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Husker247: A Nebraska athletics podcast

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★★★★★
4.6
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260 reviews
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1009 episodes
Language
English
Date created
2016/09/07
Latest episode
2026/11/12
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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Previewing Nebraska and Rutgers with Mike'l Severe
2026/11/12
It’s the Rutgers edition of the Husker247 Hypecast. Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson are joined this week by Mike’l Severe to break down the matchup between the Huskers and Scarlet Knights. What can the Husker offense be under Glenn Thomas? How will Nebraska’s defense function without linebacker Owen Chambliss? We also have oddly-specific predictions picks to click and more. 0:00: Intro 3:20: Keys to the game 31:20: Picks to Click 33:14: Oddly-specific predictions 36:34: Score Predictions
Aurich contract extended, Thomas calling plays, Husker Hoops rolls
2026/11/11
The Husker247 Podcast dives into a busy week of Husker athletics. Nebraska defensive coordinator Rob Aurich received a contract extension this week, Glenn Thomas has taken over play calling and Nebraska basketball put together a very promising effort in a win over Providence. 0:00: Intro 14:12: Rob Aurich agrees to contract extension 25:30: Nebraska Basketball rolls over Providence
Nebraska moves on from Dana Holgorsen
2026/11/08
Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss Saturday's news that saw the Huskers move on from offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen and hand play-calling duties to Glenn Thomas.
Sifting through Nebraska's loss to Illinois
2026/11/07
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.
Nebraska X-Factors and how the Huskers can avoid another November swoon
2026/11/05
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
Can Nebraska snap streak on Friday night?
2026/11/05
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
Can Nebraska Football find answers in short week?
2026/11/04
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.
Postgame breakdown of Nebraska Football's loss to Washington
2026/11/01
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.
How big is Nebraska/Washington? II Previewing a huge recruiting weekend
2026/10/30
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
Previewing Nebraska and Washington II Husker247 Hypecast
2026/10/29
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: Intro 2:35: Keys to the Game between Nebraska and Washington 27:00: Picks to Click 29:46: Oddly-specific predictions 32:55: Score predictions
How will Nebraska football emerge from bye week? II Nebrasketball exhibition lessons
2026/10/27
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: Intro 0:30: Nebraska emerges from its bye week 10:54: Parity reigns in the Big Ten 26:09: What we learned from Nebrasketball’s three exhibition games
Biggest surprises through seven games for Nebraska Football
2026/10/23
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: Intro 1:16: Biggest Surprises  12:58: What's left on the schedule 27:04: Who needs a big back half of the season?
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?

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4.6 out of 5
260 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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