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Nebraska landed a big commitment on Wednesday night as Logan-Magnolia lineman Grant Brix announced his intentions to sign with the Huskers. Husker247 assembled to discuss this addition as Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer got together for a quick conversation about what the Brix commitment means, where the Huskers might look next along the offensive line and what it says about Matt Rhule and his staff. Also they debate what the offensive line looks like in the future and how all the pieces are coming together in the trenches, which could expedite Nebraska’s turnaround.  Be sure to subscribe to Husker247 Podcasts wherever you listen to have episodes automatically downloaded to your listening devices. 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 the lone undefeated team in the state as far as hoops go and the Huskers carry that into a Sunday showdown with Creighton. But before we get there the Husker247 HoopsCast wants to dive into the Huskers most recent wins, the 7-0 start and just how real this team might before its biggest game of the year — a home matchup against its rival Creighton.  Conversation starts with Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson rehashing the Duquesne and Cal State Fullerton games, where the Huskers again showcased an ability to not just get to the free throw line but also knock those shots down. The two also discussed how Jamarques Lawrence seems to be getting comfortable and that Keisei Tominaga is coming off his best game and seems to be in the flow of the offense without needing to force shots. Then after a quick timeout the podcast returns to talk Creighton. How do the Huskers matchup? Who can play a big role in this game? Can Nebraska get Ryan Kalkbrenner out of sorts like it did last year? Will th

The Sunday Side Session concluded its 2023 season run with a Saturday podcast featuring Mike Schaefer and Gary Sharp discussing the end of Nebraska’s season, another familiar Big Ten loss and the fact the Huskers still haven’t played in a bowl game since 2024.  Things start on the offensive side of the ball where the discussion begins with a few a polarizing players that are expected to return in 2024.  What are the expectations for Jaylen Lloyd, who again emerged as a big play threat with his touchdown on Saturday? Are we confident in Teddy Prochazka at left tackle for the future? What role makes sense for Chubba Purdy based on these final two games? Then the two hit on a few other items on offense, before transitioning over to defense and discussing what the Huskers have in front of them for the 2024 season and what it might look like for the Blackshirts.  Finally where are Schaefer and Sharp with Matt Rhule after the first season as Nebraska’s head coach? What stood out? What would they change? What change

Perhaps for the last time in 2023 the Husker247 HypeCast is here to get you hyped as the Nebraska Cornhuskers host the Iowa Hawkeyes on Black Friday. As has been tradition this podcast feature’s KLIN radio host Jack Mitchell as the special guest and he provides plenty of thoughts on Chubba Purdy, Nebraska’s defense and if he’s mentally prepared for another game that could be close late.  Beside’s gauging Jack Mitchell’s temperature for this contest there’s also discussion about Emmett Johnson, how the offense might go about attacking Iowa’s defense and the confidence in Tristan Alvano.  Then things switch to defense and we learn about possible strategy for defending Iowa, how to get pressure on Deacon hill and finally thoughts on the impressive play of Marques Buford since his return.  After a quick break it is time for picks and predictions. What are the oddly specific predictions this week? How many involve punting? Listen in and find out! Be sure to subscribe to Husker247 Podcasts wherever you listen to ha

The Husker247 HoopsCast returned on Tuesday to discuss the big win in Sioux Falls, the sneaky big game on Wednesday night and the debut of the random Husker hooper of the week.  Things start where the Huskers left off following a demolition of Oregon State basketball. Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson weave through the game, how Brice Williams proved to be an effective scorer, Juwan Gary’s immediate contribution since getting back in the lineup, the reliability of Riek Mast and how this team continues to look like the deepest roster of the Fred Hoiberg era.  After some discussions about the game things kick forward into a look at what is next for Nebraska with Duquesne on Wednesday and how the Huskers matchup in general.  Could this be a breakout game for Keisei Tominaga, who has yet to have one of those 20-point scoring outbursts that he pulled together multiple of last February.  Finally it’s the debut of a new weekly segment the random Husker Hooper of the week. This time Christopherson gives a handfu

The Husker247 Pod returned on Monday to dissect yet another painful Nebraska loss to Wisconsin and pick up the pieces of a season that has turned sideways yet again for the Huskers.  Things start with the Wisconsin game as Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discuss the game, the final drive in overtime, the final drive in regulation and more from Camp Randall. Then the conversations shifts to Matt Rhule and what the head coach said on Monday at his press conference about the future of Nebraska defensive coordinator Tony White, the future of some of the seniors as 24 players are walking for senior day, the health of the program and more. Finally the two discuss Chubba Purdy and what’s at stake on Friday against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Be sure to subscribe to Husker247 Podcasts wherever you listen to have episodes automatically downloaded to your listening devices. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. V

Because of a different travel schedule the Sunday Side Session is a day late and a guest short, but Mike Schaefer takes over the microphone and provides a quick run through of some left over thoughts form the Huskers 24-17 loss to Wisconsin on Saturday. Schaefer gives thoughts on Chubba Purdy, Matt Rhule's clock management, special teams and much more. Be sure to subscribe to Husker247 Podcasts wherever you listen to have episodes automatically downloaded to your listening devices. 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

Just two games left in the 2024 regular season which makes it the perfect time to get hyped for a Nebraska-Wisconsin matchup where the winner gets a bowl bid and to claim victory in the coaching hires of last offseason, while the loser faces a must win game against a hated rival on the final week of the season to salvage the year.  It’s good that there’s some stakes because the game might lack offense given how the teams have played. The Husker247 HypeCast doesn’t lack firepower, however, as The Athletic’s Mitch Sherman joins the show to talk about the Huskers and the upcoming matchup. Things start on offense where the panel walks through Nebraska’s quarterback options for Saturday, what the Huskers have done up front, how things have worked out for Emmett Johnson and the value of this season for Nebraska’s freshmen receivers, even if the numbers haven’t gone way up. Then it’s time for some defensive talk and what the Huskers have received from Tony White this season, what to make of Wisconsin’s different off

The Husker247 HoopsCast returned to action on Tuesday morning, breaking down everything that came out of the Huskers 64-50 win against Rider.  It was ugly on Monday, but the Huskers managed to slog through it, so too does Husker247, as it relays how the offense looked and a few takeaways from the contest. Then a discussion ensues about playing time for Eli Rice, finding the right rotation when Juwan Gary comes back, how to get minutes for other players and Nebraska’s point guard situation.  The podcast also hits on what are fair expectations for Keisei Tominaga as a follow up from last year’s breakout and how he’ll need to develop chemistry with Nebraska’s front court like he did with Derrick Walker last year.  Be sure to subscribe to Husker247 Podcasts wherever you listen to have episodes automatically downloaded to your listening devices. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/body-clappin License code: CTAIOBZVUHJNQLDR To learn more about listener data and our privacy p

The Husker247 crew gathered on Monday to discuss thoughts on Saturday’s loss to Maryland and what Matt Rhule had to say on Monday at the press conference.  The pod starts with Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson giving thoughts on the game and what transpired in the 13-10 loss, as well as some of the strong performances that came out of it, including the offensive line and defensive players like Javin Wright. Then they begin to debate what Rhule talked about on Monday with the quarterbacks, the turnovers, the third down play call and the future of offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield.  Finally things finish as there’s a discussion about which of the three quarterbacks get the start in Madison this weekend.  Be sure to subscribe to Husker247 Podcasts wherever you listen to have episodes automatically downloaded to your listening devices. 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://podca

This week the Sunday Side Session booked its guest with a celebration in mind as the thought was the conversation around the Huskers should be about which bowl destination fans most want to see.  Now KLIN radio host Jack Mitchell and Husker247’s Mike Schaefer are left to debate if a bowl is even a possibility following yet another preventable loss, this time at the hands of Maryland, which beat the Huskers 13-10 on Saturday.  The show starts with a discussion about Saturday’s pivotal decision — calling a pass on third-and-goal with Chubba Purdy in the game and the Huskers in chip shot field goal range with just minutes remaining.  The two debate the play call and ultimately everything that led up to it, as well as where things sit with Nebraska’s offense following the use of all three quarterbacks in Saturday’s loss to Maryland. There’s discussion about the defense as well and trying to figure out if these Huskers have one more Herculean effort in them to drag the fledgling offense over the proverbial finish

The Husker247 HypeCast returns following a stumble in East Lansing to get you fired up for Nebraska-Maryland on Saturday morning. Joining the show is 1620 the Zone host John Bishop, who gives plenty of thoughts on the Huskers, as he makes his HypeCast debut.  The show starts on offense and of course that means some Heinrich Haarberg discussion, questions about the carry distribution at running back, thoughts about the offensive line play and a whole lot more.  Then there’s defense and we look at Nebraska’s pass rush and how the Huskers backend might hold up in a game with a lot of passing expected. Finally it’s time for predictions — the oddly specific predictions, picks to click and score predictions. Who thinks Nebraska clinches a bowl birth and which guest sees more sadness on the horizon for the Huskers? Be sure to subscribe to Husker247 Podcasts wherever you listen to have episodes automatically downloaded to your listening devices. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: htt

Nebraska basketball rolled in its season opener against Lindenwood in a game that was never close. However what did the opening win mean? What should one take away from the Huskers start to the 2023-24 season? Let’s chat about it! The Husker247 HoopsCast is a new podcast venture from Husker247 focused entirely on Nebrasketball and the Huskers push to get to postseason play this year and beyond.  The first episode focuses on Nebraska’s roster and how things could play out given the light non-conference schedule in front of the Huskers this season, as well as thoughts from finally seeing a number of players in action for the first time this year.  Where are Nebraska’s early strengths? What does it look like when players like Keisei Tominaga or Juwan Gary return to action? How deep can this lineup go? Just how good is Sam Hoiberg? What can we expect from C.J. Wilcher?  All those discussions and more mark the podcast that’s exclusively designed for you the die-hard Nebrasketball fan that’s been waiting for one sh

What thoughts did Husker247 have after hearing from Matt Rhule on Monday and going back through the Huskers 20-17 loss to Michigan State? Those thoughts and more on Heinrich Haarberg, Nebraska’s offensive situation, the defense and it’s effort, as well Marques Buford and the special teams made up the bulk of Monday’s Husker247 podcast, as well as a few thoughts on Maryland.  Be sure to subscribe to Husker247 Podcasts wherever you listen to have episodes automatically downloaded to your listening devices. 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 reminded its fans why there’s no real level of trust regarding the program and its ability to take care of business as the Huskers lost 20-17 on Saturday. However loyal listeners of the Sunday Side Session can trust there was plenty of discussion about the short-term and the long-term questions for this program.  This week on the show Big Red Wrap Up host Mike’l Severe joined Mike Schaefer as the two start the show with possibly the longest discussion about punting and punt returning in Husker247 podcast history.  From there, the two found their way into Nebraska’s offensive woes and other issues that popped up on Saturday as the Huskers struggled in some part of every phase of the game.  Following a quick timeout the two discussed Nebraska’s defense and if Michigan State exposed any real concerns for the final three games and if there’s an alternative to Heinrich Haarberg for the offense, as the quarterback has really struggled with turnovers during conference play.  Finally Severe gives th

Former Husker and current member of the game day broadcast team, Damon Benning, joins the Husker247 HypeCast ahead of the Michigan State game.  Conversation begins with a little chatter about Connor Stalions and Michigan before fully flipping over to Nebraska’s upcoming game against Michigan State.  Things start on offense where Benning provides his thoughts on what the Huskers have done up front with the changes because of injury and why there was no discernible drop-off from other offensive line iterations this season. Then there are questions about everything from the wide receivers to Emmett Johnson to what’s happening with punt returns. Then on defense Benning explains why he was high on Jimari Butler coming into the week, as well as conversations about Ty Robinson and the rest of Nebraska’s defense, including their strong tackling.  After a quick timeout it’s time for predictions. First the oddly specific and then on to picks to click and game scores.  Did everyone pick Nebraska this week? To learn mo

The Husker247 Podcast returned with a little bowl projection banter from Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer as they try to determine where and who the Huskers could face if Nebraska were to get one more win this season.  Mercifully the conversation changed as the two dove into Matt Rhule’s comments on Monday about how the defense didn’t play as well on the rewatch and then a conversation about Nebraska’s offensive line and then the lift of having a kicker who can score points when the offense gets inside the opponents 40-yard line. After a quick time out and a little more chatter about Nebraska’s offense, the duo start discussing the latest recruiting news and notes following the visit weekend, including the Jaxson Lee commitment, what it means and just how many the Huskers might end up taking in the 2024 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

It’s a super sized episode of the Sunday Side Session. Good friend Gary Sharp dropped by the Sunday Side Session studios to talk about Nebraska’s most recent win, a 31-14 triumph over Purdue. Conversation begins about Nebraska’s special teams and then a larger look at the coaching mentality emerging from Matt Rhule and his staff.  Then they dive into the offense. Some Heinrich Haarberg. Some Emmett Johnson. A lot of discussion about what worked this time, what Purdue did that other teams will absolutely copy and how the Huskers have to put things together over the next four games to keep the offense moving forward.  And then it’s on to defense which turned into a larger discussion about how Nebraska’s mentality defensively has switched from individuals attempting to make plays to playing within the system and the amount of trust that has been earned through the course of one offseason and a lot of hard practices.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/p

Let’s get hyped! Nebraska has won four of its last five games and now the Huskers have a chance to close out October as an undefeated month and give themselves their third conference win this season (and month) with Purdue coming to town.  Executive Director of The Jet Award and host of Big Red Wrap Up, Mike’l Severe, joined the panel to talk about Purdue and Nebraska’s chances of taking down the Boilermakers. Things start, as they always do, on offense where the the panel debates what to expect on Saturday after the Huskers lost three more starters. How is the offensive line affected? Which receivers could get more playing time? What can Emmett Johnson do for an encore after a nice game against Northwestern? Then it’s defensive talk as they determine who could be the next James Williams — a former scout team standout that played and excelled against Northwestern a week ago. Finally there are oddly specific predictions, picks to click and game predictions. Does everyone have Nebraska triumphing or does anyone

The Husker247 Podcast reacts to the latest batch of players that are out for the year, provide thoughts on what it means for the offense and more. Then the questions really started: What can Nebraska’s offensive line achieve with three backups in now after losing several starters in the Northwestern game? What to make of Nebraska’s offense and how can it survive each week with such limited options both in terms of players and in terms of executable play calls? What did Michael Bruntz think of Emmett Johnson, who earned the most carries for Nebraska running backs in the win over Northwestern? Who in the hell is James Williams? Why does Brian Christopherson think Nebraska’s defense can continue to slide in different pieces and enjoy success up front? Who is the third best player on the defense? What do we make of the Caleb Benning commitment and the Callen Barta decommitment?  All of these questions and plenty more were asked and reacted to in Monday’s Husker247 Podcast. Give it a listen and enjoy the banter.