It’s never easy for Nebraska football and that remains true following the news of the week with the Huskers now down two running backs for the season. The Husker247 trio got together on Tuesday morning to discuss how the injuries of Gabe Ervin and Rahmir Johnson affect the season ahead and where things sit following Nebraska’s win. Conversation shifts from running back to receiver to tight end and even offensive line as Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson take turns walking through the offen...
Sep 19, 2023•44 min
Would you look at that? It’s a victory Sunday which is rare around these parts. Nebraska handled business against Northern Illinois and now Husker247 handles business with a Sunday Side Session podcast. Joining this week is 93.7 The Ticket utility player Nick Sehnert, who besides filling us in on the new radio station in downtown Lincoln gives thoughts on the Huskers win, the defensive performance and how things went with Heinrich Haarberg in his first start. From there the two discuss what they...
Sep 17, 2023•39 min
The Husker247 HypeCast returns this week to remind folks that Nebraska does play home games and will do so on Saturday night against Northern Illinois. This week Evan Bland of the Omaha World-Herald makes his HypeCast debut, joining Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer to preview the game ahead and to try to answer some questions about this Nebraska team. There’s conversation about the offense, the defense and then the main event of oddly specific predictions, a pick to click and a score prediction ...
Sep 14, 2023•30 min
The Husker247 Podcast returned on Tuesday to breakdown Nebraska’s loss to Colorado and to look ahead at the first home game of the Matt Rhule era and what changes we could see this upcoming weekend. Things start as the trio discusses what went well in Colorado and the depth that has already been created on defense as the Huskers had several players emerge or have their first action of the season in Boulder. From there though the conversation shifts to what hasn’t worked well or what has gone wro...
Sep 12, 2023•42 min
The Sunday Side Session is back and ready to tackle some of the biggest topics for Nebraska football following another loss and now an 0-2 start to the Matt Rhule era. Joining host Mike Schaefer is KLIN sports director Kaleb Henry, and things start right there at Folsom Field where the Huskers lost 36-14. The two recap the action, but then kick things forward with a longer conversation about what happens with Jeff Sims and Nebraska assuming the quarterback is healthy for the Northern Illinois ga...
Sep 10, 2023•41 min
The Husker247 HypeCast returns on Thursday morning to get Nebraska fans a little more fired up for the Nebraska-Colorado game set to begin nearly 48 hours from now. This week 1620 The Zone’s Gary Sharp joins the program as the guest co-host, joining the Husker247 trio of Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer, to discuss the upcoming game and to reminisce about the heyday of these former rivals. What does Sharp think of Colorado after watching the TCU game? How does Nebraska go a...
Sep 07, 2023•38 min
The Husker247 Podcast makes its post Labor Day return as the Husker247 gang assembles to discuss the loss in Minnesota and what awaits in Boulder. The podcast starts with a discussion on what happened in Minneapolis and the takeaways Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson had from watching the game the first time and on subsequent rewatches. From there things turn to the big game in Boulder taking place this weekend. What did Husker247 see out of Colorado and is there something the Huskers can ...
Sep 06, 2023•40 min
The Husker247 HypeCast returns for the start of the Matt Rhule era as the Huskers are headed up to Minnesota to take on PJ Fleck’s Gophers, kicking off the 2023 season. All of your favorites return as Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer are all in their familiar seats, ready to discuss the game ahead. Plus long time friend of the program, Connor Happer, sits in as the special guest. The gang talks offense. The gang talks defense. There’s predictions. There’s picks to click. Th...
Aug 30, 2023•36 min
It’s finally here. The Husker247 preview podcast you’ve been waiting for your whole summer. The one that answers every single question about the upcoming 2023 season. Wrong. But the guys at Husker247 do want to at least identify the things we know about Matt Rhule’s first Nebraska Cornhusker team and then check off what we still hope to learn. So this week Husker247 runs position by position examining what we know and what still needs to be learned as the first game against Minnesota inches a li...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 6 min
There’s still two weeks until Nebraska play a football game, but a lot has been happening for the Huskers during fall camp. Let Husker247 bring you up to speed with another podcast from the trio delves into how things have gone for Nebraska during camp, as well as some thoughts from Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer about where the Huskers find themselves right now. Things kick off with some news and notes discussion as the trio walks through the departure of Zavier Betts an...
Aug 16, 2023•41 min
On this episode of the Husker247 Podcast the guys talk stocks — or at least the Nebraska football stock market where the action is always all over the place. Mike Schaefer brings a list of six names and Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson determine stock up, stock down or holding steady based on what they’ve heard during fall camp so far. Then the conversation shifts to some early news, notes and a quick look at a few position groups that are standing out in a good way or have some real ques...
Aug 09, 2023•48 min
In this week’s episode, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the start of fall camp — hot takes, positions to watch, positions to be concerned about and how things are shaping up after a few days for Matt Rhule’s team. The secondary gets extra attention this week following the news that veteran safety Myles Farmer was entering the transfer portal. How does that group shake out and which safeties can step in and fill the void for the Huskers? In the second segment, the guys discuss ...
Aug 02, 2023•47 min
Michael Bruntz makes a triumphant return to Husker247 and he hits the ground running with plenty of Big Ten Media Days talk and even throws a few thoughts on Nebraska’s overtime history since he missed the podcast. First though Bruntz and Mike Schaefer discuss what to expect from Nebraska this week as Matt Rhule will make his conference debut of sorts in Indianapolis. Will Rhule lay out a lot of news for the hungry media members in attendance or do we anticipate this will be more big picture abo...
Jul 25, 2023•34 min
The Husker247 Podcast wanted to use its downtime in July wisely and that’s how Thursday’s episode ended being devoted entirely to Nebraska’s history with overtime games. The Huskers have played in 15 overtime games since the rule change and on the podcast Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson walk through them — sometimes in painful and painstaking detail. Which coach spent the most time in overtime games? Who had the most success? Worst loss? Best showing? All those questions are answered and ...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson got together on Monday to talk about where Nebraska’s recruiting class sits after the latest addition in Preston Taumua. First though the two discussed what Taumua means in the class and why it reflects well on the future for Donovan Raiola in his attempts to bring more players from Hawaii to the mainland and specifically to Nebraska. Then the two size up what the efforts have been on the offensive line with a conversation about the commitments the Huskers ...
Jul 18, 2023•39 min
Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson got together on Tuesday to chat about the latest happenings in Nebraska football as the Huskers first season under Matt Rhule inches a little closer. On Tuesday after some obligatory baseball talk the two from Husker247 dive into the schedule a little as the question is posed — which game stands out for the 2023 schedule? From there it’s wondering which 50/50 game does Nebraska look destined to win, what game might be considered a trap game this season and ...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr
On this episode of Husker247 Podcast there’s talk of the future with recapping several of Nebraska’s latests additions, but also a look at where things are in the present with a rundown of the top names on The Most Indispensable list that started at No. 23 and finished at No. 1. Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson broke down the Kewan Lacy commitment, what the Huskers are getting with Quinn Clark, why Carlon Jones gave one of the best post-commitment interviews and how Nebraska landed Jacory ...
Jul 06, 2023•56 min
Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz break down the commitment of Ainsworth (Neb.) tight end Carter Nelson and what it means for Nebraska and the 2024 recruiting class. Listen in! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 28, 2023•24 min
Cooper and Andrew go in-depth discussing four-star TE Carter Nelson's commitment to Nebraska and the impact he can have for the Huskers! Host: Cooper Petagna & Andrew Ivins Follow or Subscribe to the 247Sports Football Recruiting podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mor...
Jun 28, 2023•11 min
Nebraska picked up a pair of commitments on Friday which makes it the perfect time for Husker247 to get together for a quick podcast. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz break down the commitments of Dae’vonn Hall and Isaiah McMorris. What does it mean the Huskers have added the two receivers from Bellevue West? After discussing Hall and McMorris the conversation turns to a few other commitments the Huskers have added over the past week, before finishing up with the visit weekend where Nebraska has...
Jun 23, 2023•31 min
Andrew Ivins and Cooper Petagna discuss the top takeaways and standout QBs from the Elite 11 Finals in Los Angeles last week. Biggest Elite 11 Takeaways - 3:15 Takeaways from Dylan Raiola - 9:20 Takeaways from Ryan Puglisi - 14:20 Takeaways from Luke Kromenhoek - 20:00 Takeaways from CJ Carr - 27:30 Takeaways from Jadyn Davis - 31:50 Takeaways from Air Noland - 36:30 Takeaways from DJ Lagway 39:45 Takeaways from Will Hammond 43:20 Takeaways from Colin Hurley - 46:30 Takeaways from Hauss Hejny - ...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Husker247 Podcast returned on Wednesday with a quick episode running down Nebraska’s recruiting efforts, how the camps under Matt Rhule has gone and much more. Before the recruiting chatter got underway Brian Christopher detailed the latest in the Most Indispensable Husker Series, recapping the first handful of names to appear, including Marques Buford, Myles Farmer and more. Then Christopherson and Mike Schaefer discuss what transpired over the weekend at Nebraska’s camps. From Derek Brown Jr. ...
Jun 14, 2023•28 min
Nebraska football continued its in-state recruiting momentum on Friday evening, picking up a verbal pledge from 2025 Omaha North lineman Tyson Terry. The three-star lineman, who plays on both sides of the ball for Omaha North, picked the Huskers over a host of regional offers and growing national interest, giving Nebraska a pair of in-state commitments in its 2025 recruiting class. Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer of Husker247 break down Terry’s recruitment, his decision and what it means for th...
Jun 10, 2023•10 min
Nebraska continued its momentum on the recruiting trail and in Texas on Thursday evening with the commitment of DeSoto (Texas) cornerback Mario Buford. Buford has been a long-time Husker target, and Nebraska beat out Oregon, Michigan State and others for the four-star cornerback. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz break down what Buford brings to the table and what the commitment means for Nebraska's 2024 recruiting class. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://...
Jun 09, 2023•10 min
In this week's Husker247 Podcast, Mike Schaefer, Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz take a way-too-early summer look at the game-by-game Nebraska football schedule in 2023 and how that might play out. The second segment is a review of Nebraska's big official visit weekend and where the Huskers stand with top prospects coming out of the visits. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit h...
Jun 06, 2023•40 min
The Husker247 Podcast returned on Friday for a quick look at the upcoming visit weekend the Huskers have in store. Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson ran through the names expected on campus and talked out the players who stand out among the visit list. There’s discussion on Mario Buford and how he’s been a key target for several years, how Joseph Anderson represents what the Huskers have been chasing since Matt Rhule arrives, how Caleb Pyfrom would be a big recruiting win and then how it co...
Jun 02, 2023•25 min
Husker247 convened for another podcast on Tuesday and Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discussed a few different topics following Memorial Day. Here’s what the duo hit on after briefly discussing the nice long weekend: — Which incoming freshmen are players who could push for early playing time for the Huskers in the 2023 season? — Each of Christopherson and Schaefer discuss a wide receiver that could get more early playing time than some might expect. — How the 2023 class is going to be gr...
May 30, 2023•42 min
Husker247 gathered on Wednesday morning to talk about Nebraska baseball’s chances in the Big Ten Tournament and the newest addition for the Huskers for this season and the 2024 class. The podcast starts with some baseball chatter as Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz walk through the scenarios with the Big Ten Baseball Tournament. Unsurprisingly it’s important for the Huskers to navigate the first game successfully to avoid a difficult and very unlikely path back to the Big Ten Championship game. ...
May 24, 2023•35 min
The Husker247 Podcast returned on Tuesday and noted just how quickly 2023 seems to be flying, which only means football is going to be here sooner than we think. Conversation began remembering the days of hanging out in the magazine aisle at the store, leafing through the preview magazines and trying to get the scoop on the Big 12 or college football at large. That lead to a discussion on tight ends and what we can expect from Nebraska’s position room in 2023, as the Huskers have a lot of potent...
May 16, 2023•34 min
The Husker247 Podcast’s post-spring look at various Husker position groups rolls on with the wide receivers. The group has a number of X-factors and little returning production. What has to happen for the wide receivers to be productive? In the second segment, The Wheel of Topics returns after a long hiatus, stocked with questions ranging from transfer portal and specific predictions about the season to breakfast meats and much more. Subscribe to the Husker247 YouTube Channel or wherever you get...
May 11, 2023•43 min
