The Husker247 Podcast tried to sneak in 45 minutes of chatting about Tony White, Dana Holgorsen and everything else that happened on Monday, but then Tuesday’s news cycle started to happen. However before the news started rolling int he trio discussed White leaving for Florida State, why it may have happened, why despite White’s success it’s not as concerning as it may seem and who ultimately could replace the defensive coordinator. Then a discussion took place about Holgorsen staying as an offe...
Dec 03, 2024•48 min
The Sunday Side Session came a day early as the Nebraska Cornhuskers played Iowa on Black Friday. The game felt like a repeat of so many of Nebraska’s inexplicable losses so to help break it down Ravi Lulla joined from Hurrdat Sports Media. Things start with special teams talk and then work their way through the offense and eventually into specific players and performances. Finally the two debate if the season is success and their own long-term outlook for Matt Rhule and the program under his gu...
Nov 30, 2024•58 min
The Husker247 Postgame Podcast discussed the latest tough loss for the Nebraska Cornhuskers in which the team bungled a 10-0 lead and let an Iowa team win despite having just five total first downs. The sprawling podcast discussed Nebraska’s issues on special teams, offensive miscues and how well the Nebraska defense played. Finally a discussion ensues on if this season can be a success for Nebraska with just six wins and many issues still present. To learn more about listener data and our priva...
Nov 30, 2024•22 min
It’s the last game of the regular season. Nebraska is already bowl eligible. So is Iowa. This version of Black Friday hasn’t played out since 2016 so…LETS GET HYPED! The Nebraska Cornhuskers are looking for a seventh win but even more than that the team will be trying to continue the strong play from the offense as it put up 44 points a week ago against Wisconsin. Who better to bring aboard for Iowa than Nebraska super fan and local radio extraordinaire Jack Mitchell? The panel discusses Nebrask...
Nov 28, 2024•45 min
Nebraska basketball picked up a huge win on Friday — but what’s next for the Huskers? The Husker247 HoopsCast walks through the Creighton win, why it happened and what it means, but then shifts the conversation forward about upcoming games with South Dakota and North Florida. No guess a random Husker Hooper this week but Brian Christopherson does explain what he’s thankful for as it relates to Nebraska basketball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.aud...
Nov 27, 2024•27 min
Nebraska football got the elusive sixth win so now what? The Husker247 Pod believes the Huskers, like the other 70-some teams who have six wins, should move forward and look to add to its success. Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson talk through Nebraska’s win against Wisconsin, how the Huskers pulled it off, why the offensive performance wasn’t that surprising and which players stood out in the win. The show finishes up with a conversation about Malachi Coleman and then a larger conversation...
Nov 26, 2024•49 min
For the first time in show history the Sunday Side Session discussed a sixth win making the Nebraska Cornhuskers bowl eligible. The fact it followed a Friday night hoops win against in-state rival Creighton only added to the celebratory nature of the weekend. So given this who better to join than 93.7 The Ticket’s Jake Sorensen to discuss both the Huskers 44-25 beatdown of Wisconsin and Nebraska’s deconstruction of the Creighton offense. Things start with football and the Nebraska offense which ...
Nov 24, 2024•48 min
The Husker247 Postgame Pod runs through the highlights and a few lowlights in Nebraska’s 44-25 win over Wisconsin. Mike Schaefer goes solo and tells you his top performers in the game, the way the offense looked a little different and hit on the strong play from the specialists before discussing what’s ailing Nebraska’s defense. Finally a few thoughts ahead of the Iowa game that doesn’t have the same stakes but is now a lot more fun to discuss. To learn more about listener data and our privacy p...
Nov 24, 2024•25 min
Nebraska is running out of opportunities for the elusive sixth win so it’s time to get hyped for the Huskers as the team hosts Wisconsin on Saturday. These similarly matched teams look to play close again on Saturday and special guest Connor Happer joins Husker247 to break down the action. What does Dana Holgorsen’s second game look like? Can Nebraska get more from the running game? Which personnel changes should we expect? Then it’s onto defense — how do the Huskers bounce back after a tough sh...
Nov 21, 2024•48 min
The Husker247 HoopsCast returns on Wednesday to discuss Nebraska’s performance against Saint Mary’s, Fred Hoiberg’s thoughts ahead of the next game against Creighton and the aforementioned game against the Jays. Both Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson are in agreement that spurts of the game against Saint Mary’s featured some of the best play Nebraska has had on the hardwood this season. However the team couldn’t stay out of its own way long enough. Still Berke Buyuktuncel emerging as an opt...
Nov 20, 2024•29 min
The Husker247 Podcast returned on Tuesday to discuss Nebraska’s game against USC, the changes we saw from the offense and more. Conversation actually started about California weather and if Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson are beach people but things eventually shifted to football. When the pigskin was discussed Husker247 hit on some defensive issues, personnel changes and how things are tracking. Finally a discussion on what athletic director Troy Dannen had to say, how the Huskers overc...
Nov 19, 2024•35 min
This week on the Sunday Side Session Mike Schaefer is joined by 93.7 The Ticket radio man Nick Sehnert as the two discuss the Huskers loss to USC. The conversation covered the running theme of Nebraska not seizing on opportunities both on offense and on defense as the Huskers were unable to take advantage in the loss. The two also discussed the outlook for Nebraska with two games remaining, how the offense looked with Dana Holgorsen and if the running game that looked solid on Saturday can be ca...
Nov 17, 2024•35 min
The Husker247 Postgame Podcast convened to discuss the latest close but not good enough loss for the Huskers after the 28-20 defeat at the hands of USC. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discussed the Huskers latest performance and started with some coaching decisions including timeout usage like the one during the fourth quarter to punt and then the lack of tacking one during the final drive which likely cost the team more opportunities at the end zone late. The two ran through Nebraska’s offens...
Nov 17, 2024•21 min
With the Nebraska high school semifinals on tap what better time to check in with Hurrdat Media’s Mike Sautter. Sautter along with Mike Schaefer run through the Class A semifinals and all the names to know as commits, targets or possible Nebraska recruits in the future. From the obvious ones like Christian Jones, Chase Loftin and Isaac Jensen to some deeper cuts like Max Clark, Darion Jones and Bryson Williams. The two also hit on some Class B names to know, what Conor Booth has looked like and ...
Nov 15, 2024•45 min
Nebraska football has had quite a week and its on Thursday but that also means it is time to get hype as the Huskers head west to take on USC. The Husker247 HypeCast has all the information you need to get fired up for football as Husker247 and special guest Mike’l Severe go through all the storylines ahead of the contest. What to make of Dana Holgorsen and what his impact could be? What to know about the USC defense? Could this be a big Jacory Barney game? Which defensive line shows up? Plus pl...
Nov 14, 2024•42 min
Husker247 HoopsCast returns ahead of the biggest week of the young season as the Huskers play on Wednesday night against Farleigh Dickinson and then again on Sunday in Sioux Falls against West Coast Conference power St. Mary’s in a neutral site showdown. So what do Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer make of things for Nebraska after an ugly win against Bethune Cookman? They’re not sure. Nebraska certainly has to shoot it better moving forward. The two talk about the game, Brice Williams, who...
Nov 13, 2024•29 min
Husker247 convened for its regular Tuesday podcast. Brian Christopherson gave his thoughts on the Dana Holgorsen decision and why it provided a little juice for a week that may have otherwise felt like a slog, plus thoughts on who benefits from the new offensive coordinator on the offensive side of the ball. What’s the status for Dylan Raiola this week? What does it look like if he doesn't play? Finally a look at Nebraska’s next three opponents and what the Huskers would have to do to get a one ...
Nov 12, 2024•51 min
When Nebraska announces a new offensive coordinator during the season with three games to go it’s time for an emergency podcast from Husker247. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss the Dana Holgorsen announcement, what is reasonable expectations for the three games ahead and why this move is big for the future too. The Husker247 Podcast will be back on Tuesday for a full episode as well. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-poli...
Nov 11, 2024•31 min
The Husker247 podcast returned on Thursday to discuss the latest happenings in Husker football and recruiting. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discussed their thoughts on the Huskers adding Dana Holgorsen and Phil Snow as analysts to the staff and how each could help on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. Plus a discussion on what Nebraska needs to get out of November. Finally a look at recruiting and what the Huskers are doing on the road, key targets and the month ahead. To learn mo...
Nov 07, 2024•40 min
Nebraska basketball kicked off its season which means the Husker247 HoopsCast kicked off its own regular season with a podcast on Tuesday morning. Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson walked through Nebraska basketball’s first contest against the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, who stood out on the day and how the newcomers all looked in their first official performances. Then the return of guess a random Husker hooper. How does BC do with the first one of the year? To learn more about ...
Nov 05, 2024•29 min
Another November Sunday after a loss, but the Sunday Side Session still brings you all the analysis you want or didn’t know you needed following UCLA’s win over Nebraska. This time Mike Schaefer is joined by 93.7 The Ticket’s Derrick Pearson as the two discuss what happened on the field and how UCLA came into Lincoln with a plan and exposed the Huskers. Conversation starts with the defense, but mostly moves into a long discussion about play calling, identity, offensive coaching, setting up playe...
Nov 03, 2024•55 min
Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz convened on Saturday following the Nebraska loss to UCLA to discuss what happened, how it keeps happening and more. The two walked through the game, when things started to go wrong and if the Huskers found anything for moving forward. Nebraska is off next week and the two touched briefly on the bye week and what is ahead. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Nov 03, 2024•27 min
The calendar is about to flip to November and the Huskers have another opportunity to qualify for a bowl game and stop a multi-game losing streak. That means it is time to get hyped! The Husker247 HypeCast returns with special guest Mitch Sherman from The Athletic to talk about Nebraska’s upcoming game against UCLA. There’s discussion about the running game, Dylan Raiola, Nebraska’s wide receiver play, Jimari Butler, Willis McGahee IV and John Hohl’s kicking. Plus all the predictions! To learn m...
Oct 31, 2024•44 min
Husker247 gathered to chat following the Matt Rhule press conference and it lead to a longer conversation about Big Ten officiating than anyone planned. After the officiating we assessed how things played out for Nebraska on the field with what it looked on offense, why the screens, why that may not be the answer moving forward and what commitment to the run game looks like. Then we discussed the defense and the depth chart. Can Nebraska play like ti did defensively against Ohio State in the nex...
Oct 29, 2024•41 min
The Sunday Side Session returned to break down the Ohio State game with Husker Max contributor Kaleb Henry. The two discussed their biggest takeaways from Saturdays game, including if a close result means anything for the future, what the to take from a strong defensive effort, how to size up the remaining games and more. Finally the show finishes with the biggest concerns each has as Nebraska turns its attention from a top program like Ohio State to a UCLA team that’s looking to prove its slow ...
Oct 27, 2024•49 min
Husker247 gathered for a post-game recap of Nebraska’s tough 21-17 loss to Ohio State on Saturday. Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer got together and walked through how the 4-point loss played out and why Saturday’s close loss was every bit as surprising as last week’s blowout to Indiana. The two specifically dove into the strong play from the defensive front, highlighting Jimari Butler and MJ Sherman in particular as the two had strong performances and really made life difficult on Will Ho...
Oct 26, 2024•27 min
Another Saturday awaits and every team is only promised 12 games so lets get hyped as the Huskers head to Ohio State. Unsportsmanlike Conduct’s John Bishop joins the Husker247 crew to breakdown where things are for Nebraska and how it matches up against the Buckeyes. There’s plenty of discussion about the offense, the defense and then oddly specific predictions, picks to click and the group gives their picks for who wins on Saturday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vi...
Oct 24, 2024•42 min
Legendary Nebraska Cornhuskers broadcaster Kent Pavelka joined the Husker247 HoopsCast on Wednesday morning to talk about the 2024-25 team, last season’s surprise result and his long career as the voice of men’s basketball. Pavelka, who sounds bullish on Nebraska for the upcoming year, started the conversation talking about who stands out for the Huskers, who can help replace some of the production that left and why things might look a little different. From there he dived into his career, his f...
Oct 23, 2024•54 min
The Husker247 Podcast gathered on Tuesday morning and discussed the aftermath of the Indiana loss, what Matt Rhule had to say after watching film, issues on offense and defense, as well as some possible solutions and the latest on Nebraska’s 2025 class with another commitment. Things started though with Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson walking through their blown tire before even getting out of Lincoln on the way to Bloomington. Finally after the Banter subsides each walks through what Rh...
Oct 22, 2024•43 min
Welcome to the perfect place when you want to hear more about Nebraska’s no show against Indiana. This week the Sunday Side Session discusses the Huskers loss to Indiana and the whole host of problems that were exposed on Saturday. 1620 The Zone’s Josh Peterson joins the host Mike Schaefer and the two discuss the game, the biggest issues coming out of it and what could happen moving forward for the Huskers in the final five games. The two also discuss what changes likely have to happen either in...
Oct 20, 2024•56 min
