Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz convene to discuss Indiana walloping Nebraska 56-7 on Saturday afternoon on a national broadcast. It feels like it has been awhile since Nebraska looked this bad and the guys from Husker247 breakdown what went wrong on defense, ponder what can happen on offense and largely ignore the special teams all together. If Nebraska looks like this after two weeks to prepare for Indiana what might it look like in a week with Ohio State on the schedule? To learn more about ...
Oct 19, 2024•24 min
The biggest game of the season is upon us — at least until the next week perhaps — but this only means one thing as Nebraska heads to Indiana. It’s time to get hyped! Max Olson from ESPN joins the panel and provides some strong information on all the different transfer portal additions the Hoosiers made ahead of the 2024 season. As always things start on offense where we discuss Nebraska’s ability to create explosive plays, how Dylan Raiola used the bye week, the run game and more. Then it’s def...
Oct 17, 2024•42 min
The Husker247 trio returned from the bye week look fresh and spry after a week off from the daily grind of Nebraska coverage. After some delightful banter about pumpkin patches and traveling the group dove into a discussion about Husker football as it heads into the final six games of the season. To start with the group discussed Matt Rhule’s Monday press conference and in particular how the Huskers used the bye, clock management and creating explosive plays. Things finished up with conversation...
Oct 15, 2024•42 min
After a successful debut in a year that featured multiple wins over Top 10 teams, an appearance in the semifinals of the conference tournament and an NCAA tournament bid the Husker247 HoopsCast is back and ready to get the hoop heads fired up for another season. Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson walk through the roster, make some introductions and offer some insight on a lot of the new names that will be playing for the Huskers this season and who might be in position to help the team out w...
Oct 09, 2024•26 min
The Huskers are on a bye week, but the Husker247 podcast isn't idle. This week, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson dig in to the first six games and where things stand for the offense, defense and special teams at the midpoint of the season. The guys discuss where Nebraska has made progress, where there is still progress to be made and what's ahead for Nebraska after the bye. Listen in. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-poli...
Oct 08, 2024•42 min
Gary Sharp of 1620 The Zone joins the Husker247 Side Session this week to break down the Huskers' win over Rutgers that moved the Big Red to 5-1 on the season. This week's podcast is also an opportunity to take stock of where things stand for the Big Red at the midpoint of the season. 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
Oct 06, 2024•48 min
In this episode of the Husker247 Postgame Pod, Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer of Husker247 break down Nebraska's 14-7 win over Rutgers that saw Nebraska's defense flex its muscle to help the Huskers overcome special teams miscues and a flat offensive effort after the half. Was there progress made on Saturday against the Scarlet Knights, and how does 5-1 feel at the break? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abou...
Oct 06, 2024•28 min
Undefeated Rutgers comes to Lincoln on Saturday. That can only mean one thing. It’s time to get hyped! The Husker247 HypeCast returns with a new special guest in Nick Handley from Sharp and Handley on 1620 The Zone. He joins the show and discusses with Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson his thoughts on Dylan Raiola, Nebraska spreading out the targets and the rest of the offense. From there things turn to the defensive side of the ball and what John Bullock is doing, how Nebraska might fare ...
Oct 03, 2024•45 min
Husker247 gathered on Tuesday morning to discuss where things sit for Nebraska football in a variety of ways ahead of the Rutgers game on Saturday. Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson went through some of what Matt Rhule addressed on Monday, including his thoughts on the special teams situation, Ceyair Wright, how the Huskers have played on the offensive line and Gunnar Gottula. Then a longer conversation took place about Nebraska’s running game, maximizing the three-headed running back attac...
Oct 01, 2024•41 min
Nebraska football turned it on in the second half, but what did veteran Omaha World-Herald columnist Tom Shatel see when watching the Huskers 28-10 win against Purdue? Shatel joins Mike Schaefer on the Sunday Side Session as the two discussed Nebraska’s win against Purdue, the special teams issues facing the team, John Bullock’s emergence as a top player for the Huskers defensive side and what they’ve seen from Dylan Raiola. They finish discussing what the Huskers are facing this upcoming week w...
Sep 29, 2024•39 min
The Husker247 Postgame Podcast broke down the Huskers 28-10 win over Purdue on Saturday. Mike Schaefer was joined by Brian Christipherson, who was at the game, and the two went over what happened in the Huskers victory and what Matt Rhule had to say after. The discussion started with special teams, moved over to defense and then touched on some of the top performances throughout the win. Finally the two discussed what’s next for the Huskers as the calendar flips to week six. To learn more about ...
Sep 28, 2024•27 min
After a week of trying to figure out what ails the Huskers it’s finally time to get hyped again and only the Husker247 HypeCast can sufficiently get you fired up for Nebraska-Purdue on Saturday. And when it comes to people who are always hyped no matter the situation, who better to join the Husker247 crew than 93.7 The Ticket’s Jake Sorensen as this week’s special guest. The group discusses Nebraska’s offense and its running game and offensive line specifically and then things turn to the defens...
Sep 26, 2024•45 min
What stands out coming off the first loss of the season? Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz work through where things are for the Huskers following the Illinois loss. Plus reaction on what Matt Rhule had to say on Monday and where the team is currently heading into the Purdue game on Saturday. Finally Dayton Raiola committed to the Huskers. What is Nebraska getting? Who is this Raiola as a quarterback? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pri...
Sep 24, 2024•44 min
It’s a Sunday Side Session on a Saturday type of day as Husker247’s Mike Schaefer is joined by Big Ten Wrap Up host Mike’l Severe to break down the Huskers 31-24 loss to Illinois. The two dive into all the stories and storylines coming out of the loss, where Nebraska’s defense went wrong, why Illinois was able to take advantage of things, Dylan Raiola’s strong performance, how the offense moves forward and, of course, special teams. Then things kick forward with thoughts on Nebraska’s coaching s...
Sep 21, 2024•50 min
Nebraska’s hot start came crashing down on Friday night as the Huskers weren’t able to defend the home turn against Illinois in a 31-24 loss in overtime. Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer break down the action, what went wrong for the Huskers, why the defense was caught in-between, offensive success and special team woes. Catch all of it with the latest postgame podcast from Husker247. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lear...
Sep 21, 2024•28 min
The Husker247 HypeCast returned on Wednesday to bring down all the action ahead of a ranked affair between the Huskers and the Illinois Fighting Illini. So let’s get hyped! Kevin Sjuts of 10/11 News joins as the special guest, reprising his role as the official Husker247 HypeCast correspondent for all things Illinois. The group broke down how things look for Nebraska on offense, defense and even a little special teams chatter before giving all sorts of predictions. Anyone pick Illinois outright?...
Sep 18, 2024•39 min
Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 put a bow on Nebraska’s win over Northern Iowa before turning the page to the start of Big Ten play against Illinois on Friday. What stands out from what Nebraska has gotten done over the previous three games and where do the Big Red need to make strides? 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/adcho...
Sep 17, 2024•37 min
This week on the Sunday Side Session Mike Schaefer is joined by KETV’s Lauren Michelson to discuss Nebraska’s 34-3 win over Northern Iowa. What did each think of Nebraska’s performance? Where are things sitting offensively for Nebraska after a 3-0 start to non-conference? How are they feeling about Nebraska’s offensive line and running game? Then it’s time for defense. Nebraska started slow but finished strong. Any thoughts on what this game might mean for Big Ten play? Finally a few big picture...
Sep 15, 2024•45 min
It wasn’t the prettiest game but Nebraska took care of business in a mostly efficient manner in its 34-3 win over Northern Iowa on Saturday. Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer broke down how things looked on both sides of the ball on Saturday. The two started on defense where Nebraska struggled to get off the field early, but ultimately only allowed a single field goal in the contest and was playing better in the second half before the backups came on to finish things out. Offensively the Huskers ...
Sep 15, 2024•33 min
Let’s get hyped! Nebraska goes back to work on Saturday this time against Northern Iowa in another night game and one where the Huskers are hoping to work out some early season issues against an FCS opponent. Hail Varsity’s Chris Schmidt joined the Husker247 trio to round out the HypeCast. There’s plenty of discussion about Nebraska’s offense, the defense and of course predictions of every kind for Saturday’s game. Sit back and let the HypeCast get you ready for Nebraska’s next contest. To learn...
Sep 12, 2024•35 min
The Husker247 Podcast resumed on Tuesday as the gang got together to discuss Nebraska’s win against Colorado, Christian Jones commitment and the rest of the news over the past few days. It all started with Brian Christopherson giving his thoughts on Nebraska’s performance against the Buffaloes and what stood out for him in the game. Then each of the three highlighted a different player with a big performance in Nebraska’s win and what their play means this early in the season. Christopherson and...
Sep 10, 2024•48 min
Nebraska vanquished Colorado and now the season moves forward. Who better to have that discussion with than 1620 The Zone’s Connor Happer? Happer and Mike Schaefer discuss Nebraska’s utterly dominant defense, how Tony White is far and away Nebraska’s most successful coordinator in a long time and why the defense seems to work so well on almost every level. Then there’s some chatter about the offense and where it finds itself after an ugly, penalty filled second half. Finally what to make of spec...
Sep 08, 2024•51 min
Nebraska smacked Colorado in the first half and then held it together in the second half. Husker247 breaks things down for a postgame podcast on how the Huskers played against the visiting Buffs. Things start on defense and how the defensive line controlled the game, why John Bullock is playing great football and more thoughts on the Blackshirts. Then what happened in the second half, why it might’ve been the perfect kind of game for Matt Rhule and his staff to keep the team pushing and more. Fi...
Sep 08, 2024•35 min
Nebraska. Colorado. Let’s get hyped! The Husker247 HypeCast returns for a game that has been discussed since roughly 10 seconds after Nebraska’s 2023 season ended. A night game at Memorial Stadium. Dozens of important recruits in attendance. A national stage. Let’s get hyped indeed. 1620 The Zone’s Gary Sharp joined as the special guest. Can Nebraska slow down Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter? Do the Buffaloes have the ability to slow down Nebraska’s rushing attack or is Nebraska its own worst ...
Sep 05, 2024•43 min
The Husker247 trio gathered on Tuesday morning to talk through all that Nebraska-Colorado has to offer and walk through a little of what we saw with the UTEP game. Things started with Brian Christopherson giving his thoughts on what happened against the Miners, why what Dylan Raiola and the receivers showed could be just the start, how the defense performed and why it was a good day for the special teams. Then it was Colorado time as Michael Bruntz discussed how Matt Rhule didn’t provide bulleti...
Sep 03, 2024•33 min
The Sunday Side Session returns for its third season as Mike Schaefer is joined by veteran Fox broadcaster Kevin Kugler to break down Nebraska’s season-opening 40-7 win over UTEP. The two discuss the expected but rare straight forward, dominating way the Huskers took care of a lesser team in UTEP and how Nebraska was able to flood-the-bench late in the game. From there the conversation shifted to Dylan Raiola and the veteran offense Matt Rhule and company put around the quarterback. When the con...
Sep 01, 2024•55 min
Nebraska takes care of business against UTEP. What stood out to the folks at Husker247? Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer chat following the Huskers resounding 40-7 win about the standout things from Saturday’s game. What were there thoughts on Dylan Raiola’s debut? Who else caught their eye? What does Saturday’s game say about the rest of the season ahead? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices....
Sep 01, 2024•26 min
Let’s get hyped! It is the return of the three most important words of the college football season. The sport is all the way back this weekend and so is the Husker247 HypeCast. This week Josh Peterson of 1620 the Zone joined to help breakdown the opening game against the UTEP Miners and to help make predictions. The same trusted format fans know and love is there. We talk offense. We talk defense and special teams. Then it’s time for predictions. Picks to click. Oddly specific predictions. Final...
Aug 29, 2024•39 min
The Nebraska football season is jut days away and the Husker247 Crew got together to walk through the season game -by-game and make predictions First though some thoughts from each of Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson on what they heard from Matt Rhule on Monday and how the depth chart shook out at running back, wide receiver and a few other positions. Then it was prediction time. Who picked Nebraska to lose first? Who picked the biggest upset? Who has the Huskers playing in the college fo...
Aug 27, 2024•49 min
In this episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer break down a few remaining fall camp questions, including a look at which players did and did not receive single digit uniform numbers as voted on by their teammates, plus some special teams and depth chart talk as game week gets closer. Later in the podcast (around the 32-minute mark), the guys react to the news that Nebraska has named Dylan Raiola the starting quarterback, which happens in the midd...
Aug 21, 2024•52 min
