Husker247: A Nebraska athletics podcast

Nebraska picked up a pair of commitments on Friday which makes it the perfect time for Husker247 to get together for a quick podcast. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz break down the commitments of Dae’vonn Hall and Isaiah McMorris. What does it mean the Huskers have added the two receivers from Bellevue West?  After discussing Hall and McMorris the conversation turns to a few other commitments the...

Andrew Ivins and Cooper Petagna discuss the top takeaways and standout QBs from the Elite 11 Finals in Los Angeles last week. Biggest Elite 11 Takeaways - 3:15  Takeaways from Dylan Raiola - 9:20 Takeaways from Ryan Puglisi - 14:20 Takeaways from Luke Kromenhoek - 20:00 Takeaways from CJ Carr - 27:30 Takeaways from Jadyn Davis - 31:50 Takeaways from Air Noland - 36:30 Takeaways from DJ Lagway 39:4...

Husker247 Podcast returned on Wednesday with a quick episode running down Nebraska’s recruiting efforts, how the camps under Matt Rhule has gone and much more.  Before the recruiting chatter got underway Brian Christopher detailed the latest in the Most Indispensable Husker Series, recapping the first handful of names to appear, including Marques Buford, Myles Farmer and more.  Then Christopherson...

Nebraska football continued its in-state recruiting momentum on Friday evening, picking up a verbal pledge from 2025 Omaha North lineman Tyson Terry.  The three-star lineman, who plays on both sides of the ball for Omaha North, picked the Huskers over a host of regional offers and growing national interest, giving Nebraska a pair of in-state commitments in its 2025 recruiting class.  Michael Brunt...

Nebraska continued its momentum on the recruiting trail and in Texas on Thursday evening with the commitment of DeSoto (Texas) cornerback Mario Buford. Buford has been a long-time Husker target, and Nebraska beat out Oregon, Michigan State and others for the four-star cornerback. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz break down what Buford brings to the table and what the commitment means for Nebraska'...

In this week's Husker247 Podcast, Mike Schaefer, Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz take a way-too-early summer look at the game-by-game Nebraska football schedule in 2023 and how that might play out.  The second segment is a review of Nebraska's big official visit weekend and where the Huskers stand with top prospects coming out of the visits. 

The Husker247 Podcast returned on Friday for a quick look at the upcoming visit weekend the Huskers have in store.  Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson ran through the names expected on campus and talked out the players who stand out among the visit list.  There’s discussion on Mario Buford and how he’s been a key target for several years, how Joseph Anderson represents what the Huskers have be...

Husker247 convened for another podcast on Tuesday and Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discussed a few different topics following Memorial Day. Here’s what the duo hit on after briefly discussing the nice long weekend: — Which incoming freshmen are players who could push for early playing time for the Huskers in the 2023 season? — Each of Christopherson and Schaefer discuss a wide receiver t...

Husker247 gathered on Wednesday morning to talk about Nebraska baseball’s chances in the Big Ten Tournament and the newest addition for the Huskers for this season and the 2024 class. The podcast starts with some baseball chatter as Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz walk through the scenarios with the Big Ten Baseball Tournament.  Unsurprisingly it’s important for the Huskers to navigate the first...

The Husker247 Podcast returned on Tuesday and noted just how quickly 2023 seems to be flying, which only means football is going to be here sooner than we think. Conversation began remembering the days of hanging out in the magazine aisle at the store, leafing through the preview magazines and trying to get the scoop on the Big 12 or college football at large.  That lead to a discussion on tight e...

The Husker247 Podcast’s post-spring look at various Husker position groups rolls on with the wide receivers. The group has a number of X-factors and little returning production. What has to happen for the wide receivers to be productive?  In the second segment, The Wheel of Topics returns after a long hiatus, stocked with questions ranging from transfer portal and specific predictions about the se...

The Husker247 Podcast rolls on with its post-spring look at the running back position and who can emerge from that group in the fall. Brian Christopherson also hits on a few of the highlights from Matt Rhule's media appearance on Monday night, including a walk-on who may be more than just a nice spring story.  In the second segment, the guys discuss Nebraska basketball's addition of Josiah Allick...

Thursday’s Husker247 Podcast begins an offseason look at where things stand for Nebraska’s position groups — first up: quarterbacks. Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the spring, transfer portal movement and confidence level about the group as the portal wheel spins.  In the second segment, the guys discuss the addition of New Mexico transfer Josiah Allick and how he fits into Neb...

The spring transfer portal window closed April 30. How did the Huskers fare and how does the picture look at certain spots where Nebraska lost contributors? The podcast wraps with some discussion about the NFL Draft and Nebraska basketball gaining a commitment from Iowa transfer guard Ahron Ulis. Listen in. Subscribe to the  Husker247 YouTube Channel  or wherever you get your podcasts ( Spotify , ...

Husker247 convened for an emergency podcast following the news of Casey Thompson leaving.  Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer walk through the news and the fallout of Thompson leaving as a graduate transfer and heading to the portal. What does it mean for Jeff Sims? What does it mean for behind Jeff Sims? Conversation also includes plenty of thoughts on the potential return of Logan Smothers,...

The Husker247 Podcast returned on NFL Draft Day and discussed the latest happenings in Nebraska football post spring session, the transfer portal, the aforementioned draft and Nebraska baseball. Things start with some early draft discussion before giving way to the portal. Any of Nebraska’s departures a surprise? Will Stephon Wynn be missed? What about on the other end of things — does Nebraska lo...

Back on regular schedule following the spring session, Husker247 convened a podcast on Tuesday to go over the Red-White Game and to discuss the latest recruiting happenings. The podcast opens with Mike Schaefer getting thoughts from Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson about what stood out the most to either of them with Saturday’s scrimmage. From there each were asked thoughts on a variety top...

The Husker247 Hypecast returns as the REd-White game is a day away. How does Husker247 feel about things? Of course we’ll tell you. The podcast starts with memories of spring game past and what stands out about the annual event every April. From there Mike Schaefer directs each of Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson to give a rundown of one side of the ball. Bruntz gives his thoughts on offens...

The Red-White game is finally here and that means it’s time to figure out what is a big deal, what’s a spring story and what’s a big nothing burger. And who better to make these definitive statements than Husker247? Join Mike schaefer and Michael Bruntz as they go position-by-position to determine if the biggest storylines or narratives from each have staying power or are simply polite spring conv...

It’s the dog days of spring football which makes it a great time to switch things up on the Husker247 Podcast and talk some basketball recruiting.  In a brisk 18-minute podcast Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson talk about Nebraska’s newest additions Rienk Mast and Brice Williams, each of whom committed and plan to join the Huskers for the 2023-24 season. Then they discuss other potential visi...

The Husker247 Podcast returned this week and focused primarily on a pair of discussions that spanned the entire show. The first centered on Nebraska’s wide receiver room and the second was a discussion about where things sit for in-state recruiting.  Discussion about wide receivers started with Garret McGuire who spoke after Tuesday’s practice. The trio gave their thoughts on why his age is overbl...

Husker247 gathered on Good Friday to spread the news of Nebraska’s spring practices and where things sit for the Huskers. After a little Masters banter and entirely too much talk about pimento sandwiches, Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson ran through each position on the roster to discuss how things have shook out for the Huskers this spring. Who’s standing out at quarterback? What to make of...

Husker247 Podcast returns to discuss where things sit for Nebraska football at the halfway point of spring practices.  Conversation starts with what the trio saw on Tuesday when over at the facility and what perhaps stood out, including observations on both Bryce Benhart and AJ Rollins.  From there they run through Nebraska’s defense and what is happening at each level, including a look at linebac...

Husker247 got together one last time in March to discuss Nebraska football and other topics as the spring rolls along. The show started with a discussion about where things sit with Nebraska’s defensive line after Terrance Knighton spoke on Thursday and the depth the Huskers have currently and are attempting to create by utilizing different players in different roles. Then each participant spoke a...

Husker247 gathered on Wednesday to discuss Nebraska’s spring ball and the big visit weekend. Conversation starts with Nebraska’s fifth spring practice and what has stood out to Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson during the first couple of open practice sessions and the media available. Early on the conversation centers on the unanswered picture at quarterback and just how unique the room is c...