Big Red Junkies - Nebraska Football Podcast

Nebraska Football fans, we're breaking down Stewart Mandel's 10 Commandments to fix college football and what each one means for the Huskers, the Big Ten, and the future of the sport. We get into whether the SEC has actually lost its grip on college football, why the 12-team playoff needs to grow to 16, and why those first-round byes keep blowing up in everyone's faces. From there it's campus quar...

Nebraska Football's South Stadium renovation is officially approved, and the Big Red Junkies break down what the Memorial Stadium overhaul means for Husker fans. BJ, Jed, and Matt get into why BJ thinks Nebraska should've just built a brand new stadium instead of putting lipstick on a 120-year-old pig, and why the practice facility basically made that impossible. They talk through the Kiewit deal...

In this episode, we provide a deep dive Nebraska Football recap following the Husker Spring Game. We analyze the latest from the Big Red, including Matt Rhule’s coaching shift and the impact of new transfers on the roster. We break down QB Anthony Colandrea's performance and how his "gunslinger" mentality compares to previous seasons. Our team also discusses the standout "Twitch" of defensive line...

Nebraska Football transfer portal analysis covering Matt Rhule’s 2025 roster changes and grades for previous transfer classes. We break down the evolution of the Huskers' roster management and what to expect this season. The discussion covers major departures like Dylan Raiola and Malcolm Hartzog while evaluating new impact players such as linebacker Owen Chambliss and offensive lineman Braden Bla...

The official Nebraska Football offseason begins with breaking transfer portal news as Mincey heads to Kentucky and the Huskers land two key transfers. We react to the roster turnover, including Keanu Davis entering the portal, and analyze the additions of Brendan Black and Trinidad Chambliss. This episode also recaps the disappointing bowl game performance and sparks a heated debate on our confide...

In this Nebraska Football podcast, the Big Red Junkies preview the Las Vegas Bowl matchup between the Huskers and the Utah Utes. We break down the impact of TJ Lateef making his first start and analyze the defensive changes with Matt Rhule coaching the D-line. The crew dives into key matchups, including Utah's red zone defense versus Nebraska's rushing attack, and debates player prop bets for the...

A full autopsy on the 2025 Nebraska Football season, breaking down exactly where the Huskers succeeded and where the "fatal wound" occurred. We dive deep into season grades for every position group and evaluate Matt Rhule's Year 2 performance. From the impact of Dylan Raiola's injury against USC to the surprising regression of the defensive line, we leave no stone unturned in this Husker season re...

Nebraska Football is making massive moves. We break down the firing of John Butler and Donovan Raiola and analyze the new hires: Defensive Coordinator Rob Aurich (San Diego State) and Offensive Line Coach Geep Wade (Georgia Tech). Is Rob Aurich the rising star the Blackshirts need? Will Geep Wade bring the physicality Matt Rhule wants in the trenches? We discuss the "Orrick" (Aurich) defense, the...

Nebraska Football fires defensive coordinator John Butler following the loss to Iowa, sparking a massive search for a replacement. We debate if Matt Rhule made the right call or if the program is facing a deeper identity crisis. The crew breaks down potential DC candidates like Jim Leonhard and Phil Snow while analyzing Dana Holgorsen’s offensive struggles. We also discuss Dylan Raiola’s future, h...

We preview the massive Nebraska Football rivalry game against Iowa on Black Friday and break down the keys to a Husker victory. We also recap the difficult loss to Penn State, analyzing the offensive struggles and what needs to change. The crew dives deep into Iowa's statistical anomalies, the crucial Emmett Johnson matchup, and the weather forecast for Memorial Stadium. We also run through our pr...

Nebraska heads to Beaver Stadium for a sneaky-tough road test against Penn State, and we’re breaking down every angle of this matchup. From Emmett Johnson’s Heisman buzz to TJ Latif’s second start on the road, this episode dives deep into what it’ll take for the Huskers to steal one on Senior Day. We open by setting the stage for Nebraska vs Penn State — a game many penciled in as a sure loss back...

Nebraska Husker football bye week episode, Jed, Matt and BJ are joined by Elijah to dig into Emmett Johnson’s breakout, Dylan Raiola’s mid-season regression, and what a true 2026 CFP-or-bust standard means for the Huskers. It’s a full-on state-of-the-program check-in for Nebraska fans heading into the stretch run. The guys open with bye week storylines, Emmett Johnson’s usage, and whether his prod...

Jed, Matt, and BJ are back with a loaded Nebraska vs UCLA recap — and things got interesting. The Big Red Junkies break down one of the most complete performances of the Matt Rhule era while diving deep into the growing Emmett Johnson Heisman buzz and the evolving quarterback battle in Lincoln. They open with a detailed UCLA game recap, analyzing how Nebraska controlled both lines of scrimmage and...

Nebraska vs USC recap and UCLA preview — we break down the heartbreaking loss in Lincoln, Dylan Raiola’s injury, and what it means heading into next week’s matchup with UCLA. This episode covers Emmett Johnson’s breakout 165-yard rushing performance, a gutsy defensive effort against Caleb Williams’ Trojans, and how Matt Rhule and Marcus Satterfield might adjust with a new quarterback plan. We also...

Nebraska vs USC takes center stage this week, and the Big Red Junkies break down everything Husker fans need to know — plus a full recap of the gritty win over Northwestern that set up this primetime showdown in Lincoln. We dissect how Matt Rhule’s team is evolving, how Dylan Raiola is progressing, and what to expect when the Huskers line up against Lincoln Riley’s explosive Trojans offense. We ki...

We're breaking down the Cornhusker’s frustrating trip to Minnesota and looking ahead to this week’s showdown against Northwestern. BJ, Matt, and Jed go deep on coaching questions — especially the offensive line and quarterback rooms — before diving into fan prop bets and game predictions. This episode blends analysis, humor, and brutal honesty as the guys debate whether the Huskers’ offensive issu...

The Big Red Junkies break down everything Husker fans are buzzing about — from Matt Rhule’s Penn State rumors to Nebraska’s win over Maryland, plus a full preview of the Minnesota matchup as Big Ten play heats up. BJ, Jed, and Matt open with the national headlines linking Rhule to Penn State — separating rumor from reality and explaining what his contract really means for Nebraska’s stability. The...

Quick-hit predictions for Nebraska at Maryland ahead of Saturday’s BTN kickoff. We scan the analytics (ESPN and others), check the market (spread and total), and lay out two scoring paths: one that pushes the OVER if Nebraska gets rolling, and one that lands UNDER if the Huskers start slow on their first true road test. Final picks at the end. Chapters 00:00 Intro & Kickoff (BTN 2:30 CT) 00:47 Win...

Nebraska football fans—enjoy this one. We break down the Huskers’ gritty win over Michigan State and push back on the doom-and-gloom, then pivot into a full Maryland preview with matchups, game-plan tweaks, and keys to keep the momentum rolling. In this episode of Big Red Junkies, BJ, Matt, and Jed recap a chaotic, wind-whipped game that swung on defense, special teams, and late execution. We talk...

Husker Nation, this one’s personal. Bye week’s over—now it’s Sparty’s turn in the woodchipper. Let’s talk where Nebraska attacks and why this should be a get-right Saturday. We open with the team’s mindset—no smiles, just business. Then we dive into Michigan State’s offense under Jonathan Smith and a mobile QB who’ll pull it down—but ball security isn’t perfect and their WR room leans on just a co...

Somber? Sure. Sky-is-falling? Hell no. Nebraska got mauled up front—but Raiola and the defense showed real growth. Let’s talk like adults, Husker Nation. We open on the fan meltdown and why it’s overcooked. Then we get into the real football: the DL held up better than most expected, but the O-line (especially at LT) was a problem all night. We argue the Elijah Pritchett vs “Gunner Tool” question...

HATE WEEK. We’re talking how Nebraska can rock a juiced Memorial Stadium and make Michigan feel it early. Yes, we said it: punch them in the mouth. ▶ What’s inside: We start with Michigan’s offense—freshman QB Bryce Underwood (live arm, legit runner) and RB Justin Haynes (big-play merchant) vs Nebraska’s pressure looks. We get into why Underwood’s efficiency craters under heat and why NU’s third-d...

Huskers vs. Houston Christian (preview with prop bets & predictions).Secondary: Brief Akron postgame vibes, Matt Rhule’s halftime fire, team stat trends, depth chart notes (e.g., Pritchett), and BRJ fantasy scoring chatter. Nebraska just emptied the clip on Akron—and now it’s get-right, stay-mean week. Houston Christian’s rolling into Lincoln, and we’re ready to feast. Let’s talk how the Huskers b...

It’s “handle your business” week. We break down Akron like real Husker fans do—no fluff, just what matters on Saturday. We open with a few takeaways from Cincinnati, then flip straight into the Akron preview. We hit how the Zips want to play on offense, why this year’s defense is basically a reset, drop one ridiculously fun Akron history nugget (yes, that Chuck Taylor), run through our prop bets,...

This one’s all about Thursday night: Nebraska vs Cincinnati. We break down what Raiola and the Huskers offense absolutely have to do to walk out 1–0. We open with why this matchup matters and how it sets the tone for the season. From there, it’s a straight shot into Dylan Raiola—what we’ve seen, what worries us, and what has to click with the receivers and O‑line. We get into Cincinnati’s profile...