Locked On Nebraska - Daily Podcast on the Nebraska Cornhuskers

Bowl practices are back in full swing at Nebraska less than two weeks ahead of the Pinstripe Bowl. And Matt Rhule’s defensive coaching staff is coming into focus with the reported selection of Addison Williams as the next secondary coach for the Huskers.  Rhule is set to add four coaches on the defensive side to replace two departures. But have the Huskers improved their ability to develop defende...

With all of the transfer portal and coaching news this week, it's easy to forget that Nebraska still has a game in front of them in two weeks. Connor is joined today by AJ Black of the Locked On BC Podcast to discuss the Eagles season, how the transfer portal and opt outs may effect the game, and how these two teams match up with each other.  Will Nebraska's flurry of portal entries on the DL sink...

Welcome to the latest episode of Big 10 Squad ! Hosted by Craig Shemon from Locked On Big 10, this roundtable podcast brings together experts from Locked On podcasts to dive deep into all the action surrounding Big Ten football. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just tuning in, this episode delivers the analysis and insights you need! 🚀 In This Episode: Big Ten News & Updates : Get caught up on th...

Another day brought additional movement in the transfer portal as three more Nebraska football players are set to depart – and all seemingly for different reasons. In better news for the Huskers, freshman defensive end Keona Davis is coming back, one day after he entered the portal just as the program picked a new D-line coach.  Connor and Mitch deliver their analysis and answer your questions fro...

A frantic start to this week around Nebraska football. Nebraska coach Matt Rhule removed the short-lived interim tag on Tuesday from John Butler. He is the new DC. Phil Snow and Terry Bradden, a new name to Husker Nation, are on the way to joining the defensive staff, too. And the transfer portal keeps adding names. Nebraska lost promising defensive end Keona Davis on Monday, but it got good news...

A big, newsy Tuesday brought change and the prospect of more change to Matt Rhule’s Nebraska football coaching staff. The Huskers have elevated John Butler from interim defensive coordinator and secondary coach to full-time DC. They’re also working to finalize deals with Phil Snow to become Rhule’s associate head coach and with Terry Bradden to coach the defensive line. So much has happened in the...

We're back after a busy weekend. The transfer portal is officially open on this Monday. Drama continued to churn over the weekend as running back Emmett Johnson said he'll return to Nebraska after flirting with the portal.  Connor and Mitch are here with reaction to Johnson's important decision, a look at the roster numbers that the Huskers must crunch and a preview of what to expect this week. Al...

The Friday mailbag and picks episode is here. Mitch and Connor answer your questions about Nebraska and the transfer portal, coaching movement, Dylan Raiola and the future of the defense. One listener wants to know what others must be thinking: Is homecoming even going to be a thing in the future?  Don’t freak out, Nebraska fans. This week (and next week) are all part of the new normal for Matt Rh...

Welcome to a special Big Ten Championship episode of Big 10 Squad ! Hosted by Craig Shemon from Locked On Big 10, this episode is your ultimate preview for the Big Ten Championship game. Craig and a panel of experts from Locked On podcasts break down everything you need to know about the showdown for conference supremacy, featuring top teams from across the Big Ten. 🚀 In This Episode: Championshi...

Matt Rhule took to the stage on Wednesday to address the Nebraska football public, the locker room, the recruits, perhaps even to deliver a reassuring message to himself that all is well and on track in the new normal of college football.  It's been a stressful week around the Huskers as coaches leave and players leave. Nebraska made up some ground by signing 20 recruits on Wednesday. It was a goo...

Signing day is here at Nebraska. But coaching and transfer-portal storylines continue to dominate conversation. On Tuesday, freshman quarterback Daniel Kaelin announced his intention to leave the Huskers. So did defenders Princewill Umanmielen and James Williams. Connor and Mitch break down the departures, starting with Kaelin. What does this mean for the immediate future of the Nebraska QB group?...

Big news all day on the Nebraska football landscape. Defensive coordinator Tony White is leaving for Florida State. Offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen is coming back on a two-year deal. Connor and Mitch are here with an emergency edition of the Locked On Nebraska podcast to break down the news. It's coming so fast and furious that the Holgorsen news broke as we recorded this episode. And still,...

It happened again. No need to check your calendars. It is, in fact, 2024, and Iowa beat Nebraska 13-10 on a field goal as time expired after a late turnover. Nebraska has to get better in these moments, according to Matt Rhule. But what else do the Huskers need? Do they need a better way to summon motivation against the Hawkeyes? Maybe it's not enough to try to match the perceived disrespect with...

It's game day in Iowa City. The Nebraska football team visits Kinnick Stadium on Friday night. How can the Huskers get Dylan Raiola to feel comfortable and operate effectively against a strong Iowa defense? Is Jackson Stratton, the Iowa QB, a threat to burn Nebraska's defense? Mitch joins Trent Condon, host of Locked On Hawkeyes, to dissect the matchup as the Huskers aim for a second consecutive v...

Happy Thanksgiving! The Nebraska football team is traveling on this holiday to Iowa City, where the Hawkeyes await. Can the Huskers and coach Matt Rhule clear the next hurdle to reach seven wins ahead of their return to the college football postseason?  Connor and Mitch are here with their picks for Nebraska-Iowa and rivalry week around the Big Ten and college football. Dylan Raiola aims for anoth...

Welcome to Big 10 Squad ! In this Week Fourteen preview episode, host Craig Shemon from Locked On Big 10 and a panel of Locked On experts break down the most crucial matchups in Big Ten football as the regular season reaches its exciting conclusion. With conference championships and bowl game spots on the line, this week promises to deliver intense action! 🚀 In This Episode: Critical Game Preview...

The Nebraska football mailbag is open on this Wednesday before Thanksgiving. We’re talking about Dana Holgorsen. What does his future with the Huskers look like? Connor and Mitch are here to answer your questions and hear your concerns about Nebraska as it heads to Iowa on Black Friday. What are the chances that Holgorsen and Tony White are back in 2025? Could one of the Huskers’ coordinators end...

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule on Monday shared thoughts on the Huskers’ next steps as a football team – and as a program – after their bowl-securing victory. First up is to take aim at a seventh victory this season on Friday at Iowa. No longer in this rivalry do the Hawkeyes want it more. That much was clear from Rhule, who remembered out loud the goodbye waves that Iowa players delivered as they left...

Nebraska has done it. The Huskers beat Wisconsin 44-25 on Saturday at Memorial Stadium to snap a 10-game skid against the Badgers. And for the first time in eight years, the Nebraska football team is headed to a bowl game.  The win resonated in Lincoln and throughout Husker Nation, creating feelings of relief and excitement. Students rushed the field. Players and coaches celebrated with fans. Conn...

It’s Friday, which means Connor and Mitch are here to offer their picks and predictions for Nebraska in Week 13 of the college football season. We’ve got numbers and names to select as the Huskers host the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Also, another important week in the Big Ten is upon us as No. 5 Indiana meets No. 2 Ohio State in the most unexpected game-of-the-year candidat...

Welcome to Big 10 Squad ! In this Week Thirteen preview episode, host Craig Shemon of Locked On Big 10 is joined by experts from Locked On podcasts to break down all the key Big Ten football matchups as the season heads into its final stretch. This week is packed with critical games that could determine the fate of conference standings and bowl game hopes! 🚀 In This Episode: Game Previews : Analy...

The regular season is winding down at Nebraska, and the mailbag is open on this Thursday. Connor and Mitch are ready with answers to your questions, starting with an inquiry about actions that could be taken to break a supposed curse long ago placed on the Huskers.  Also, what if Heinrich Haarberg had started all through this season? How fast can Dana Holgorsen work to help Dylan Raiola? Should we...

Tuesday in Lincoln gave us an opportunity to visit with new Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen. We heard about the reasons for his journey to Lincoln, his thoughts on working for Matt Rhule and on coaching Dylan Raiola. And finally, after Holgorsen got settled in, he dished on Nebraska's offensive personnel. It was not entirely complimentary. Holgorsen "found a guy" in practice, setting...

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule opened up on Monday about the offseason ahead for the Huskers as new limitations will dramatically change the Huskers’ ability to shape their roster in the traditional manner. It’s a subject that weighs on the mind of the head coach even as he works to finish this season strong in games against Wisconsin and Iowa.  On the field, Nebraska must manage a secondary that took...

We’re back from California after USC beat Nebraska 28-20 on Saturday at the Los Angeles Coliseum. The Huskers lived through their regular dose of absurd moments in this fourth consecutive defeat. Connor and Mitch are here on this Monday to talk about all of it – the contested and deflected passes that turned into crucial USC catches, the missed pass interference at the end, the clock management an...