Husker247: A Nebraska athletics podcast

Nebraska is running out of opportunities for the elusive sixth win so it’s time to get hyped for the Huskers as the team hosts Wisconsin on Saturday. These similarly matched teams look to play close again on Saturday and special guest Connor Happer joins Husker247 to break down the action. What does Dana Holgorsen’s second game look like? Can Nebraska get more from the running game? Which personnel changes should we expect? Then it’s onto defense — how do the Huskers bounce back after a tough showing against USC? Finally it’s time for predictions. Does anyone see Nebraska winning? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 HoopsCast returns on Wednesday to discuss Nebraska’s performance against Saint Mary’s, Fred Hoiberg’s thoughts ahead of the next game against Creighton and the aforementioned game against the Jays. Both Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson are in agreement that spurts of the game against Saint Mary’s featured some of the best play Nebraska has had on the hardwood this season. However the team couldn’t stay out of its own way long enough. Still Berke Buyuktuncel emerging as an option is a good thing going forward and Brice Williams showed he’s capable of pulling Nebraska into a game. Will that be enough against Creighton? The two debate the game and what would have to happen for the Huskers to pull a big upset in Omaha.  The show finishes with a one-hit wonder for guess a random Husker hooper. Who is it this week? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Podcast returned on Tuesday to discuss Nebraska’s game against USC, the changes we saw from the offense and more. Conversation actually started about California weather and if Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson are beach people but things eventually shifted to football. When the pigskin was discussed Husker247 hit on some defensive issues, personnel changes and how things are tracking. Finally a discussion on what athletic director Troy Dannen had to say, how the Huskers overcome tight play and why this senior class controls its own narrative. 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 week on the Sunday Side Session Mike Schaefer is joined by 93.7 The Ticket radio man Nick Sehnert as the two discuss the Huskers loss to USC. The conversation covered the running theme of Nebraska not seizing on opportunities both on offense and on defense as the Huskers were unable to take advantage in the loss.  The two also discussed the outlook for Nebraska with two games remaining, how the offense looked with Dana Holgorsen and if the running game that looked solid on Saturday can be carried over to the final two weeks 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

The Husker247 Postgame Podcast convened to discuss the latest close but not good enough loss for the Huskers after the 28-20 defeat at the hands of USC. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discussed the Huskers latest performance and started with some coaching decisions including timeout usage like the one during the fourth quarter to punt and then the lack of tacking one during the final drive which likely cost the team more opportunities at the end zone late. The two ran through Nebraska’s offense and what looked different under Dana Holgorsen and where things can still stand to improve as the Huskers finished with just 30 points and barely crept past 300 yards of total offense. Finally what has happened with Nebraska’s defense and is it time to get some younger players in on the back end as the Huskers veterans struggled in the loss. 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

With the Nebraska high school semifinals on tap what better time to check in with Hurrdat Media’s Mike Sautter. Sautter along with Mike Schaefer run through the Class A semifinals and all the names to know as commits, targets or possible Nebraska recruits in the future. From the obvious ones like Christian Jones, Chase Loftin and Isaac Jensen to some deeper cuts like Max Clark, Darion Jones and Bryson Williams.  The two also hit on some Class B names to know, what Conor Booth has looked like and his chances to stick at running back and which matchup does Sautter most want to see inside Memorial Stadium. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska football has had quite a week and its on Thursday but that also means it is time to get hype as the Huskers head west to take on USC. The Husker247 HypeCast has all the information you need to get fired up for football as Husker247 and special guest Mike’l Severe go through all the storylines ahead of the contest. What to make of Dana Holgorsen and what his impact could be? What to know about the USC defense? Could this be a big Jacory Barney game? Which defensive line shows up? Plus plenty of predictions — does anyone have Nebraska coming home with a 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

Husker247 HoopsCast returns ahead of the biggest week of the young season as the Huskers play on Wednesday night against Farleigh Dickinson and then again on Sunday in Sioux Falls against West Coast Conference power St. Mary’s in a neutral site showdown. So what do Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer make of things for Nebraska after an ugly win against Bethune Cookman? They’re not sure. Nebraska certainly has to shoot it better moving forward.  The two talk about the game, Brice Williams, who can help shoulder some of the offensive load and which shooters need to start coming on for the Huskers to win both games this week as Creighton looms. Finally there’s another edition of guess a random Husker hooper — can Schaefer come up with the right player in 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

Husker247 convened for its regular Tuesday podcast.  Brian Christopherson gave his thoughts on the Dana Holgorsen decision and why it provided a little juice for a week that may have otherwise felt like a slog, plus thoughts on who benefits from the new offensive coordinator on the offensive side of the ball.  What’s the status for Dylan Raiola this week? What does it look like if he doesn't play? Finally a look at Nebraska’s next three opponents and what the Huskers would have to do to get a one win or perhaps even multiple wins. 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

When Nebraska announces a new offensive coordinator during the season with three games to go it’s time for an emergency podcast from Husker247. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss the Dana Holgorsen announcement, what is reasonable expectations for the three games ahead and why this move is big for the future too. The Husker247 Podcast will be back on Tuesday for a full episode as well. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 podcast returned on Thursday to discuss the latest happenings in Husker football and recruiting.  Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discussed their thoughts on the Huskers adding Dana Holgorsen and Phil Snow as analysts to the staff and how each could help on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. Plus a discussion on what Nebraska needs to get out of November. Finally a look at recruiting and what the Huskers are doing on the road, key targets and the month 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

Nebraska basketball kicked off its season which means the Husker247 HoopsCast kicked off its own regular season with a podcast on Tuesday morning. Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson walked through Nebraska basketball’s first contest against the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, who stood out on the day and how the newcomers all looked in their first official performances. Then the return of guess a random Husker hooper. How does BC do with the first one of the year?  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another November Sunday after a loss, but the Sunday Side Session still brings you all the analysis you want or didn’t know you needed following UCLA’s win over Nebraska.  This time Mike Schaefer is joined by 93.7 The Ticket’s Derrick Pearson as the two discuss what happened on the field and how UCLA came into Lincoln with a plan and exposed the Huskers.  Conversation starts with the defense, but mostly moves into a long discussion about play calling, identity, offensive coaching, setting up players before talking about red zone offense and Dylan Raiola.  Finally it finishes with a simple but difficult question — can this Nebraska team pull itself together and get over the hump and why should anyone believe it can? 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 Michael Bruntz convened on Saturday following the Nebraska loss to UCLA to discuss what happened, how it keeps happening and more. The two walked through the game, when things started to go wrong and if the Huskers found anything for moving forward.  Nebraska is off next week and the two touched briefly on the bye week and what is 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

The calendar is about to flip to November and the Huskers have another opportunity to qualify for a bowl game and stop a multi-game losing streak.  That means it is time to get hyped! The Husker247 HypeCast returns with special guest Mitch Sherman from The Athletic to talk about Nebraska’s upcoming game against UCLA.  There’s discussion about the running game, Dylan Raiola, Nebraska’s wide receiver play, Jimari Butler, Willis McGahee IV and John Hohl’s kicking. Plus all the predictions! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Husker247 gathered to chat following the Matt Rhule press conference and it lead to a longer conversation about Big Ten officiating than anyone planned. After the officiating we assessed how things played out for Nebraska on the field with what it looked on offense, why the screens, why that may not be the answer moving forward and what commitment to the run game looks like. Then we discussed the defense and the depth chart. Can Nebraska play like ti did defensively against Ohio State in the next four games? Finally some recruiting talk ahead of what is shaping up to be a good visit weekend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sunday Side Session returned to break down the Ohio State game with Husker Max contributor Kaleb Henry.  The two discussed their biggest takeaways from Saturdays game, including if a close result means anything for the future, what the to take from a strong defensive effort, how to size up the remaining games and more.  Finally the show finishes with the biggest concerns each has as Nebraska turns its attention from a top program like Ohio State to a UCLA team that’s looking to prove its slow start was a mirage. Then a little volleyball talk!  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 gathered for a post-game recap of Nebraska’s tough 21-17 loss to Ohio State on Saturday. Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer got together and walked through how the 4-point loss played out and why Saturday’s close loss was every bit as surprising as last week’s blowout to Indiana.  The two specifically dove into the strong play from the defensive front, highlighting Jimari Butler and MJ Sherman in particular as the two had strong performances and really made life difficult on Will Howard and the Ohio State offensive line. Then it was time to give John Hohl his flowers for a shockingly good kicking performance that allowed the Huskers to add points instead of getting nothing out of its early game success. Finally they addressed the offense from the running game to the play calling. A few things were working well in the running game but not much went right through the air. Where are things sitting for a passing game that was thought to be a strength at one point this season? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another Saturday awaits and every team is only promised 12 games so lets get hyped as the Huskers head to Ohio State.  Unsportsmanlike Conduct’s John Bishop joins the Husker247 crew to breakdown where things are for Nebraska and how it matches up against the Buckeyes.  There’s plenty of discussion about the offense, the defense and then oddly specific predictions, picks to click and the group gives their picks for who wins 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

Legendary Nebraska Cornhuskers broadcaster Kent Pavelka joined the Husker247 HoopsCast on Wednesday morning to talk about the 2024-25 team, last season’s surprise result and his long career as the voice of men’s basketball.  Pavelka, who sounds bullish on Nebraska for the upcoming year, started the conversation talking about who stands out for the Huskers, who can help replace some of the production that left and why things might look a little different. From there he dived into his career, his favorite places to call games, his memorable calls, the origin of bangarang and if he’s thought about what he’d say on air in the closing seconds of an NCAA tournament win 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