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An in-depth look at Nebraska Huskers football and Nebraska football recruiting, Nebraska basketball, Husker baseball and much more with Michael Bruntz, Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson of Husker247.
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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.
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Will Nebraska be playing in all red uniforms on Saturday? That’s the scuttlebutt after Nebraska’s social media team hinted at a new uniform look.
Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discussed the all red look and then went back in time to discuss the famous 1986 game with Oklahoma.
Will Nebraska turn this iteration into a winner?
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Husker247 Daily turned its attention to the Big Ten Conference on Thursday.
Which teams have surprised so far through the first couple weeks of the season? What do we make of the first Big Ten games being played? Or Minnesota heading out west? Can Wisconsin keep the pressure on Alabama?
What about Penn State? Do we think the Big Ten title is still going through State College this season?
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1Nebraska football takes on Houston Christian on Saturday for an 11 AM kick. The Husker247 HypeCast doesn’t want things getting sleepy so it’s time to get hyped!
KETV sports anchor Lauren Michelson is this week’s special guest as she joins the Husker247 trio to talk about Nebraska taking on the Huskies and what there is to learn in this game.
Then, of course, there’s all sorts of predictions and prognostications. Did anyone get brave and pick a shutout? What about Nebraska to score 70 after last weekend?
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Through two games it’s apparent Nebraska absolutely hit on a few transfer portal additions this last cycle.
Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss who among the transfers has stood out. Why Nyziah Hunter’s slow start this spring obscured his big impact already this fall, more on Andrew Marshall and Dasan McCullough and how Mike Ekeler used the portal to find the right kicker.
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The Husker247 Podcast wanted to focus itself on defense after a lot of conversation following the 66-0 win over Akron was on the offense.
So what are we making of John Butler through two games? How do we feel about the rush defense or the pass rush? What about individual units?
Then Mike Schaefer and Brian Christipherpson put the special teams under a microscope and finally finish up with the offense, Dylan Raiola and bonus chatter regarding the Canelo vs. Crawford fight happening on Saturday night.
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On a Tuesday edition of Husker247 Daily, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss the 'leaked' video of Matt Rhule's halftime speech from Nebraska's game with Akron. They also wonder aloud whether we're talking enough about Dylan Raiola's start to the 2025 season. Finally, Nebraska's special teams overhaul continues in a big way.
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Husker247 Daily kicked Monday off with a conversation about how Nebraska’s backups looked sharp in the team’s dominating win over Akron.
Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz kicked off their conversation talking about TJ Lateef and how the freshman quarterback looked good in his first appearance and how the huskers are going to use him going forward.
The two also discussed strong games from Isaiah Mozee and Quinn Clark and how the Huskers could work each in despite both being behind more established players.
Finally a quick rundown of the recruits who came in for Saturday’s game against Akron.
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The Sunday Side Sessions returned to attempt to get its arms around Nebraska’s utterly dominating win against Akron on Saturday night.
1620 The Zone’s Connor Happer joined Mike Schaefer and the two walked through what stood out from the starters and then the backups that really shined when given opportunities.
In between the two covered some ground about specific positions like running back and wide receiver and the depth in those rooms, as well as what the picture now looks like upfront.
Finally there’s some discussion about Nebraska’s light show and the new stadium presentation.
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Let’s get hyped!
Nebraska is 1-0 and coming back to Lincoln for the 2025 home opener against Akron on Saturday under the lights. Husker247 brought out a new special guest to celebrate as play-by-play man Kevin Kugler, he of Fox, Westwood One and plenty of other places stopped by to talk about Nebraska’s season opening win against Cincinnati and what’s in store for week two.
There’s discussion on both sides of the ball and then it’s time for predictions. Does anyone see Akron getting shutout two weeks in a row?
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The Husker247 Podcast worked through some of the common reactions from Nebraska’s game against Cincinnati and determined their opinions on such things.
Does Nebraska have a problem moving forward against the run? Will Nebraska have to have another running back emerge? Did Nebraska get lucky? Are the defensive backs elite?
Listen in for these questions and more as well as the answers from Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson as they wrap up the Cincinnati game and move forward with Akron.
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The Nebraska football season is now underway which means the return of the Sunday Side Sessions where Mike Schaefer breaks down the latest game alongside a guest.
This week KLIN host Jack Mitchell joined to discuss the game, his experience being at the opener played at Arrowhead Stadium, why a cathartic finish could do wonders for fan base and program, plus the other highlights and lowlights of the game.
The two actually finish up with a brief conversation about Nebraska volleyball and how the program has reason to the elite of elite status in college athletics — becoming a must see attraction when on the road.
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Let’s get hyped!
It’s finally here. Nebraska opens its pivotal 2025 campaign with a neutral site game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City against Cincinnati.
Husker247 returns with special guest Kevin Sjuts to get you fired up for the opener with plenty of conversation about how things might look on both sides of the ball and of course picks to click, oddly specific predictions and game predictions.
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The Husker247 trio make final predictions on the season, going game-by-game and then discussing a possible bowl game and who might win MVP honors.
Which are the predicted big wins? Where might Nebraska suffer a trap game loss? Does anyone think the Huskers finally go win in Minnesota?
Finally what players will stand out this season when it’s all said and done.
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It’s almost football season, but not quite game week. That means there’s still plenty left to discuss and learn as Nebraska football inches closer to its opener against Cincinnati.
The Husker247 group convenes with a podcast focusing on some position battles remaining for the Huskers and what might shake out with those.
Who is Nebraska’s left tackle? How about right tackle? Maybe it’s not a battle but what do we think shakes out in the secondary? Finally who is Nebraska’s kicker?
Then there’s a discussion about some of the more interesting interviews as players deeper down the Nebraska roster spoke for the first time.
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In this week’s episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson take a deep dive on Nebraska’s re-made special teams units under new special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler. The Huskers have struggled on special teams in recent years and Ekeler is bringing in an overhaul of personnel and attitude this season.
In the second half of the podcast, the guys discuss on-going depth chart movement, with a close eye on the running backs, offensive tackles and defensive line.
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Husker247 checked in with volleyball expert Lincoln Arneal about an offseason of change and where Nebraska volleyball finds itself with a new coach and losing one of its all-time great players in Lexie Rodriguez. What has changed under Dani Busboom-Kelly? What to expect of Harper Murray? How might Nebraska look different without having John Cook at the helm?Plus who are the newcomers to know for the season and what should we expect for Nebraska in 2025?
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Nebraska football is working its way through the second week of fall camp as the season is only a handful of weeks away.
Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer talk through the Big Red Preview, which players stood out and various position groups that had good days at the open practice.
Plus thoughts on Nebraska’s recent media availability and were things sit at various competitions.
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Football season officially started and Husker247 is here to help breakdown the first day of media availability and where things sit early in fall camp.
Conversation begins with a discussion of early season hope and excitement before it turns to the trenches where Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson breakdown some of the names making up the early first groups, walk through the feeling the staff has on each and more.
From there the rest of of the roster is discussed as those two and Mike Schaefer discuss deep names, players who could emerge off the two-deep, why the defensive backfield is tough to predict and even the unique situation at quarterback where a true freshman could move up the depth chart fast.
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The Husker247 Podcast gathered on Friday to discuss Nebraska’s appearance at Big Ten Media Days and what was learned with a scant few sleeps before the start of fall camp.
Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer talked through how Las Vegas as a media days site went and then what stood out from Matt Rhule, Dylan Raiola and the rest of the representatives.
Among the topics discussed were Nebraska’s defensive line and the confidence Rhule has in a unit high on upside but lower on experience, Nebraska’s running back picture and Raiola’s leadership ahead of the 2025 season.
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Indeed, ldown and distance indicators were lacking and difficult to see.
Nebraska will get 9 wins, including a loss in the B1G Championship.
Iowa is still too new in the "rivalry battle." I've hated Colorado since Bill McCartney. That level of vehement detesting doesn't fade.
Do you guys ever update this?
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