Locked On Nebraska - Daily Podcast on the Nebraska Cornhuskers

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Can Nebraska football be like ... Texas? Mar 14, 2025

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It’s a mailbag Friday at the Locked On Nebraska. We start the madness with a question about an old friend: Can the Huskers finally ascend again in college football by following the path of Texas? One listener doesn’t think it’s such a wild concept. Connor and Mitch don’t necessarily agree. We explain.

Is the 2025 season a boom-or-bust for Nebraska? Why is quarterback recruiting so complicated? What’s going on with the 105-man roster limit? A listener to the show suggests that Nebraska might have the best cornerback duo in the Big Ten by the end of this year. How far-fetched is that idea?

What’s a Jaysker, and when did it become a thing? Will Nebraska fans root for Omaha in the NCAA Tournament. And finally, why do the Huskers play basketball? Join us for a full Friday show.

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BIG 10 SQUAD - Which Nebraska Huskers Rivals Are on the Hot Seat in 2025? Mar 13, 2025

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Are the Big Ten's top coaches feeling the heat? With the college football season in full swing, the spotlight is on the Big Ten Conference, where coaching legends like Lincoln Riley and Kirk Ferentz face mounting pressure. As the NCAA basketball tournament looms, predictions are flying about which teams will rise or fall.

Join hosts Jacob Goins, Roman Tomashoff, and others as they dissect the potential coaching shake-ups and speculate on the future of figures like Luke Fickell and Sherrod Moore. The conversation heats up with insights into the Big Ten's basketball prospects, featuring teams like Ohio State and Michigan State. Will the Big Ten break its March Madness curse?

Tune in for expert analysis and spirited debate on the Big Ten's path forward. Don't miss out on the insider perspectives and bold predictions that could reshape your view of college sports.

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Rocco says it all for Nebraska – in nine seconds Mar 13, 2025

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id we meet a new Nebraska football leader this week? Offensive lineman Rocco Spindler, the Notre Dame transfer, said it all in less than 10 seconds on Tuesday. “We’ve gotta be an O-line driven program.” Goodnight, everyone. If Spindler says nothing else this offseason, he’s already provided some hope for Nebraska fans with his attitude.

Connor and Mitch talk about Spindler’s potential place within the Nebraska offense. Also, has Matt Rhule changed? Since early November, when Rhule made a switch at offensive coordinator, he’s been trending toward a new version of the Nebraska coach. He’s putting the program first. Any questions?

And we go through the Huskers’ long list of injuries ahead of spring practice. Even if they wanted to hold a spring game this year – and they don’t – the Huskers perhaps could not. Join us on this Thursday.

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Nebraska coach Matt Rhule talks Dylan Raiola, Mike Ekeler, Pat Stewart Mar 12, 2025

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Tuesday in Lincoln gave us almost 40 minutes with Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule. Rhule discussed his quarterback, talking about the need for Dylan Raiola to improve his “body composition” in this offseason. We assess that situation.

Rhule admitted that he did not want to hire Mike Ekeler – until the two of them met, and then Rhule couldn’t stop thinking about the Nebraska native who has taken over the Huskers’ special teams. Rhule told a hilarious story that involves the two coaches. They might just be a match made in heaven for Nebraska’s kicking game.

We also got time with Dane Key, Rocco Spindler and Dasan McCullough. What stood out in those interviews. Finally, Rhule offered insight into the hire of GM Pat Stewart. It’s all covered here. Join us.

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All eyes on Matt Rhule: It’s time to talk Nebraska spring football Mar 11, 2025

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It’s spring. Nebraska football is back on the big stage Tuesday in Lincoln as coach Matt Rhule and a few of the new Huskers answer questions from members of the media. There’s plenty to cover with the head coach, who’s been making the rounds in national interviews since his last Q&A session at home about a month ago.

What do we want to know? What do fans need to know? Rhule is sure to address the latest big addition at Nebraska, general manager Pat Stewart. We’ll likely hear more about the push toward revenue sharing this summer. How are the new players meshing with the returnees in the pre-spring portion of the Huskers’ offseason? What about specific positions, such as running back, that have our attention?

Join us on this Tuesday as we preview Rhule’s preview of the spring.

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Nebraska basketball collapses, but Fred Hoiberg is the coach to bring the Huskers back Mar 10, 2025

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It’s over for Nebraska basketball this season. Well, not exactly. The Huskers are headed to a second-tier postseason tournament. But they fell short of the goal to make a second consecutive NCAA appearance after a deflating loss at home Sunday against Iowa. Nevertheless, the Huskers have the right coach in Fred Hoiberg.

Connor and Mitch assess the carnage of this season. Hoiberg has earned the trust of Nebraska’s administration, but all parties need to take a hard look at the program. What can be fixed? How to do it? And how serious is Nebraska about equipping Hoiberg with the roster-building resources to compete for a spot in the top half of the Big Ten.

Also, we applaud the Omaha Mavericks and review the weekend for Nebraska baseball. And Matt Rhule will be back on stage Tuesday in Lincoln. What do we expect from the football coach?

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Nebraska football: Introducing the Husker Games. And which new assistant impressed us most? Mar 07, 2025

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It’s a mailbag Friday on the cusp of March Madness. Connor and Mitch are talking football and basketball. Who’s got the most work to do among the six new assistant football coaches introduced to the media in Lincoln over the past two weeks? Is the cancellation of the spring game really about the threat of transfers?

What are the Husker Games, and what part of them are we excited to see in April? We’ve got questions about special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler and defensive line coach Terry Bradden. Can you learn all that’s needed to know about the leadership qualities of a coach in a short time?

Finally, why does Iowa State constantly make more with less? And does it count as a victory if Nebraska basketball wins an NCAA Tournament play-in game? Join us for all of that and more.

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BIG 10 SQUAD - Do Nebraska Huskers have the MOST to gain during spring football? Mar 06, 2025

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Can the Big Ten's dark horses upset the traditional powerhouses this season? With spring football practices underway, the Big Ten landscape is buzzing with potential surprises. Teams like Penn State, Illinois, and Nebraska are gearing up for a season that could redefine their standings. The discussion features insights from Spencer McLaughlin, Craig Sheman, and Zach Anderson Yoxheimer, who explore the impact of coaching changes and transfer portal dynamics on these teams' prospects.

USC's entry into the Big Ten and their quarterback conundrum under Lincoln Riley also take center stage. The hosts debate the potential playoff contenders, including Ohio State and Oregon, and how media narratives might influence playoff selections.

Tune in for a deep dive into the strategies and players that could reshape the Big Ten's future. Don't miss out on this engaging analysis of college football's evolving dynamics.

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Mike Ekeler goes all in on Nebraska coach Matt Rhule. Is this a match made in football heaven? Mar 06, 2025

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New Nebraska special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler offered a strong endorsement this week for coach Matt Rhule. Rhule is as good at leading as any coach for whom Ekeler has played or worked. Is this just a first impression, or did the Huskers find something in this match that perhaps even they did not anticipate?

Connor and Mitch discuss this emerging dynamic on Rhule’s coaching staff. Also, in what area does Nebraska football have the most ground to gain in the spring after its big changes to the roster, coaching staff and front office?

We’re set to adopt a college basketball team as March Madness starts. Nebraska baseball got bad news this week as ace pitcher Matthew McConnaughey went down with an arm injury. Does this kind of storyline affect Nebraska athletics more often than others? And if so, is there a reason to explain it? Join us on this Thursday.

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How Mike Ekeler plans to flip Nebraska special teams. And did Nebraska hoops get robbed? Mar 05, 2025

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Nebraska football and Nebraska basketball share the main stage on this blizzardy Wednesday. We heard from new football assistant coaches Mike Ekeler, Terry Bradden and Addison Williams on Tuesday in Lincoln. Ekeler, as expected, delivered, with plenty of insight into his career and special teams philosophy. We’ve got clips to share with you.

Bradden, too, brought the energy in his introduction after eight seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs. What are the Huskers getting in this new defensive line coach? Connor and Mitch discuss.

And we wrap this episode with a look at all that went wrong for Nebraska hoops on Wednesday at Ohio State in a double-overtime loss. Brice Williams scored a school-record 43 points, but it wasn’t enough. And the Huskers likely won’t have enough on their resume to make the NCAA Tournament.