Husker247 Podcast

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 w

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/adchoice

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 li

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.audacyin

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 Qu

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.a

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