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Husker247 Podcast: Baseball, recruiting and concession stand talk May 28, 2025

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The Husker247 Podcast covered a lot of ground in Wednesday’s episode as there was no shortage of random topics to dive into.

Things started with the baseball team and Nebraska’s win of the Big Ten tournament. Who were the heroes of the week? How did Nebraska course correct a possibly rough season?

Then a quick Look at the North Carolina regional and what waits for the Huskers.

After the baseball talk dies down there’s a discussion of other Nebraska sports teams that pulled out a miraculous win that propelled the team and the season forward, before a discussion on recruiting and the Battle of the Boneyard the Huskers will be hosting next Friday.

Finally a little concession stand talk and a game of marry, smash, kill that no one asked for but everyone will enjoy.

Husker247 Podcast: Five toughest games in 2025 May 22, 2025

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The Husker247 Podcast gathered on Thursday to get caught up on some of the May happenings with Nebraska football and the conversation surrounding it.

The trio decided to discuss the toughest games for Nebraska in the forthcoming season with each of Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer talking through their lists and order. Who is the most difficult game? Which games does everyone include? Which one was only included by one list?

Then the three discussed Matt Rhule’s placement on CBS Sports annual coaching list ranking, which really led to a discussion about PJ Fleck and the Minnesota Gophers program that no one knew they wanted.

Finally some baseball and softball talk as both teams have huge games on Friday. Nebraska baseball’s season is on the line against Oregon while the Huskers hope to win a series in Knoxville and punch their ticket to the Women’s College World Series over Tennessee.

Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast: Previewing Nebraska's Big Ten Tournament road May 20, 2025

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In this edition of the Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss the road for the Huskers at the Big Ten Tournament, which begins Tuesday night against Michigan State with Oregon waiting on Friday.

Nebraska will start Ty Horn against Michigan State, but how do the Huskers line up pitching behind him? What will Nebraska’s lineup look like against the Spartans and top starter Joseph Dzierwa.

Finally, what to make of the Big Ten Tournament format and the reasons behind it.

Full Husker roster and schedule news May 14, 2025

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The Husker247 HoopsCast convened for a quick rundown of the Huskers roster and some scheduling news for the 2025-26 season.

The podcast started with Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson breaking down the commitment of Fridrik Leo Curtis and how the big man from Iceland fits for the immediate future and the long-term plan for Fred Hoiberg.

From there the two discussed Nebraska’s roster overall and how things are shaking out for the upcoming season. They also discussed big men in Nebraska’s past and which ones have stood out over the last 30-40 years.

Finally they talked about Nebraska’s game in Sioux Falls and the games played in Kansas City as the team’s non-conference schedule has taken shape.

Husker247 Podcast: 2025s set to arrive and a Raiola ranking May 13, 2025

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The Husker247 Podcast returns at full strength as Michael Bruntz tells Mike Schaefer, Brian Christopherson and the listeners about Adrian Martinez’s presence in Norway and the three discuss 2025 freshmen that haven’t arrived, Dylan Raiola and more.

Which late arriving freshman have the potential to help out early in their careers? Which, if any, defensive linemen could take the Keona Davis route? What to make of linemen like Shawn Hammerbeck, Juju Marks and Brian Tapu? Where is the best position for Jeremiah Jones?

Then the trio discuss Raiola’s ranking in 247Sports list of top returning quarterbacks. Does Raiola get enough credit for being the rare quarterback to play for a Power Conference team all season as a freshman? Should he automatically end up behind quarterbacks who haven’t played much or at all even if the team context is better?

Finally there’s a little too much NBA talk and no one is sure how it got there.

Husker247 Podcast: Buy or sell for 2025? May 06, 2025

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Coming out of spring what is Husker247 ready to buy or sell as it relates to the Huskers and the 2025 season?

Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson run through a handful of topics and discuss how they feel about Nebraska’s defense, its offensive line, Emmett Johnson, Dylan Raiola turnover worthy plays, special teams and more.

Then the two discuss Nebraska’s two most recent commitments in Jase Reynolds and Trae Taylor before a detour and a discussion about renowned sports documentary Hoops Dreams.

Husker247 Podcast: 2027 QB Trae Taylor commits to Nebraska May 01, 2025

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When Nebraska lands a Top247 quarterback but he’s still years away there’s a lot to discuss and that’s why Mike Schaefer brought 247Sports analyst Allen Trieu on the Husker247 Podcast on Thursday.

Trieu broke down how Taylor and his family reached their decision, other teams involved and what the quarterback could bring to Nebraska.

Then the two discussed the challenges of a quarterback committing this early, why Nebraska might look enticing in 2027 and how Taylor could be a very valuable peer recruiter for the Huskers.

Husker247 Podcast: Husker Games, spring recap and more Apr 30, 2025

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The Husker247 Podcast gathered to discuss the Husker Games, the transfer portal, Nebraska’s spring overall and a big recruiting decision on Thursday.

Mike Schaefer filled Brian Christopherson in on what took place Saturday, some of the competitions and which players further down the roster had stand out days.

Then the two discussed the latest news out of the transfer portal including players like Ian Flynt, Jack McCallister, Grant Seagren and Evan Taylor.

After transfer talk it was time to size up the spring. What did we learn? What are we questioning following the spring that was for Nebraska football.

Finally a little bit on the Trae Taylor decision happening on Thursday and how it looks for Nebraska.

Husker247 Nerbaska Baseball Podcast: Huskers roll into key weekend, Mike Schaefer joins Apr 25, 2025

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In this week's episode of the Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast, we discuss Nebraska's series win over Northwestern last weekend, a midweek loss to Kansas where Nebraska didn't have much to show for good at-bats and preview the upcoming series at Maryland.

In the second segment, Husker247's Mike Schaefer joins to discuss the Husker baseball season and much more.

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Husker247 Podcast: Portal, Husker Games and NFL Draft Apr 22, 2025

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The Husker247 Podcast returned on Tuesday to wade through several items in what is going to be a busy week for Nebraska football.

First there’s the transfer portal where the Huskers are likely to look to take a player or two. Where are the Huskers with former North Dakota State running back Charmar Brown?

Then what can we expect as more and more players leave Nebraska to get closer to future roster limits?

Following the portal discussion Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz walk through the upcoming Husker Games and what to expect this weekend.

Finally the NFL Draft is this week. Which former Huskers are expecting phone calls and who gets selected?

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