Husker247: A Nebraska athletics podcast

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down Nebraska's 24-13 loss to Illinois on Friday night in Champaign -- the fourth-straight loss for the Big Red that drops them to 5-4 on the season. What did Nebraska show in each phase on Friday night and where does the conversation go as the Huskers face another tough November.

The Thursday edition of the Husker247 Podcast breaks down X-Factors for Nebraska’s Friday Night matchup with Illinois. Which players on each side of the ball need to stand up and be counted and how does the Big Red get November off to a good start and avoid its past issues in November? 0:00: Intro 1:14: How to avoid November swoons 14:28: X-Factors for the Huskers against Indiana

The Husker247 Hypecast is back on a short week as the Big Red prepares for a Friday night matchup at Illinois. Since it’s Illinois week, we’re joined by Illinois alum Kevin Sjuts of 10/11 News to break down the matchup between the Huskers and Fighting Illini. We’ve got keys to the game in a noisy week and picks to click and oddly-specific predictions guaranteed to hit. Listen in. 0:00: Intro 2:35: Keys to the matchup with Illinois 21:22: Picks to Click 29:05: Score predictions

The Husker247 Podcast breaks down a busy few days around Nebraska athletics. Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss the last few days of press conferences and what Nebraska needs to do to get back on track heading into a road matchup at Illinois.0:00: Intro 0:55: Thoughts on Matt Rhule's Monday press conference 9:32: What we learned from Nebraska's coordinators Tuesday 22:02: Nebraska Basketball dominates in season-opener.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down the loss to Washington and what they saw in another last-second loss by the Big Red. The defense was lights out until the end and Nebraska's offense sputtered against the Huskies. Listen in.

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: Intro2:35: Keys to the Game between Nebraska and Washington27:00: Picks to Click29:46: Oddly-specific predictions32:55: 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: Intro0:30: Nebraska emerges from its bye week10:54: Parity reigns in the Big Ten26:09: What we learned from Nebrasketball’s three exhibition games

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: Intro1:16: Biggest Surprises 12:58: What's left on the schedule27:04: 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: Intro3:17: Reaction to offense and defensive performance24:50: 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 matchup1:02: Injury update: Jamir Conn out for Nebraska, Dante Moore officially out for Oregon18:40: 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 Intro4:32 Keys on offense 17:30 Keys on defense27:30 Keys on special teams 29:43 Picks to click32:40 Oddly specific predictions

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.Listen in. (0:00): Intro(3:26): What do we know about Nebraska? (26:18): Picks to Click(30:46): Oddly Specific Predictions (33:50): Score Predictions 

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? Listen in.

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: Intro2:53: Causes for concern14:25: Reasons for optimism22:44: 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 chart19:47 : Trae Taylor's debut30:01 : 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. Listen in.(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.Listen in.(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. Listen in. (0:00): Intro(6:27): Where the Huskers have depth(17:37) : Where Nebraska needs more depth (28:53) : Answering listener questions

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. 

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 are back from the Windy City and Nebraska's stay at Big Ten Media Days. The start of fall camp is still a few days off, but the guys break down what they learned on both sides of the ball from Matt Rhule and the Husker players, including storylines that are going to dominate fall camp. Listen in.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 get you ready for this week’s Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. The guys break down the cleveland.com poll that has the Huskers in the middle tier of the Big Ten pecking order. What are some potential storylines to come out of Nebraska’s Thursday appearance and much more. 

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 discuss factors for how Nebraska can run past preseason predictions. With fall camp beginning at the start of August, what does Nebraska need to do on offense, defense and special teams to take the next step as a program against a difficult schedule? 

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 dive into ESPN’s FPI win percentage chances for each of Nebraska’s games in the 2026 season. Two big stretches exist for the Huskers between matchups against a trio of Top 5 teams. Can Nebraska win the coin flips on their schedule? The guys also discuss a few players who missed the spring because of injury that will figure in the two-deep conversation at the start of call camp. Listen in. 

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down the addition of former Penn State running back Tykee Hayes and what it means for the Huskers' running back room in 2026. The guys discuss Hayes' time at Penn State and how he fits into a relatively young group in Lincoln. In the second segment the guys discuss one offseason basketball power ranking and where the Huskers fit into the overall picture in the Big Ten this season.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson are back with another episode of the Husker247 Podcast. The guys discuss the unfolding Most Indispensable Huskers list, plus get into some conversation about Rienk Mast's performance in the NBA Summer League, as well as how Nebraska Baseball fared in the weekend's MLB Draft.

Nebraska football’s 2027 recruiting class picked up a huge addition Monday with the commitment of four-star wide receiver Khalil Taylor over Penn State, Colorado and others. The guys break down what Taylor adds to the Husker class and where he can help early in his Husker career. In the second half of Tuesday’s podcast, the guys break down the last six weeks of Nebraska’s work on the recruiting trail, where the Huskers added 15 commitments, forming the backbone of the 2027 class. Listen in.

The Husker247 Daily rolls on in the football offseason, discussing the start to the Most Indispensable Huskers list for 2026. Does this year’s group have more depth? Who just missed out on the list? In the second half of the segment, the guys discuss memories of the players in a loaded Nebraska Football Hall of Fame class that includes Lavonte David, Cory Ross, and the late Sam Foltz. 

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss a range of topics during Tuesday’s Husker247 Daily. The guys discuss Nebraska’s running back picture following the arrest of Mekhi Nelson in Florida. Brian also offers up a mid-summer Nebraska basketball update, with comments on some of the Husker newcomers and one who had stood out in summer workouts. Finally the guys discuss the news that former Nebraska athletic director Shawn Eichorst is being targeted as the potential athletics director at Wisconsin and how his tenure at Nebraska didn’t work. 

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss members of the 2026 Nebraska football team who might not be getting as much public run this offseason, but might have plenty to say in the 2026 season. It’s also almost time for the annual most indispensable Huskers list and the guys discuss reasons why this year’s list is more wide open than those in the past. 

The NCAA is set to make a monumental eligibility change this week, moving to allowing athletes five years of eligibility in five seasons. What does that mean for roster construction going forward? How can Nebraska benefit from the change and what does it potentially mean for seniors on this year’s roster?

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down a busy week around Husker athletics. The guys recap a pair of 7-on-7 tournaments, including the Battle of the Boneyard from Saturday. Nebraska football picked up a pair of commitments and has a few prospects set for July decisions. Finally, a discussion of Nebraska football’s big uniform reveal and what stands out about what the Huskers will be wearing in 2026.

Nebraska recruiting keeps rolling and picked up another commitment on Tuesday evening from California defensive back Jailen Hill. Hill pushes Nebraska to 19 commitments in the 2027 class and adds to an impressive recruiting haul so far for defensive backs coach Addison Williams. What does Hill bring to the table, and what does the picture look like at the defensive back spot for the Huskers in 2026? 

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down another busy weekend of recruiting for Husker Football, which saw Nebraska add commitments from wide receiver Justyn Lindsay and linebacker Caleb Green. What’s still on the table for Nebraska in terms of recruiting decisions and what’s ahead for the final visit weekend of June? Listen in.

Nebraska Football closed a strong opening weekend of the June recruiting calendar and is poised for another strong weekend in Lincoln with multiple top targets scheduled to get in town for official visits. Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down who is slated to be in town and where things stand for the group. The guys also discuss Trae Taylor’s five-star bump and another defensive line commitment for the Blackshirts.

On the Wednesday edition of the Husker247 Daily, 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins joins to discuss the re-ranking of the 2027 Top247 that saw Nebraska quarterback commit Trae Taylor earn five-star status and be ranked as the No. 1 quarterback in the country according to 247Sports. Ivins has seen Taylor throw in a variety of settings and discusses the growth of the quarterback, what the Elite 11 reveals about quarterbacks like Taylor and where there is still room for growth for the talented quarterback. Ivins also gives some thoughts on Nebraska’s 2027 class overall and what he likes in the future group of Huskers.

Nebraska’s running backs have been a major topic of conversation this offseason and Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 continue their offseason look at Nebraska football’s various position groups heading into the 2026 season. What’s the level of confidence about Nebraska’s running back spot and how does the feeling this offseason stack up against last year’s group?

The Nebraska football team hosted its biggest football recruiting weekend of June, hosting 15 prospects on official visits. The commitments soon followed, with five prospects leaving committed and Nebraska setting itself up well with players who are close to making decisions. Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down the commitments and the weekend that was for the Big Red on the recruiting trail.

Breaking down what Nebraska baseball is facing in the Lincoln regional this weekend as well as how the Huskers plan to line up their starting pitching. In the second segment, Nebraska Baseball play by play announcer Ben McLaughlin joins to discuss his keys to the regional.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 discuss this weekend’s upcoming regional in Lincoln and the matchups afoot for Nebraska Baseball. The guys also discuss the Husker cornerback picture in 2026 and how that group stacks up with last year’s group. Listen in.

The Husker247 Daily is back and Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down a newsy week, including a trio of Nebraska football commitments. How does the Nebraska baseball regional in Lincoln set up?

The Husker247 Daily previews Nebraska's stay at the Big Ten Tournament this week with Husker play by play voice Nick Handley. The guys unpack the series finale at Minnesota, keys for the team in Omaha and what has set this team apart this season.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 breakdown a few questions for the Husker wide receivers heading into the 2026 season. What’s the ceiling for the group and how does it compare about how we felt about them this time last year? Also, we lay out some scenarios for Husker Baseball and with two games left in the regular season.

Four questions about Nebraska's new-look linebacker corps coming out of the spring and where things stand for Nebraska baseball with three regular season games left on the docket.

The Husker247 crew discusses Nebraska Baseball’s sweep on Iowa and the NCAA Tournament draw for Husker softball.

In this week’s podcast, we’ll discuss last weekend’s forgettable performance against Ohio State, preview the matchup with Iowa Baseball and lay out where things stand for Nebraska Baseball with two weekends left in the regular season.  In the second segment, Nebraska senior Rhett Stokes joins to discuss his Husker career, his road to Lincoln and much more.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down a series they’ve been running at Husker247 on various Nebraska position groups and what the future holds for 2026. The guys discuss the floor and ceilings for Nebraska’s quarterback spot in 2026 and how they feel about the group compared to last season. Listen in.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 discuss a piece Brian wrote earlier in the week about Nebraska’s 2023 recruiting class and who is remaining that can make an impact in 2026. There are a trio of defensive linemen likely to be in the rotational mix this fall and the Huskers will need to get more out of Matt Rhule’s transition class this coming season.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down the late commitment of 2026 Omaha Westside WR Maurice Purify II, who committed on Tuesday morning. The guys also discuss a forgettable weekend for Husker Baseball, some important contract extensions for Husker Basketball and Nebraska volleyball's next big match. Listen in.

It’s a packed edition of the Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast as the Huskers enter May as the country’s No. 10 RPI team.  The first segment runs the gamut with discussion of the Huskers’ come-from-behind win over Kansas State, a preview of the upcoming series with Ohio State and breaking down another change to the Husker weekend rotation.  It was also a newsy day off the diamond for the Big Red as Nebraska announced that it will make significant and long overdue upgrades to the baseball clubhouse (good) but announced ticketing policies for a potential home regional that left season ticket holders feeling squeezed out (not good).  In the second segment, Nebraska junior pitcher Ty Horn joins to discuss an eventful month of April for himself and the team.  Listen in!

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 discuss the Edge position on the Husker football team and whether the Big Red will be able to generate more pass rush from that spot in a new system.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 discuss Nebraska Baseball’s walk-off win on Tuesday night over Kansas State. With the Huskers projected to host and three weekends remaining in the regular season, how would hosting in 2026 stack up with some of the top Husker Baseball atmospheres? The guys digress into best Husker Baseball atmospheres of the past decades.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 dive into the comments of athletic director Troy Dannen on the changes coming to Nebraska's Memorial Stadium over the next couple years.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down the results for Nebraska's 2026 NFL Draft, where the Big Red saw one player selected and several sign free agency deals. The guys also discuss the commitment of four-star safety Corey Hadley Jr., and break down the weekend that was for Nebraska Baseball.

In this week’s edition of the Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast, we recap Nebraska’s sweep of No. 12 USC and discuss the Huskers’ upcoming series with Illinois. Also, where does Drew Grego stack up among noteworthy freshman campaigns of the last few years?  In the second segment, Evan Bland of the Omaha World-Herald joins to discuss the USC series, the season so far and what Nebraska’s chances are of hosting a regional in 2026.  Listen in.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 discuss what the picture looks like for running back Emmett Johnson and other Husker NFL Draft hopefuls.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 discuss a piece Brian wrote on Husker247 this week about the value of transfers who will be entering their second year with the program this season and will have plenty to say about the direction of the program in 2026.  Who among that group is poised to break out? Who does Nebraska need to be able to break out?  Listen in.

In the Tuesday Husker247 Daily, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss names on defense that might be under the radar, but have a big impact on the Big Red in 2026.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down a busy weekend for the Huskers, including the Husker Baseball’s beatdown of No. 12 USC to climb into the Top 15 in the national RPI. The guys also discuss a trio of additions for Nebraska basketball from the transfer portal and what’s still left for Nebraska basketball this offseason.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down the particulars of the $600 million plan Nebraska announced Friday to update and upgrade Memorial Stadium. Why now? What does the plan entail? We break all that down in Friday’s Husker247 Daily.

Nebraska baseball faces another big conference series this weekend in Lincoln as No. 12 USC comes to Lincoln for the first time in program history.  In the first segment, we discuss a shuffle in Nebraska’s weekend pitching rotation that will send Cooper Katskee to the mound on Friday. What are the reasons behind the move and how can it help Nebraska in the back half of its conference slate?  In the second segment, Nebraska closer J’Shawn Unger joins to talk about his emergence as the team’s closer this year and how things began to take off for him last summer in Oregon.  In the final segment, Shotgun Spratling of D1Baseball joins to preview USC’s elite pitching staff and what the Trojans will bring into the weekend’s matchup and why there is significant momentum around the program this season.  Listen in!

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss four players on the offensive side of the ball that flew under the radar for Husker football this spring.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down where things stand for Nebraska basketball's transfer portal targets, including a pair who has already visited and two more on campus early this week. Check it out.

This week's Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast quickly previews the team's ranked matchup at Oregon. Who needs to step up for the Big Red this week against the Ducks and how do these two ranked foes match up?

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down a newsy day for Nebraska basketball in the transfer portal. Nebraska picked up a commitment from Sam Orme of Belmont, a sharp shooter from the outside who will fit well in Nebraska's offense. Nebraska also officially announced the return of Braden Frager. What does the reigning Big Ten sixth man of the year mean for the roster and where can he get even better?

Nebraska basketball continues its search in the transfer portal and there are a few names to keep an eye on heading into the weekend. Who should fans know? How would they fit? Brian Christopherson explains.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss the news that forward Berke Buyuktuncel has entered the transfer portal and where that leaves things for Nebraska’s returning group going into next season. The guys also discuss a few names linked to Nebraska so far in the transfer portal.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 are putting the cookies out on transfer portal eve as Fred Hoiberg and his staff look to add to next year’s roster and continue the momentum of their Sweet 16 run. What’s atop the Husker wish list this spring? How will the returning pieces fit together?

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 take a look at sophomores and second year players that could hold the key for Nebraska in 2026. Defensive line feels like an especially important group where those kinds of players need to step up this season. Does this group hold the keys to how much depth Nebraska truly has this season?

On the diamond this week, Nebraska baseball continued its success in midweek games, this time winning a 6-5 decision over Creighton in Omaha. With the Huskers approaching the midpoint of the season, what’s stood out and who have been the stories of the first half of the season at the plate and on the mound?  In the second segment, Nebraska play by play voice Nick Handley joins to give his thoughts on the season thus far, predict a breakout player in the second half of the year and look ahead at an intriguing April for the Big Red.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson continue their post-spring discussion -- this time focusing on the incoming transfers. Who stood out most in the spring game and who will be key in the fall?

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 begin a post-spring discussion of players worth filing away as potential depth contributors in the fall.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down Nebraska’s Red-White Game — what did they see? What worked? What didn’t? There’s discussion of Nebraska’s running back group, both lines and one position group that looks as good as advertised coming out of the 15 practices. In the second segment, the guys discuss Nebraska basketball’s NCAA Tournament exit and what’s ahead when the transfer portal opens in April.

The Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast is back after a brief, basketball-caused hiatus. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Huskers current streak of good play, which finds them ranked and trending well as the midpoint of the season approaches.  In the second segment, Nebraska pitcher Cooper Katskee joins to discuss his road to Nebraska, this year’s team and how going to Miami of Ohio changed him as a pitcher.  Listen in.