Husker247: A Nebraska athletics podcast

In this week’s episode, Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer are all back together on a podcast for the first time since April. The guys start by discussing what they’ve seen and heard from Nebraska’s week of on-campus football camps. Who stood out and how has the approach been this summer?  The guys also discuss Nebraska’s defensive line, which is likely the strength of the defe...

Surprise commitment podcast? That’s exactly what happened on Wednesday as Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson got together to break down Nebraska’s newest addition Jamarion Parker. The two discussed what Parker brings to the running back and moreover why Nebraska might look like such an attractive spot for a running back with more than 30 offers at this time.  What does a Parker commitment mean...

The Husker247 Podcast returned on Tuesday to discuss Nebraska baseball’s regional effort and the season as a whole, how things stack up recruiting wise and then a discussion on which Nebraska game might be most important this season.  Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer jumped right into a conversation about Nebraska baseball after the Huskers were bounced out of the NCAA tournament on Sunday....

The Husker247 Podcast returned on Wednesday to discuss Nebraska baseball and then switched to football where the guys got deep into the big change in the wide receiver room. Things started as Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson recapped the really strong week that was for Nebraska baseball, which concluded with a conference title and then an invite as the No. 2 seed in what looks like a loaded...

In this week's episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz discuss athletic director Troy Dannen’s session with media and how the plans have shifted for upgrades and changes to Memorial Stadium.  In the second segment, the guys breakdown the start of the Big Ten Baseball Tournament and what needs to happen for the Huskers in Omaha.  Listen in! 

In this episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz break down the news that Nebraska and Colorado will meet under the lights in Lincoln this fall. The guys break down what to expect, and where this game fits into what as always been an interesting rivalry between the Huskers and Buffs.  Over the weekend, Nebraska picked up its 2025 quarterback, gaining a commitment f...

In the week’s episode, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the recent hype surrounding Nebraska coming out of the spring and whether it’s OK to begin sipping the offseason Kool-Aid. What are reasons for confidence and concern on both sides of the ball?  In the second segment, the guys take a status check on Nebraska basketball’s rebuild and what’s left on the menu for Husker basebal...

This week’s Husker247 Podcast reviews the Red-White Game — who stood out, what impressed, what do we still need to learn?  There’s plenty to tackle from what Nebraska showed on offense and the guys discuss standouts from the scrimmage.  In the second segment, the guys discuss where things stand on the recruiting trail following a big weekend of official visitors.  Listen in!

The Husker247 Hype Cast is back with a special Red-White Game edition. Mike Schaefer, Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz breakdown what they're watching on both sides of the ball in Saturday's scrimmage, plus picks to click and oddly specific predictions guaranteed to hit.  Listen in! 

Mike Schaefer, Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz dive in to where things stand for Nebraska football coming off the team’s first major scrimmage of the spring and what we’ve learned so far and still need to know about Matt Rhule’s group going into the final 10 days of spring practices.  Nebraska basketball is on a hot streak in the transfer portal, having picked up three commitments. The guy...

In this week’s episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the open viewing period of Tuesday’s spring practice. There was 11-on-11 football to be seen and one quarterback dropping a pair of dimes. What else did we see?  Nebraska football is also now at the midpoint of spring practices and it represents a natural stopping points for what we know and what we...

The Husker247 Podcast is back with Mike Schaefer, Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz breaking down the first week of Nebraska football spring practice. The guys give their thoughts from Nebraska’s first brief open practice period and where things stand for the Big Red after three practices.  The second segment features football recruiting talk, basketball transfer portal talk as Fred Hoiberg...

In this episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz break down a busy week of news around the Nebraska beat.  In the first segment, the guys discuss Troy Dannen’s introductory press conference and what the new AD had to say about his relationship with Matt Rhule, his priorities on the job and Nebraska’s place in the Big Ten.  The guys also get a little spring football...

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson are in Memphis as the Huskers get set to take on Texas A&M in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Huskers will be seeking their first-ever NCAA Tournament win and there are plenty of storylines heading into Friday's matchup. The guys discuss the feeling around the team as they went through practices in Memphis on Thursday -- can Nebraska weather...

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule spoke this week with the start of spring practice a week away. We get into Rhule’s comments on Trev Alberts and what the next athletic director will face in Lincoln.  We also discuss the on-field aspects of spring ball, the quarterback job and much more.  Nebraska NFL Draft hopefuls will also go through Pro Day on Wednesday, where many will need to impress NFL scouts...

The Husker247 Hoops Cast breaks down Nebraska's matchup with Texas A&M in the NCAA Tournament, how the Husker matchup and how the team is heading into the tournament.  Listen in. 

The Husker247 Podcast breaks down the news of the week that Trev Alberts accepted the Texas A&M job and what it means for Nebraska’s program in the short term.  In the second segment, the guys spin things forward and discuss what kinds of qualities are needed in an athletic director in a fast-changing world of college football.  Listen in. 

Nebraska basketball is in the double-bye, and several Huskers earned All-Big Ten Conference recognition this week.  Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss all that and more on this week’s Husker247 Hoops Cast.  The podcast sets the table for Nebraska’s stay in Minneapolis, and runs through Nebraska’s all-conference honorees and where they landed.  Listen in. 

Spring football is still a few weeks away, but the Husker247 Podcast discusses a few random pressing Husker topics.  Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson begin by discussing Top-100 signee Carter Nelson and how soon Nelson might be able to get on the field in Lincoln.  The guys then move on to Nebraska’s offensive line, which returns a number of veterans, but faces question marks at the guard s...

In this week's Husker247 Hoops Cast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down Nebraska's Senior Day win over Rutgers. The guys also discuss potential Big Ten Tournament scenarios and how Nebraska can lock in a double-bye for the Big Ten Tournament. The guys end with a discussion looking ahead a few weeks to see if Fred Hoiberg will win the Big Ten coach of the year award. Listen in.

Husker247's Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson take a dip into offseason topics, including a look at Nebraska's running back and wide receiver spots and how much depth is truly there going into the spring.  In the second half of the pod, the guys discuss potential recruiting calendar changes that are being considered and what might mean for college football.  Finally, the guys discuss Nebrask...

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the week that was for Nebraska, culminating in Nebraska's home win over Minnesota on Sunday. The Huskers have three regular season games remaining and appear to be peaking at the right time thanks to a stifling defense and team playing with a bit of urgency. In the back half of the pod, the guys discuss Big Ten Tournament seeding scenarios, the ma...

In this week's episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss potential redshirt breakout candidates for the Nebraska football team in 2024. While a number of true freshmen played last season in Matt Rhule’s first season at Nebraska, the Huskers were able to get valuable playing time for several freshmen, while maintaining redshirt seasons. Who is set to emerge i...

The Husker247 Hoops Cast is back and breaking down Nebraska's comfortable win over Penn State and previewing the team's Wednesday night matchup with Indiana.  Listen in.