Husker247: A Nebraska athletics podcast

Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discussed Nebraska’s running game on the Tuesday edition of Husker247 Daily. The conversation started after head coach Matt Rhule said on Monday he felt the Huskers running game has been a little unfairly characterized because of the sacks taking away from the total yardage. Husker247 discusses how accurate that is and what other questions still exist. Plus w...

Nebraska sits 4-1 and won its first conference game of the season. One of the reasons the Huskers have had success early this season and have overcome self-inflicted mistakes is the special teams play. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss what Mike Ekeler’s unit has done already this season, how they knew they’d be blocking a punt against Michigan State, why Jacory Barney is special and more....

Nebraska and Michigan State combined for a really strange and weird game, which is nothing new when these teams get together, and this time the Huskers came out on top 38-27. Kaleb Henry of HuskerMax joined Mike Schaefer for the Sunday Side Session and the two walked through the weirdness together, starting with how Nebraska dominated the first and fourth quarter and nearly gave the game away in t...

Nebraska takes on Michigan State on Saturday as this bye week mercifully comes to an end. However when the game starts are there players Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson are hoping see a little more playing time this week and through the next set of games until the November bye week? Then the two discuss the wind within the stadium and what that might mean for special teams where the Huskers...

It’s a solo Mike Schaefer show on Husker247 Daily which makes it a perfect time to dive into some recruiting discussion. The Huskers have done a really nice job building out the 2027 visit list and have three Top247 commitments and four commitments overall to show for it. Schaefer breaks down Nebraska’s work in the class, how those visits stack up in the Top247 rankings and what the Huskers have d...

Let’s get hyped! After having to sit through a bye week and watching other teams play — though not its opponent — Nebraska returns to action on Saturday with a game against Michigan State. The Huskers are once again at home for a mid afternoon contest. Nebraska’s return means the HypeCast is back and with it comes Connor Happer, this week’s special guest, who stops by to discuss Aidan Chiles, Nebr...

The Husker247 Podcast returned to discuss where things sit for Nebraska after the bye week and what the coordinators had to say for Nebraska. What happens up front on the offensive line for the Huskers? What does John Butler have in store defensively? Then the trio discuss Nebraska’s history with Michigan State since joining the Big Ten and go year-by-year discussing the games and the sheer weirdn...

What can Nebraska do offensively to make sure it hits its stride as the team gets deeper into the season and conference play? Husker247 has some answers or at least thoughts. And for the most part it starts with trying to decide what can be salvaged in the running game. Does Nebraska have a few things it can lean on with Emmett Johnson that keep the pass rushers at bay? Then Mike Schaefer and Mich...

Husker247 Daily returned on Tuesday and talked through college football at large after hearing Matt Rhule’s thoughts on the parity in the sport on Monday.  Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer discussed how some of the tougher games on Nebraska’s schedule took a bit of a hit with Penn State and USC losing, as well as thoughts on Brendan Sorsby’s strong play after Nebraska shut him down as a passer and...

Husker247 Daily returned after a bye weekend to get Nebraska fans thinking about the rest of the season ahead.  Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discussed four players who could help the Huskers and themselves if they received more opportunities and maximized those while on the field. Transfers Williams Nwaneri and Elijah Pritchett were discussed but who are the other ones who we might see pop up?

Husker247 Daily took time on Friday to remember and celebrate the life of Matt Vrzal, former Husker offensive lineman, media member, pizzeria operator and friend.  Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson spoke of their interactions with the affable character known as Vrz and how he came into their lives and became a fixture of comedy, opinion and football conversations.  The two also discussed a bi...

In a Thursday edition of the Husker247 Daily, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss where things stand for Nebraska's defense through four games and what the Michigan loss revealed about the Blackshirts. A key stretch of games awaits Nebraska in October. Which games look different for the Big Red than they were to start the year?

Husker247 Daily checked in on Dylan Raiola’s season 1/3 of the way through and discussed where the growth has come from for the quarterback and if this kind of play is sustainable. Raiola’s statistical output has been about as much as any could ask and the quarterback continues to get better with more experience. What could all of this look like by the end of the year?

The Husker247 Podcast returned on Tuesday to talk through Nebraska’s loss to Michigan and get into what Matt Rhule had to say about his team and the bye week. The discussion centered on offensive line play, running backs and how the Huskers will handle what happened defensively in the game and what the plans are going forward. Then talk turns to recruiting, basketball and Brian Christopherson tell...

Husker247 Daily gets your bye week started by looking at what Nebraska can do to maximize this week off before resuming play against Michigan State. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss what they think Nebraska will focus on this week starting with finding some answers offensively to help against pressure.  Then the two discussed what the Huskers might do defensively, from focusing on fundamen...

The Sunday Side Session returned for Nebraska’s 30-27 loss to Michigan with 1620 The Zone host Gary Sharp as this week’s guest joining Mike Schaefer. The two walked through the strange game where it felt like Nebraska was both on the verge of getting blown out and, at times, potentially even winning. The two discussed Nebraska’s issues against the run, stopping Michigan’s four-man pass rush, Dylan...

Nebraska football has found quite a few pass catchers these first few weeks, but how do they hold up when going up against Michigan’s secondary? Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson talk through Nebraska’s receiver room, which ones they think could be poised to have a big game and why we shouldn’t forget about what Luke Lindenmeyer and Emmett Johnson can do as well. Then, of course, it’s on Dyla...

Husker247 Daily asks a simple question — is Bryce Underwood the most critical player in the Nebraska-Michigan game? Underwood’s ability to handle the looks Nebraska gives him and how he does as a runner will determine just how things look for the Huskers defensively. Plus Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discuss if Nebraska’s offense is under more pressure than the defense on Saturday.

The week of September you’ve been waiting for is finally here as Nebraska is set to take on Michigan in a game that can be used as a measuring stick for the Huskers program. Let’s get hyped! Josh Peterson joins Husker247 for this week’s HypeCast and gives thoughts on if Nebraska is finally in position as a program to take a step forward, what we’ve seen from the offense, biggest x-factor for Satur...

The Sept. 17 edition of Husker247 Daily takes a look at the special teams matchup between Nebraska and Michigan. Could the Huskers actually have an edge in this one? Also, what does progress look like for the defensive line since the Cincinnati win and will the Memorial Stadium crowd rise to the occasion?

The Husker247 Podcast celebrated the arrival of Michigan week and a chance to discuss Nebraska against a Big Ten opponent. Where will the biggest challenge be for Nebraska? How might the Huskers match up with Michigan? Which position group needs to stand out? Then the discussion shifts to what’s at stake for Nebraska, how do we feel about TJ Lateef and Nebraska’s quarterback situation and more. 

On a Tuesday, Sept. 16 edition of the Husker247 Daily, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson begin to break down the Huskers' upcoming matchup with Michigan. Which side of the ball needs to be more efficient for the Big Red? Also, what does this game mean for Husker starting quarterback Dylan Raiola?

Husker247 Daily returned for the Monday after Nebraska’s 59-7 win against Houston Christian.  Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz talked about their takeaways from the non-conference slate as the Huskers took care of business but not turn attention to bigger, stronger and better opponents inside the Big Ten Conference. What feels real and where might Nebraska have issues as we move forward?

It was another blowout for Nebraska which allowed the Sunday Side Session to explore a few different things with this Nebraska football team as it is a quarter of the way into the season. Brandon Vogel of Counter Read joined Mike Schaefer to discuss Nerbaska’s 59-7 win over Houston Christian but the two also tackled how things look on the offensive side of the ball, why Nebraska’s receivers might...

Will Nebraska be playing in all red uniforms on Saturday? That’s the scuttlebutt after Nebraska’s social media team hinted at a new uniform look. Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discussed the all red look and then went back in time to discuss the famous 1986 game with Oklahoma. Will Nebraska turn this iteration into a winner? Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: You Are King by goldr...