Corn Nation: for Nebraska Cornhuskers fans

The latest Monday Night Therapy opened with relief and cautious optimism as Minnie and Fred celebrated Nebraska’s sixth win, putting the Huskers at 6–2 and bowl eligible for the first time in years. Despite the milestone, fans remain divided—some thrilled with progress, others frustrated by “ugly wins.” Minnie and Fred agreed that injuries, inconsistent offensive line play, and lingering mistakes have made this season a grind, but one worth appreciating. They reviewed recent games, noting impressive wins over Cincinnati, Michigan State, Maryland, and Northwestern, and the lone disappointment at Minnesota, which they blamed on poor preparation and coaching. Special teams earned praise—especially Kenneth Williams, whose 95-yard kick return sealed the Northwestern victory and earned him Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week. Running back Emmett Johnson’s 124-yard game also drew admiration, cementing him as one of the Big Ten’s top rushers. Looking ahead to the blackout game vs. USC, Minnie and Fred predicted a high-scoring shootout, emphasizing Nebraska’s home-field advantage and USC’s injuries. The episode closed on a hopeful note—Nebraska may not be perfect, but the team is improving, the fan base is re-energized, and the bowl drought is finally over. Go Big Red.

This week on the Overreaction Show, Greg, Hoss, and Jake will discuss and break down Saturday's 28-21 win over the Northwestern Wildcats. As has been the Huskers' modus operandi in conference play, it was not a pretty game. It was, in fact, ugly. But as we have also seen most of this season (the exception being Minnesota, really), there were glimpses of some really stellar individual performances. Kenneth Williams had a return that would have had Lyell Bremser on his feet. Emmett Johnson continued to showcase his abilities. And the defense did just enough to help secure Nebraska's second-straight bowl-eligible season. The Huskers are 6-2. They are 3-2 in conference play and begin their Pac 12 swing next week with the USC Trojans at home followed by a trip to the Rose Bowl to face UCLA. If we've learned anything from the Big Ten in 2025 it's that anything is possible.

There may not have been many positives from last Friday's game at Minnesota, but we'll scour the stats and find something to cheer. And if it's not from last week, we'll go back to the five victories of the season and find some reason to smile. Nebraska is 5-2. Win one game and you match last week's regular-season win total. Win two games and guess what...improvement! At the end of the day, you either support the team or you don't. You can criticize, but it should be constructive. Look, being a Husker fan carries a tremendous amount of pride, but a burden as well. You can't just flippantly say "this/that/the other thing sucked." You need to have an alternative idea. No, we're not coaches. No, we can't affect change. Neither did most of those petitions over at change dot org. So we support. It's the best use of our time and effort. And GO BIG RED...always.

It's time for this week’s episode of the Huskers Happy Hour! And we’re not too damn happy at all, are we? Oh no, we’re not. In about 10 days, we’ve gone from that scrappy ball team who owns the 4th quarter and was thinking about 10 wins or so to a group who just got steamrolled by a mid-Minnesota squad for a 6th straight loss to P.J. So we’ve got plenty to talk about, am I right? Oh yes, we do! The offensive line can’t block and the defense can’t tackle. And it sounds like Northwestern is cut from the same cloth as Minnesota, so that game may not be the break they thought it would when the season started. But hey, let’s talk about it now that we’ve had a couple days to calm down, shall we? Or have we?

In this episode of Monday Night Therapy, hosts Minnie and Fred open the “Husker Hope Hotline” to process Nebraska’s humiliating 24–6 loss to Minnesota. The duo describe the defeat as one of the worst under Matt Rhule, marked by offensive line breakdowns, poor communication, and a lack of grit that contradicted the program’s supposed progress. They vent about mental mistakes, ejections, and coaching failures, while debating whether offensive line coach Donovan Raiola deserves to stay given his limited success developing players. Minnie presents a chart showing years of thin recruiting and poor depth, while Fred argues the unit still lacks cohesion and leadership. The conversation shifts to NIL disparities and coaching contrasts with Minnesota’s PJ Fleck, whom they credit for maximizing modest talent. They lament Nebraska’s inability to execute “basic football,” questioning whether Rhule’s staff can truly develop players in the modern era. The hosts defend quarterback Dylan Raiola’s toughness despite constant pressure, worrying he might waste his talent behind a failing line. Still, they end on a hopeful note, recalling Nebraska’s 1996 rebound after an early shutout loss, and urging fans to regroup before facing Northwestern. Despite the pain, Minnie and Fred reaffirm their loyalty to Husker Nation and each other.

"Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies." Andy Dufresne wrote those words to his friend Red once he had crawled through a river of, well, you know how the movie goes. Buckle up, Husker fans, we're in the river where we don't want to be. Instead of winning our second consecutive road game for the first time since 2006, the Huskers did next to nothing Friday night in Minneapolis, falling to the Minnesota Golden Gophers 24-6. Nebraska never got its offense off the ground, and what little yardage it could muster was negated by nine sacks for 63 yards. Even taking away the penalties (6/65 compared to 3/30 for Minnesota), the Huskers were simply outplayed. And you hate to see it. Maybe you hated seeing the all-white uniforms. Maybe the pink accents instead of the traditional red caused a visual anomaly for the Huskers. This game was lost on the offensive line. And the maddening part is that it provides a blueprint for the remaining Husker opponents on how to beat us. We were thinking "10-2, 11-1, a bubble CFP team." Now we face a repeat of 2024 when we started 5-1 and became bowl eligible in the second-to-last game. So about that hope? Where'd that go? Here's the thing…if you didn't have hope, you wouldn't watch the game. If you didn't have hope, you wouldn't watch this show. We are all here because we hope things will get better. No one is cashing out. No one should be throwing in the towel on a 5-2 team that is still steeped in capability. So it wasn't their night on Friday. Saturday's game against Northwestern is a new day. All we can do is HOPE that this coaching staff will have these players ready to go then. Go Big Red. Even in the face of Armageddon.

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, Greg and Minnie will discuss this Friday night's game in Minneapolis against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. You know them. You dislike them. The Fightin' Fleckies! The Huskers are 5-1 and 2-1 in the Big Ten following the win over the Maryland Terrapins. It was another game that wasn't pretty but the team showed determination and dare we say...heart! The Huskers lost the interior eight minutes (the four minutes before halftime, the four minutes after halftime). But Nebraska owned the fourth quarter, outscoring the hosts 10-0 as Dylan Raiola threw one more touchdown than he did an interception, leading the Huskers to victory. Now it's time for the only trophy game that matters...the $5 Bits of Broken Chair Trophy. Nebraska. Minnesota. The Huskers. The Gophers. A piece of broken chair. A wonderful opportunity to raise funds for the Team Jack Foundation. Row the boat? Not today. GBR!

This episode discusses how the team who pisses games away has become straight money in the 4th quarter. And by the way, James Franklin has been fired at Penn State and will Matt Rhule be replacing him the Sunday after the Iowa game??? I was at the Monday Press conference & will give you my takeaways from that. As for the watchers & listeners out there, I’m looking for you to pour your favorite Happy Hour cold one and share your thoughts as well - the comment game has grown strong the last two weeks - keep it up! Huskers Happy Hour - tune in, drink up & get happy.

Minnie Hunt and Fred open Monday Night Therapy with lighthearted banter about Minnie’s dog, Willie, before diving into the week’s major story: Penn State firing James Franklin after three straight losses. The hosts debate what went wrong for Franklin, from team fatigue to locker-room discord, and express surprise at how quickly Penn State pulled the trigger. This naturally leads to speculation about Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule—given his Penn State ties—but both agree the rumors are mostly clickbait. Minnie emphasizes Rhule’s strong relationship with Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen, citing a recent example of Dannen instantly granting a scholarship at Rhule’s request. They also discuss Rhule’s family ties to Lincoln and how content he seems building Nebraska’s program. Fred adds that Penn State fans don’t appear enthusiastic about Rhule as a candidate, and both conclude he’s unlikely to leave. After that, they shift to the Maryland win and Nebraska’s 5-1 record, celebrating the team’s newfound grit and resilience. The duo preview Minnesota next, predicting a winnable game if Nebraska maintains focus. The show ends with optimism about the Huskers’ progress, humor about uniforms and superstition, and playful chat interaction about fans, NIL, and the upcoming “blackout” USC game.

The latest episode of Corn Nation Overreaction celebrated Nebraska’s rise to No. 25 in the national rankings after moving to 5-1, sparking discussion about the meaning—and timing—of college football polls. Greg, Hoss, and Jake debated whether early rankings carry any real weight or simply fuel bias and conversation. They agreed that while polls are mostly meaningless until the College Football Playoff rankings appear around Halloween, they remain fun for fans and media alike. Conversation turned to speculation about Penn State’s coaching future, with the crew dismissing rumors that Matt Rhule might leave Nebraska, calling it highly unlikely and illogical from either side. They also revisited the Huskers’ gritty 34-31 win over Maryland, condemning a cheap shot on quarterback Dylan Raiola and praising the toughness Nebraska showed in closing out another game that past teams would have lost. Running back Emmett Johnson drew special acclaim for his 176-yard day and Ameer Abdullah-like determination, while the offensive line earned credit for its best performance of the season. The hosts highlighted defensive standouts Vincent Shavers Jr. and Kade Pietrzak, applauded special-teams coach Mike Ekeler’s impact, and looked ahead to Friday’s matchup with Minnesota, predicting continued improvement, a possible Emmett Johnson breakout, and Nebraska’s first back-to-back road wins since 2006.

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, Greg and Minnie look back at Nebraska's first Big Ten Conference win of the season, last Saturday's 38-27 win against Michigan State. There was good, there was bad, and to cap off the reference to one of the top westerns of all time, there was ugly. But this Nebraska team is different. There will be a bit of a player focus as the pair spend some time talking about wide receiver Dane Key. While it may not look like the former Kentucky Wildcat has been incredibly productive, stats as well as teammate and coach testimonials tell a different tale. Minnie will share her knowledge of the Maryland Terrapins with the Holgormaniacs and we'll collect predictions for this Saturday's game.

The Huskers finally end their 40+ day homestand with the first stop in College Park, Maryland, for a showdown with the #1 Terps. Along with Michigan State post-game and the Maryland preview, we’ll talk about how Big 10 expansion from the west coast may have benefitted the Huskers most of all. And, of course, we’ll go wherever our HHH viewer comments take us - you guys have really been ramping up your game the past few weeks! In addition? You wanted her - you got her. Mylie will be dropping in to give us a volleyball update & a post-thrashing of Penn State certainly seems like a fine time to bring her in.

Minnie and Fred open Monday Night Therapy celebrating Nebraska’s 38–27 win over Michigan State, then pivot to a Maryland preview with guest Matt Germack of SB Nation/Testudo Times. Matt explains “September Maryland”: 19–3 in September over five years, 12–22 afterward. He says the Terps’ defense is notably improved with a legit pass rush (freshmen edge duo Sidney Stewart and Zaheer Mathis), but the offense is unbalanced: an anemic run game and shaky O-line have forced heavy RPO passing. Standout freshman QB Malik Washington looks poised and accurate, but Maryland’s fourth-quarter collapse vs. Washington (after leading 20–0) highlighted play-calling issues and inexperience. He notes Maryland leads the Big Ten in sacks and can exploit pressure-to-sack tendencies, a concern versus Nebraska’s developing tackles. Crowd edge may favor Nebraska: it’s Maryland’s fall break, so attendance could dip. Special teams could swing the game—Maryland’s kicker is reliable short, punter is excellent, but kickoff coverage leaks; Nebraska’s special teams are “kick-ass,” with recent return TDs and an Aussie punter. The hosts like Nebraska’s defensive matchup against Maryland’s run struggles and believe continuity on the Huskers’ O-line can help protect Dylan Raiola, whose composure and leadership stood out in windy conditions vs. MSU. Prediction vibe: a competitive game, slight Nebraska lean.

This week on Corn Nation Overreaction, the guys are talking about the weekend's win over Michigan State. Despite scoring on their first drive and blocking a punt for a touchdown on the Spartans' first drive (shout out Special Teams!), at times the Huskers looked lost. The interior quarters (second and third) were pretty atrocious. At one point, the Huskers, who had opportunity after opportunity to put the game away, trailed the visitors by a touchdown. So what happened? What was the moment that flipped the proverbial script and set the Huskers back on track to victory? At the personnel level, how did the players grade out? It was another wild weekend in the Big Ten, as UCLA proved you don't need coaches to beat top ten teams. Honestly, it feels like the conference is so topsy-turvy (we're going for legitimate words today).

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, it's time to get back in the saddle and preview some Nebraska football. The 3-1 Huskers host the 3-1 Michigan State Spartans for the fourth straight home game (fifth if you include Husker Nation's takeover of Arrowhead Stadium). Nebraska is coming off a 30-27 loss to Michigan. Sparty also won their first three games just to lose their conference opener. The Spartans have two wins over lesser competition (Western Michigan and Youngstown State) as well as a two-point win over the ACC's Boston College. Yes, the same Boston College that Nebraska beat in the Pinstripe Bowl at the end of 2024. Every indication is that the Huskers will not see a defensive front like Michigan's, probably for the rest of the season. So heading into this weekend, are you optimistic? What's your mindset? Where are your five hearts? We'll peel back the bandages and prepared to hope again.

It is once again game week and, once again, some Michigan twerps are barging into Lincoln. So we’ll take a look at Sparty and what they’ll bring to the party and hazard a guess or two as to what if any changes the Huskers will be unearthing. I’ll be broadcasting from another Colorado motel, but I haven’t made up my mind where that will be yet, as the last few days in the mountains will involve whatever wanderlust grabs my fancy. The snot & sneezing were gone the morning after last week’s show and further trail adventures have only gotten better by the day, although some sleet on Monday was unexpected, but better than rain. So check on Huskers expectations with one loss under the belt.

On this episode of Monday Night Therapy, Minnie and Fred welcome Matt Sheehan from Locked On Spartans to preview Nebraska–Michigan State. Matt says MSU’s offense has taken a big step: QB Aiden Childs is smarter with the ball and dangerous on designed or scramble runs, with NFL-caliber targets like Nick Marsh. The offensive line is improved but dealing with injuries, including a sidelined left tackle. The problem is defense—especially the pass rush. After allowing big yards to USC and even Youngstown State, MSU has struggled to generate pressures or sacks, leaving the secondary exposed. Run defense is “serviceable,” special teams are a real strength (elite punter, solid kicker/returns), and the fanbase is split between “be patient in Year 2” and “this isn’t good enough.” Matt predicts a shootout, calling it a “first to 30” game and picking Nebraska 34–29, while warning that Childs could keep it close if protection holds. In the back half, the crew switches to birthday fun as Minnie turns 50, sharing throwback photos from the Coronation community—cue Zubaz, letterman jackets, and 2008 haircuts—while good-natured ribbing flies. They close feeling optimistic about the weekend, plugging upcoming shows, and signing off with a hearty “Go Big Red.”

The Nebraska Cornhuskers had a bye week after completing the first third of the 2025 football season. The Huskers are 3-1 (0-1 in the Big Ten). This week's show is going to be an analysis/assessment of the first four games. Hoss will have scouting reports on how opponents defend Dana Holgorsen's offense. He also has a few ideas on how we can defend Michigan State when the Spartans come to town next week. The bye week for Nebraska was a day of chaos across the Big Ten, with close games seemingly coast to coast. The trio will discuss that as well and prepare you for Sparty.

Well, it's the end of September and we're a third of the way through the 2025 football season. Nebraska is 3-1 with lopsided wins over inferior opponents. But the recent loss to Michigan that opened up conference play shined a spotlight on areas of weakness, where our beloved Huskers need to improve. Offensive line, defensive line, tackling. While we still have eight games in and the transfer portal is not open, I think the case can be made to prioritize the Jimmy's and Joe's up front. It was once said that top tier linemen are fewer and far between than five-star skill players. I think we can say our wide receiver room took a giant leap forward in the off-season. The same evolution needs to happen in the trenches. So it's the bye week and hopefully adjustments will be made. We'll find out next week against Michigan State. Like, Subscribe, get those notifications.

On this episode of Monday Night Therapy, Minnie and Fred reflect on Nebraska’s close but frustrating loss to Michigan. They joke about the “rite of passage” of attending a home game defeat, yet emphasize there were positives. Minnie insists Nebraska is “dangerous” despite negativity from fans, praising Dylan Raiola’s talent and leadership. Still, the offensive line’s struggles dominate discussion, with seven sacks allowed, ongoing injuries, and questions about coaching and recruiting misses. Fred highlights how repeated false starts and unprepared tackles signal deeper staff issues. The hosts note that while the defensive line lacks past power, creative schemes could mitigate weaknesses. They criticize slow-developing offensive plays that leave Raiola vulnerable, calling for quicker passes, screens, and perhaps a more air-raid approach. NIL challenges and limited depth at running back also surface, illustrating how Nebraska lags in the new era of player compensation. Beyond Xs and Os, they recap a rainy fan meetup, praise Jacory Barney’s Hail Mary touchdown, and vent about inconsistent officiating. Discussion widens to Big Ten rivals, Indiana’s surprising dominance over Illinois, and broader concerns about coaching resources. The show closes with optimism that Nebraska can regroup during the bye week and compete strongly against Michigan State.