Husker247: A Nebraska athletics podcast

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

The Husker247 Podcast gathered on Tuesday morning and discussed the aftermath of the Indiana loss, what Matt Rhule had to say after watching film, issues on offense and defense, as well as some possible solutions and the latest on Nebraska’s 2025 class with another commitment. Things started though with Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson walking through their blown tire before even getting out of Lincoln on the way to Bloomington. Finally after the Banter subsides each walks through what Rhule said on Monday and what stood out to them about his comments. Then a longer discussion took place about Nebraska’s offensive issues, how some of those might be solved and in what ways the Huskers could try to do things differently. Following the offense the defense took center stage. Why does Husker247 feel better about the Huskers defensively than on offense? Finally a conversation about JuJu Marks, his flip from Kansas to Nebraska and what the Huskers have done in Kansas City and with the 2025 class. 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

Welcome to the perfect place when you want to hear more about Nebraska’s no show against Indiana. This week the Sunday Side Session discusses the Huskers loss to Indiana and the whole host of problems that were exposed on Saturday. 1620 The Zone’s Josh Peterson joins the host Mike Schaefer and the two discuss the game, the biggest issues coming out of it and what could happen moving forward for the Huskers in the final five games. The two also discuss what changes likely have to happen either in the immediacy or shortly after 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

Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz convene to discuss Indiana walloping Nebraska 56-7 on Saturday afternoon on a national broadcast.  It feels like it has been awhile since Nebraska looked this bad and the guys from Husker247 breakdown what went wrong on defense, ponder what can happen on offense and largely ignore the special teams all together.  If Nebraska looks like this after two weeks to prepare for Indiana what might it look like in a week with Ohio State on the schedule? 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 biggest game of the season is upon us — at least until the next week perhaps — but this only means one thing as Nebraska heads to Indiana. It’s time to get hyped! Max Olson from ESPN joins the panel and provides some strong information on all the different transfer portal additions the Hoosiers made ahead of the 2024 season. As always things start on offense where we discuss Nebraska’s ability to create explosive plays, how Dylan Raiola used the bye week, the run game and more.  Then it’s defense and if the Huskers defensive line can be up to the task of handling Indiana’s explosive offense, who could help the group moving forward and what it looks like if Tommi Hill is available.  Finally it’s prediction time. Who picks Nebraska? Who goes with Indiana? What do the scores look like? 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 trio returned from the bye week look fresh and spry after a week off from the daily grind of Nebraska coverage.  After some delightful banter about pumpkin patches and traveling the group dove into a discussion about Husker football as it heads into the final six games of the season. To start with the group discussed Matt Rhule’s Monday press conference and in particular how the Huskers used the bye, clock management and creating explosive plays. Things finished up with conversations about players who have surprised through six games, who could be a critical factor for the next six games and which game each is excited for among the final six. 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

After a successful debut in a year that featured multiple wins over Top 10 teams, an appearance in the semifinals of the conference tournament and an NCAA tournament bid the Husker247 HoopsCast is back and ready to get the hoop heads fired up for another season. Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson walk through the roster, make some introductions and offer some insight on a lot of the new names that will be playing for the Huskers this season and who might be in position to help the team out when it comes to replacing players like Keisei Tominaga, Rienk Mast and others who pushed the Huskers into position to play meaningful games in mid-March. Another fun season awaits and Husker247 is looking forward to delivering plenty of Nebraska basketball content as Fred Hoiberg and company attempt to avoid one-hit wonder status. 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 Huskers are on a bye week, but the Husker247 podcast isn't idle. This week, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson dig in to the first six games and where things stand for the offense, defense and special teams at the midpoint of the season.  The guys discuss where Nebraska has made progress, where there is still progress to be made and what's ahead for Nebraska after the bye. Listen in.  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

Gary Sharp of 1620 The Zone joins the Husker247 Side Session this week to break down the Huskers' win over Rutgers that moved the Big Red to 5-1 on the season. This week's podcast is also an opportunity to take stock of where things stand for the Big Red at the midpoint 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

In this episode of the Husker247 Postgame Pod, Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer of Husker247 break down Nebraska's 14-7 win over Rutgers that saw Nebraska's defense flex its muscle to help the Huskers overcome special teams miscues and a flat offensive effort after the half.  Was there progress made on Saturday against the Scarlet Knights, and how does 5-1 feel at the break?  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

Undefeated Rutgers comes to Lincoln on Saturday. That can only mean one thing. It’s time to get hyped! The Husker247 HypeCast returns with a new special guest in Nick Handley from Sharp and Handley on 1620 The Zone. He joins the show and discusses with Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson his thoughts on Dylan Raiola, Nebraska spreading out the targets and the rest of the offense. From there things turn to the defensive side of the ball and what John Bullock is doing, how Nebraska might fare against the Rutgers running attack and much more.  Finally there’s predictions including picks to click and final scores. Everyone have Nebraska coming out on top? 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 on Tuesday morning to discuss where things sit for Nebraska football in a variety of ways ahead of the Rutgers game on Saturday. Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson went through some of what Matt Rhule addressed on Monday, including his thoughts on the special teams situation, Ceyair Wright, how the Huskers have played on the offensive line and Gunnar Gottula.  Then a longer conversation took place about Nebraska’s running game, maximizing the three-headed running back attack, Jacory Barney’s role and more. Finally they discussed how valuable John Bullock has been all season and the latest with Micah Mazzccua. 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 turned it on in the second half, but what did veteran Omaha World-Herald columnist Tom Shatel see when watching the Huskers 28-10 win against Purdue? Shatel joins Mike Schaefer on the Sunday Side Session as the two discussed Nebraska’s win against Purdue, the special teams issues facing the team, John Bullock’s emergence as a top player for the Huskers defensive side and what they’ve seen from Dylan Raiola. They finish discussing what the Huskers are facing this upcoming week with Rutgers and the rest of the schedule ahead in Big Ten play. 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 broke down the Huskers 28-10 win over Purdue on Saturday. Mike Schaefer was joined by Brian Christipherson, who was at the game, and the two went over what happened in the Huskers victory and what Matt Rhule had to say after.  The discussion started with special teams, moved over to defense and then touched on some of the top performances throughout the win. Finally the two discussed what’s next for the Huskers as the calendar flips to week six. 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

After a week of trying to figure out what ails the Huskers it’s finally time to get hyped again and only the Husker247 HypeCast can sufficiently get you fired up for Nebraska-Purdue on Saturday. And when it comes to people who are always hyped no matter the situation, who better to join the Husker247 crew than 93.7 The Ticket’s Jake Sorensen as this week’s special guest. The group discusses Nebraska’s offense and its running game and offensive line specifically and then things turn to the defense. Can the Blackshirts get right in West Lafayette. Finally its prediction time. Does everyone see a Nebraska win? A cover? A sad weekend? Tune in and find out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What stands out coming off the first loss of the season? Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz work through where things are for the Huskers following the Illinois loss. Plus reaction on what Matt Rhule had to say on Monday and where the team is currently heading into the Purdue game on Saturday. Finally Dayton Raiola committed to the Huskers. What is Nebraska getting? Who is this Raiola as a quarterback? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a Sunday Side Session on a Saturday type of day as Husker247’s Mike Schaefer is joined by Big Ten Wrap Up host Mike’l Severe to break down the Huskers 31-24 loss to Illinois. The two dive into all the stories and storylines coming out of the loss, where Nebraska’s defense went wrong, why Illinois was able to take advantage of things, Dylan Raiola’s strong performance, how the offense moves forward and, of course, special teams. Then things kick forward with thoughts on Nebraska’s coaching staff and the upcoming slate of Purdue and Rutgers before the Huskers hit the bye 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

Nebraska’s hot start came crashing down on Friday night as the Huskers weren’t able to defend the home turn against Illinois in a 31-24 loss in overtime. Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer break down the action, what went wrong for the Huskers, why the defense was caught in-between, offensive success and special team woes. Catch all of it with the latest postgame podcast from Husker247. 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 HypeCast returned on Wednesday to bring down all the action ahead of a ranked affair between the Huskers and the Illinois Fighting Illini. So let’s get hyped! Kevin Sjuts of 10/11 News joins as the special guest, reprising his role as the official Husker247 HypeCast correspondent for all things Illinois. The group broke down how things look for Nebraska on offense, defense and even a little special teams chatter before giving all sorts of predictions.  Anyone pick Illinois outright? Anyone have Nebraska covering? Find out on the latest edition of the Husker247 HypeCast. 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

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 put a bow on Nebraska’s win over Northern Iowa before turning the page to the start of Big Ten play against Illinois on Friday. What stands out from what Nebraska has gotten done over the previous three games and where do the Big Red need to make strides? Listen in.  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 KETV’s Lauren Michelson to discuss Nebraska’s 34-3 win over Northern Iowa. What did each think of Nebraska’s performance? Where are things sitting offensively for Nebraska after a 3-0 start to non-conference? How are they feeling about Nebraska’s offensive line and running game? Then it’s time for defense. Nebraska started slow but finished strong. Any thoughts on what this game might mean for Big Ten play? Finally a few big picture thoughts as Illinois is set to come to town and how Dylan Raiola might be perceived through out the college football landscape and the Patrick Mahomes comparisons. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It wasn’t the prettiest game but Nebraska took care of business in a mostly efficient manner in its 34-3 win over Northern Iowa on Saturday. Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer broke down how things looked on both sides of the ball on Saturday. The two started on defense where Nebraska struggled to get off the field early, but ultimately only allowed a single field goal in the contest and was playing better in the second half before the backups came on to finish things out. Offensively the Huskers were efficient and crisp — until it wasn’t. Do the guys have any concerns there? What about special teams? Anything notable on Saturday? The breezy near 30-minute podcast concluded with a look ahead to Nebraska’s Friday night matchup against Illinois. 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

Let’s get hyped!  Nebraska goes back to work on Saturday this time against Northern Iowa in another night game and one where the Huskers are hoping to work out some early season issues against an FCS opponent.  Hail Varsity’s Chris Schmidt joined the Husker247 trio to round out the HypeCast.  There’s plenty of discussion about Nebraska’s offense, the defense and of course predictions of every kind for Saturday’s game. Sit back and let the HypeCast get you ready for Nebraska’s next contest.  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 resumed on Tuesday as the gang got together to discuss Nebraska’s win against Colorado, Christian Jones commitment and the rest of the news over the past few days. It all started with Brian Christopherson giving his thoughts on Nebraska’s performance against the Buffaloes and what stood out for him in the game.  Then each of the three highlighted a different player with a big performance in Nebraska’s win and what their play means this early in the season.  Christopherson and Michael Bruntz ran through what Matt Rhule had to say at his Monday presser, Nebraska’s concerns on special teams and why Dante Dowdell and Rahmir Johnson have elevated themselves. Things finally finish with a conversation about Nebraska’s recruiting efforts, the Christian Jones commitment and where things sit with other visitors from the 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

Nebraska vanquished Colorado and now the season moves forward. Who better to have that discussion with than 1620 The Zone’s Connor Happer? Happer and Mike Schaefer discuss Nebraska’s utterly dominant defense, how Tony White is far and away Nebraska’s most successful coordinator in a long time and why the defense seems to work so well on almost every level. Then there’s some chatter about the offense and where it finds itself after an ugly, penalty filled second half.  Finally what to make of special teams and particular a kicking game where the Huskers can’t have much if any confidence in what is happening with Tristan Alvano. Of note there’s a brief discussion about press box cookies that many listeners will never eat. Trust us. The cookies are good. 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 smacked Colorado in the first half and then held it together in the second half. Husker247 breaks things down for a postgame podcast on how the Huskers played against the visiting Buffs. Things start on defense and how the defensive line controlled the game, why John Bullock is playing great football and more thoughts on the Blackshirts. Then what happened in the second half, why it might’ve been the perfect kind of game for Matt Rhule and his staff to keep the team pushing and more.  Finally what to make of special teams and thoughts from message board users on Nebraska’s win over Colorado.  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. Colorado. Let’s get hyped! The Husker247 HypeCast returns for a game that has been discussed since roughly 10 seconds after Nebraska’s 2023 season ended. A night game at Memorial Stadium. Dozens of important recruits in attendance. A national stage.  Let’s get hyped indeed. 1620 The Zone’s Gary Sharp joined as the special guest.  Can Nebraska slow down Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter? Do the Buffaloes have the ability to slow down Nebraska’s rushing attack or is Nebraska its own worst enemy? All of that and more is discussed and predictions were made. Does everyone have the Huskers wining? Covering? Listen in and find out.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 trio gathered on Tuesday morning to talk through all that Nebraska-Colorado has to offer and walk through a little of what we saw with the UTEP game. Things started with Brian Christopherson giving his thoughts on what happened against the Miners, why what Dylan Raiola and the receivers showed could be just the start, how the defense performed and why it was a good day for the special teams. Then it was Colorado time as Michael Bruntz discussed how Matt Rhule didn’t provide bulletin board material, while reinforcing what is at stake for the Huskers this week. Finally a little recruiting talk as Mike Schaefer discusses several players committed elsewhere are coming to Lincoln to get a closer look at Nebraska-Colorado and to spend more time with the staff. 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 returns for its third season as Mike Schaefer is joined by veteran Fox broadcaster Kevin Kugler to break down Nebraska’s season-opening 40-7 win over UTEP. The two discuss the expected but rare straight forward, dominating way the Huskers took care of a lesser team in UTEP and how Nebraska was able to flood-the-bench late in the game.  From there the conversation shifted to Dylan Raiola and the veteran offense Matt Rhule and company put around the quarterback.  When the conversation moved sides of the ball the two discussed how Tony White’s defense responded to the only real adversity of the game and the overall depth of the front seven, as well as a few defenders who played well on Saturday. Finally there was plenty of discussion about Nebraska-Colorado and Kugler gave thoughts on why Rhule always seemed like a college coach in the NFL when their paths crossed initially and why he could be the right fit in Lincoln for a long 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

Nebraska takes care of business against UTEP. What stood out to the folks at Husker247? Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer chat following the Huskers resounding 40-7 win about the standout things from Saturday’s game. What were there thoughts on Dylan Raiola’s debut? Who else caught their eye? What does Saturday’s game say about the rest of the season 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

Let’s get hyped! It is the return of the three most important words of the college football season. The sport is all the way back this weekend and so is the Husker247 HypeCast. This week Josh Peterson of 1620 the Zone joined to help breakdown the opening game against the UTEP Miners and to help make predictions. The same trusted format fans know and love is there. We talk offense. We talk defense and special teams. Then it’s time for predictions. Picks to click. Oddly specific predictions. Final score guesses.  The football season is upon us. We are hyped indeed.  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 Nebraska football season is jut days away and the Husker247 Crew got together to walk through the season game -by-game and make predictions First though some thoughts from each of Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson on what they heard from Matt Rhule on Monday and how the depth chart shook out at running back, wide receiver and a few other positions. Then it was prediction time. Who picked Nebraska to lose first? Who picked the biggest upset? Who has the Huskers playing in the college football playoff? Maybe nobody, maybe everybody. Listen and find out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer break down a few remaining fall camp questions, including a look at which players did and did not receive single digit uniform numbers as voted on by their teammates, plus some special teams and depth chart talk as game week gets closer.  Later in the podcast (around the 32-minute mark), the guys react to the news that Nebraska has named Dylan Raiola the starting quarterback, which happens in the middle of the recording.  Listen in.  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

In this week’s Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson roll through things at the midpoint of fall camp. The guys take a closer look at the left tackle spot, running backs, cornerbacks and other spots and debate whether developments at each spot are a thing or not a thing with the opener against UTEP less than three weeks away. Listen in! 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 Wednesday to hit on the Big Red Preview, the big injury news and general fall camp observations. The show started with Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson giving their thoughts on what they saw at the Big Red Preview and who stood out on both sides of the ball. From there Mike Schaefer and BC had a more in-depth conversation about what’s happening on defense and who some of the players emerging at cornerback and linebacker might end up being this year. After a brief pause in the action things returned with an assessment on a few players and if the stock is up, down or holding steady. 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 convened on Wednesday to roll through the fall camp opening media day the Nebraska Cornhuskers put together.  Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer all discussed various things from the coaches and the players as the Huskers prepare to begin the 2024 season. Among the topics hit on included Tristan Alvano being off the opening 120-man roster as he deals with injury, Nebraska’s tight end usage, how Tony White plans to keep Nebraska wanting more and several other topics with the coaches. From there the trio discussed what the players had to say ahead of the season, how Dylan Raiola has worked and other various nuggets.  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 went on the road — at least two of its members did as the trio recorded a show focused on what they heard listening to several Nebraska representatives at Big Ten Media Days. The podcast focused on what Matt Rhule had to say about the upcoming 2024 season, including his thoughts on his team, the quarterback position, turnover margin and more. Additionally Husker247 dove into athletic director Troy Dannen’s plan to bring grass to Memorial Stadium and gave thoughts on what’s next for college athletics.  Finally they shared their takeaways from hearing Isaac Gifford, Ty Robinson and Ben Scott all talk about what’s next for the Huskers and what lays ahead in the 2024 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 football season has inched closer now as we’ve reached late July and that means its Big Ten Media Days week so the Husker247 trio got together to discuss the upcoming season. Who is representing the Huskers in Indianapolis? What are we expecting in terms of national buzz about Nebraska? Will Brian Christopherson go to Elmo’s and get the shrimp cocktail?  Those questions were answered on the podcast and much more was discussed like what we anticipate Isaac Gifford, Ty Robinson and Ben Scott will have to say and the most interesting topics Matt Rhule will have to delve into on Wednesday, like what life will be like after losing Evan Cooper, but gaining John Butler as his new defensive backs coach. Then conversation shifted to the most indispensable Huskers list put together by Husker247. Why was this year unique? How do we feel like the list looks overall?  After a break things return with recruiting talk as the Kade Pietrzak commitment is discussed and why Nebraska fans should continue to feel good about what the Huskers are doing in the trenches. Additionally there’s plenty of Jackson Cantwell talk and the show finishes with a discussion about Nebraska being picked eighth in the conference for the upcoming 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 Podcast resumed on Tuesday and hit on the topics that are on everyone’s mind these days — Bryson Webber’s commitment and NCAA Football 2025. Brian Christopherson breaks down the Webber commitment, why he stuck with Nebraska even after the coaching change, why the Huskers remain so high on the defender and other thoughts on the most recent addition. Conversation then shifts to where things stand with linebacker Will Hawthorne and how the Huskers are hoping to tackle some Kansas City recruiting efforts with the addition of Jamar Mozee on staff. Finally things finish up as Mike Schaefer walks through his NCAA 2025 experience, we learn which games BC used to play in his youth and the Huskers who have fair complaints over their low ratings. As a bonus both continue to hype up Nebraska-Colorado for early September. 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

Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer got together on Tuesday to discuss the latest news in Nebraska football, touching on Evan Cooper’s resignation, the anticipation of John Butler being named the next defensive backs coach and more on the room itself. To start with the two discussed just how much Cooper meant to Matt Rhule and the staff and why his loss is more than just changing out a position coach, particularly in regards to what he did in recruiting and with evaluation. From there the two conversed about Butler and how he transitions into the job and what he has waiting for him in the room. After a quick break the conversation continued but with a focus on the players in the defensive back room. Finally things finished up with a little recruiting 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

In this week’s episode, Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz break down the team’s run of commitments over the last week and where each prospect fits into the Huskers’ long-term plans.  Can cornerback Ceyair Wright help the Huskers in 2024? How about the pair of linemen Nebraska added?  Listen in! 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

In this week’s episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson breakdown a busy June and set the table for what could be a busy start of July for the Huskers on the recruiting trail.  In the first segment, the guys discuss the most recent official visit weekend and where things stand for Nebraska. Nebraska also continues to recruit for the 2024 class and the guys discuss the commitment and reclassification of running back Mekhi Nelson and where things stand for the running back room going into the fall.  Nebraska also added reigning NAIA Player of the Year Jalyn Gramstad as a quarterback and what that means for the group and the offense at large.  In the second segment, the guys discuss Nebraska’s recruiting efforts and how that fits into potential NCAA limits on roster sizes that could be coming down the road.  Finally, the guys take the bait and discuss EA Sports’ list of the Top 25 most difficult places to play — Nebraska being left off the list — and who is out of place on the list.  Listen in!  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

In this week’s episode, Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer are all back together on a podcast for the first time since April. The guys start by discussing what they’ve seen and heard from Nebraska’s week of on-campus football camps. Who stood out and how has the approach been this summer?  The guys also discuss Nebraska’s defensive line, which is likely the strength of the defense if not the entire team. What does that group look like and why has the script flipped from last summer?  Listen in! 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

Surprise commitment podcast? That’s exactly what happened on Wednesday as Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson got together to break down Nebraska’s newest addition Jamarion Parker. The two discussed what Parker brings to the running back and moreover why Nebraska might look like such an attractive spot for a running back with more than 30 offers at this time.  What does a Parker commitment mean for Nebraska’s efforts in St. Louis and why is St. Louis such an important area? Finally the two offer an update on a few other happenings including a 2024 addition from a recent satellite camp stop. 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 baseball’s regional effort and the season as a whole, how things stack up recruiting wise and then a discussion on which Nebraska game might be most important this season.  Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer jumped right into a conversation about Nebraska baseball after the Huskers were bounced out of the NCAA tournament on Sunday. What went wrong? And what’s next for a program that made it back to the postseason for the first time since 2021? From there conversation shifted to recruiting where the two discussed Nebraska making its recruiting staff available in May for interviews. Are game day visits less valuable than ever? Why is Nebraska so good in June? What is Matt Rhule doing that few head coaches have done at Nebraska? Then the show finished with a long conversation based on a simple premise — which Nebraska football game is most important for 2024? 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 Wednesday to discuss Nebraska baseball and then switched to football where the guys got deep into the big change in the wide receiver room. Things started as Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson recapped the really strong week that was for Nebraska baseball, which concluded with a conference title and then an invite as the No. 2 seed in what looks like a loaded regional in Stillwater, hosted by Oklahoma State. The two broke down how the week played out, how Nebraska survived having to play the maximum amount of games following a poor Tuesday showing, how Josh Caron put on a display in Omaha that no one will forget any time soon and why the success could bode well as things turn to NCAA postseason play on Friday.  From there the two switched sports and locked in on the wide receivers. What can Nebraska fans expect from this position? Well to know that it’s good to run through all the options and that’s essentially what the two did, discussing everyone from Jahmal Banks to Quinn Clark and all the options in between.  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

In this week's episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz discuss athletic director Troy Dannen’s session with media and how the plans have shifted for upgrades and changes to Memorial Stadium.  In the second segment, the guys breakdown the start of the Big Ten Baseball Tournament and what needs to happen for the Huskers in Omaha.  Listen in!  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

In this episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz break down the news that Nebraska and Colorado will meet under the lights in Lincoln this fall. The guys break down what to expect, and where this game fits into what as always been an interesting rivalry between the Huskers and Buffs.  Over the weekend, Nebraska picked up its 2025 quarterback, gaining a commitment from California signal caller TJ Lateef. What are the Huskers getting in Lateef and how does his pledge impact the Husker quarterback room going forward?  The guys also discuss the Huskers’ visit weekend that featured five-star offensive tackle David Sanders Jr.  Finally, Nebraska baseball gets ready for its final weekend series of the regular season against Michigan State. The Huskers are a game out of first place in the Big Ten standings and hold favorable tie breakers. What are some keys for the Big Red down the stretch?  Listen in!  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

In the week’s episode, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the recent hype surrounding Nebraska coming out of the spring and whether it’s OK to begin sipping the offseason Kool-Aid. What are reasons for confidence and concern on both sides of the ball?  In the second segment, the guys take a status check on Nebraska basketball’s rebuild and what’s left on the menu for Husker baseball with seven regular season games remaining.  Listen in!  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’s Husker247 Podcast reviews the Red-White Game — who stood out, what impressed, what do we still need to learn?  There’s plenty to tackle from what Nebraska showed on offense and the guys discuss standouts from the scrimmage.  In the second segment, the guys discuss where things stand on the recruiting trail following a big weekend of official visitors.  Listen in! 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 Hype Cast is back with a special Red-White Game edition. Mike Schaefer, Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz breakdown what they're watching on both sides of the ball in Saturday's scrimmage, plus picks to click and oddly specific predictions guaranteed to hit.  Listen in!  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, Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz dive in to where things stand for Nebraska football coming off the team’s first major scrimmage of the spring and what we’ve learned so far and still need to know about Matt Rhule’s group going into the final 10 days of spring practices.  Nebraska basketball is on a hot streak in the transfer portal, having picked up three commitments. The guys get into that news and what’s left for the Big Red to fill out its roster for next season.  Listen in!  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

In this week’s episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the open viewing period of Tuesday’s spring practice. There was 11-on-11 football to be seen and one quarterback dropping a pair of dimes. What else did we see?  Nebraska football is also now at the midpoint of spring practices and it represents a natural stopping points for what we know and what we still need to learn over the last half of the spring. The guys hit on some special teams talk and early spring MVPs in this segment.  In the second half of the pod, Brian updates Nebraska basketball’s newest transfer portal addition in NDSU’s Andrew Morgan. What does Morgan bring to the table and who might be making their way through Lincoln in the coming days and weeks?  Finally, the conversation ends with some Nebraska baseball talk as the Huskers prepare to embark on a key 10-game stretch, and shake off the doldrums of Tuesday’s 13-11 loss to Kansas.  Listen in!  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 is back with Mike Schaefer, Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz breaking down the first week of Nebraska football spring practice. The guys give their thoughts from Nebraska’s first brief open practice period and where things stand for the Big Red after three practices.  The second segment features football recruiting talk, basketball transfer portal talk as Fred Hoiberg rebuilds his roster this offseason and where things stand for the Husker baseball team, which entered the Top-25 rankings for the first time on Monday.  Listen in!  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

In this episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz break down a busy week of news around the Nebraska beat.  In the first segment, the guys discuss Troy Dannen’s introductory press conference and what the new AD had to say about his relationship with Matt Rhule, his priorities on the job and Nebraska’s place in the Big Ten.  The guys also get a little spring football discussion in ahead of the first open viewing period of the spring on Thursday. Which position groups will have the most attention?  In the second segment, Nebraska basketball takes centerstage. What happened in Memphis and where does Nebraska go from here now that the transfer portal has opened?  Listen in to recap a busy week in Husker athletics. 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

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson are in Memphis as the Huskers get set to take on Texas A&M in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Huskers will be seeking their first-ever NCAA Tournament win and there are plenty of storylines heading into Friday's matchup. The guys discuss the feeling around the team as they went through practices in Memphis on Thursday -- can Nebraska weather the opening storm and nerves of an NCAA Tournament game? Will Keisei Tominaga handle the bright lights and attention of the tournament and is all the focus on Tominaga and his ability to shoot from distance actually a good thing for Nebraska's chances? Finally, a discussion of rebounding, keys to the game and how many Nebraska fans will be in attendance. Listen in as you count down the hours till tip 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

Want more college hoops insight and bracket advice? Download and follow the Eye on College Basketball podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere else you listen to podcasts.  The ONLY episode on the NCAA Tournament that you'll ever need is HERE! Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander will break down every game to give you the sleepers, cinderellas, bracket busters, and more! (01:00) - Kansas Kevin McCullar shut down for NCAA Tournament (09:50) - Virginia, we're not mad. We're just disappointed. (18:05) - We're picking brackets! (53:27) - Final Four Picks Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast," or "Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast." Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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 head coach Matt Rhule spoke this week with the start of spring practice a week away. We get into Rhule’s comments on Trev Alberts and what the next athletic director will face in Lincoln.  We also discuss the on-field aspects of spring ball, the quarterback job and much more.  Nebraska NFL Draft hopefuls will also go through Pro Day on Wednesday, where many will need to impress NFL scouts.  Finally, the guys end the Podcast with a discussion of Nebraska baseball, which went 4-1 last week and is on the cusp of being ranked.  Listen in.  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 Hoops Cast breaks down Nebraska's matchup with Texas A&M in the NCAA Tournament, how the Husker matchup and how the team is heading into the tournament.  Listen in.  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 breaks down the news of the week that Trev Alberts accepted the Texas A&M job and what it means for Nebraska’s program in the short term.  In the second segment, the guys spin things forward and discuss what kinds of qualities are needed in an athletic director in a fast-changing world of college football.  Listen in.  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 is in the double-bye, and several Huskers earned All-Big Ten Conference recognition this week.  Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss all that and more on this week’s Husker247 Hoops Cast.  The podcast sets the table for Nebraska’s stay in Minneapolis, and runs through Nebraska’s all-conference honorees and where they landed.  Listen in.  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

Spring football is still a few weeks away, but the Husker247 Podcast discusses a few random pressing Husker topics.  Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson begin by discussing Top-100 signee Carter Nelson and how soon Nelson might be able to get on the field in Lincoln.  The guys then move on to Nebraska’s offensive line, which returns a number of veterans, but faces question marks at the guard spots. What does another step forward for that group look like in 2024?  After a break, the hot start of Husker baseball is discussed as the Big Red prepares to open its home slate this weekend against South Alabama. Finally, the guys discuss what the picture looks like for Husker football in the month of September.  Where do things stand at Colorado, Illinois and Purdue heading into the spring?  Listen in.  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

In this week's Husker247 Hoops Cast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down Nebraska's Senior Day win over Rutgers. The guys also discuss potential Big Ten Tournament scenarios and how Nebraska can lock in a double-bye for the Big Ten Tournament. The guys end with a discussion looking ahead a few weeks to see if Fred Hoiberg will win the Big Ten coach of the year award. Listen in. 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's Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson take a dip into offseason topics, including a look at Nebraska's running back and wide receiver spots and how much depth is truly there going into the spring.  In the second half of the pod, the guys discuss potential recruiting calendar changes that are being considered and what might mean for college football.  Finally, the guys discuss Nebraska baseball’s 3-1 weekend against Grand Canyon and what's ahead for the Big Red in Charleston.  Listen in.  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

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the week that was for Nebraska, culminating in Nebraska's home win over Minnesota on Sunday. The Huskers have three regular season games remaining and appear to be peaking at the right time thanks to a stifling defense and team playing with a bit of urgency. In the back half of the pod, the guys discuss Big Ten Tournament seeding scenarios, the matchup at Ohio State and the latest NCAA Tournament projections. Listen in. 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

In this week's episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss potential redshirt breakout candidates for the Nebraska football team in 2024. While a number of true freshmen played last season in Matt Rhule’s first season at Nebraska, the Huskers were able to get valuable playing time for several freshmen, while maintaining redshirt seasons. Who is set to emerge in a bigger role after a year spent working behind the scenes? We dive in. In the second segment, the guys discuss early win-total numbers for Nebraska and how the schedule could allow the season to unfold. Finally, the guys discuss Nebraska baseball’s opening weekend and what's ahead for the Huskers. Listen in. 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 Hoops Cast is back and breaking down Nebraska's comfortable win over Penn State and previewing the team's Wednesday night matchup with Indiana.  Listen in.  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’s Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss the news of the week, including Tony White being mentioned in another head coaching opening and the first public press conference for new co-offensive coordinator Glenn Thomas.  In the second segment, the guys hit on Nebraska basketball’s bye week and what’s ahead for the team on the home stretch of the regular season, women’s basketball’s upset of No. 2 Iowa and a preview of the start of the baseball season.  Listen in!  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

In this edition of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss topics that came up in Matt Rhule's National Signing Day Press Conference. Are the Huskers set at quarterback? How will Marcus Satterfield and Glenn Thomas mesh? Is there more of a sense of urgency this offseason? We hit on those topics in more. In the second segment, the guys discuss Signing Day additions of Keona Wilhite and Kahmir Prescott, and run through their Super Sixes, while discussing the 2024 class as a whole. Listen in! 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 came so close to the kind of marquee win that nearly gets team’s name written in ink for March Madness, but instead the season continues on with plenty more work to do. Husker247 breaks down the Illinois game, what went right for the Huskers, how they hung in there and the big takeaways from the contest, plus Nebraska heads on the road again to the Land of Lincoln, but this time to face Northwestern.  Can Nebraska get it done and will Mike Schaefer correctly guess the random Husker hooper of the week or will he make several terrible guesses first? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the day before National Signing Day and what better way to spend it than listening to Husker247 preview what to look for on Wednesday. Mike Schaefer is joined by Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson and the trio start things off by discussing a few stories from the time when there was just one National Signing Day and some stories about the weird things that would pop up just before or during the actual day. Then it’s time to discuss what the Huskers have going on with National Signing Day, who is making decisions, what any potential additions might mean and what Husker247 expects for the day.  Finally each gives a prediction of a player or two that they think signs in the 2025 class. 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 couldn’t wait until next Tuesday so Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer gathered for an emergency episode to discuss the Huskers improbable and impressive comeback win over No. 6 Wisconsin at Pinnacle Bank Arena last night. The two dive right into the environment and the game on Thursday night as BC sets the scene with the Huskers early struggles, CJ Wilcher and Rienk Mast’s huge efforts and Brice Williams clutch baskets and free throws down the stretch.  The two relive the game and then set the stage for what’s next for Nebraska and why Keisei Tominaga will bounce back sooner than later.  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 convened at full-strength on Wednesday to discuss Nebraska’s current 2024 roster, where the team is better, where it might be worse and recruiting. Things start with Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer discussing the changes in the roster, how the Huskers are going to attempt to utilize the spring, which positions might see change and notable movement with different players.  Then Schaefer asks a question of the group — what position group looks better now than it did during 2023 and which one still concerns you? After those answers things turn to recruiting where Bruntz and Schaefer walk through the recent unofficial visits and why Matt Rhule’s locations are so important the last week of January. 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 returned to talk about yet another 1-and-1 week for the Huskers, who can’t seem to solve what ails it on the road, which only enhances the pressure at home. Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer discussed what went wrong in Maryland, why the Huskers are so bad on the road and the pressure that exists for Thursday’s contest at home against Wisconsin.  BC gives updates on what he knows about Juwan Gary (prior to the Wednesday presser) and where things might be with Blaise Keita. Then the show finishes with the deepest cut of the Guess a Random Husker Hooper game yet.  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 split week for the Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball program as the Huskers weren’t able to steal one in New Jersey, but closed things out at home at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday. Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer got together to discuss the week that was, how the Huskers picked themselves up again and what’s ahead with a home game against Ohio State and another trip out east to Maryland on Saturday.  The two also discussed Nebraska’s good news with Juwuan Gary’s injury and how Rienk Mast can get back on track.  Things wrap up with a little game of guess that Random Husker Hooper and then some unscheduled discussion about sleeping late on a 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

In this week's episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the expected hire of Glenn Thomas as the Huskers' new quarterback coach. There is plenty of familiarity between Matt Rhule and Thomas, and the hire will be an important one as the Huskers welcome two coveted quarterbacks into the fold in January. Later, the guys discuss the arrival of Nebraska's early enrollees and which players will have eyes on them this spring. Brian also runs through anecdotes and news and notes from his conversations with early enrollees over the past few weeks. Finally, the episode ends with a discussion of Dylan Raiola, who headlines a group of talented recruits participating in this week's Polynesian Bowl in Hawaii. Listen in! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was another split week for Nebraska basketball, though the highs were super high and the lows were super low, so who better to wade through it than Husker247. First the discussion of what happened at Iowa and how the Huskers are going to have to find some wins on the road, possibly starting on Wednesday against Rutgers. From there things returned with a conversation about Nebraska’s upcoming home game against Northwestern, the return of Danny Nee, who nearly turned Nebraska into a basketball school and the upcoming alumni weekend.  Finally there’s guess that random Husker Hooper and Brian Christopherson has to see if he can figure out which former Nebraska player Mike Schaefer is talking about.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was indeed a great night to have a great night for Nebraska basketball. The Husker247 crew walks through a wild night at Pinnacle Bank arena that saw an outstanding performance from the Nebraska Cornhuskers in an 88-72 victory over the No. 1 ranked Purdue Boilermakers. Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer take you through the action, including a gutty near triple-double effort from Brice Williams, clutch shots from CJ Wilcher and Keisei Tominaga, more defense to offense from Sam Hoiberg and at the center of it all a fast start from Rienk Mast in his biggest test yet. Now that Nebraska has a win over a top ranked team, what’s next on the schedule for the Huskers and how do they respond after putting their program on the map as a team everyone else in the conference needs to be aware of moving forward?  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska basketball is back in action on Tuesday night, hosting one of the best teams in the country, giving the Huskers a huge opportunity.  The Husker247 podcast breaks that down, discusses how the Huskers played on the road against Wisconsin and what its chances are against the Boilermakers, the status of Brice Williams and much more. The two also discuss Nebraska’s win against Indiana and the upcoming Friday night game against Iowa as well. Then things finish with another rousing game of guess that random Husker Hooper. 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 full Husker247 crew gathered for the first time in the new year to talk about Nebraska’s latest offseason additions, how things have changed offensively, a potential new addition to the staff and much more. Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson join Mike Schaefer as the trio start things out with a discussion about the additions of Dante Dowdell and Isaiah Neyor, as well as how Dylan Raiola has immediately become an important peer recruiting piece after not really being able to do it with the 2024 signing class. From there the conversation shifts to Dana Holgerson and how the former head coach might fit into things with Matt Rhule at Nebraska and where the role might be if he’s on the staff. Finally predictions are made ahead of Michigan-Washington. Who’s walking out champion?  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 is back in action on Wednesday night which means the Husker247 HoopsCast assembled to discuss the South Carolina State game, where things sit ahead of the Big Ten play resumption and another edition of guess a random Husker Hooper. Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer gathered to talk about the Huskers dominating win over South Carolina State and debated which player was most critical for the first half of the season and then who will have a big say on things in the second half.  The two then discussed Rienk Mast and his return from injury, what to make of Indiana and the Huskers start to things with the Big Ten play ahead. Finally did BC get it right in just a few clues or does Schaefer have a name from the 1990s that leaves him stumped? 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