Husker247: A Nebraska athletics podcast

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 discuss Nebraska Baseball’s walk-off win on Tuesday night over Kansas State. With the Huskers projected to host and three weekends remaining in the regular season, how would hosting in 2026 stack up with some of the top Husker Baseball atmospheres? The guys digress into best Husker Baseball atmospheres of the past decades.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 dive into the comments of athletic director Troy Dannen on the changes coming to Nebraska's Memorial Stadium over the next couple years.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down the results for Nebraska's 2026 NFL Draft, where the Big Red saw one player selected and several sign free agency deals. The guys also discuss the commitment of four-star safety Corey Hadley Jr., and break down the weekend that was for Nebraska Baseball.

In this week’s edition of the Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast, we recap Nebraska’s sweep of No. 12 USC and discuss the Huskers’ upcoming series with Illinois. Also, where does Drew Grego stack up among noteworthy freshman campaigns of the last few years?  In the second segment, Evan Bland of the Omaha World-Herald joins to discuss the USC series, the season so far and what Nebraska’s chances a...

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 discuss what the picture looks like for running back Emmett Johnson and other Husker NFL Draft hopefuls. 

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 discuss a piece Brian wrote on Husker247 this week about the value of transfers who will be entering their second year with the program this season and will have plenty to say about the direction of the program in 2026.  Who among that group is poised to break out? Who does Nebraska need to be able to break out?  Listen in.

In the Tuesday Husker247 Daily, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss names on defense that might be under the radar, but have a big impact on the Big Red in 2026.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down a busy weekend for the Huskers, including the Husker Baseball’s beatdown of No. 12 USC to climb into the Top 15 in the national RPI. The guys also discuss a trio of additions for Nebraska basketball from the transfer portal and what’s still left for Nebraska basketball this offseason. 

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down the particulars of the $600 million plan Nebraska announced Friday to update and upgrade Memorial Stadium. Why now? What does the plan entail? We break all that down in Friday’s Husker247 Daily.

Nebraska baseball faces another big conference series this weekend in Lincoln as No. 12 USC comes to Lincoln for the first time in program history.  In the first segment, we discuss a shuffle in Nebraska’s weekend pitching rotation that will send Cooper Katskee to the mound on Friday. What are the reasons behind the move and how can it help Nebraska in the back half of its conference slate?  In th...

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss four players on the offensive side of the ball that flew under the radar for Husker football this spring. 

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down where things stand for Nebraska basketball's transfer portal targets, including a pair who has already visited and two more on campus early this week. Check it out.

This week's Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast quickly previews the team's ranked matchup at Oregon. Who needs to step up for the Big Red this week against the Ducks and how do these two ranked foes match up?

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down a newsy day for Nebraska basketball in the transfer portal. Nebraska picked up a commitment from Sam Orme of Belmont, a sharp shooter from the outside who will fit well in Nebraska's offense. Nebraska also officially announced the return of Braden Frager. What does the reigning Big Ten sixth man of the year mean for the roster and whe...

Nebraska basketball continues its search in the transfer portal and there are a few names to keep an eye on heading into the weekend. Who should fans know? How would they fit? Brian Christopherson explains.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss the news that forward Berke Buyuktuncel has entered the transfer portal and where that leaves things for Nebraska’s returning group going into next season. The guys also discuss a few names linked to Nebraska so far in the transfer portal. 

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 are putting the cookies out on transfer portal eve as Fred Hoiberg and his staff look to add to next year’s roster and continue the momentum of their Sweet 16 run. What’s atop the Husker wish list this spring? How will the returning pieces fit together?

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 take a look at sophomores and second year players that could hold the key for Nebraska in 2026. Defensive line feels like an especially important group where those kinds of players need to step up this season. Does this group hold the keys to how much depth Nebraska truly has this season?

On the diamond this week, Nebraska baseball continued its success in midweek games, this time winning a 6-5 decision over Creighton in Omaha. With the Huskers approaching the midpoint of the season, what’s stood out and who have been the stories of the first half of the season at the plate and on the mound?  In the second segment, Nebraska play by play voice Nick Handley joins to give his thoughts...

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson continue their post-spring discussion -- this time focusing on the incoming transfers. Who stood out most in the spring game and who will be key in the fall?

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 begin a post-spring discussion of players worth filing away as potential depth contributors in the fall.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down Nebraska’s Red-White Game — what did they see? What worked? What didn’t? There’s discussion of Nebraska’s running back group, both lines and one position group that looks as good as advertised coming out of the 15 practices. In the second segment, the guys discuss Nebraska basketball’s NCAA Tournament exit and what’s ahead when the tr...

The Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast is back after a brief, basketball-caused hiatus. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Huskers current streak of good play, which finds them ranked and trending well as the midpoint of the season approaches.  In the second segment, Nebraska pitcher Cooper Katskee joins to discuss his road to Nebraska, this year’s team and how going to Miami of Ohio changed...

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss the Huskers' upcoming Sweet 16 matchup with Iowa in Houston on Thursday. Who needs to step up? What can we learn from the two previous meetings? What are keys in the game? Listen in.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down the day that was for Nebraska basketball, which knocked off Vanderbilt 74-72 in Oklahoma City to advance to the program's first-ever Sweet 16. Who stood out in Saturday's win, what did players have to say after the game?