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Sunday Side Session: Breaking down a blowout Sep 07, 2025

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The Sunday Side Sessions returned to attempt to get its arms around Nebraska’s utterly dominating win against Akron on Saturday night.

1620 The Zone’s Connor Happer joined Mike Schaefer and the two walked through what stood out from the starters and then the backups that really shined when given opportunities.

In between the two covered some ground about specific positions like running back and wide receiver and the depth in those rooms, as well as what the picture now looks like upfront.

Finally there’s some discussion about Nebraska’s light show and the new stadium presentation.

Husker247 HypeCast: Akron Sep 04, 2025

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Let’s get hyped!

Nebraska is 1-0 and coming back to Lincoln for the 2025 home opener against Akron on Saturday under the lights. Husker247 brought out a new special guest to celebrate as play-by-play man Kevin Kugler, he of Fox, Westwood One and plenty of other places stopped by to talk about Nebraska’s season opening win against Cincinnati and what’s in store for week two.

There’s discussion on both sides of the ball and then it’s time for predictions. Does anyone see Akron getting shutout two weeks in a row?

Husker247 Podcast: Talking through takes after Week 1 Sep 02, 2025

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The Husker247 Podcast worked through some of the common reactions from Nebraska’s game against Cincinnati and determined their opinions on such things.

Does Nebraska have a problem moving forward against the run? Will Nebraska have to have another running back emerge? Did Nebraska get lucky? Are the defensive backs elite?

Listen in for these questions and more as well as the answers from Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson as they wrap up the Cincinnati game and move forward with Akron.

Sunday Side Session: Survival at Arrowhead Aug 31, 2025

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The Nebraska football season is now underway which means the return of the Sunday Side Sessions where Mike Schaefer breaks down the latest game alongside a guest.

This week KLIN host Jack Mitchell joined to discuss the game, his experience being at the opener played at Arrowhead Stadium, why a cathartic finish could do wonders for fan base and program, plus the other highlights and lowlights of the game.

The two actually finish up with a brief conversation about Nebraska volleyball and how the program has reason to the elite of elite status in college athletics — becoming a must see attraction when on the road.

Husker247 HypeCast: Cincinnati Aug 27, 2025

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Let’s get hyped!

It’s finally here. Nebraska opens its pivotal 2025 campaign with a neutral site game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City against Cincinnati.

Husker247 returns with special guest Kevin Sjuts to get you fired up for the opener with plenty of conversation about how things might look on both sides of the ball and of course picks to click, oddly specific predictions and game predictions.

Husker247 Podcast: Final season predictions Aug 26, 2025

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The Husker247 trio make final predictions on the season, going game-by-game and then discussing a possible bowl game and who might win MVP honors.

Which are the predicted big wins? Where might Nebraska suffer a trap game loss? Does anyone think the Huskers finally go win in Minnesota?

Finally what players will stand out this season when it’s all said and done.

Husker247 Podcast: Picking position battle winners Aug 21, 2025

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It’s almost football season, but not quite game week. That means there’s still plenty left to discuss and learn as Nebraska football inches closer to its opener against Cincinnati.

The Husker247 group convenes with a podcast focusing on some position battles remaining for the Huskers and what might shake out with those.

Who is Nebraska’s left tackle? How about right tackle? Maybe it’s not a battle but what do we think shakes out in the secondary? Finally who is Nebraska’s kicker?

Then there’s a discussion about some of the more interesting interviews as players deeper down the Nebraska roster spoke for the first time.

Special teams on the rise and fall camp position battles still shaking out Aug 13, 2025

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In this week’s episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson take a deep dive on Nebraska’s re-made special teams units under new special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler. The Huskers have struggled on special teams in recent years and Ekeler is bringing in an overhaul of personnel and attitude this season. In the second half of the podcast, the guys discuss on-going depth chart movement, with a close eye on the running backs, offensive tackles and defensive line.

Husker247 Podcast: Checking in on volleyball with Lincoln Arneal Aug 11, 2025

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Husker247 checked in with volleyball expert Lincoln Arneal about an offseason of change and where Nebraska volleyball finds itself with a new coach and losing one of its all-time great players in Lexie Rodriguez. What has changed under Dani Busboom-Kelly? What to expect of Harper Murray? How might Nebraska look different without having John Cook at the helm?Plus who are the newcomers to know for the season and what should we expect for Nebraska in 2025?

Husker247 Podcast: Recapping Big Red Preview and other fall camp thoughts Aug 06, 2025

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Nebraska football is working its way through the second week of fall camp as the season is only a handful of weeks away.

Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer talk through the Big Red Preview, which players stood out and various position groups that had good days at the open practice.

Plus thoughts on Nebraska’s recent media availability and were things sit at various competitions.

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