Husker247: A Nebraska athletics podcast

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Husker247 Daily: What to make of Nebraska's defense after four games? Sep 25, 2025

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In a Thursday edition of the Husker247 Daily, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss where things stand for Nebraska's defense through four games and what the Michigan loss revealed about the Blackshirts. A key stretch of games awaits Nebraska in October. Which games look different for the Big Red than they were to start the year?

Husker247 Daily: Assessing Dylan Raiola 1/3 of the way through 2025 Sep 24, 2025

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Husker247 Daily checked in on Dylan Raiola’s season 1/3 of the way through and discussed where the growth has come from for the quarterback and if this kind of play is sustainable.

Raiola’s statistical output has been about as much as any could ask and the quarterback continues to get better with more experience.

What could all of this look like by the end of the year?

Husker247 Podcast: Handling the bye, recruiting talk and BC's best sandwich bread Sep 23, 2025

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The Husker247 Podcast returned on Tuesday to talk through Nebraska’s loss to Michigan and get into what Matt Rhule had to say about his team and the bye week. The discussion centered on offensive line play, running backs and how the Huskers will handle what happened defensively in the game and what the plans are going forward. Then talk turns to recruiting, basketball and Brian Christopherson tells everyone what his favorite bread is for making sandwiches.

Husker247 Daily: How will Nebraska maximize the bye week? Sep 22, 2025

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Husker247 Daily gets your bye week started by looking at what Nebraska can do to maximize this week off before resuming play against Michigan State.

Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss what they think Nebraska will focus on this week starting with finding some answers offensively to help against pressure.

Then the two discussed what the Huskers might do defensively, from focusing on fundamentals to looking down the two-deep for more options.

Sunday Side Session: Someone go make a play Sep 21, 2025

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The Sunday Side Session returned for Nebraska’s 30-27 loss to Michigan with 1620 The Zone host Gary Sharp as this week’s guest joining Mike Schaefer.

The two walked through the strange game where it felt like Nebraska was both on the verge of getting blown out and, at times, potentially even winning. The two discussed Nebraska’s issues against the run, stopping Michigan’s four-man pass rush, Dylan Raiola and much, much more.

The sprawling podcast covered a lot of ground but attempted to answer the central question — what, if anything, changed following the loss to Michigan?

Husker247 Daily: Examining what Nebraska can do through the air Sep 19, 2025

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Nebraska football has found quite a few pass catchers these first few weeks, but how do they hold up when going up against Michigan’s secondary?

Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson talk through Nebraska’s receiver room, which ones they think could be poised to have a big game and why we shouldn’t forget about what Luke Lindenmeyer and Emmett Johnson can do as well.

Then, of course, it’s on Dylan Raiola to play a little pitch and catch.

Husker247 Daily: How can Nebraska make things difficult for Bryce Underwood? Sep 18, 2025

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Husker247 Daily asks a simple question — is Bryce Underwood the most critical player in the Nebraska-Michigan game?

Underwood’s ability to handle the looks Nebraska gives him and how he does as a runner will determine just how things look for the Huskers defensively.

Plus Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discuss if Nebraska’s offense is under more pressure than the defense on Saturday.

Husker247 HypeCast: Michigan Sep 18, 2025

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The week of September you’ve been waiting for is finally here as Nebraska is set to take on Michigan in a game that can be used as a measuring stick for the Huskers program.

Let’s get hyped!

Josh Peterson joins Husker247 for this week’s HypeCast and gives thoughts on if Nebraska is finally in position as a program to take a step forward, what we’ve seen from the offense, biggest x-factor for Saturday, how Nebraska’s defense will hold up and more.

Join in, follow along and see how the predictions for this week’s game unfolds.

Husker247 Daily: Do Huskers have special teams advantage against Michigan? Sep 17, 2025

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The Sept. 17 edition of Husker247 Daily takes a look at the special teams matchup between Nebraska and Michigan. Could the Huskers actually have an edge in this one? Also, what does progress look like for the defensive line since the Cincinnati win and will the Memorial Stadium crowd rise to the occasion?

Husker247 Podcast: Examining the Michigan matchup Sep 16, 2025

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The Husker247 Podcast celebrated the arrival of Michigan week and a chance to discuss Nebraska against a Big Ten opponent.

Where will the biggest challenge be for Nebraska? How might the Huskers match up with Michigan? Which position group needs to stand out?

Then the discussion shifts to what’s at stake for Nebraska, how do we feel about TJ Lateef and Nebraska’s quarterback situation and more.