capturing both the optimism and realism of Nebraska's fan base.

TJ Lateef is the QB for Nebraska as they attempt to get past the November woes that have plagued them for years…how different do you expect the offense to look under his guidance? Some people think that the lack of Dylan Raiola will hurt Emmett Johnson's chances at big numbers…doesn't Lateef's running ability make Emmett more dangerous though? How much does Raiola's injury change your expectations or goals for what this team should get to in win total? Our 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 Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Generation Red: A Husker Podcast, the guys discuss the disappointing results of the USC game on Saturday night. Join Scott, Ken, Justin and Coach as they break down what went right, and what went wrong, including the implications going forward without Dylan Raiola at quarterback.    Then they turn their attention to UCLA and what true freshman QB TJ Lateef needs to do to lead the Big Red to their 7th victory of the season.    #Nebraska #Huskers #Football #USC #UCLA    Want to grab some GenRed Merch? Click here:  https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collections/generation-red    OTHER LINKS:   Web: http://genredpod.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@genredpod/?sub_confirmation=1  Facebook: http://facebook.com/genredpod  Twitter: http://twitter.com/genredpod  Email: genredpod@gmail.com    Whatdafunk by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/    Artist: http://audionautix.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick and Former Husker LB Bo Ruud discuss Dylan Raiola's season ending injury, TJ Lateef time, what Huskers are in Da Club, preview the UCLA/Nebraska game and more! Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode!  Also follow up on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter OR NickBahe.com Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's FFR covers the Risers, Fallers, and 2-Round 1QB Weekly Mock Draft after Weeks 9 & 10 of the CFB Season. Last week had the 2026 Big Board and 2027 First Pass, but now the Risers return.TIMELINE || Intro -- 0:00 || Risers Begin -- 2:10 || QB Risers of the Week -- 2:45 || WR Riser of the Week -- 10:15 || TE Riser of the Week -- 13:45 || QB Faller of the Week -- 15:15 || RB Faller of the Week -- 18:15 || RB Future Riser of the Week -- 26:30 || WR Future Riser of the Week -- 35:00 || Weekly Notes Begin / Friday Night Review -- 40:30 || QB Notes (Sellers, Mateer, Sayin, Raiola) -- 43:45 || Additional Risers Notes (RB/WR) -- 59:30 || TE Notes -- 83:45 || Mock Draft -- 90:00 || Mock Begins -- 93:00 || Round 2 -- 103:45 || Mock Recap: 112:30 || Endnotes -- ~115:00 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Monday Night Therapy, Minnie and Fred discuss Nebraska's heartbreaking 21–17 loss to USC, focusing on Dylan Raiola's fibula fracture and its ripple effect. They condemn the “hip-drop tackle” that caused the injury and debate its legality, agreeing that the Huskers' offense faltered after Raiola went down. Minnie praises his toughness and leadership—he even tried to return before realizing the break's severity—and notes he'll have surgery but should recover in 10–12 weeks. The hosts recount the emotional “Blackout” atmosphere in Memorial Stadium, where fans unified behind the team despite the eventual loss. Fred and Minnie note how the injury disrupted Nebraska's rhythm and allowed USC to capitalize. They also discuss backup quarterback TJ Lateef, acknowledging his difficult position with limited reps but hoping his first full week of preparation will pay off. Beyond the game, they reflect on Nebraska's offensive line struggles, Matt Rhule's leadership and public persona, and fan expectations for the rest of the season. Minnie defends Rhule's long-term rebuilding approach and O-line coach Donovan Raiola, while Fred urges visible progress. The show closes with optimism for Lateef's debut against UCLA, praise for Emmett Johnson's breakout season, and faith that Nebraska's future remains “huge.”

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Bryce Underwood - not good in the first half. A fumble on the sideline is usually harmless unless it involves the silliest rule in football. His scrambling was good but you can't build a business in this industry by scrambling, that will get you killed against Ohio State. Too many missed passes, he doesn't really settle in. By the Georgia game, JJ was probably where Bryce is now - many mistakes but you can see the talent. On the flip side, the offensive line had a great game. Purdue loaded the box but Jordan Marshall rushed for 185 yards anyways. You can't tackle him with just one guy, he will emerge from piles. This is the fourth straight game where Sprague has been incredible. Bryson Kuzdzal had some nice runs on the game-sealing drive. Tight ends were fine, more catches by Zack Marshall. There's not a lot of separation between Marshall and Klein. Semaj had way fewer snaps, Goodwin saw more time. You have six 2nd or 3rd year players on this offensive line that can absolutely play in this conference. The future of the offensive line is bright.  2. Defense vs Purdue Starts at 41:43 How do we even feel about the defensive performance? We've seen Purdue all season be an offense that moves the ball down the field but can't score. That happened but it felt bad. Cam Brandt was too far upfield on a couple big run plays. Why are the good defensive ends not on the field for 70% of the snaps that they should be out for? Why are the starters rotating out so much throughout the game? Assuming he's healthy, do you put Jaishawn Barham at DE or LB against Ohio State? Michigan didn't commit to a position for him and it's hurting his play. Way fewer three defensive tackle sets, yay. If your name is going to be "Michael Jackson" you need to go by "Mike". Jyaire Hill got sealed a couple times but was otherwise fine. The endzone DPI was DPI. Metcalf got sucked in during the touchdown.  3. Hot Takes, Game Theory, and Special Teams Starts at 1:06:04 Takes hotter than the amount of trouble Jason would get into if he did the Hot Takes voice at a golf tournament where he was during recording. Michigan has not been good at Special Teams Things, why are they running kickoffs out of the middle of the endzone? Another punt that Semaj didn't field that gave up 20 yards. Did Jay Harbaugh have a heat map for punting? We've never had to talk so much about shield punting positioning but now we have to. Clock management at the end of the first half was pretty on-point. Purdue's 4th down decision making was aggressive which you do if you want to try to win the game. Shout out to Michigan fans for feeding energy back into the team in the 4th quarter. The students did the shirtless thing that's become a college football thing. Also shout out to Barry Odom for getting the Purdue bench fired up.  4. Around the Big Ten with Jamie Mac Starts at 1:28:22 Indiana 55, Maryland 10 This is a typical Indiana game these days. Indiana's offense is a machine. The defense is... also a machine?? Every week, Indiana has some weird defensive stat that's historical and worth tracking. Mendoza threw and interception on his first play, the game was wobbly for about a quarter.  Ohio State 38, Penn State 14 Briefly competitive in the 2nd quarter. Penn State is the first top five team in the history of college football to lose five straight games. Julian Sayin had 14 yards per attempt. Ohio State finally catches a break and gets an obvious targeting call to not get enforced.  Minnesota 23, Michigan State 20 (OT) MSU benches Aidan Chiles for Alessio Milivojevic. The Spartans lose this game despite outgaining Minnesota by about 160 yards. The final two minutes of this game are worth watching. Northwestern QB Aidan Chiles?? Alessio had a better EPA than Chiles any other game this season. USC 21, Nebraska 17 If you like offense, don't look at this game. We are suddenly having feelings about Wink Martindale. Dylan Raiola is done for the season and USC is able to grind out a win. Raiola's backup went 5/7 for 7 yards.  Illinois 35, Rutgers 13 A solid victory for Illinois, most of Rutgers' yards are when it was 35-6. Bert: "I put us as good as any 6-3 team out there. That doesn't mean anything." Bowl eligible in consecutive seasons for the first time since 2011. Illinois is the new Wisconsin.  MUSIC: "On & On"—The Marcus King Band "Husbands"—Geese "Don't Forget That I Love you"—Pale Jay “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra 

Nebraska took a 14-6 lead into halftime but couldn't capitalize on good opportunities in the 3rd quarter—getting an interception at USC's 34-yard line resulted in a sack-fumble and injury to Dylan Raiola a few plays later, and another drive that started on their own 47 yard line ended in a missed FG The injury to Raiola is the story of the 2nd half and injuries on the o-line also, but it doesn't negate the disappointment of blowing what was a phenomenal opportunity to break the streak vs. ranked teams….as USC struggles on the road in the cold, but got it done Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur 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 Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're back after a busy Halloween weekend! We break down Nebraska's 21-17 loss to USC and the season-ending to Dylan Raiola. We also update a couple of incidents that happened in Lincoln during Halloween weekend. And we adjust to falling back to standard time!

The Huskers lost more than the game Saturday night, losing sophomore quarterback Dylan Raiola for the remainder of the season with a broken fibula. The Trojans spoiled a special night for the Huskers, coming from behind twice to win 21-17. And they did it in ways we expected, by running the ball at our defensive front and by taking away Nebraska's big plays. While an early three and out for the Blackshirts turned into a long drive and a touchdown, and while the home team went into the locker room at halftime up 14-6, an empty and fruitless third quarter allowed SC to get back into the game. When we burned two timeouts in the third quarter, the second on a 4th and 1 where we didn't go for it AND missed a field goal, the electricity left the stadium and even the fourth quarter light show couldn't bring it back. The Huskers we knew were gone. And on top of all of that, we have a started quarterback out for the year and a freshman quarterback who will need to grow up quickly, as we have three games left and none of them are named Akron or Houston Christian. But regardless...Go Big Red...Always.

Nick and Former Husker LB Bo Ruud recap Nebraska's tough 21-17 loss to USC at home. They discuss the defensive game plan, Raiola's injury, coaching decisions, the big plays, and more!Nick Bahe Nebraska football game recaps are presented by Dingman's Collision Center. Visit https://dingmans.comSubscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter OR NickBahe.comHurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the Husker Doc Talk Podcast — 2025, Episode 16 — with Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka. If you're watching on YouTube, smash that subscribe button and ring the bell so new episodes land right away. Listening on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere else? Tap “Follow” so we're always in your queue, and leave a quick review to help more Husker fans find the show. This week, we start with the Saturday night roller coaster in Lincoln. Nebraska had USC on the ropes at halftime, and Travis was ready to declare it Matt Rhule's signature win… until the second half flipped. We dig into the turning points: Dylan Raiola's third-quarter exit, why Nebraska's run fits unraveled, and how a defense that held USC to 337 total yards still surrendered the game on the ground. Dr. Rob walks through the trenches: the interior getting knocked back, contain issues on the edge, and what that means in a Big Ten built on downhill football. Quarterback talk is unavoidable. Raiola isn't the problem — but does TJ Lateef's mobility unlock a different ceiling for this offense? We kick around what a full week of starter reps could look like for Lateef, what the receiver room needs to do to separate, and the difference between “better play-calling” and “good play-calling.” On the bright side: Emmett Johnson keeps carrying the load (29 carries, 165 yards in this one) and is tracking toward an All–Big Ten season. Then it's the stretch run: UCLA, Penn State, and Iowa. Which is the most winnable game — and why are the guys circling Penn State on the road? Rob resets expectations (seven wins feels like the realistic new baseline) and pinpoints the line play improvements from Evans at center and the one-and-done boost from Rocco Spindler — plus where tackle remains a concern. Would a dedicated tackles coach help? (Cue the Brian Ferentz-as-OL-coach debate and a few memes.) We also tackle the “blackout” conversation. Production value? A+. The look? Eerie and cool. But do alternate uniforms move the needle when you're not stacking wins? Travis argues it's a gimmick fans love but recruits don't care about in the NIL era — wins matter most. Agree or disagree, the crowd delivered. From there we zoom out to the national picture: the coaching carousel spinning, big-name jobs opening, and why stability in Lincoln still matters. Rhule's extension makes sense, but staff self-scouting has to be ruthless. Want to build sustainably? We go deep on recruiting philosophy with a Bill Bush-inspired segment: the #1 trait is competitiveness — grit — not just measurables. It's why some overlooked kids become program pillars while five-stars fade. That launches a lively sidebar on in-state QB recruiting (hello, Braylon Warren), relationship equity, and why you still offer your best local players even if the depth chart is crowded. We even sneak in some winning football: Augustana is 9-0 and sitting pretty in its super region despite injuries — Rob's rocking the powder-blue lid and explains DII regional calculus like a pro. Speaking of lids, we commiserate about $50 hats and why the right one is worth it. Shoutouts to the folks who keep this free for you: Orr Law Group — litigation, estate planning, NIL savvy and more. Visit OrrLawGRP.com. Husker Hounds — holiday gear, hoops season threads, and all things Big Red. 84th & Center, Lakeside Plaza, or HuskerHounds.com. GDEFY shoes — VersoShock tech that saves your feet. Hit GDEFY.com and use code DOCTALK50 (all caps) on orders $100+.

Determining if last night's performance from Lateef finally silenced those who wanted Raiola benched in favor of the backup. Did the uniforms have anything to do with the Husker loss? How do fans feel about Dana's play calling?

Steve Sipple is back and refreshed after an extra hour of sleep. He and Mike'l discuss the Huskers loss. Key topics include Coach Rhule's game management issues, the QB depth after Raiola's injury, and more.

Nebraska vs USC takes center stage this week, and the Big Red Junkies break down everything Husker fans need to know — plus a full recap of the gritty win over Northwestern that set up this primetime showdown in Lincoln. We dissect how Matt Rhule's team is evolving, how Dylan Raiola is progressing, and what to expect when the Huskers line up against Lincoln Riley's explosive Trojans offense. We kick off with a Northwestern recap — the refs, the big momentum swings, and the performances that defined Nebraska's bowl-clinching win. Then we turn to offensive development: Emmett Johnson's rise, improved OL play, and Raiola's smarter reads under pressure. From there, we go deep into the USC matchup — how to handle Riley's spread attack, control the tempo, and where the Huskers can win up front. The crew wraps with prop bets, score predictions, and listener shout-outs (Julie, you're officially part of the show). Chapters 00:00 – Intro + Northwestern Recap 03:45 – Ref Talk & Fan Reactions 08:10 – Offensive Line & Run Game Improvement 14:25 – Defensive Game Plan & Blitz Calls 19:45 – Player Shoutouts: Emmett Johnson, Vincent Chambers, Rex Guthrie 25:00 – Fan Questions & Scorecard Recap 31:00 – Transition to USC Preview 33:30 – USC Offense Breakdown: Lincoln Riley, Jalen Lemon, Toby Lane 39:40 – Defensive Keys & Matchups for Nebraska 46:00 – Prop Bets + Over/Under Picks 51:00 – Predictions & Closing Thoughts If you enjoy Husker talk with real insight and no fluff — subscribe, hit the bell, and drop your Nebraska vs USC predictions in the comments! #NebraskaFootball #Huskers #BigTen #GBR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 hour and 30 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Venue by 4M where record this, and Introducing this season: Radecki Oral Surgery, and Long Road Distillers. 1. Offense vs Michigan State Starts at 1:05 They watch games in Craig's garage but to be clear it's a very nice garage. This game means different things based on if you're from Michigan or not. This game is like "Jerry Springer: the Rivalry". Michigan went back to the 2023 "we can just run the ball and get away with a win" gameplan. 'Road Bryce' seems to be a real thing. Every time they show Jonathan Smith he looks like he doesn't want to be there. Should there be an ingrained hatred of Michigan if you're going to be the head coach at Michigan State? Bryce doesn't have a good game but both backs go for over 100 yards. Bryce looked great last week, what happened? Or is this just the case of a true freshman in a road environment again? Sprague and Guarnera had great games, El-Hadi maybe not so much? The pieces for the 2026 offensive line may already be in place. Let's talk about Semaj... We're mostly out on Semaj, do you bench him now for his own good? Jordan Marshall: runs through guys and runs through guys. The Crippen high snap was unfortunate. Can anyone play fullback better than Max Bredeson?  [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. Defense vs Michigan State Starts at 59:04 We've been down on Wink but this was a good game for the defense. You can't take much on this based on the performance of the opposition. Chiles was awful in a vacuum, Michigan was not forcing his problems. Hillman had a really good game, he's been given a lot of criticism but this was a chaotically good game. Jimmy Rolder was a little bit of everywhere, he's a playmaker now. Derrick Moore is pretty good, he should start! Everything around the defensive tackle position is fine but we're used to a defense designed around great defensive tackles. Defensive backs should have as equal right to the ball as wide receivers.  3. Hot Takes, Game Theory, and Special Teams Starts at 1:26:57 Takes hotter than the bacteria and/or virus that really got up in Brian's business this week. Glue the hat and pants on, Michigan State's not getting the trophy back. Some of us don't think that guy was off-sides... or was he? The hold on Crippen is not even remotely a hold. If that's a hold then we need to talk about Jaishawn Barham. Why are we accepting a fair catch on the 20?? We are out on J.B. Brown as special teams coordinator. Hollenbeck had a nice game at least. Semaj gets run over by Goodwin?! Should they have taken a shot in the endzone before the end of the half?   4. Around the Big Ten with Jamie Mac Starts at 1:51:10 Rutgers 27, Purdue 24 The Purdue QB catches his own pass and spectacularly hands the game over to Rutgers in dramatic fashion. Rutgers gets yards, not points. Purdue wins a game they probably shouldn't have. This game kind of saved Rutgers' season, they could potentially compete with Penn State for bowl eligibility.  Nebraska 28, Northwestern 21 Northwestern outgains Nebraska and Dylan Raiola was un-inspiring. That said, Raiola was still the better QB. Northwestern always seems to find the worst QB in the portal. Nebraska seems to think they can solve their offensive line problems with the portal but they can't.  Indiana 56, UCLA 6 There was a pick-six a minute into the game and that's all she wrote. Last year Indiana was a fun story, this year THEY'RE SCARY.  Washington 42, Illinois 25 Road Washington is a thing. The worst roughing the passer call we've ever seen is in this game. Could Oregon be a play-in for a playoff spot for Washington??  Oregon 21, Wisconsin 7 Wisconsin doesn't get shut out three games in a row! All things considered, the Wisconsin defense is playing their hearts out.  Iowa 41, Minnesota 3 Iowa had 274 total yards. How do you get 41 points on 274 total yards? It's Iowa. We need a Floyd of Rosedale pose on touchdowns in this game. Playoff Iowa??? No, that's silly.  MUSIC: "Chokkan Way"—Haku "My Girlfriend Doesn't Worry"—Jeffrey Lewis "Nausea"—Jeff Rosenstock “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra   

Severe goes over more stats from Raiola.

CBS Sports' Tom Fornelli has expressed many times this year that he's “annoyed” by Raiola---because he doesn't think he's a fundamentally sound player and is wasting having one the most talented arms in the country Fornelli writes that some of the sacks he takes are products of his desire to make a play happen off-script; and also, instead of moving up in the pocket, he moves backwards or tries to roll to his left/right, only to end up in the arms of a defender  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 Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Konrardy's Back, Gronowski Rips Raiola, No Huddle CFB, and most painful sports losses - T H2

We have a conversation about some cracks in the Nebraska dam.

Breaking down the O-line performance and pocket awareness by Raiola. Severe breaks down why the O-line isn't the only problem with the Husker offense.

Holgorsen spoke about the up-and-down day that Raiola had, delivering scores on 2 straight drives to end the game but also throwing 3 interceptions, one of those a pick 6 He also spoke glowingly about Emmett Johnson and the o-line's performance…what did he have to say about Minnesota? Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur 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

2 hour and 21 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Venue by 4M where record this, and Introducing this season: Radecki Oral Surgery, and Long Road Distillers. 1. Defense vs USC Starts at 1:00 Seth reads off an ominous message from Brian from earlier last week. USC's success rate was typical of a good offense against a MAC team. This was the dumbest game plan we've ever seen a Michigan defensive coordinator execute. Wink Martindale coaches like he looks down on college and Brian is officially done with him. Is Wink just Charlie Weis?? What happened between The Meeting from last year and this year? Mike McDonald made a lot of the same mistakes in his first four games but he was able to adjust to what was around him, Wink can't change. Would things be better if they fired Wink Martindale and just made Rod Moore the defensive coordinator? His answer to the question "are you spilling or setting the edge" was "it depends on the playcall" which raises a red flag. How much actual player development is being done? They're playing their subs in the first quarter, Brandt had more snaps than Derrick Moore. USC was running a lot of really easy stuff but they may legitimately be one of the best offenses in the country. Why are they subbing so much against such a good offense? His buyout is head coach money to be one of the worst defensive coordinators in the Big Ten. It's not just younger guys making mistakes, it's older guys, too. At some point you gotta think "maybe this is a tunnel screen?" USC had a 66% standard downs success rate.  [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. Offense vs USC Starts at 40:07 There was a limited number of drives in part because USC ran the clock a lot. Bryce Underwood just wasn't quite up for it in this one. His deep passes were too flat but he had some good moments too. Denard talked about how in big games we was so amped that he couldn't hit his targets, maybe Bryce is still a little nervous in big games. USC's nickel is nicknamed "the angry giraffe" because he's so tall. Andrew Marsh is getting better rapidly and is becoming the next best option #2, maybe that's why the tight ends got fewer targets. The pieces of a solid offense are there, they're still developing. The tackles weren't getting whipped consistently. Despite the issues, Bryce is developing as expected for a freshman, he has a lot of added pressure when the defense can't stop the opposing offense. Based on limited snaps of Jadyn Davis, maybe you can't run Bryce as much to risk injury. El-Hadi was back and looked fine.  3. Hot Takes, Game Theory, and Special Teams Starts at 1:04:56 Takes hotter than the eternal flame in the Los Angeles Coliseum (which does get put out at the conclusion of the game). The game might've been going a bit fast which caused the false starts. The OPI was a bad call. Michigan drew a holding call!! A lot of extracurriculars went uncalled. Hollenbeck's punting started promising but eventually resulted in a 28 yarder. Do you punt or try for a 60 yard field goal? That two point conversion is apparently the thing you do now? The USC cheerleaders were on the field when Michigan was running a play!  4. Around the Big Ten with Jamie Mac Starts at 128:41 NOTE: This was recorded just before James Franklin was fired. Indiana 30, Oregon 20 This was a defensive masterclass from Indiana. This is how 2023 Michigan would've beaten Oregon. How the hell does Indiana have one of the best defenses in America?? This was really the first game all year where Dante Moore was under pressure and didn't seem to know what to do. Indiana has signs of... a championship winning team?! Penn State 21, Northwestern 22 Drew Allar is out for the season. This wasn't a fluke, Northwestern just outperformed Penn State. Linebacker U has completely fallen apart and Jim Knowles doesn't seem to know how to be aggressive with this roster. Will... Penn State win a Big Ten game?? James Franklin was fired immediately after this recording so there's still speculation on what to do with this situation. The situation at Penn State just seems toxic all around.  UCLA 38, Michigan State 13 Michigan State scores on their first drive and then that's all, folks. October UCLA is the opposite of October Maryland. Michigan State can't move on from John Smith for stability reasons... can they? What do the Spartans do well? What Big Ten teams would swap their QB with Aidan Chiles? Nebraska 34, Maryland 31 Nebraska had control of this game down-to-down but Dylan Raiola threw three interceptions. October Maryland can't get out of their way again. Raiola isn't quite there yet but has a shot at it next year.  Ohio State 34, Illinois 16 Ohio State was never really threatened. Illinois outgains Ohio State 295 to 275 but three of Ohio State's first four drives started in Illinois territory.  Iowa 37, Wisconsin 0 Sim to basketball season. This wasn't even an Iowa offensive explosion, Wisconsin threw two interceptions and lost a fumble. You can't fire Fickell but you also can't afford not to? Washington 38, Rutgers 19 A fun first half but Washington blows the doors open in the second half. Total yards were 590 to 493. Rutgers is 0-3 in the Big Ten but had a halftime lead in each of those games.  Purdue 20, Minnesota 27 Minnesota is outrushed 253 to 30 rushing yards but Purdue throws three interceptions and loses a fumble. If you rewatch this game, we will have to call 911. MUSIC: "Au Pays do Cocaine"—Geese "See You Again"—Tyler the Creator "Havin' or Not"—LaRussell and Lil Jon “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra   

All aboard the Raiola rollercoaster!

Mike'l evaluates what a caller referred to as Raiola's best and worst game as a Husker.

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.

Apparently, big hands help you when it's windy.

Nick and Former Husker Bo Ruud discuss Dylan Raiola, Updated Huskers in Da Club, Rhule's podcast, Positives and concerns from Nebraska, and more!Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter OR NickBahe.comHurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 hour and 26 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Venue by 4M where record this, and Introducing this season: Radecki Oral Surgery, and Long Road Distillers. 1. Offense vs Nebraska Starts at 1:00 Is yogurt, honey, and granola a snack? Dave Nastersnacks will give us the answer. Oklahoma was a 24-13 loss but it felt worst than that, this was 30-27 win but it felt better than that (but also worse!). The domination on both lines was more notable than some of the silly, bad things that happened. Between Oklahoma and Nebraska, Michigan hasn't had a complete touchdown drive (but this game had an 8 minute drive to go up by 10). Caveats aside, we're on the verge of saying Greg Crippen is good after he blocked three guys on one play. Running stretch is hard and they're running it quite well. McCulley had a great game but was to blame on Semaj's throw being incomplete. Zero drops otherwise and ran guys over. Everyone else? Not so great. Gotta catch the ball on a slant, get used to passes from Underwood. Should they throw it to Peyton O'Leary? The running backs sure toughened up in this one. Max Bredeson blocks everyone like they're Caleb Downs in the Rose Bowl. Not many Bryce critiques. Catch the ball. Guarnera is just not making mistakes. What's the next good defensive line that Michigan will play, Ohio State? Michigan consistently got a play in, saw the look of the defense, and got a new play in.  2. Defense vs Nebraska Starts at 46:58 Time for a Wink Martindale argument? He doesn't need to do anything fancy. Just run the Iowa defense, you're not going up against an NFL offense. Brandyn Hillman is being asked to do things outside of his base job. 27 points, seven are on Biff, seven are on Hillman taunting, three are on Mangham missing a sack. Otherwise it was pretty good? Raiola was getting sacked every other play. Too many safeties missing sacks. Complaining aside, they got to the quarterback a lot and tackled well. Sanders has been playing a lot and there haven't really been any negative feelings about him. Wink would be a better poker player than Mike Debord but not as good as Jesse Minter. This game felt like Trey Pierce arrived. Cole Sullivan has absolutely emerged, he's little bit of everywhere and has freaky long arms. Defensive backs played well. The Shamari Earls PI was a bit weak. Brandyn Hillman needs to grow up, that was the most obvious personal foul in a minute. Brian usually defends players celebrating and even he says that's an obvious foul. Was it a targeting call at the end of the game? Let's talk about the Hail Mary. Why was TJ Guy dropping? Why was there a spy?  3. Hot Takes, Game Theory, and Special Teams Starts at 1:25:17 Takes hotter than a Wisconsin fan looking at whatever the shit that was on Saturday. If you're Nebraska, would you go for it on 4th and 2 on the opening drive? Should Michigan have called timeout at the end of the first half? Maybe Sherrone could make a better call here but we can't know that. Zvada hit a 56 yarder and a chip shot to seal it, yay. Punting was okay, how do you recruit punters? What's with Semaj at punt returns? Punt returning has been a problem for a couple years now. Kendrick Bell got the onside! Gary Danielson and Brad Nessler are washed. The turf was a little slippy?  4. Around the Big Ten with Jamie Mac Starts at 1:51:48 Indiana 63, Illinois 10 This is the most points a top 10 team has been beaten by. This looks like Michigan's boxscore against Central. Cignetti is vindicated. How much is this Indiana being legit and Illinois never being top 10 team? Maryland 27, Wisconsin 10 The boxscore shows a relatively even game, BUT Maryland blocks a punt, field goal, and gets one of the easiest interceptions you've seen. Luke Fickell is done. The boo birds were just apathetic, which is worse than booing. 61 rush yards for Wisconsin on 42 attempts.  Oregon 41, Oregon State 7 Oregon State has fallen on hard times since college football ejected them. This game looked like a controlled scrimmage. Is Oregon really good or just beating up on bad teams? We'll see how Oregon does during a whiteout at Penn State next weekend.  Notre Dame 56, Purdue 30 Purdue's defense is really bad. Purdue is Purdue.  Iowa 38, Rutgers 28 Iowa returns the opening kickoff for a touchdown and could not stop Rutgers' QB. Both teams went up and down the field, what is happening??  USC 45, Michigan State 31 The boxscore looks a little close but MSU gets a 75 yard drive down three touchdowns. Mostly a blowout. The Spartans' defense did not have answers to USC's running game. Aidan Chiles had some explosive plays.  Washington 59, Washington State 24 Another Pacific Northwest rivalry that college football has ruined. Does Washington have the best complete package for skill position players in the conference? We don't trust Ohio State's run game.  MUSIC: "Wave Goodnight"—Jeff Rosenstock "Alien With a Sleep Mask"—Batboys "Big Dipper"—Built to Spill “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra