Brandon Shanahan

Cornhusker Connection

Sports EN ↓ 133 episodes

Brandon Shanahan, and Tyler Sprinkel have been life-long Nebraska Cornhusker fans. After years of heartache, they've decided to enter the transfer portal. After spending the last season searching for a new team, they've landed right back where they started, Nebraska. Brooke Byrne joins the team this year as the fellas break down what's going on in college football.

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Brandon Shanahan

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Latest episode

Nov 5, 2025

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Episodes

Go Big 12 or Go Home: Big 12 Struggles in Week One. Can Texas Upset Bama? 05.09.2023

Brandon Shanahan and Iowa broadcasting legend Drew Russell break down the entire Big 12 slate including Colorado's upset over TCU. They also discuss what early upsets of Texas Tech and Baylor mean for the conferences narrative.

Cornhusker Connection: Buffs Are Back, SEC Stinks, Who is Better Than We Thought? 04.09.2023

College football is as back as ever. Buffs are back and upset TCU on the road, what does that mean for the Golden Buffaloes? Brandon also goes through and talks about who is better than he thought, worse than he thought, and the same as he thought coming into the season. GBFR. Twitter: @Shanahman Twitter: @TylerSpinkel Twitter: @BrookejBryne

Hangover Epsisode: What a Disaster 01.09.2023

Nebraska falls in their season opener in very Husker-like fashion but I didn't even cry once i promise

Go Big 12 or Go Home: What's Going to Happen to Iowa State? 01.09.2023

Brandon Shanahan and Iowa broadcasting legend Drew Russell break down what to expect going into week one for Big 12 conference. They also discuss how they think the latest set of sports betting allegations are going to affect the Cyclones and what the trickle down consequences could be going forward.

Cornhusker Connection: Week One Predictions 31.08.2023

The pre-season finale - football is back! The guys go week by week and pick every Husker game this season. They also see how their picks line up with just flipping a coin to decide each game. GBFR. Twitter: @Shanahman Twitter: @TylerSpinkel Twitter: @BrookejBryne

Bookie Brooke: Heisman Picks and Week One CFB Slate 30.08.2023

Bookie Brooke makes his Cornhusker Connection debut as the lead betting analyst for the CC Network. He’s joined by Brandon Shanahan and Tyler Sprinkel to make their pre-season heisman picks and break down the first weekend of college football

Go Big 12 or Go Home 30.08.2023

Iowa sports broadcasting legend Drew Russell joins the Cornhusker Connection Network as he's accompanied by Brandon Shanahan to talk all things Big 12 and beyond. In the inaugural episode the guys talk about all the changes made in the conference this year and what the league is going to look like next year. It's a great time to be a Big 12 fan.

Cornhusker Connection: Week One is Finally Here 28.08.2023

It's game week! We made it I can't beleive it. We update where we think the Huskers stand before their matchup with Minnesota. The boys also reveal the first ever Cornhusker Connection Top-10 Rankings. Twitter: @Shanahman Twitter: @TylerSpinkel Twitter: @BrookejBryne

Cornhusker Connection: Most Hated Teams in Husker Nation 24.08.2023

This week the fellas break down who are the most hated teams in the eyes of Husker Nation. Is Iowa actually a rival or do we just hate them? Finally the guys talk about how Nebraska, Colorado, and Wisconsin are going to look short and long term with their new head coaches. Twitter: @Shanahman Twitter: @TylerSpinkel Twitter: @BrookejBryne

Cornhusker Connection - Can Relegation Save College Football? 21.08.2023

The fellas talk about Omaha sports legend Terrance Bud Crawfords latest historic performance. Then the guys break down the new Johnny Football documentary on Netflix. How close was he to being a competent NFL quarterback? Finally, Commissioner Shanahan proposes a new relegation centered college football format. Twitter: @Shanahman Twitter: @TylerSpinkel Twitter: @BrookejBryne

Pac-12 is Dead. What's Next? 14.08.2023

With the official departure of Oregon, Washington to the Big-10 and Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, and Utah heading west for the Big-12, the Pac-12 is dead. Don't worry, Brandon Shanahan has a plan to fix college football. After remembering this is actually supposed to be a Nebraska Cornhusker podcast, Brandon, Tyler Sprinkel, and Brooke Byrne talk about the quarterback room and all that&#3...

Emergency Pod - Colorado's Back in the Big 12 07.08.2023

The fellas are back and so is Colorado! Brandon Shanahan, Tyler Sprinkel, and Brooke Byrne talk about what it means for Colorado to move back to the Big 12. What's the next domino to fall? Also apparently every football player in the state of Iowa can't stop betting on their football games. Finally, Bookie Brooke and the boys talk about their favorite college football futures. Twitter: @Sh...

The Boys are Back 07.08.2023

After a year of soul seraching in the college football fan transfer portal Brandon Shanahan and Tyler Sprinkel are back where they've always belonged, preacing pro-cornhusker propaganda. Top recruit Brooke Byrne makes his debut while being subject to a Q&A to get a baseline on where he stands on college footballs biggest issues.

Episode #19 - Decision Day 19.01.2023

On the 19th and final episode of the Entering the Transfer Portal Podcast Brandon and Tyler reflect on the season and make their decisions to leave the college football fan transfer portal. 

Episode #18 - Bowl Season Champions 13.01.2023

Brandon and Tyler are back from the holiday break in the final episode before selection day to break down the bowl season and crown a bowl season champion among power-five conferences.

Episode #17 - Bowl Season Mama Mia 28.12.2022

In a subtle attempt to slander the SEC, Brandon and Tyler come up with a system to determine what conference is going to have the best bowl season. They break down each power-five bowl game to see what their new system predicts is going to be the best conference in college football. 

Episode #16 - Who is Going to Win Bowl Season? 09.12.2022

Brandon and Tyler break down championship week and Brandon unveils his new system to evaluate who is going to win bowl season. 

Episode #15 - Eyeing the Finish Line 02.12.2022

With the regular season officially in the rear view mirror, the guys check in with their teams and set the stage for their final decisions.

BONUS - Matt Rhule Hired at Nebraska 30.11.2022

In a bonus-emergency fashion, Brandon and Tyler break down Nebraska's new hire and introductory press conference. They talk about the pros, cons, and expectations moving forward. Is it enough to earn their loyalty back? We'll see. 

Episode #14 - Who Can Nebraska Hire to Regain our Trust 24.11.2022

As we enter into the final week of the season, Brandon and Tyler have nearly come full circle in putting their heart's back into the Huskers. This week they talk about what they need to see in the next week from the program to regain their trust. 

Episode #13 - Final Three 19.11.2022

As the regular season wraps up, the guys decide to finalize their final three teams they're considering. This list includes a team that hasn't made any list to this point, and no this mystery team isn't from Florida. 

Episode #12 - New Contenders and More Teams From Florida 05.11.2022

As we enter the final quarter of the regular season, time is running out to make a statement. Brandon spews more pro-Florida propaganda by talking about yet another team from the Sunshine State. For the first time all season, Tyler has a new team at #1, kinda.

Episode #11 - Final Five 29.10.2022

Brandon and Tyler take the next step in their journey by giving out five roses to their top-five teams. New teams are added, former favorites are eliminated. You'll laugh, you'll cry.

Episode #10 - How Does SEC Bias Factor In? 22.10.2022

Brandon and Tyler talk about the SEC bias and if it helps or hurts the teams on their list. The guys also get to finally debate their feelings on Tennesee.

Episode #9 - Are TCU and Tennessee Worthy of our Attention? 14.10.2022

Halfway through the regular season the guys reevaluate the teams in contention for our admiration. 

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