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Husker247: A Nebraska athletics podcast

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★★★★★
4.6
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259 reviews
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997 episodes
Language
English
Date created
2016/09/07
Latest episode
2026/10/20
Average duration
35 min.
Release period
2 days

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An in-depth look at Nebraska Huskers football and Nebraska football recruiting, Nebraska basketball, Husker baseball and much more with Michael Bruntz, Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson of Husker247.

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An Oregon post-mortem, injuries galore and what Nebraska can do during the bye week
2026/10/20
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.
Breaking down Nebraska's brutal loss to Oregon
2026/10/18
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: Intro 3:17: Reaction to offense and defensive performance 24:50: What Nebraska needs to get done in the bye week.
How will injuries affect Nebraska and Oregon? II A rising floor for Husker football
2026/10/15
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 matchup 1:02: Injury update: Jamir Conn out for Nebraska, Dante Moore officially out for Oregon 18:40: Has Nebraska’s play raised the win-total floor in 2026? 24:15: What’s at stake for Nebraska on Saturday?
Breaking down Nebraska/Oregon with former Husker Todd Peterson
2026/10/15
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 Intro 4:32 Keys on offense  17:30 Keys on defense 27:30 Keys on special teams  29:43 Picks to click 32:40 Oddly specific predictions
Turning the page to Oregon Week
2026/10/13
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?
Plenty to like for Huskers, but opportunity missed
2026/10/10
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.
Previewing Nebraska's matchup with Indiana
2026/10/08
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.
Breaking down Nebraska and Indiana
2026/10/08
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.
Discussing Nebraska's BIG opportunity against Hoosiers
2026/10/06
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.
Breaking down Nebraska's win over Maryland
2026/10/04
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.
Husker247 Podcast: Nebraska injury updates and final Maryland thoughts
2026/10/01
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.
Husker247 Hypecast: Previewing Nebraska and Maryland
2026/10/01
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
Nebraska numbers that matter, moving on to Maryland
2026/09/29
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.
Breaking down Nebraska's win over Michigan State
2026/09/27
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.
Causes for confidence and concern against Michigan State
2026/09/24
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: Intro 2:53: Causes for concern 14:25: Reasons for optimism 22:44: Nebraska/Michigan State history

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4.6 out of 5
259 reviews
★☆☆☆☆
Ramjammmmnmm 2025/11/09
Bring back Schaefer
BC and Bruns are great but without Schaefer driving the bus this POD is a dud. I’m out.
★☆☆☆☆
Andy S. Hart 2025/10/08
2/3 are okay
Is Schaefer the whiniest douche in Nebraska sports media? Yes, or yes?
★★★★★
Scooter McTooterton 2025/09/27
Best Husker Pod
I listen to all the Husker football podcasts and this trio is the best. Funny, genuine camaraderie, and good, to the point, insights without a lot of ...
★★★★★
6 tried at 6 wins 2024/11/22
Best In Husker Podcasting
They’re the best. They know football, they care about the Huskers, & they aren’t afraid to say what needs to be said. Entertaining & fun.
★★★☆☆
Knayte34 2024/10/03
Tedious
For a good sports podcast, you need content knowledge and broadcasting talent. These guys have the knowledge.
★★★★★
baljdiegfkd 2024/08/29
Perfect 98% of time
Please never ever have Josh Peterson on again
★★☆☆☆
FlyinBrianJ 2023/09/27
Lazy
The host spent the majortity of the show saying “before we get out of here.” What do you, bro!? The show just started. They all sound like they don’t ...
★★★★★
Dr Deltron 2023/03/25
Great husker content
Love the silly banter woven in. Lots of great husker information.
★★★☆☆
itsasurethang 2023/03/17
Lazy
Just listened to this podcast, which is sometimes pretty good, but on the most recent podcast they just named position group and named a player. It wa...
★★☆☆☆
this show used to be good 2022/11/24
Get rid of Schaffer and it would be 5 star
Mike Schaffer is that idiot at the end of the bar who’s always wrong but in his own unemployable, bad breath, body odor, fearless mind he’s always rig...
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