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Husker247 Daily: Special teams off to a terrific start Oct 06, 2025

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Nebraska sits 4-1 and won its first conference game of the season. One of the reasons the Huskers have had success early this season and have overcome self-inflicted mistakes is the special teams play.

Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss what Mike Ekeler’s unit has done already this season, how they knew they’d be blocking a punt against Michigan State, why Jacory Barney is special and more.

Then they discuss the single biggest difference between this year and last in the third phase and how much it changes things on the field for the Huskers.

Sunday Side Session: Surviving your own mess Oct 05, 2025

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Nebraska and Michigan State combined for a really strange and weird game, which is nothing new when these teams get together, and this time the Huskers came out on top 38-27.

Kaleb Henry of HuskerMax joined Mike Schaefer for the Sunday Side Session and the two walked through the weirdness together, starting with how Nebraska dominated the first and fourth quarter and nearly gave the game away in the middle two frames where offensive line play, bad Dylan Raiola and the inability to get off the field on fourth down gave Michigan State a huge advantage.

Nevertheless Nebraska prevailed. What do we know about this team five games into the season and what does it mean for the next few games? Listen in and find out.

Husker247 Daily: Who are the between the bye guys? Oct 03, 2025

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Nebraska takes on Michigan State on Saturday as this bye week mercifully comes to an end. However when the game starts are there players Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson are hoping see a little more playing time this week and through the next set of games until the November bye week?

Then the two discuss the wind within the stadium and what that might mean for special teams where the Huskers are hoping to continue its solid form.

Finally what does the conference slate look like this weekend inside the Big Ten?

Husker247 Daily: Let's talk recruiting! Oct 02, 2025

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It’s a solo Mike Schaefer show on Husker247 Daily which makes it a perfect time to dive into some recruiting discussion.

The Huskers have done a really nice job building out the 2027 visit list and have three Top247 commitments and four commitments overall to show for it. Schaefer breaks down Nebraska’s work in the class, how those visits stack up in the Top247 rankings and what the Huskers have done well so far.

Then he dives into a strong visit list for the Michigan State game on Saturday.

Husker247 HypeCast: Michigan State Oct 02, 2025

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Let’s get hyped!

After having to sit through a bye week and watching other teams play — though not its opponent — Nebraska returns to action on Saturday with a game against Michigan State. The Huskers are once again at home for a mid afternoon contest.

Nebraska’s return means the HypeCast is back and with it comes Connor Happer, this week’s special guest, who stops by to discuss Aidan Chiles, Nebraska’s defense and which Huskers show up big in this week’s contest.

Husker247 Podcast: Talking through Nebraska's history with Michigan State Oct 01, 2025

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The Husker247 Podcast returned to discuss where things sit for Nebraska after the bye week and what the coordinators had to say for Nebraska.

What happens up front on the offensive line for the Huskers? What does John Butler have in store defensively?

Then the trio discuss Nebraska’s history with Michigan State since joining the Big Ten and go year-by-year discussing the games and the sheer weirdness that seems to occur when these teams play.

Husker247 Daily: Ratcheting up the offense Oct 01, 2025

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What can Nebraska do offensively to make sure it hits its stride as the team gets deeper into the season and conference play? Husker247 has some answers or at least thoughts. And for the most part it starts with trying to decide what can be salvaged in the running game. Does Nebraska have a few things it can lean on with Emmett Johnson that keep the pass rushers at bay? Then Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz debate on if Nebraska can do more with the passing game to solve some of the running game issues as well.

Husker247 Daily: Checking in on how teams on Nebraska's schedule played in Week 5 Sep 30, 2025

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Husker247 Daily returned on Tuesday and talked through college football at large after hearing Matt Rhule’s thoughts on the parity in the sport on Monday.

Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer discussed how some of the tougher games on Nebraska’s schedule took a bit of a hit with Penn State and USC losing, as well as thoughts on Brendan Sorsby’s strong play after Nebraska shut him down as a passer and if Maryland is for real or just pretending.

Finally Schaefer outlines which game he’s concerned about in the next stretch and why that team continues to be a thorn for Nebraska.

Husker247: Players we want to see more of and more from Sep 29, 2025

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Husker247 Daily returned after a bye weekend to get Nebraska fans thinking about the rest of the season ahead.

Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discussed four players who could help the Huskers and themselves if they received more opportunities and maximized those while on the field.

Transfers Williams Nwaneri and Elijah Pritchett were discussed but who are the other ones who we might see pop up?

Husker247 Daily: Remembering Matt Vrzal Sep 26, 2025

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Husker247 Daily took time on Friday to remember and celebrate the life of Matt Vrzal, former Husker offensive lineman, media member, pizzeria operator and friend.

Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson spoke of their interactions with the affable character known as Vrz and how he came into their lives and became a fixture of comedy, opinion and football conversations.

The two also discussed a big slate of Big Ten games as the Huskers are off on Saturday with a bye.

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