Husker247 Podcast

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://podcastch

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 p

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