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

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

The Husker247 HypeCast returns on Thursday morning to get Nebraska fans a little more fired up for the Nebraska-Colorado game set to begin nearly 48 hours from now.  This week 1620 The Zone’s Gary Sharp joins the program as the guest co-host, joining the Husker247 trio of Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer, to discuss the upcoming game and to reminisce about the heyday of these former rivals.  What does Sharp think of Colorado after watching the TCU game? How does Nebraska go about finding ways to get the ball to Billy Kemp? Who comes off the milk carton after slow starts for the Huskers? How can Nebraska control the game? All of those questions get debated and plenty more, while the panel also offers their oddly specific predictions, their picks to click and some score predictions as well.  Stop by and get hyped for a Nebraska game 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 Husker247 Podcast makes its post Labor Day return as the Husker247 gang assembles to discuss the loss in Minnesota and what awaits in Boulder.  The podcast starts with a discussion on what happened in Minneapolis and the takeaways Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson had from watching the game the first time and on subsequent rewatches.  From there things turn to the big game in Boulder taking place this weekend. What did Husker247 see out of Colorado and is there something the Huskers can build upon to pull a win out in this matchup? 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 returns for the start of the Matt Rhule era as the Huskers are headed up to Minnesota to take on PJ Fleck’s Gophers, kicking off the 2023 season. All of your favorites return as Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer are all in their familiar seats, ready to discuss the game ahead. Plus long time friend of the program, Connor Happer, sits in as the special guest.  The gang talks offense. The gang talks defense. There’s predictions. There’s picks to click. There’s everything you’ve come to know about the podcast that never says die.  Sit back, relax and let the Husker247 HypeCast get you ready for the 2023 opener in Minnesota. 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 finally here.  The Husker247 preview podcast you’ve been waiting for your whole summer. The one that answers every single question about the upcoming 2023 season.  Wrong.  But the guys at Husker247 do want to at least identify the things we know about Matt Rhule’s first Nebraska Cornhusker team and then check off what we still hope to learn.  So this week Husker247 runs position by position examining what we know and what still needs to be learned as the first game against Minnesota inches a little closer.  Plus at the end a few brief thoughts on the latest round of instability at Nebraska as the Board of Regents will need to hire a new systems president with the news Ted Carter is leaving for Ohio State.  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

There’s still two weeks until Nebraska play a football game, but a lot has been happening for the Huskers during fall camp.  Let Husker247 bring you up to speed with another podcast from the trio delves into how things have gone for Nebraska during camp, as well as some thoughts from Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer about where the Huskers find themselves right now. Things kick off with some news and notes discussion as the trio walks through the departure of Zavier Betts and then gets an injury report to assess where the roster sits at this point.  After a brief break in the action things return as Bruntz and Christopherson list the things that stand out in a positive way this camp, as well as elevating some concerns ahead of the forthcoming football season.  As a bonus Christopherson reviews a Blue’s Traveler concert he recently attended.  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

On this episode of the Husker247 Podcast the guys talk stocks — or at least the Nebraska football stock market where the action is always all over the place.  Mike Schaefer brings a list of six names and Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson determine stock up, stock down or holding steady based on what they’ve heard during fall camp so far. Then the conversation shifts to some early news, notes and a quick look at a few position groups that are standing out in a good way or have some real question marks early on in fall camp.  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 and Brian Christopherson break down the start of fall camp — hot takes, positions to watch, positions to be concerned about and how things are shaping up after a few days for Matt Rhule’s team.  The secondary gets extra attention this week following the news that veteran safety Myles Farmer was entering the transfer portal. How does that group shake out and which safeties can step in and fill the void for the Huskers?  In the second segment, the guys discuss the opening part of Nebraska’s trip to Spain and Wednesday’s news about transfer guard Ahron Ulis being charged in an Iowa gambling probe.  Finally, the guys discuss the on-going rumors of conference re-alignment and what’s popped up in the media in recent days. 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 makes a triumphant return to Husker247 and he hits the ground running with plenty of Big Ten Media Days talk and even throws a few thoughts on Nebraska’s overtime history since he missed the podcast. First though Bruntz and Mike Schaefer discuss what to expect from Nebraska this week as Matt Rhule will make his conference debut of sorts in Indianapolis. Will Rhule lay out a lot of news for the hungry media members in attendance or do we anticipate this will be more big picture about his vision for the program and the conference? Then the two discuss how Nebraska’s player representatives will be received. Bruntz is looking forward to chatting more with Jeff Sims, who had a brief media availability this spring, but has otherwise been largely quiet. Schaefer wants to know what Ethan Piper has to say about things and both wonder if he isn’t currently stealing someone’s job. Then there’s Luke Reimer — what stands out to the veteran about Nebraska’s new look defense and who exactly will be playing with him on the second level? Then after a short break in the action the two return to talk recruiting, Nebraska’s successful additions in July and the big cook out scheduled for this weekend.  Nebraska will have a number of targets on campus as well as a lot of 2024 commitments, helping them feel a sense of ownership with the program. Finally Bruntz gives thoughts on overtime games and the two say their goodbyes.  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 wanted to use its downtime in July wisely and that’s how Thursday’s episode ended being devoted entirely to Nebraska’s history with overtime games. The Huskers have played in 15 overtime games since the rule change and on the podcast Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson walk through them — sometimes in painful and painstaking detail.  Which coach spent the most time in overtime games? Who had the most success? Worst loss? Best showing?  All those questions are answered and many more memories are discussed as Husker247 walks through the 15 overtime games and even offers a glimmer of hope for the future at the end. 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 Brian Christopherson got together on Monday to talk about where Nebraska’s recruiting class sits after the latest addition in Preston Taumua. First though the two discussed what Taumua means in the class and why it reflects well on the future for Donovan Raiola in his attempts to bring more players from Hawaii to the mainland and specifically to Nebraska.  Then the two size up what the efforts have been on the offensive line with a conversation about the commitments the Huskers have so far and how Logan-Magnolia’s Grant Brix is the biggest target on the team’s board at this time.  After a short break the duo returned to run through the Summer Superlatives and walked through some of the categories and discussed a few possible answers, why it’s difficult to find an instant impact player is in the class and just who might be the best player in Nebraska’s 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

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

Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson got together on Tuesday to chat about the latest happenings in Nebraska football as the Huskers first season under Matt Rhule inches a little closer. On Tuesday after some obligatory baseball talk the two from Husker247 dive into the schedule a little as the question is posed — which game stands out for the 2023 schedule? From there it’s wondering which 50/50 game does Nebraska look destined to win, what game might be considered a trap game this season and which game might be the most difficult with where it falls on the schedule? After a spirited schedule discussion — which featured a healthy amount of Michigan debate regarding JJ McCarthy — conversation shifted over to Nebraska’s offensive line.  Who is the X-Factor for Nebraska? Both hosts had different answers for which player could be most critical up front.  Finally the Mount Rushmore challenge emerges but this time with a twist.  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

On this episode of Husker247 Podcast there’s talk of the future with recapping several of Nebraska’s latests additions, but also a look at where things are in the present with a rundown of the top names on The Most Indispensable list that started at No. 23 and finished at No. 1. Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson broke down the Kewan Lacy commitment, what the Huskers are getting with Quinn Clark, why Carlon Jones gave one of the best post-commitment interviews and how Nebraska landed Jacory Barney.  Along the way they correctly pronounced Lancaster, remembered when Ken Clark ran wild on Big Eight teams, discussed what Nebraska’s success in Texas could bring and how Garret McGuire won over the Barneys with a little hard work. After a quick break conversation picks up as the duo discuss the final five names on the Most Indispensable list and previewed what their individual seasons could look like in 2023. 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 break down the commitment of Ainsworth (Neb.) tight end Carter Nelson and what it means for Nebraska and the 2024 recruiting class. 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

Cooper and Andrew go in-depth discussing four-star TE Carter Nelson's commitment to Nebraska and the impact he can have for the Huskers! Host: Cooper Petagna & Andrew Ivins Follow or Subscribe to the 247Sports Football Recruiting podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here! 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 picked up a pair of commitments on Friday which makes it the perfect time for Husker247 to get together for a quick podcast. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz break down the commitments of Dae’vonn Hall and Isaiah McMorris. What does it mean the Huskers have added the two receivers from Bellevue West?  After discussing Hall and McMorris the conversation turns to a few other commitments the Huskers have added over the past week, before finishing up with the visit weekend where Nebraska has a number of important targets in town.  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

Andrew Ivins and Cooper Petagna discuss the top takeaways and standout QBs from the Elite 11 Finals in Los Angeles last week. Biggest Elite 11 Takeaways - 3:15  Takeaways from Dylan Raiola - 9:20 Takeaways from Ryan Puglisi - 14:20 Takeaways from Luke Kromenhoek - 20:00 Takeaways from CJ Carr - 27:30 Takeaways from Jadyn Davis - 31:50 Takeaways from Air Noland - 36:30 Takeaways from DJ Lagway 39:45 Takeaways from Will Hammond 43:20 Takeaways from Colin Hurley - 46:30 Takeaways from Hauss Hejny - 51:15 Takeaways from Trever Jackson - 52:20 Takeaways from Ethan Grunkemeyer - 55:45 Takeaways from Daniel Kaelin - 58:40 Takeaways from Demond Williams - 1:00:00 Host: Andrew Ivins & Cooper Petagna Follow or Subscribe to the 247Sports Football Recruiting podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here! 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 Podcast returned on Wednesday with a quick episode running down Nebraska’s recruiting efforts, how the camps under Matt Rhule has gone and much more.  Before the recruiting chatter got underway Brian Christopher detailed the latest in the Most Indispensable Husker Series, recapping the first handful of names to appear, including Marques Buford, Myles Farmer and more.  Then Christopherson and Mike Schaefer discuss what transpired over the weekend at Nebraska’s camps. From Derek Brown Jr. appearing on the scene to Kamdyn Koch jumping in the class to Nebraska offering several recruits that will be on campus this weekend.  Finally things finish up with a quick run through of the visitors set to come in this weekend and the ones already on campus for midweek visits.  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 continued its in-state recruiting momentum on Friday evening, picking up a verbal pledge from 2025 Omaha North lineman Tyson Terry.  The three-star lineman, who plays on both sides of the ball for Omaha North, picked the Huskers over a host of regional offers and growing national interest, giving Nebraska a pair of in-state commitments in its 2025 recruiting class.  Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer of Husker247 break down Terry’s recruitment, his decision and what it means for the Huskers and big picture in the Omaha Metro area.  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 continued its momentum on the recruiting trail and in Texas on Thursday evening with the commitment of DeSoto (Texas) cornerback Mario Buford. Buford has been a long-time Husker target, and Nebraska beat out Oregon, Michigan State and others for the four-star cornerback. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz break down what Buford brings to the table and what the commitment means for Nebraska's 2024 recruiting 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

In this week's Husker247 Podcast, Mike Schaefer, Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz take a way-too-early summer look at the game-by-game Nebraska football schedule in 2023 and how that might play out.  The second segment is a review of Nebraska's big official visit weekend and where the Huskers stand with top prospects coming out of the visits.  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

The Husker247 Podcast returned on Friday for a quick look at the upcoming visit weekend the Huskers have in store.  Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson ran through the names expected on campus and talked out the players who stand out among the visit list.  There’s discussion on Mario Buford and how he’s been a key target for several years, how Joseph Anderson represents what the Huskers have been chasing since Matt Rhule arrives, how Caleb Pyfrom would be a big recruiting win and then how it could be a widely important weekend if Nebraska lands some early commitments for the month.  After that the two discuss the big camps the Huskers have going in June and how it’ll be interesting to see if the staff finds any recruits at these camps they end up offering and how they’ll attack things relative to what we saw under Scott Frost, Mike Riley and Bo Pelini.  Finally the question is thrown out in honor of the upcoming fullback camp — who is on Nebraska’s Mount Rushmore of past fullbacks?  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 another podcast on Tuesday and Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discussed a few different topics following Memorial Day. Here’s what the duo hit on after briefly discussing the nice long weekend: — Which incoming freshmen are players who could push for early playing time for the Huskers in the 2023 season? — Each of Christopherson and Schaefer discuss a wide receiver that could get more early playing time than some might expect. — How the 2023 class is going to be graded on what happens in the trenches and why guys like Jason Maciejzak and Sua Lefotu could help while also retaining redshirts.  — Schaefer looks into the future and gives his prediction for the safest bet to be a starter in the 2023 class beyond kicker Tristan Alvano. — Christopherson talks legacies and why Danny Noonan could line up for some snaps right now.  — After an intermission the duo hit on Nebraska’s secondary and the Huskers are hoping for some breakout years from a few players who just got their feet wet in 2022. — What will Malcolm Hartzog do for an encore? — Can the Huskers develop a few difference makers on the backend? — Finally a postmortem for the Nebraska baseball 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

Husker247 gathered on Wednesday morning to talk about Nebraska baseball’s chances in the Big Ten Tournament and the newest addition for the Huskers for this season and the 2024 class. The podcast starts with some baseball chatter as Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz walk through the scenarios with the Big Ten Baseball Tournament.  Unsurprisingly it’s important for the Huskers to navigate the first game successfully to avoid a difficult and very unlikely path back to the Big Ten Championship game.  Bruntz explains some of the key players who will have to step up and gives some updates on the status of Brice Matthews, who missed time with a back injury. From there conversation turns to Nebraska’s new additions Daniel Kaelin and Tyler Knaak. The two start with Kaelin and what a weird journey it was for the Huskers to end up with the Bellevue West quarterback despite several stops and starts over the year. From there they discuss what they think Nebraska is getting with Kaelin and what it means for the quarterback position room. Finally attention turns to Knaak and how the Huskers added an offensive line piece for depth this season and potentially more down the line. Plus some discussion about Utah as a recruiting hot bed. 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 and noted just how quickly 2023 seems to be flying, which only means football is going to be here sooner than we think. Conversation began remembering the days of hanging out in the magazine aisle at the store, leafing through the preview magazines and trying to get the scoop on the Big 12 or college football at large.  That lead to a discussion on tight ends and what we can expect from Nebraska’s position room in 2023, as the Huskers have a lot of potential contributors, more questions than answers and frankly a lot of intrigue at a spot that could be important this fall.  Among the conversations — who is at the top of the room? What kind of spring did Thomas Fidone have? Why we shouldn’t forget about Janiran Bonner and much more.  Then Mike Schaefer tries to put Brian Christopherson on the spot and ask the longtime beat writer for his Nebraska tight end Mount Rushmore. Who made the cut?  Finally after a technology challenged transition the duo discussed Dylan Raiola’s Georgia commitment and what it ultimately meant for the Huskers to be involved and where Matt Rhule and company might go now that the quarterback is headed elsewhere.  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’s post-spring look at various Husker position groups rolls on with the wide receivers. The group has a number of X-factors and little returning production. What has to happen for the wide receivers to be productive?  In the second segment, The Wheel of Topics returns after a long hiatus, stocked with questions ranging from transfer portal and specific predictions about the season to breakfast meats and much more.  Subscribe to the Husker247 YouTube Channel or wherever you get your podcasts (Spotify, Apple, Podbean, Stitcher, Audible, Amazon Music). 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 rolls on with its post-spring look at the running back position and who can emerge from that group in the fall. Brian Christopherson also hits on a few of the highlights from Matt Rhule's media appearance on Monday night, including a walk-on who may be more than just a nice spring story.  In the second segment, the guys discuss Nebraska basketball's addition of Josiah Allick and what's ahead for Husker baseball in the final two weeks of the season.  Subscribe to the Husker247 YouTube Channel or wherever you get your podcasts (Spotify, Apple, Podbean, Stitcher, Audible, Amazon Music). 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

Thursday’s Husker247 Podcast begins an offseason look at where things stand for Nebraska’s position groups — first up: quarterbacks. Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the spring, transfer portal movement and confidence level about the group as the portal wheel spins.  In the second segment, the guys discuss the addition of New Mexico transfer Josiah Allick and how he fits into Nebraska’s roster for next season. Allick is the fourth transfer portal addition for Nebraska basketball this offseason. How does that quartet fit into the Husker roster?  Subscribe to the Husker247 YouTube Channel or wherever you get your podcasts (Spotify, Apple, Podbean, Stitcher, Audible, Amazon Music). 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 spring transfer portal window closed April 30. How did the Huskers fare and how does the picture look at certain spots where Nebraska lost contributors? The podcast wraps with some discussion about the NFL Draft and Nebraska basketball gaining a commitment from Iowa transfer guard Ahron Ulis. Listen in. Subscribe to the Husker247 YouTube Channel or wherever you get your podcasts (Spotify, Apple, Podbean, Stitcher, Audible, Amazon Music). 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 an emergency podcast following the news of Casey Thompson leaving.  Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer walk through the news and the fallout of Thompson leaving as a graduate transfer and heading to the portal. What does it mean for Jeff Sims? What does it mean for behind Jeff Sims? Conversation also includes plenty of thoughts on the potential return of Logan Smothers, why Heinrich Haarberg emerged this spring and if the Huskers will pursue a quarterback in the portal now without Thompson.  Finally a few more thoughts on Noa Pola-Gates entering the portal and what remains with the Huskers ahead of the transfer deadline. 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 NFL Draft Day and discussed the latest happenings in Nebraska football post spring session, the transfer portal, the aforementioned draft and Nebraska baseball. Things start with some early draft discussion before giving way to the portal. Any of Nebraska’s departures a surprise? Will Stephon Wynn be missed? What about on the other end of things — does Nebraska look to add to its roster at all? Where would those spots be at if it does? Then discussion turned to a lightening rod topic in what is happening at Colorado. What does the big roster shift in Boulder mean for the game in September? Following a short break the trio return to discuss the NFL draft and make some predictions. When does Trey Palmer get drafted? Who takes him? How many Huskers are selected during the event? Who are the likely undrafted signees? Finally after all the football talk, Michael Bruntz uses his best bedside manner to walk through another ugly midweek loss for the Huskers and to update where things sit in a season that appears to be going sideways. 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

Back on regular schedule following the spring session, Husker247 convened a podcast on Tuesday to go over the Red-White Game and to discuss the latest recruiting happenings. The podcast opens with Mike Schaefer getting thoughts from Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson about what stood out the most to either of them with Saturday’s scrimmage. From there each were asked thoughts on a variety topics including Tony White’s 3-3-5 defense, thoughts on the offensive line performance. how the tight ends played and who stood out from the secondary.  After a brief pause in the action the show resumes with more recruiting talk as each of Nebraska’s last three commitments are discussed. Things start with Ian Flynt before moving to Willis McGahee and finally Caden VerMaas.  Then the trio discusses a handful of recruits who came in for the visit, where things might be sitting for those individuals and how it has all shaped up for Nebraska as it heads into what figures to be a busy evaluation period.  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 returns as the REd-White game is a day away. How does Husker247 feel about things? Of course we’ll tell you. The podcast starts with memories of spring game past and what stands out about the annual event every April. From there Mike Schaefer directs each of Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson to give a rundown of one side of the ball. Bruntz gives his thoughts on offense and Christopherson handles the defense, as both give fans things to look for on Saturday. All three offer players they’re excited to see for the first time on Saturday in new roles and then each talks about a concern that exists if things go poorly. Finally it is time for predictions. Things get oddly specific and even a little bit confusing as they try to determine a winner, but eventually everyone gets on the same page. 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 Red-White game is finally here and that means it’s time to figure out what is a big deal, what’s a spring story and what’s a big nothing burger. And who better to make these definitive statements than Husker247? Join Mike schaefer and Michael Bruntz as they go position-by-position to determine if the biggest storylines or narratives from each have staying power or are simply polite spring conversations and won’t factor into the 2023 season.  After that Schaefer talks about the Under Armour camp he attended, which Nebraska targets shined and why the Huskers need to continue to work hard into the Kansas City area. Bruntz follows up with a run through of Nebraska’s spring game visit list, which is sure to continue to grow as the event gets closer.  Finally discussion ends with a conversation about Nebraska’s baseball team, its suspended game against Creighton and the historic impressiveness of what Max Anderson and Brice Matthews are doing in the same season 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

It’s the dog days of spring football which makes it a great time to switch things up on the Husker247 Podcast and talk some basketball recruiting.  In a brisk 18-minute podcast Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson talk about Nebraska’s newest additions Rienk Mast and Brice Williams, each of whom committed and plan to join the Huskers for the 2023-24 season. Then they discuss other potential visitors including Latrell Wrightsell and Hunter Sallis, and why two former in-state players could be interesting additions. Finally they talked about how intentional Fred Hoiberg and the staff have to be in building a roster that can build off the gains of last 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 returned this week and focused primarily on a pair of discussions that spanned the entire show. The first centered on Nebraska’s wide receiver room and the second was a discussion about where things sit for in-state recruiting.  Discussion about wide receivers started with Garret McGuire who spoke after Tuesday’s practice. The trio gave their thoughts on why his age is overblown, what they’ve heard or learned regarding McGuire and more about the receivers coach.  From there the conversation moved to the position in general. Does Nebraska have a No. 1 wide receiver? Who could the top receivers be this year? Could there be surprises? Will Nebraska struggle because it may not have a big play threat like a Trey Palmer or a Samori Toure?  Following a quick timeout the show moved over to recruiting to discuss Ashton Murphy. The Elkhorn South lineman committed to the Huskers, giving the team three commitments for the 2024 class and the first in-state commitment for the cycle.  What stands out about Murphy? What did Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer see from him at a Warren Academy event in January? Where does he fit moving forward? Then things move over to new offer Eric Ingwerson and why Nebraska is in a good spot to annually find tight ends and linemen like Murphy for every 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

Husker247 gathered on Good Friday to spread the news of Nebraska’s spring practices and where things sit for the Huskers. After a little Masters banter and entirely too much talk about pimento sandwiches, Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson ran through each position on the roster to discuss how things have shook out for the Huskers this spring. Who’s standing out at quarterback? What to make of a deep running back room? How excited are the tight ends? What are we seeing out of the trenches? Who is emerging in the back of the defense? All of those and more are discussed. Things finish highlighting a couple walk-on players having good springs and the guys talk about their Easter memories and what makes a good candy for the holiday. 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 Podcast returns to discuss where things sit for Nebraska football at the halfway point of spring practices.  Conversation starts with what the trio saw on Tuesday when over at the facility and what perhaps stood out, including observations on both Bryce Benhart and AJ Rollins.  From there they run through Nebraska’s defense and what is happening at each level, including a look at linebacker and how there’s a big difference in the types of players being brought in to help run Tony White’s 3-3-5. They also discuss the depth along the defensive line and the maturation of Nash Hutmacher, as well as the volume of players in the defensive backfield and the amount of returning experience. After a quick time out the conversation shifts to the offensive line. What does it look like right now for Nebraska? How can the Huskers survive some depth issues this spring?  Then a conversation about oft forgotten Nouredin Nouilli, who missed all of 2022 because of suspension. Does he start immediately? Any concerns about rush? What does that mean for the rest of the position group. Finally there’s a breakdown of where things are at for Nebraska baseball as the Huskers are coming off an important midweek win at Kansas State and have a critical series ahead against Michigan. 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 got together one last time in March to discuss Nebraska football and other topics as the spring rolls along. The show started with a discussion about where things sit with Nebraska’s defensive line after Terrance Knighton spoke on Thursday and the depth the Huskers have currently and are attempting to create by utilizing different players in different roles. Then each participant spoke about the most interesting thing they’ve seen or heard so far this spring as it relates to the Huskers. Conversation ranged from tight end usage to how injuries and news is handled to running backs to the very intentionality Matt Rhule seems to operate from. After a quick timeout conversation resumed as each person picked a different Husker standing out this spring and why things could be break right this year. Finally Michael Bruntz breaks down where things sit for Nebraska baseball, which desperately could use a third starter and how it is shaping up for postseason 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

Husker247 gathered on Wednesday to discuss Nebraska’s spring ball and the big visit weekend. Conversation starts with Nebraska’s fifth spring practice and what has stood out to Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson during the first couple of open practice sessions and the media available. Early on the conversation centers on the unanswered picture at quarterback and just how unique the room is compared to other quarterback situations that Huskers have faced. There’s also a discussion about position changes and Nebraska’s efforts to build depth on its defense through the use of multiple players beyond its top unit. Mike Schaefer then takes things to recruiting as the trio walks through Nebraska’s big weekend and what stood out. Any concern over the lack of commitments? Did Nebraska solidify themselves with others? What happens with Dylan Raiola 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

It’s been a busy, busy week for Nebraska football as spring ball is completely underway and the Huskers are set to have a monster recruiting weekend. Who better to get you prepared for it than Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson? The Husker247 duo first start with a little March Madness talk and the obligatory banter as BC reveals how many times he’s watched Miracle. But conversation shifts to Nebraska’s first open portion of a spring practice and what the two saw when out there. Which position groups, players or even assistant coaches stood out during the open portion? What initial thoughts do they have on Nebraska’s newcomers.  From there they discuss what they’ve heard from the coaches and players that have been available to discuss things, including how the players have started to parrot their coaches and talk about the standards they have for themselves, how someone like Quinton Newsome can use the spring to become better, while getting used to different coaching and what they thought of the comments from both coordinators. After a quick break it became recruiting time. Up first they ran through some of the big names that are expected to be on campus this weekend like Brandon Baker, Williams Nwaneri and Ryan Wingo.  Then a conversation occurred about how the Huskers also have some top talent from the surrounding states and inside Nebraska visiting as well, and how the Huskers have to have success in those areas just as much as it wants to pull players from California, Texas or elsewhere. Finally it was time for the Dylan Raiola conversation as the duo tried to determine what success looks like as it relates to a recruitment that hasn’t begun to slow down. 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

Spring ball is back and it was the first day Matt Rhule got to bring his players onto the field and see what he actually has for the 2023 season.  That makes it a great time for Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer to bust out the microphones and chat about the start of the spring season, how Rhule handled the offseason and the media and much, much more.  Discussion starts with Rhule’s transparency of changes within the program. The two debate what that might mean regarding things going forward and touch on some of the players who are suspended, who left the team and who is changing position.  One of the most interesting players who could change spots is Heinrich Haarberg, but he’s staying at quarterback for now. Schaefer passes along thoughts on Haarberg’s media appearance and what it might mean moving forward for the redshirt sophomore.  There’s also some offensive line talk as the guys try to figure out who’s where in the never-ending game of musical chairs up front. Tuesday’s contestant is Ethan Piper, an interior lineman looking for a home, that might change the complexion of the line. From there the two get into a conversation about Gabe Ervin, spring hype and fall production, as the running back room does not have a shortage of interesting players, who all bring something a little different to the table at the spot. After a quick time out Christopherson runs through the latest in Nebraska recruiting with several visitors on campus including Willis McGahee IV and Kaelin Massey,  Then the two highlight the big recruiting weekend and some of the names both are looking forward to hearing more about following their first trips to Lincoln.  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 officially opened its 2023 spring practices on Monday, with the Huskers running through a 6 a.m. practice. Media heard from Matt Rhule and four players. What did we learn from Rhule about position changes and departures? Who has been one of the stars of the offseason? We unpack that and more in a short Monday-edition of the Husker247 Podcast. 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 returned from his Vegas vacation to join Brian Christopherson as the duo from Husker247 broke down the forthcoming spring football season, chatted about Nebraska basketball’s offseason and discussed some favorite memories of basketball in March. Things started with some tournament talk as the question was posed — favorite buzzer beater — which led to plenty of discussions of past results.  Then conversation shifted to 2023 Nebraska football as each of Christopherson and Schaefer ran through interesting holdovers form the previous roster, names like Ajay Allen, Henry Lutovsky and more.  From there the two ran through each position group to discuss a name that intrigues this spring and thoughts on the overall position. What room stands out as a potential strength? Where does it feel obvious the Huskers lack depth? After getting through both offense and defense, sports were changed as Nebraska basketball became the topic regarding recent departures of Denim Dawson and Oleg Kojenets. What’s next for the Huskers? Did Fred Hoiberg find the framework for what he wants in Lincoln? Finally things wrap up with more tournament talk. Who’s BC got in the finals? Why hasn’t Schaefer filled out a bracket? 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