Locked On Nebraska - Daily Podcast on the Nebraska Cornhuskers

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BIG 10 SQUAD - Is Nebraska preparing to face a USC ELITE Recruiting Class? Mar 26, 2025

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USC's recruiting prowess is shaking up the Big Ten landscape. Could the Trojans' 2026 class redefine college football dynamics? With top-tier recruits and a national #1 ranking, USC's potential impact is a hot topic. The episode dives into the pressure cooker of Big Ten coaching, spotlighting figures like Kurt Signetti at Indiana and Ryan Day at Ohio State. The stakes are high, and expectations are soaring. March Madness also takes center stage, with the Big Ten's mixed performance under scrutiny. Hosts Spencer McLaughlin, Jacob Goins, Jay Stevens, Zach Seiko, and Roman Tomashoff bring their unique insights, dissecting the conference's basketball prospects and potential upsets. Will Michigan surprise everyone? Tune in for a deep dive into the Big Ten's evolving narrative and the strategic moves shaping its future. Don't miss out on these expert analyses and predictions!

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Nebraska coach Matt Rhule sets the record straight on Dylan Raiola: ‘He’s a big man.’ Mar 26, 2025

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We heard on Tuesday from Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule and Huskers Emmett Johnson and Marques Buford after two practices in this spring. Rhule had plenty to say as usual, diving into the latest around pertinent topics in college football. He also set the record straight on QB Dylan Raiola’s bid to better his body composition during the offseason.

Connor and Mitch are here to go over Rhule’s comments and reset the conversation around the House Settlement that carries so much weight with the Huskers and every program in college football. What’s it like for Buford to compete among a group of defensive backs that must get smaller by August?

Spring is in full swing. Join on for this Wednesday episode.

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Nebraska football: What’s the tallest hurdle facing the Huskers on defense? Mar 25, 2025

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We’ll hear from Matt Rhule on Tuesday in Lincoln as the Nebraska football team wraps its second practice of the spring. It’s time in this episode to talk about John Butler’s defense. How will the Huskers handle all of the change – and there’s a lot – that has taken place on that side of the ball since early December?

What’s the key to the Blackshirts’ success in 2025? Connor and Mitch have ideas. Also, we’re talking about pro day, set for Tuesday. It’s a big opportunity for former Huskers who did not receive NFL combine events, such as Nash Hutmacher and Bryce Benhart. Rhule values this moment as much as any coach we’ve seen at Nebraska.

Finally, what can we expect to hear from the head coach on Tuesday? Join us as we go over a few of the key issues of spring.

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Dana Holgorsen and Nebraska's most overlooked storyline to start spring football Mar 24, 2025

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Spring football is here at Nebraska. The Huskers’ work starts Monday on the practice field. Connor and Mitch have got you covered, with conversation on a few spring storylines in Lincoln – including one that involves the offensive coordinator, Dana Holgorsen. It’s been underplayed in discussions this offseason.

How much will look new with the Nebraska offense in August? It might be more than we’re being led to believe. This spring is essential for Holgorsen to get in sync with Dylan Raiola and all the pieces, new and old, around the quarterback. We’re also talking about March Madness. The SEC and the Big Ten rule the world. So yeah, no different than football. And why are we surprised at something that Matt Rhule said this month about the spring?

Also, Nebraska wrestling had a huge weekend in Philly. Not as delightful for the Nebraska baseball team in Los Angeles. Join us as we discuss it all.

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Nebraska football: One stat that MUST improve for the Huskers in 2025 Mar 21, 2025

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The mailbag is here on this NCAA Tournament Friday. We’ve got a spring practice schedule for Nebraska. Connor and Mitch answer your questions about the ceiling for the Huskers’ defense in 2025. We select our favorite walk-ons ever and explain how NIL might look different in the revenue sharing era.

What’s the outlook for Nebraska’s freshmen linebackers. A listener asks if we’re overlooking a third-year player in the linebacker group. How might Pat Stewart structure his staff as the Huskers’ general manager?

Also, Mitch loses track of the show. See if you can tell when it happens. We discuss our favorite college football-related TV commercials and finish with a question: Would it actually be embarrassing for Nebraska if Omaha won an NCAA Tournament game before the Huskers? Or is the damage already done? Join us.

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The plan for Nebraska football to overcome heavy portal losses up front on defense Mar 20, 2025

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Our spring preview of Nebraska is well timed as the great March thaw continues after Lincoln and other nearby areas were buried on Wednesday by a blizzard. Connor and Mitch dug out. And they pick up the pre-spring discussion with questions about the Huskers’ defensive size and strength?

Do not overlook just how much Nebraska lost to graduation and the transfer portal after last season. Even with a strong incoming class of freshmen and transfers, there’s much to overcome. But a plan exists, with new defensive coaches and reinforcements on the roster in place to execute it.

Who starts spring atop the depth chart at linebacker and on the D-line? Where might Nebraska find a surprise? There are several candidates to break out and provide a wild card in 2025 for John Butler’s defense. Also, we’re discussing Mitch’s look back two decades at the memorable recruiting class of 2025. Join us.

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BIG 10 SQUAD - How Nebraska Football Can Benefit from Spring Game Changes Mar 19, 2025

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Deion Sanders' bold proposal for spring football scrimmages could revolutionize college football. Imagine the Florida Gators clashing with rivals in off-season showdowns, boosting fan engagement and team readiness. Is this the future of college sports?

Explore the NCAA basketball tournament's controversial selections, with UNC's inclusion sparking debate. Craig Sheeman and other experts weigh in on the Big Ten's tournament prospects, questioning if any team truly stands out. Discover insights on new coaching strategies at USC and Ohio State, with Eric Musselman's influence already making waves.

Join Spencer McLaughlin, Craig Sheeman, and Mark Culkin as they dissect these pivotal topics. Will the Gators' spring games become a trend? Can the Big Ten rise to the occasion? Tune in for expert analysis and insider perspectives.

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Assessing Nebraska’s defensive skill and the cutdown ahead in the secondary Mar 19, 2025

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Our spring preview of the Nebraska football team moves to defense. We’re looking at skill and numbers among the defensive backs. New secondary coach Addison Williams walks into a packed room. The roster includes 29 DBs. How many will remain when the Huskers open at Arrowhead Stadium on Aug. 28?

Mitch and Connor offer their thoughts on strengths in the secondary and the biggest questions. Is Ceyair Wright ready for another jump at corner? Who plays the spot opposite him? Is the safety position in good hands with the likes of returning veterans DeShon Singleton, Marques Buford and Malcolm Hartzog?

And what about all the young talent? There are defined group of inexperienced players within the hierarchy of the Huskers’ defensive backfield. Who needs a big spring to avoid losing their roster spots, with the cutdown to 105 looming in August? And who might break out? Join us on this Wednesday for a lively conversation.

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Nebraska football: Who starts alongside Elijah Pritchett and Rocco Spindler on the O-line? Mar 18, 2025

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The spring preview of Nebraska football continues on this Tuesday as Mitch and Connor turn their attention to the offensive line. Do the Huskers have a starting five ready to go? How might the many injuries impact Nebraska in the spring? And where do Elijah Pritchett and Rocco Spindler look locked into starting positions?

Nebraska fans long for an offensive line that makes them proud. These Huskers feature a core of veterans and a young group that could push for playing time in 2025. Their time to impress in an important moment begins next week as the Huskers open spring practice with four starting-level linemen on the sideline.

We’re also digging into the tight ends. Heinrich Haarberg and Luke Lindenmeyer lead the group this month. What can Nebraska expect from Carter Nelson and Mac Markway in the fall? We’ve got opinions. Join us.

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Nebraska football: What is NOT being discussed at QB for the Huskers that matters? Mar 17, 2025

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It’s spring break on campus in Lincoln. The Nebraska football team is out of action until March 24, when spring practice begins. And we’re here to deliver a preview of the next six weeks with the Huskers. It starts today as Connor and Mitch look at the upside among the offensive skill spots — and the biggest questions.

You know about Dylan Raiola. But what about Nebraska’s backup situation at QB? We tell you why it might be a signal of the growth that coach Matt Rhule and OC Dana Holgorsen are seeking. Who are we projecting to start at wide receiver? Who’s a wild card at the pass-catching positions?

And what does the arrival of general manager Pat Stewart mean for the Huskers’ approach at running back? Join us for this St. Patrick’s Day episode.

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