Big Red Junkies - Nebraska Football Podcast

Everybody’s chirping that Nebraska’s defense is too small, too green, and not ready for Big Ten smash‑mouth. Nah. We’re calling BS—and we brought receipts. We kick off Week Zero with a straight‑up rant about the national narrative and why the spring/summer “offense struggled” headlines never credit a defense that’s actually making strides. Then we dive into Tony White vs. John Butler résumé talk a...

We’re putting our money (and our shots) where our mouths are – it’s time for the Big Red Junkies 2025 Nebraska Football Prop Bet Special! This episode is all about bold Huskers predictions. BJ, Matt, Jed, and guest Elijah Herbel from the Average Joe Sports Show  ⁨@TheAJSportsShow⁩  go line-by-line through our official season-long over/unders for 2025. We’re talking Dylan Raiola’s passing yards, Em...

Matt Rhule says the magic formula is 40 sacks and 20 takeaways. So can Nebraska actually pull it off in 2025? In this episode, the Junkies dive into what it’ll take for Nebraska to reach that all-important “40/20” defensive mark—40 sacks and 20 takeaways. This is the goal Rhule laid out when he first got to Lincoln, and hitting it has historically meant double-digit wins for teams across the count...

Dylan Raiola is walking into Lincoln with little to no Heisman hype — can he actually sling it for 3,400+ yards in this season? The Junkies break down a bold stat line prediction for Dylan Raiola’s freshman season — and whether he can reach 3,400 passing yards in 2025. If he does, it would be the second-highest total in Nebraska history. They dive into how realistic that number is based on Nebrask...

Can Nebraska finally break through in 2025—or are we setting ourselves up for heartbreak again? We’re breaking it ALL down, game by game. Elijah Herbel from Average Joe Sports Show joins the Big Red Junkies to deliver a no-BS preview of Nebraska's full 2025 football schedule. We go through every matchup and give our raw, unfiltered takes—what scares us, where we can dominate, and what Matt Rhule a...

It's Husker fantasy draft time, and things got real spicy right out the gate. In this special offseason episode of Big Red Junkies, BJ, Jed, and Matt hold a Nebraska Football–only fantasy draft—but with a twist. Instead of touchdowns and yards, players earn points based on their PFF game grades, with a 10-snap minimum. From Dylan Raiola going No. 1 overall to sleeper picks like Elijah Judy, Kai Wa...

The Big Ten preseason predictions are out—and we’ve got some things to say. In this episode, the Big Red Junkies go all-in on Nebraska's 2025 outlook: the disrespect from national media, the brutal schedule setup, and the real expectations for Matt Rhule in year three. We break down Nebraska’s standing in the new-look B1G, react to where the Huskers landed in the Cleveland.com media poll, and give...

Should Nebraska spend nearly a BILLION dollars renovating Memorial Stadium—or just build a brand new one? The Big Red Junkies aren’t pulling punches in this episode. BJ, Jed, and Matt dive headfirst into the latest stadium update chaos, breaking down Troy Dannen's comments, the ghost of Trev Alberts' Texas A&M disaster, and the absurd price tag now rumored to be as high as $700 million to $1 billi...

The Huskers have just 12 commits for 2026. Is Matt Rhule asleep at the wheel—or five steps ahead of the game? In this episode of the Big Red Junkies, BJ, Jed, and Matt dive into what looks like a shockingly small recruiting class for Nebraska Football in 2026. But don’t panic. The crew breaks down why this shift might be more about strategy than desperation. We hit on: Why the class might stay und...

We can all agree, Nebraska Football hasn't been the same since T.O. left, nearly 3 decades ago. It started alright with Frank Solich, but Bill Callahan, Bo Pelini, Mike Riley and Scott Frost drove our proud and once dominant program into near oblivion. The Jury is still out on Matt Rhule, but things are looking more positive than they have since the 90's. We're debating. #huskers #gbr #nfl #americ...

Question marks abound, for Terry Braden and Phil Snow. We're diving into what we expect and are excited to see. #gbr #nfl #collegefootball #huskers #podcast #nebraskafootball #huskersfootball #cfb #kansascitychiefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People seem to think this is a STACKED ROOM for the Huskers. We're diving into what we expect and are excited to see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it Heisman or BUST? Do we have an RB2 or RB3? This is one of the lightest rooms on the team. We're diving into what we expect and are excited to see. #gbr #nfl #collegefootball #huskers #podcast #nebraskafootball #huskersfootball #cfb #kansascitychiefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Huskers O-Line may be the most talented we've seen in decades. Coach Raiola has been given the power and the support to make a huge leap this season. We're diving into what we expect and are excited to see. #gbr #nfl #collegefootball #huskers #podcast #nebraskafootball #huskersfootball #cfb #kansascitychiefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Husker DC John Butler has the full backing of Matt Rhule. These two prosition groups are fully loaded, and ready to make big leaps headed into 2025. We're breaking down depth charts and expectations. #gbr #nfl #collegefootball #huskers #podcast #nebraskafootball #huskersfootball #cfb #kansascitychiefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Husker Football was allllll business this spring. Matt Rhule seems like a new man, and the team isn't far off that pace. We're discussing all the major storylines from spring and the offseason in general. #gbr #nfl #collegefootball #nebraskafootball #huskersfootball #podcast #americanfootballteam #huskers #collegefootballteam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Huskers need the DR to be surgical in year two. 10% off your first month of therapy with https://betterhelp.com/bigredjunkies #sponsored We're breaking down the numbers on past 4-5 Star QBs in Power 4 and under Dana Holgorsen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska has some great incoming players, but some of the guys we're returning are what is so exciting for 2025. Here's who we are fired up about in the transfer class, in 25'. #gbr #huskers #nfl #raiola #cfb #football #americanfootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska has some great incoming players, but some of the guys we're returning are what is so exciting for 2025. Here's who we are fired up about on Defense, in 25'. #gbr #huskers #nfl #raiola #cfb #football #americanfootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska has some great incoming players, but some of the guys we're returning are what is so exciting for 2025. Here's who we are fired up about on Offense, in 25'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The moment Matt Rhule steps in front of a mic, you know something interesting is about to happen. How is he always ahead of stuff? Does returning production matter? Jed and BJ discuss. #gbr #huskers #nebraska #cfb #nfl #football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corey Campbell is owed a great debt of gratitude for the way Husker players presented themselves at the Combine last week. It's a great feeling to see Nebraska boys generating the buzz of oos and ahhhs. Jed and BJ are breaking it down. #gbr #nebraska #huskers #nfl #nflcombine #draft #draftstock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had no clue the Husker's Special Teams had been SO AWFUL.... Mike Ekler may be more important than we originally thought. Jed broke the numbers down, and it's time to talk about it. #nfl #gbr #americanfootball #football #collegefootball #podcast #nebraskasports #nebraskafootball #huskersfootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nebraska program as a whole, fans and all, have pushed their chips all in. It's time the WINS start to fall. We are looking for more of what is happening to translate to the field. #huskers #gbr #football #nfl #cfb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska Football is in good hands, and the future continues to look up regardless of the hurdle. The evolution of Matt Rhule is bringing Husker football back from the dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices