Corn Nation: for Nebraska Cornhuskers fans

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, I'll be really honest - I don't know what type of show you're going to expect.

The Oregon Ducks host the Nebraska Cornhuskers this Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Autzen Stadium. Both squads are desperate to rebound following agonizing, narrow defeats last weekend.

Oregon (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten) tumbled out of the AP Top 25 after a heartbreaking 17-15 loss to UCLA when a potential game-winning two-point conversion was stuffed. Meanwhile, Matt Rhule’s Cornhuskers (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) are dealing with their own frustrations after letting an 11-point fourth-quarter lead sl...

Host Minnie Hunt opens the podcast reflecting on Nebraska’s recent 20-17 loss to Indiana at Memorial Stadium. Despite the defeat, she praises the stadium's electric atmosphere and strong community support. The discussion quickly shifts to Nebraska’s upcoming late-night away game against the Oregon Ducks, which is set for a 10:00 PM Central kickoff.

Guest Jackson Johnson joins the show to provide insight into Oregon's turbulent 2026 season. He compares the Ducks to 2009 Oklahoma, noting that their championship aspirations are crumbling due to an injury to starting quarterback Dante Moore and major offensive line struggles. Oregon is fresh off...

On Corn Nation Overreaction, there may actually be something to overreact to.

Nebraska was leading the defending national champions for three quarters and change, but Indiana scored the game's final fourteen points to stay unbeaten, 20-17.

The Hoosiers scored two touchdowns over five offensive plays, including a one-play, 75-yard score, to upend the upset hopes of the Huskers. But for three plus quarters, Nebraska was the better team.

People will decry this game. They will moan and complain. There will be accusations of "moral victories" and there will those who will still find...

The Five Heart Podcast looks a little different this week. Fred and Minnie are out for family events, so Every Game Jake got drafted from the Overreaction Show to join Greg.

This will NOT be a re-hash of Sunday's show. Honestly, I don't even know to the extent that the win over Maryland will be discussed.

What WILL be discussed (even if briefly) are volleyball and men's basketball. The guys will look at the first five games of the season from 10,000 feet in the air and look at the Huskers' first 5-0 start in a...

This episode of Monday Night Therapy features a discussion between host Minnie Hunt and Indiana football analyst Alec Keezer ahead of a highly anticipated matchup between the undefeated Nebraska Cornhuskers and undefeated Indiana Hoosiers. Both teams enter the game at 5-0, creating significant excitement around the matchup in Lincoln.

Alec explains how Indiana has transformed under head coach Curt Cignetti, who has built a nationally competitive program through strong talent evaluation, player development, and continuity among his coaching staff. Indiana’s offense is described as extremely versatile, featuring quarterback Josh Hoover, standout receivers Charlie Becker and Nick Ma...

Corn Nation Reaction, Jake and Greg will have all of the thoughts on Nebraska's 48-23 victory over Maryland.

At the beginning, it looked like he Huskers were not up to the challenge of being 5-0 for the first time since 2016 (that's a crazy stat). Maryland looked in control early on, controlling the ball for nine of fifteen first quarter minutes and taking a 16-7 lead. But Nebraska found its stride, posting 21 second quarter points and leading 28-23 at halftime.

The Terrapins would not score again.

Of course, the Huskers were the third-quarter Huskers...

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, there's lots to celebrate.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 4-0 after winning their conference opener for the first time since 2019.

That's not a typo. This is the first time the Huskers opened up Big Ten play since before the global pandemic. That is almost unfathomable.

But on the road in East Lansing, Nebraska more than handled business, beating the Spartans 31-13. Opinions vary, but it is the opinion of this writer that the game at Michigan State was not as close as the final score indicated, a...

It’s true.

The Huskers had not won a Big 10 opener since defeating Illinois 42-38 back in 2019. We talked about this, and as always, many other things.

Mylie kicked things off by dropping in and catching us up on some volleyball talk with those ladies currently undefeated and ranked #1, but having dropped a few sets dropped a few sets in recent matches. Is it reason for worry and who out there is built to beat them. Mylie had some answers.

We then shifted to football talk covering items such as how, while the pe...

Monday Night Therapy celebrated Nebraska’s road victory over Michigan State, with Minnie and Fred breaking down a game that felt much closer and uglier than the final result suggested. Nebraska controlled much of the first half before struggling badly in the third quarter as Michigan State increased the tempo and made adjustments. The Huskers eventually responded, wore down the Spartans, and finished the game by leaning on the running game.

The discussion highlighted Nebraska’s improving depth, particularly at running back and along the defensive line. North Platte native Vincent Genatone took advantage of his opportunity, whil...

Nebraska moved to 4-0 with a convincing 31-13 road victory over Michigan State, and Greg and Jake broke down an “ugly win” that still showed how far the Huskers have come. Nebraska didn’t play its best football, particularly in the running game, but the defense dominated with six sacks, multiple takeaways, excellent tackling, and impressive team speed. Dawson Merritt, Andrew Marshall, Owen Chambliss, Caleb Benning, Jamir Conn, and the Jones duo were among the defenders earning praise.

Anthony Colandrea continued to show why he has been such an important addition, throwing for 212 yards and two touchdowns while...

The Five Heart Podcast returns with Minnie Hunt and Fred Sacco breaking down Nebraska’s 3-0 start and looking ahead to the Huskers’ first Big Ten test against Michigan State. With Greg out of town for work, Minnie and Fred discuss Nebraska’s 34-7 win over North Dakota, including the opportunity to play backup quarterbacks, offensive linemen, and other reserves while escaping the game relatively healthy.

Attention then turns to Michigan State and new head coach Pat Fitzgerald. The Spartans enter the matchup 2-1 after a loss to Notre Dame, and both hosts expect a physical game. Fred b...

Minnie Hunt welcomes Husker Chuck back to Monday Night Therapy to recap Nebraska’s 3-0 start and look ahead to the Huskers’ first Big Ten matchup against Michigan State. While Nebraska handled its first three opponents as expected, Chuck cautions that conference play represents a significant jump in competition and should provide a much better measuring stick for the team.

The discussion focuses heavily on Nebraska’s encouraging offense. Quarterback Anthony Colandrea has impressed with his confidence, toughness, mobility, and ability to make plays, while the running back room has exceeded expectations. Jacorey Barney continues to emerge as a d...

Jon Johnston put out a video this morning wondering if this is Nebraska's best team ever. At least, that's the headline. It's much more captivating than "Huskers Start 3-0, MSU Next."As of this writing, I haven't watched the video yet.This is probably the best team in the Matt Rhule era. And the team is more than the players. It's the coaches as well. It's the discipline in place. It's the form tackling in space. It's the downfield blocking. It's the fundamental things that Nebraska seems to be doing correctly in 2026 that were not always done right in previous...

Nebraska enters its third game of the season at 2-0, with North Dakota next on the schedule. The Five Heart Podcast crew believes the Fighting Hawks deserve more respect than a typical early-season opponent. North Dakota is averaging more than 50 points per game, has a productive quarterback in Jerry Kaminski, a strong offensive line, and plays in the Missouri Valley Conference, which features several highly ranked FCS programs. While Nebraska is expected to win, the panel sees the game as a useful final tune-up before Big Ten play.

The discussion also focuses on Nebraska's improvement from last...

Monday Night Therapy featured Minnie Hunt and Corn Nation writer Aaron Rastovski discussing Nebraska’s dominant 56-7 victory over Bowling Green and looking ahead to North Dakota. The Huskers produced 546 total yards while holding Bowling Green to just 169, providing one of the most complete performances Nebraska has shown in recent years. The hosts were particularly impressed with quarterback Anthony Colandrea, praising his ability to make quick reads, fire accurate passes into tight windows, throw deep, and contribute as a runner. They also highlighted the depth at wide receiver, with Jacory Barney and Kwazi Gilmer each catching two touchdown passes. Ny...

Nebraska cruised past Bowling Green 56-7, giving Greg and Jake plenty to celebrate while also identifying areas that still need improvement before Big Ten play. The hosts agreed the Huskers handled an inferior opponent exactly as expected, though an early interception and Bowling Green’s fourth-quarter touchdown showed that Nebraska cannot afford similar mistakes against tougher competition.

Anthony Colandrea continued to impress, completing 20 of 24 passes for 222 yards and four touchdowns. The hosts praised his decisiveness, quick processing, mobility, and willingness to throw with authority. T.J. Lateef also looked poised in limited action, completing 6 of 8 passes for 60 ya...

All the talk this week has been freshman phenom Jamal Rule, who rushed for over 100 yards and finished with three total touchdowns in his college debut, propelling the Nebraska Cornhuskers to a 49-21 win over Ohio. If that was all you knew, you'd think that Nebraska probably jumped out to a big lead and coasted to an easy victory.

But as Lee Corso would say, "not so fast, my friend!"

The Huskers trailed early, giving up a 68-yard pass on the first play from scrimmage. The Bobcats would score two plays later. In fact, Nebraska...

Season 3 of the Huskers Happy Hour is kicking off tonight at 8pm CST and the blazing hot opener against the Ohio Bobcats is over, thank gawd. The Huskers got an early challenge, held their ground, turned things around and finally stopped making the mistakes which made the scoreboard take longer to catch up to Nebraska’s control of the game.We’ll go over all that plus focus some on the offensive side debuts of Anthony Colandrea and true freshman running back Jamal Rule, both of whom looked good their first time sporting the Husker scarlet.There was a litt...

Monday Night Therapy recaps Nebraska’s 49-21 victory over Ohio while looking ahead to Bowling Green. Although the Huskers won comfortably, the discussion emphasizes that the game was far from a dominant performance early on. Nebraska struggled with penalties, committing nine for 65 yards, while the secondary surrendered an immediate touchdown because of a blown coverage. Special teams also failed to make much of an impact, and wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer was criticized for several dropped passes. The defensive line remains another concern, particularly its inability to consistently generate pressure or contain opposing offenses.

On the positive side, Ne...

On this week's Corn Nation Overreaction, Jake and Greg break down the season-opening win over the Ohio Bobcats.

49-21. Nebraska covered the spread. On paper, it looks like a big, bad victory. But if you watched the game, you may have…concerns. It wouldn't be the most unheard of thing for an upstart from the Mid-American Conference to go into a Big Ten stadium and cause a ruckus. But Ohio is a capable opponent and will likely challenge for the MAC crown (though Western Michigan may have other ideas).

Here's what it was from my ey...

The Five Heart Podcast returns for game week as Nebraska prepares to open the 2026 football season against Ohio. Greg, Fred, and Minnie discuss the growing optimism surrounding the Huskers after a long offseason, while acknowledging the familiar skepticism among fans. They explain the meaning behind “Five Heart,” describing players who give maximum effort and contribute through intangibles that may not appear on recruiting rankings or stat sheets.

The conversation also covers Nebraska volleyball, which has started the season impressively and is gaining national exposure through marquee events at AT&T Stadium and Wrigley Field. The hosts discuss the...

On Monday Night Therapy, Minnie Hunt welcomes Mike Corrigan of BobcatAttack.com to preview Nebraska’s season opener against the Ohio Bobcats. Corrigan explains his long connection to Ohio football, dating back to 1998, and discusses how Frank Solich transformed the program after leaving Nebraska. Ohio has won seven consecutive bowl games and enters Lincoln with an experienced, physical defense featuring several transfers from Power Four programs. Corrigan expects the Bobcats to rely on their defense, control the clock, and keep the game close. Despite that, he predicts a Nebraska victory on Saturday.

The discussion then turns to Ne...

In the return of Corn Nation's Sunday night show, Corn Nation Overreaction, Jake, Greg, and Hoss (for a limited time only) are back to talk about the Husker off-season.

It has been a long and seemingly quiet off-season for the Nebraska football team. Well, to clarify, the team has been busy. Changes to the coaching staff and additional personnel from the transfer portal give the trio plenty to talk about.

But we know what you're really here for…season predictions.

Don't listen to Jon, who said in a recent video that season predictions ar...

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, Minnie, Fred, and Greg have much to share as we are just nine days out from Husker Football.

Nebraska Volleyball opens their season at AT&T Stadium against the Florida Gators with $1 Million on the line. The match might be over before the show begins, but if not, we will keep you updated on the Huskers' progress. By the way, check out the interview that host Minnie Hunt did with Andi Jackson. You can find it on Corn Nation's YouTube channel.

When the conversation shifts to football, the...

Minnie Hunt’s Monday Night Therapy focuses on whether Nebraska’s revamped offensive line can finally become a strength. After ranking 115th nationally in 2025 and allowing 33 sacks, Nebraska made major changes, including hiring offensive line coordinator Geep Wade and run-game coordinator Lonnie Teasley. Wade brings an aggressive “dirtbag culture” emphasizing physicality, relentless effort, finishing blocks, and repetitive fundamentals, while Teasley brings SEC and NFL experience and a focus on simplifying blocking schemes.

The projected starting line features Elijah Pritchett at left tackle, Paul Mubenga at left guard, Justin Evans at center, Brendan Black at right guard, and Tree Bab...

The Five Heart Podcast focuses on Nebraska volleyball, football, fall camp, and the expectations surrounding the 2026 season. The hosts begin by discussing Nebraska volleyball’s Red-White Scrimmage, which drew more than 10,000 fans. They highlight strong defensive play, impressive performances from Andi Jackson and Laney Choboy, and the emergence of younger players. The hosts also discuss Nebraska’s ability to attract elite volleyball talent and the growing impact of NIL opportunities.

The conversation then shifts to football, beginning with the departure of running back Tikey Hayes after only 33 days with Nebraska. More positively, the hosts praise Nebraska’s quarte...

Monday Night Therapy focuses on what Nebraska fans actually know about the 2026 offense rather than relying on offseason hype. Minnie Hunt and Jon Johnston examine the measurable progress made under offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen, noting improvements in scoring offense, total offense, rushing, yards per play, and third-down efficiency from 2024 to 2025. Holgorsen also says this year’s offense has been installed and understood unusually quickly, although that does not necessarily mean it is his best offense in years.

A major topic is quarterback Anthony Colandrea and whether he is a better fit for Holgorsen’s system than Dylan Raio...

The Five Heart Podcast focuses heavily on Nebraska football as fall camp gets underway, with particular excitement surrounding the revamped defense. The hosts discuss new defensive coordinator Rob Aurich and safeties coach Tyler Yelk, praising their football backgrounds, straightforward personalities, and enthusiasm for Nebraska. The new 4-2-5 defensive scheme is expected to improve Nebraska’s ability to stop the run by putting more bodies near the line of scrimmage. The hosts also highlight significant offseason gains in player size and strength, including 667 pounds of added lean mass and 188 pounds of lost fat across the roster.

Several de...

We are likely going to have a lively show for you good folks Thursday night.

Fall football camp began this week, and the spotlight is on Lincoln. How is the team looking as Fall camp begins? What words of wisdom were given at Big Ten Media Days?

Somehow we missed that Dr. Tom Osborne was named to the Nebraska Hall of Fame, making him the first living person to receive the honors. That came before the legend had a bit of a fall this week.

Husker defenders (future Blackshirts) are calling new DC...

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, the Terrific Trio discusses numerous topics of the week.

It is Big Ten Media Days, and Minnie, Fred, and Greg will provide any necessary updates from Chicago.

Also, the Huskers defensive unit this past week was given the moniker of "potentially elite." Now part of that will be new Defensive Coordinator Rob Aurich, who has a history of elevating defenses of the teams he has coached. But another part of that will be added depth across the defensive squad, as there were eight players added to the defensive...

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, the show opens with light-hearted belly-aching about the new Nebraska Bud Light cans. Not that they don't look sweet, but that it's Bud Light. Plenty of good breweries in Nebraska. C'mon! Also, a list was shared that has grades of all of the returning Big Ten quarterbacks. Better throw quotes around returning, because Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea is on that list, and he will make his Big Ten debut. Also, the national champion Indiana Hoosiers saw their starting quarterback be the number one overall draft selection. So they will have a new quarterback...

The latest Five Heart Podcast covered Nebraska recruiting, transfer portal news, Michigan’s ongoing controversies, and a lighthearted Big Ten-themed music challenge. The hosts opened by celebrating 2027 quarterback commit Trae Taylor’s rise to five-star status, praising both his Elite 11 performance and his dedication to recruiting future Huskers. They also discussed Nebraska adding running back Tikey Hayes, viewing the transfer as valuable depth for the backfield while acknowledging the uncertainty surrounding Mekhi Nelson’s availability.

The emotional centerpiece of the show was the return of site founder Jon Johnston following his recent stroke. Johnston shared the story of suf...

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, the show opens up with discourse about the 2021 Nebraska Cornhuskers, dubbed the greatest 3-9 team in college football history (and not even by us). Why is this team, in the midst of Scott Frost's tumultuous tenure, regarded so highly, especially by outsiders? The offensive line over the course of the last (insert your preferred number here) year has been, well, offensive. But there is renewed vigor with the addition of Geep Wade as the OC Coach this off-season. The assistant who transformed Georgia Tech's offensive line is now at the helm of...

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Minnie is BACK!

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, the unexplainable legal trouble of current and former Husker athletes. How does the distraction affect the Huskers? Will this provide some on-the-field clarity as far as who will be the designated number one RB in the Fall?

Also, the wonderful people at ESPN put out a list of the best football players to wear the numbers. You have to assume 0-99. Why would we not? How many Huskers made the list? And how...

No, that's not our iTunes star rating (but it should be)!

The NCAA announced this week that the world of college athletics is changing as the institution is enacting a new rule for college athletics eligibility.

Five years to play five seasons.

It doesn't exactly mean that student-athletes will conclude their collegiate careers by age 23/24. But it does effectively remove redshirt years and sports-specific waivers.

I know what you're thinking. I asked myself the same questions. And we will discuss all things NCAA and how it affects the college sports landscape...

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, the final resolution from Lubbock, Texas as Brendan Sorsby is OUT of the Texas Tech program, looking instead at the supplemental draft.

WE DID IT! WE WON!

Those bastards from Texas got what was owed 'em!

In other news, the Savannah Bananas invaded Lincoln last week, playing to a stadium crowd at Memorial Stadium that was their third largest attendance in Bananas history! Husker legends Eric Crouch and Dr. Tom Osborne were among the Nebraska dignitaries on the scene.

In Nebraska recruiting news, the...

The talk all week long has been about Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby winning his injunction (with the help of a Lubbock, Texas judge) , how the journeyman quarterback will avoid punishment for gambling on games in which his team was playing. This has united most college football fans to bring down the hammer of hatred upon the Red Raiders, making them the lepers of college football. However, Sorsby's renewed eligibility makes Texas Tech a legitimate contender for the national title.

While that hatred and loathing builds, programs like Nebraska and Georgia are requesting their teams to not...

Tonight on Monday Night Therapy, Minnie and Greg will discuss all things Husker Hoops as Fred Hoiberg and his squad prepare for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. How will the Huskers respond after a disappointing exit Friday in the Big Ten Tournament to eventual champions Purdue? Nebraska faces Troy Thursday morning. What do the Sun Belt Champions bring to the court and how what are possible mismatches on both sides of the floor? The Huskers face the Trojans Thursday morning from Oklahoma City and chase history. A win will get the proverbial monkey off of the back of the...

The Five Heart Podcast opened with playful banter before shifting into a lively discussion of Nebraska athletics, especially men’s basketball. The hosts celebrated Nebraska’s strong season, highlighted by the dramatic overtime win over Iowa, which they jokingly dubbed the “Cale Jacobson game.” They looked ahead to the Huskers’ Big Ten Tournament matchup with Purdue, expressing cautious optimism that a healthier Nebraska team could finally break through. Kent Pavelka also received heartfelt praise for his long career calling Husker basketball, with the hosts saying they want tournament success for him as much as for the program itself.

The show...

Greg opens a late-February Five Heart Podcast by hyping the “tripod” of hosts— Minnie, Fred, and Greg —while the chat rolls in with the usual mix of inside jokes, trash talk, and regional rival cameos (Indiana, Michigan, USC, Minnesota, Iowa). Early banter centers on who Minnie’s “new favorite coach” is (Roy Manning), plus a running gag about “gaps,” “holes,” and Nebraska fans being the kind of fan base that laughs through the pain.

The show’s main football talk focuses on spring practice starting early, fans feeling “checked out” after a rough finish, and spring game tick...