Husker247 Podcast

The Husker247 Podcast gathered on Thursday to get caught up on some of the May happenings with Nebraska football and the conversation surrounding it.  The trio decided to discuss the toughest games for Nebraska in the forthcoming season with each of Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer talking through their lists and order. Who is the most difficult game? Which games does everyone include? Which one was only included by one list? Then the three discussed Matt Rhule’s placement on CBS Sports annual coaching list ranking, which really led to a discussion about PJ Fleck and the Minnesota Gophers program that no one knew they wanted. Finally some baseball and softball talk as both teams have huge games on Friday. Nebraska baseball’s season is on the line against Oregon while the Huskers hope to win a series in Knoxville and punch their ticket to the Women’s College World Series over Tennessee. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priva

In this edition of the Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss the road for the Huskers at the Big Ten Tournament, which begins Tuesday night against Michigan State with Oregon waiting on Friday.  Nebraska will start Ty Horn against Michigan State, but how do the Huskers line up pitching behind him? What will Nebraska’s lineup look like against the Spartans and top starter Joseph Dzierwa.  Finally, what to make of the Big Ten Tournament format and the reasons behind it.  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 convened for a quick rundown of the Huskers roster and some scheduling news for the 2025-26 season. The podcast started with Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson breaking down the commitment of Fridrik Leo Curtis and how the big man from Iceland fits for the immediate future and the long-term plan for Fred Hoiberg. From there the two discussed Nebraska’s roster overall and how things are shaking out for the upcoming season. They also discussed big men in Nebraska’s past and which ones have stood out over the last 30-40 years. Finally they talked about Nebraska’s game in Sioux Falls and the games played in Kansas City as the team’s non-conference schedule has taken shape. 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 returns at full strength as Michael Bruntz tells Mike Schaefer, Brian Christopherson and the listeners about Adrian Martinez’s presence in Norway and the three discuss 2025 freshmen that haven’t arrived, Dylan Raiola and more. Which late arriving freshman have the potential to help out early in their careers? Which, if any, defensive linemen could take the Keona Davis route? What to make of linemen like Shawn Hammerbeck, Juju Marks and Brian Tapu? Where is the best position for Jeremiah Jones? Then the trio discuss Raiola’s ranking in 247Sports list of top returning quarterbacks. Does Raiola get enough credit for being the rare quarterback to play for a Power Conference team all season as a freshman? Should he automatically end up behind quarterbacks who haven’t played much or at all even if the team context is better? Finally there’s a little too much NBA talk and no one is sure how it got there. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyi

Coming out of spring what is Husker247 ready to buy or sell as it relates to the Huskers and the 2025 season? Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson run through a handful of topics and discuss how they feel about Nebraska’s defense, its offensive line, Emmett Johnson, Dylan Raiola turnover worthy plays, special teams and more.  Then the two discuss Nebraska’s two most recent commitments in Jase Reynolds and Trae Taylor before a detour and a discussion about renowned sports documentary Hoops Dreams.  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 lands a Top247 quarterback but he’s still years away there’s a lot to discuss and that’s why Mike Schaefer brought 247Sports analyst Allen Trieu on the Husker247 Podcast on Thursday. Trieu broke down how Taylor and his family reached their decision, other teams involved and what the quarterback could bring to Nebraska. Then the two discussed the challenges of a quarterback committing this early, why Nebraska might look enticing in 2027 and how Taylor could be a very valuable peer recruiter 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 to discuss the Husker Games, the transfer portal, Nebraska’s spring overall and a big recruiting decision on Thursday. Mike Schaefer filled Brian Christopherson in on what took place Saturday, some of the competitions and which players further down the roster had stand out days. Then the two discussed the latest news out of the transfer portal including players like Ian Flynt, Jack McCallister, Grant Seagren and Evan Taylor. After transfer talk it was time to size up the spring. What did we learn? What are we questioning following the spring that was for Nebraska football. Finally a little bit on the Trae Taylor decision happening on Thursday and how it looks for Nebraska. 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 Nebraska Baseball Podcast, we discuss Nebraska's series win over Northwestern last weekend, a midweek loss to Kansas where Nebraska didn't have much to show for good at-bats and preview the upcoming series at Maryland. In the second segment, Husker247's Mike Schaefer joins to discuss the Husker baseball season and much more. 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 Tuesday to wade through several items in what is going to be a busy week for Nebraska football. First there’s the transfer portal where the Huskers are likely to look to take a player or two. Where are the Huskers with former North Dakota State running back Charmar Brown? Then what can we expect as more and more players leave Nebraska to get closer to future roster limits? Following the portal discussion Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz walk through the upcoming Husker Games and what to expect this weekend. Finally the NFL Draft is this week. Which former Huskers are expecting phone calls and who gets selected? 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 Baseball officially begins the back half of its conference schedule this weekend with a three-game set against Northwestern. Before the Huskers start the back nine of their schedule, we’ll discuss the weekend series with Iowa, the midweek win over Creighton and why the time is now for Husker Baseball.  In the second segment, Nebraska closer Luke Broderick joins to discuss his role in the Husker bullpen, his transition from being a starter and how he’s developed under Rob Childress.  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

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In this week’s episode of the Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast, Michael Bruntz recaps the last couple weeks of the regular season that saw the Huskers knock off a pair of ranked foes, but drop mid-week in-state games. In the second segment, Nebraska Baseball play by play voice Nick Handley joins to discuss promising signs for the Husker offense and how the back half of the schedule shapes up for the Big Red.  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 Husker247 Podcast Mike Schaefer is joined by Fantasy Life NFL draft analyst Thor Nystrom to talk through the Huskers’ 2025 NFL draft prospects. Nystrom discusses why Ty Robinson was initially further down on NFL draft boards, how he’s raised and where he could go in late April. Then there’s a discussion about Thomas Fidone and why he might end up being a more memorable NFL player than a college one. Finally Nystrom gives thoughts on Tommi Hill’s odd senior campaign and why someone can’t wait to take a shot on Isaiah Neyor at the end of day three. 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

A College Basketball Crown championship calls for a Husker247 HoopsCast, so Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson got together to discuss the Huskers taking home the headwear hardware. The conversation started with the game and what Juwan Gary, Brice Williams and company achieved during the week and how the past four games showed the upside Connor Essegian possesses, even if the regular season was inconsistent.  Then things finished with another conversation about transfer portal additions with Central Michigan’s Ugnius Jarusevicius being the newest player for the Huskers upcoming 2025-26 season.  What does he bring? What roles could change? Where does Nebraska look next?  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 convened on Friday to discuss the first addition out of the transfer portal for Nebraska’s roster next season and the two wins in The Crown. Discussion kicks off with thoughts on Pryce Sandfort the addition from Iowa and how the shooter fits on the roster for next season. Then Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discuss how the roster looks for the upcoming season and where the Huskers have to keep adding moving forward. Things finish with a discussion about how the Huskers have played in the Crown tournament and looking ahead to Saturday’s game against Boise State. Will Nebraska paint The Crown red? 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 crew assembled on Wednesday to talk John Butler and Phil Snow, Nebraska’s defense and where some players might fit in and then ran through the schedule for the first time. Things started with a recap of the Tuesday press conference and what Butler had to say, how he works with Snow and where Nebraska needs a few players to emerge in 2025, Then the trio talked through Javin Wright, Deshon Singleton and Elijah Jeudy and their media appearances as well. After a quick break things turned to prognosticating Nebraska’s schedule. The early season over/under line is 7.5 wins. Who goes eight? Who thinks only seven? 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 baseball finished off its lengthy road trip to California by dropping two of three to USC, and then falling in a midweek game to Kansas State.  No. 5 Oregon State rolls into Lincoln this weekend before the Huskers face their in-state rivals Creighton and Omaha in the midweek. Nebraska baseball play by play voice Ben McLaughlin joins to discuss the first half of the Husker season and what he’s seen from the 2025 version of Nebraska baseball.  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 Wednesday to discuss the opening to spring football with Tuesday’s press conference and how things shook out at Pro Day. Discussion started with Matt Rhule and what he had to say about Nebraska’s running backs, it’s offensive scheme, where things are defensively and how they feel about the defensive backs they’ve recruited and developed, which is one of the biggest position rooms on the roster. Additionally Husker247 parsed through his comments on where the Huskers are at with NIL and recruiting.  Finally conversation shifted to Pro Day, which players worked out and who helped their draft stock or perhaps made themselves more interesting as an undrafted free agent.  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 Nebraska Baseball Podcast, the Huskers continue their stay on the West Coast. Nebraska was swept by UCLA last weekend before showing a few promising signs at the plate in a midweek sweep of Pepperdine. Can Nebraska carry that trend into this weekend’s conference matchup with USC?  In the second segment, we’re joined by former Husker pitcher Kyle Perry, who now pitches for the Savannah Bananas. We discuss how Perry got with the Bananas, the unique challenge of mixing baseball and choreography and much more.  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 on Wednesday looked ahead to spring football with a few superlatives ahead of the the 15 practices to try to forecast what we might hear and who we’re excited to see. Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer debated newcomers who intrigued them, returning players who could be primed for a step forward, unheralded additions who could surprise and much more.  Get yourself in spring football mode as Husker247 works through the roster to discuss the good and possibly the bad as practices draw near.  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