Husker247: A Nebraska athletics podcast

A Friday edition of the Husker247 Podcast takes a deeper look at the matchup between Nebraska and Washington. How will injuries play a role? How big is this game in Nebraska’s season? We also preview a massive recruiting weekend in Lincoln.

0:00: Introduction/injury updates

4:35: Stats that matter

8:00: How big is this game for Nebraska?

21:45: Huskers hosting big visit weekend

The Husker247 Hypecast is back this week after a bye to preview Nebraska’s matchup with Washington. What stands out about the Huskers and Huskies and how might Washington’s quarterback decision impact things? We also have picks to click, oddly-specific predictions and much more with Mike Schaefer of 1620 The Zone. Listen in. 

0:00: Intro

2:35: Keys to the Game between Nebraska and Washington

27:00: Picks to Click

29:46: Oddly-specific predictions

32:55: Score predictions 

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 gather for a Tuesday podcast. Nebraska is fresh off its bye and turning its attention to Washington in a Halloween Night game. What was Nebraska able to get done during the bye week and can Nebraska shake off the fog of two-straight losses? The guys also discuss parity in the Big Ten and take a look at lessons learned during Nebraska basketball’s exhibition slate. Listen in. 

0:00: Intro

0:30: Nebraska emerges from its bye week

10:54: Parity reigns in the Big Ten

26:09: What we learned from Neb...

A Friday edition of the Husker247 Podcast takes a look at the biggest surprises for the 2026 season to date for the Big Red. We'll also look at players who need to step up and be counted over the final five games and take a look at what's left on the ledger for the Big Red. 

0:00: Intro

1:16: Biggest Surprises 

12:58: What's left on the schedule

27:04: Who needs a big back half of the season?

It’s a Tuesday edition of the Husker247 Podcast, bye week edition. Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss a newsy Monday that saw Nebraska now facing several key injuries heading into the back half of the season. We’ll get into the lengthy injury report from last week, the work that needs to be done during the bye and get into Matt Rhule’s comments on Monday. 

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the latest back-breaking loss — this time as Nebraska led in the fourth quarter before falling to Oregon 17-14 in Eugene. There was plenty to unpack in this game — a fourth quarter where Nebraska couldn’t get off the field defensively and offensive execution that left plenty to be desired. Listen in. 

0:00: Intro

3:17: Reaction to offense and defensive performance

24:50: What Nebraska needs to get done in the bye week.

A Thursday morning edition of the Husker247 Podcast breaks down the opening injury report for Nebraska and Oregon. How will each team move forward without key players? Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson also discuss how much the season win-total floor has risen for Husker football in 2026 and what Saturday’s matchup means to the Big Red. 

0:00: Intro to Saturday night’s matchup

1:02: Injury update: Jamir Conn out for Nebraska, Dante Moore officially out for Oregon

18:40: Has Nebraska’s play raised the win-total floor in 2026?

24:15: What’s at stake for Nebraska on Saturday?

It’s Oregon week and the Husker247 Hypecast gets you primed for the late-night matchup between the Ducks and Huskers. This week, former Nebraska wide receiver and annual Hypecast guest Todd Peterson joins to give his thoughts on Nebraska’s start to the season, the matchup with Oregon and how Nebraska can come out with a win. As always, we’ll break down the matchup, offer up picks to click, score predictions and oddly-specific predictions that always hit. 

0:00 Intro

4:32 Keys on offense 

17:30 Keys on defense

27:30 Keys on special teams 

29:43 Picks to...

A Tuesday edition of the Husker247 Podcast puts a bow on Nebraska’s matchup last weekend with Indiana — lessons learned on the re-watch. We offer final impressions from that game and turn the page to Oregon. There are plenty of questions in this one, including who will start at quarterback for the Ducks, and which Huskers might be ready for a bigger role Saturday night. 

(0:00) — Intro

(2:04) — Moving on to Oregon from Indiana loss 

(11:35) — Oregon QB situation

(20:55) — Who is ready to step up for Huskers?

In this week's edition of the Husker247 Postgame Podcast, Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz discuss Nebraska’s 20-17 loss to No. 7 Indiana, where the Huskers had Indiana down double digits in the fourth quarter before the Hoosiers rallied to win. There was plenty to like in Nebraska’s performance, but plenty of disappointment in an opportunity missed. 

In a Thursday edition of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson offer a final preview of the matchup between Nebraska and Indiana. BC explains why an 11 a.m. kickoff doesn’t have to mean a sleepy crowd, and the preview concludes with important numbers of note and how Nebraska can snap its decade-long losing streak against ranked foes. 

It’s Indiana week and there’s plenty of buzz around Nebraska’s matchup with defending national champion Indiana. This week, Nick Handley of AM590 in Omaha joins the show to break down the matchup with the Hoosiers and how the Huskers can knock off their first ranked team since 2016. Of course, there are oddly specific predictions, picks to click and much more. Listen in. 

It’s a Tuesday edition of the Husker247 Podcast as Nebraska turns its attention to Indiana week. The Huskers haven’t beaten a ranked team in more than a decade and the Hoosiers preset a big opportunity in Lincoln for a statement win. Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss early thoughts on the matchup between Huskers and Hoosiers, the importance of the run game and what Anthony Colandrea brings to the table as an X-factor. 

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down Nebraska's 48-23 win over Maryland that saw the Huskers fall behind early before pulling away in the late third quarter to improve to 5-0 on the season. What did the guys see from all three phases of the game in the win? How do things look for the Big Red going into next week's home matchup with a Top-10 Indiana team? Listen in.

The Husker247 Podcast continues Maryland Week with some Nebraska football injury updates after several starters appeared on Wednesday’s Big Ten availability report. What does that potentially mean for the Big Red on Saturday against the Terps? 

Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz then discuss the matchup with Maryland and what Nebraska needs to do to improve to 5-0 on the season before digging in to the Big Ten slate for the weekend. 

The Husker247 Hypecast is back and ready for Maryland week as the Huskers look to move to 5-0 on the season and improve to 2-0 in Big Ten play. 

What have we learned so far about the Huskers through four games? We dive into both sides of the ball and special teams, preview the matchup with Maryland and offer up picks to click and oddly specific predictions that are guaranteed to hit. This week, Connor Happer of 1620 The Zone joins to discuss the matchup between the Terps and Huskers.

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(0:00): Intro

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The Tuesday edition of the Husker247 Podcast puts a bow on Nebraska football's win over Michigan State and previews the upcoming matchup with Maryland. Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson will also look at important stats for Nebraska that might carry forward through Big Ten play and players who could carry an out-sized importance for the Big Red the rest of the year.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down Nebraska's 31-13 win over Michigan State in East Lansing.

What did the guys see on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball and on special teams? What were key moments in the game?

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It’s a Thursday edition of the Husker247 Podcast, previewing Nebraska’s matchup with Michigan State. What are some causes for concern and confidence as the Huskers embark on Big Ten play this weekend? Finally, the Nebraska/Michigan State series has produced some memorable games. Which ones stand out from the rest? 

0:00: Intro

2:53: Causes for concern

14:25: Reasons for optimism

22:44: Nebraska/Michigan State history 

Nebraska embarks on Big Ten play this week with a road matchup at Michigan State. The Husker247 Hypecast gets you ready for the matchup with the Spartans by breaking down the Huskers’ progress through non-conference play, keys to the game, picks to click and, of course, oddly specific predictions. This week, Mike Schaefer joins the Husker247 Hypecast to break down everything with the Huskers and Spartans. 

0:00: Intro

1:10: Keys to the Game

22:06: Picks to Click

24:58: Oddly-Specific Predictions

29:01: Score Predictions

It's finally the start of Big Ten play and Husker247's Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss lessons learned from Nebraska's non-conference slate, where improvement is still needed and more. The guys also discuss the Husker running game's readiness for the Big Ten and wildcards for Saturday's matchup at Michigan State. 

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down Nebraska's win over North Dakota to wrap up non-conference play. Nebraska scored on its first two possessions and took control of the game, pulling away just after halftime. The guys break down each of the phases of the game and what Nebraska showed in its final non-conference tune-up.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson run through a Thursday podcast, discussing Nebraska's future home-and-home with Notre Dame, plus the return on investment so far with the transfer portal class and what's ahead for Nebraska basketball, which learned its schedule on Wednesday.

0:00 - Nebraska schedules Notre Dame
16:29 - Transfer Portal additions
24:25 - Nebraska Basketball Big Ten schedule

The Husker247 Hypecast is back to get you ready for Nebraska’s week three matchup with North Dakota. What have we learned about the Huskers on offense and defense through two games? What work is there still to do for the Big Red before getting into Big Ten play? We’re joined this week by Josh Peterson of 1620 The Zone in Omaha. Listen in!

(0:00): Intro

(3:19): Nebraska offense

(10:29): Nebraska defense

(23:10): Picks to Click

(25:36): Oddly Specific Predictions

(29:30): Score Predictions

It’s a Tuesday edition of the Husker247 Podcast, breaking down Anthony Colandrea’s start to the season and we play a North Dakota version of Buy or Sell. Listen in! 

The Husker247 Postgame Podcast dissects Nebraska's 56-7 win over Bowling Green in Lincoln on Saturday night. Among the topics discussed: quarterback Anthony Colandrea's efficient night while the Husker run game flexes its muscle again. Defensively, Nebraska got linebacker Owen Chambliss back from injury and kept Bowling Green off the field for a good chunk of Saturday's game.

The Husker247 Hypecast is back and previewing Nebraska’s matchup with Bowling Green. There was plenty to like in Nebraska’s season opening win over Ohio and plenty that needs to be corrected going into week two of the season. We’re joined by Grant Hansen of AM 590 WOW in Omaha to offer up picks to click, keys to the game and oddly specific predictions that are always on target.

(0:19) - Offense

(14:40) - Defense

(25:38) - Pick to Click

(31:01) - Oddly specific predictions

(36:20) - Score prediction time

In today’s episode, Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz will look at areas where Nebraska can take the biggest step in week two against Bowling Green. We saw Nebraska’s run game dominate against Ohio, what can that group do for an encore? Finally, we’ll discuss which Nebraska opponent’s performance in week one changed our outlook for later in the year. 

(0:24): Where can Nebraska make biggest jump in week two?

(20:44): What can Nebraska running game do for an encore?

(30:09): Which Nebraska opponent's week one result changed outlook?

The Husker247 postgame podcast breaks down Nebraska’s 49-21 win over Ohio in the season opener. Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz of Husker247 discuss what they saw in the opener on offense, defense and special teams and where the Huskers can take the next step following a game that was tight into the third quarter, but ultimately ended in a comfortable Nebraska win. 

In a Thursday edition of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss a variety of topics, including noteworthy hot weather games in Husker history and what we can learn in Saturday's opener. The guys also go game-by-game through the 2026 season and predict their outlook for the Huskers.

The Husker247 Hypecast is back for another season and ready to break down Nebraska's season opener with Ohio. Gary Sharp of the Omaha World-Herald joins to discuss what to expect from the Huskers in game one and play a little game of buy and sell. Of course there will be picks to click, oddly specific predictions and score guesses. Tune in!

(0:00) : Buy and Sell/Game Preview

(27:00) : Picks to Click

(29:08) : Oddly specific predictions

Nebraska football released its first depth chart of the 2026 season on Monday and Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down the starters on the depth chart, which is heavy on veterans and transfers heading into the start of the season. The guys also discuss the debut of five-star quarterback commit Trae Taylor at Millard South and offer some initial thoughts on Saturday's matchup with Ohio.

0:00 : Breaking down the depth chart

19:47 : Trae Taylor's debut

30:01 : Previewing Nebraska and Ohio

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson are back with another Husker247 Podcast. With the season opener nearly one week away, the guys discuss X-factors across the roster for the Big Red. The guys also discuss what the outlook could be for the Husker defense in coordinator Rob Aurich’s first year at the helm. 

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(0:40): X-factors for the Big Red in 2026

(22:55): How good can Nebraska's defense be in 2026?

(31:15): Taking listener questions

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down the news of the week, including where things stand with the sellout streak and might Nebraska’s future non-conference schedules get an update? In the back half of the podcast, the guys discuss Nebraska’s quarterback spot and whether the Big Red is better at quarterback this season than in 2025.

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(0:00): Sell-out streak, future Power Four opponents

(22:06): Is Nebraska better at quarterback in 2026?

(33:24): What will Nebraska's first depth chart look like?

It’s a Thursday edition of the Husker247 Podcast. Nebraska rolls into the third week of fall camp and while there are some positions where there appears to be plenty of depth (offensive line, wide receiver) there are others where Nebraska still needs to find it before the season opener with Ohio. 

In the back half of the podcast, the guys take listener questions, including what could be seen during the non-conference slate that would change the perception of the season, and where the sell out streak stands with time ticking away. 

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Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down what they saw during Tuesday’s open practice period in Lincoln. What stood out about Nebraska’s skill position players, the offensive line and more. The guys then get into an offensive lineman making a move this fall and hit on other topics from fall camp. 

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down Nebraska’s safety spot and where that group stacks up among the strongest Husker position groups, with names to know after hearing from safeties coach Tyler Yelk. The guys then discuss a pair of overlooked names at tight end and defensive tackle — more importantly, who can rise to enter the mix in the defensive tackle rotation. Lastly, where does Nebraska football stand in the college football conversation nationally? How can the Huskers elbow their way back into the national psyche?

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 discuss the open practice period from Tuesday's practice. What they saw, who stood out and what we learned from Nebraska football's defensive coaches and players after Tuesday's practice.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down position battles to know as fall camp gets underway this week in Lincoln. Who emerges at the running back spot? Are we talking enough about tight end? What will happen at cornerback? Listen in. 

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson run through what they learned during Nebraska Football’s local media day on Tuesday. What’s standing out on both the offensive and the defensive side on the eve of fall camp, which gets underway Wednesday? Listen in.