Locked On Nebraska - Daily Podcast on the Nebraska Cornhuskers

Ohio State Buckeyes are set to clash with Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a high-stakes national championship showdown. Can the Buckeyes' formidable defense and star players like Travion Henderson and Quinn Sean Judkins overpower Notre Dame's strategic plays? Join Craig Sheman and guests, including Spencer McLaughlin and Jay Stevens, as they dissect Ohio State's journey to the championship, analyze t...

Jack Hoffman, the 19-year-old college student, Nebraska football fan and longtime fighter against pediatric brain cancer, passed away on Wednesday in Atkinson, Neb. We take this episode to remember his iconic moment at the 2013 Nebraska spring game and to discuss Jack’s legacy and impact on so many in this state and beyond.  Jack formed a bond with Rex Burkhead, the former Nebraska running back, t...

This week in Charlotte, college football coaches got together at their annual convention and offered a proposal to move the window for players to enter the transfer portal. It was a nice start to the conversation that needs to happen in this sport. It also missed the larger point. Connor and Mitch tell you in this episode why the need for change in college football must be viewed from a wider angl...

A pair of Nebraska signees played over the weekend in the Navy All-American Bowl. Linebacker Christian Jones and wide receiver Cortez Mills showed well in practice sessions in San Antonio. Remember them? They helped headline the class of 20 incoming freshmen who signed with the Huskers way back in early December. The fast-paced college football world has left us in a place to move on quickly from...

The College Football Playoff final is set. And for the second consecutive year, it does not include a member of the SEC – a stretch of football unlike anything we’ve seen in almost 20 years. Our question today is this: How does this specific shift in the sport impact Nebraska?  It’s not necessarily a slam dunk to help the Huskers that the balance in power is shifting north. But Connor and Mitch co...

Questions from the mailbag on this College Football Playoff semifinal Friday included a concern from the audience that Connor and Mitch are obsessing about Nebraska’s need to find reinforcements on the offensive line. Is this right? Do we need more faith in the ability of young linemen at Nebraska to step up in 2025?  We dive into the O-line discussion. How big was that need? Also, was Matt Rhule...

Welcome to the newest episode of Big 10 Squad ! Hosted by Craig Shemon of Locked On Big 10, this roundtable podcast brings together the best analysts from Locked On podcasts to break down everything happening in Big Ten football. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just love college football, this episode is packed with all the insights and predictions you need! 🚀 In This Episode: Game Previews & Pr...

Nebraska landed the offensive tackle that it desired out of the transfer portal on Wednesday. Elijah Pritchett, the former Alabama starter, is headed to Lincoln after his visit this week, filling the biggest need left for the Huskers. Is everything else just gravy at this point as Nebraska builds the roster for 2025? Connor and Mitch give some thought on the competition about to unfold in Lincoln...

The offseason of change continues at Nebraska as more prospects from the transfer portal schedule January visits to Lincoln. With all that Matt Rhule has to juggle – coaching moves and revenue sharing included – the first six months of 2025 are set to challenge everything about the way that Rhule has built his college programs. What does it mean for Nebraska? Well, Rhule is adaptable. He has seemi...

The January wave of transfer portal activity is well underway. And Nebraska’s chasing a big fish. The Huskers are targeting offensive tackle Elijah Pritchett, a 12-game starter at Alabama last season. Could he solve an uneasy situation for Nebraska as it seeks help this offseason up front on offense? Connor and Mitch take a look at the Huskers’ pursuit of Pritchett. He would come with some baggage...

Ed Foley is out after two seasons as the Nebraska special teams coordinator. News broke over a busy weekend that the Huskers and Matt Rhule will be searching for Foley’s replacement this month after the Huskers’ struggles in the kicking, coverage and returns phase forced a change. What kind of a job is the Nebraska special teams coordinator position? Connor and Mitch discuss, along with talk about...

The Friday mailbag show brings us a first question about Dylan Raiola as a mobile quarterback. Should we expect the Huskers to use Raiola’s ability to escape the pocket more during his sophomore season in 2025? Connor and Mitch weigh in.  Also, we’re talking about the College Football Playoff and its glaring omission of conference champions from the semifinal round to come. Changes are needed to t...

In our first episode of 2025, Connor and Mitch break down the New Year’s Day addition of former Kentucky wide receiver Hardley Gilmore. Nebraska has now added three wide receivers from the transfer portal and lost four since the end of the regular season. A theme has emerged in this turnover of the position group under new assistant Daikiel Shorts. Can we expect it to extend to other spots on the...

The final day of 2024 is here. We’re here on New Year’s Eve to look back briefly – and to peer into our crystal balls as the year ahead. What will 2025 hold for Nebraska football and other sports in Lincoln? Connor and Mitch bring their predictions on Dylan Raiola, events at Memorial Stadium, the August trip to Arrowhead, Nebraska basketball in the NCAA Tournament, the transfer portal, coaching tu...

We’re putting a bow on the Pinstripe Bowl and Nebraska’s New York experience. Just how important was it for the Huskers to actually win a game with their offense for the first time under coach Matt Rhule? Connor and Mitch are here to tell you.  Nebraska made the most of its first bowl game in eight seasons. And the seniors went out on a high note. Rhule likely appealed to prospective Huskers with...

The season finale came with typical Nebraska football drama, but the Huskers did it. They beat Boston College 20-15 in the Pinstripe Bowl Saturday at Yankee Stadium to finish 7-6. It's the first winning season for Nebraska since 2016 and the first bowl victory since 2015. Mitch is still in New York. He joined Connor to discuss this wet and sometimes wild win. Rahmir Johnson completed his career on...

The Pinstripe Bowl is near. Nebraska’s time on the practice field in December is winding to an end. All that’s left is 60 minutes of football at Yankee Stadium on Saturday as the Huskers meet Boston College on Saturday.  Connor and Mitch are here on this Friday with their picks. How will Dylan Raiola perform in the finale of his freshman season? Is BC quarterback Grayson James set for a big day ag...

We’re back after the Christmas holiday to break down Nebraska’s newest adds out of the transfer portal. Matt Rhule’s Huskers, while enjoying New York ahead of the Pinstripe Bowl, picked up wide receiver Dane Key and cornerback Andrew Marshall this week.  Key picked the Huskers over Georgia. Marshall took a trip to Miami after he saw Nebraska. What do these additions mean for the Huskers? And what...

Christmas Eve is here. It’s the holiday season. And we’ve got a lot of problems with you people. Connor and Mitch are here to revel in Festivus, the Frank Constanza-inspired annual airing of grievances, mixed in with a few feats of strength.  Sit back with your family and enjoy as we unload on Nebraska’s handling of its offensive coordinator situation this year, the transfer portal calendar, the t...

The Nebraska football team journeyed to the East Coast on Monday. Along for the ride, coach Matt Rhule and his staff took their shopping list. The Huskers are still looking to make additions from the transfer portal in this holiday week ahead of the Pinstripe Bowl. Since we last talked, Nebraska made three additions to its 2025 transfer list, landing quarterback Marcos Davila from Purdue, safety J...

Nebraska volleyball lost via the reverse sweep on Thursday night in Louisville against Big Ten rival Penn State, denying the Huskers an fifth appearance in the past eight years in the national championship match. But the action was fierce in Louisville, and our co-host Mitch was courtside to see it. We check in on the morning after. Also, it’s the opening weekend of the College Football Playoff. M...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Big 10 Squad ! Hosted by Craig Shemon from Locked On Big 10, this roundtable podcast brings together the brightest voices from the Locked On network to discuss everything you need to know about Big Ten football. Whether you’re following your favorite team or just love the game, this episode has something for everyone. 🚀 In This Episode: Big Ten Game Previews...

It’s a mailbag Thursday at the Locked On Nebraska podcast. As Matt Rhule’s Huskers progress through practices for Pinstripe Bowl against Boston College, you’ve got questions about all things that are on the minds of college football fans this month – NIL, roster limits and the College Football Playoff. Connor and Mitch have got answers. Where does Nebraska stand among its Power 4 peers in generati...

Heinrich Haaberg, the Nebraska quarterback of the past four seasons, is moving to tight end. Coach Matt Rhule mentioned it last week amid the flurry of news around the transfer portal and coaching carousel. Is this a big deal?  We believe it is, yes. Connor and Mitch are here on this Wednesday to discuss the evolving tight end situation at Nebraska. Who’s in and who’s out for 2025? Were the decisi...

Nebraska running back Dante Dowdell entered the transfer portal on Monday. Surprised? You probably shouldn’t be, though this departure falls into the category of a surprise under the old guidelines of college football. Dowdell led the Huskers in rushing yardage and touchdowns in 2024. Connor and Mitch diagnose the running back situation in the wake of Dowdell’s apparent departure. What’s left? Neb...