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Husker247 Daily: What do we know about Nebraska's lines? Raiola's role for Saturday Sep 16, 2025

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On a Tuesday, Sept. 16 edition of the Husker247 Daily, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson begin to break down the Huskers' upcoming matchup with Michigan. Which side of the ball needs to be more efficient for the Big Red? Also, what does this game mean for Husker starting quarterback Dylan Raiola?

Husker247 Daily: What to make of Nebraska's non-conference play? Sep 15, 2025

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Husker247 Daily returned for the Monday after Nebraska’s 59-7 win against Houston Christian.

Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz talked about their takeaways from the non-conference slate as the Huskers took care of business but not turn attention to bigger, stronger and better opponents inside the Big Ten Conference.

What feels real and where might Nebraska have issues as we move forward?

Sunday Side Session: Another blowout before the real season begins Sep 14, 2025

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It was another blowout for Nebraska which allowed the Sunday Side Session to explore a few different things with this Nebraska football team as it is a quarter of the way into the season.

Brandon Vogel of Counter Read joined Mike Schaefer to discuss Nerbaska’s 59-7 win over Houston Christian but the two also tackled how things look on the offensive side of the ball, why Nebraska’s receivers might be deeper than we’re used to and how the Huskers have played up front.

Then a look at Michigan and what’s in store for Nebraska, where the team’s biggest strength might be headed into that game and other thoughts as we look ahead.

Husker247 Daily: All-red uniforms and Nebraska-Oklahoma 1986 Sep 12, 2025

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Will Nebraska be playing in all red uniforms on Saturday? That’s the scuttlebutt after Nebraska’s social media team hinted at a new uniform look.

Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discussed the all red look and then went back in time to discuss the famous 1986 game with Oklahoma.

Will Nebraska turn this iteration into a winner?

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Checking in on the Big Ten Sep 11, 2025

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Husker247 Daily turned its attention to the Big Ten Conference on Thursday.

Which teams have surprised so far through the first couple weeks of the season? What do we make of the first Big Ten games being played? Or Minnesota heading out west? Can Wisconsin keep the pressure on Alabama?

What about Penn State? Do we think the Big Ten title is still going through State College this season?

Husker247 HypeCast: Houston Christian Sep 11, 2025

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Nebraska football takes on Houston Christian on Saturday for an 11 AM kick. The Husker247 HypeCast doesn’t want things getting sleepy so it’s time to get hyped!

KETV sports anchor Lauren Michelson is this week’s special guest as she joins the Husker247 trio to talk about Nebraska taking on the Huskies and what there is to learn in this game.

Then, of course, there’s all sorts of predictions and prognostications. Did anyone get brave and pick a shutout? What about Nebraska to score 70 after last weekend?

Husker247 Daily: Nebraska's portal haul already paying off Sep 10, 2025

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Through two games it’s apparent Nebraska absolutely hit on a few transfer portal additions this last cycle.

Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss who among the transfers has stood out. Why Nyziah Hunter’s slow start this spring obscured his big impact already this fall, more on Andrew Marshall and Dasan McCullough and how Mike Ekeler used the portal to find the right kicker.

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Husker247 Podcast: Talking through Nebraska's 2-0 start Sep 09, 2025

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The Husker247 Podcast wanted to focus itself on defense after a lot of conversation following the 66-0 win over Akron was on the offense.

So what are we making of John Butler through two games? How do we feel about the rush defense or the pass rush? What about individual units?

Then Mike Schaefer and Brian Christipherpson put the special teams under a microscope and finally finish up with the offense, Dylan Raiola and bonus chatter regarding the Canelo vs. Crawford fight happening on Saturday night.

Husker247 Daily: Rhule sets the tone, Raiola impresses, Barney shines Sep 09, 2025

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On a Tuesday edition of Husker247 Daily, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss the 'leaked' video of Matt Rhule's halftime speech from Nebraska's game with Akron. They also wonder aloud whether we're talking enough about Dylan Raiola's start to the 2025 season. Finally, Nebraska's special teams overhaul continues in a big way.

Husker247 Daily: Backups look sharp in Akron rout Sep 08, 2025

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Husker247 Daily kicked Monday off with a conversation about how Nebraska’s backups looked sharp in the team’s dominating win over Akron.

Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz kicked off their conversation talking about TJ Lateef and how the freshman quarterback looked good in his first appearance and how the huskers are going to use him going forward.

The two also discussed strong games from Isaiah Mozee and Quinn Clark and how the Huskers could work each in despite both being behind more established players.

Finally a quick rundown of the recruits who came in for Saturday’s game against Akron.

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