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Nebraska Football previews a wild late-night trip to Oregon as the Huskers try to bounce back from a tough Indiana loss and prove they belong with the Ducks. NEW FAN HUB: https://brj-hub.web.app/ BJ, Jed, and Matt break down Oregon's shaky quarterback situation between Dylan Raiola, Dante Moore, and Brock Thomas, plus tight end Jamari Johnson and receiver Evan Stewart on offense. On the other side of the ball they talk Bear Alexander, Jamari Washington, and Minnesota transfer Koi Perich for the Ducks defense. For Nebraska, it's all about Anthony Calandria's third-down magic, Owen Chambliss holding down the defense, and what Matt Rhule needs from this team on a short week and a long road trip to Eugene. They close it out with eight prop bets, a full spread and total breakdown, and their final score predictions for a 10 p.m. kickoff at Autzen. 00:00 Intro: Oregon Hate Week 06:28 Weird Eugene Facts: The Slug Pageant 08:24 Oregon's Offense Breakdown 11:26 Oregon's Defense and Dan Lanning Meltdown 19:06 Nebraska's Keys to the Game 27:22 Prop Bets and Score Predictions If you enjoyed this episode, please Like and Subscribe! #gbr #huskers #nebraska #cfb #b1g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska Football dropped a gut-punch of a game to unbeaten, defending national champion Indiana, and the Big Red Junkies are back with the full recap, reaction, and what this game actually means for the Huskers moving forward. NEW FAN HUB: https://brj-hub.web.app/ We break down the fourth-and-nine decision that still has fans split, why Matt Rule said he should've called timeout on that back-breaking fourth down play, and why Anthony Calandria's performance on third down (and his legs) kept drives alive all afternoon. Jamal Rule gets love for his physical downhill running, true freshman Dylan Berryman flashes in limited snaps, and Owen Chambliss and Owen Stoudmire anchor a defensive front that held Indiana's nation-leading rushing attack to just 65 yards. We also get into Isaiah Hunter's role in Dana's offense, Kurt Signetti's gameplan adjustments at halftime, and why this loss feels completely different from the last decade of Nebraska getting blown out by ranked teams. Plus a mailbag question on whether the Huskers are mentally cursed against ranked opponents, PFF grades, and this week's prop bet results. 00:00 Intro: Sunburned and Hyped 03:04 The Crowd Was Electric 04:41 The Fourth and Nine Debate 09:13 "You're Dumb": The Perspective Argument 14:32 Dana's Play Calling Breakdown 19:58 Rule Explains the Fourth Down Timeout 24:18 Defense Shuts Down Indiana's Run Game 36:21 Mailbag, PFF Grades and Props If you enjoyed this episode, please Like and Subscribe! #gbr #huskers #nebraska #cfb #b1g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska football gets its biggest test yet as the Huskers host No. 7 Indiana in a battle of unbeaten teams this Saturday in Lincoln, and the advanced stats, including SP+ rankings, say this one's a true toss-up heading into Big Noon Kickoff on FOX. NEW FAN HUB: https://brj-hub.web.app/ BJ, Matt, and Jed dig into why the analytics have this game way closer than anyone expected back in August, from Josh Hoover cleaning up his turnovers to Turbo Richard's absurd chunk-run numbers out of the backfield. They talk about what Anthony Calandria, Jamal Rule, and the offensive line need to do to keep Calandria upright, and where Owen Chambliss, Andrew Marshall, and the Husker secondary can attack Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh. They break down Indiana's nasty defensive front led by Toby Asunsanmi and Mario Landino, debate whether Jacory Barney and Isaiah Hunter can finally get going downfield, and talk about Dawson Merritt's role behind Chambliss at linebacker. They also compare Matt Rhule's staff to Curt Cignetti's group, run through a full board of prop bets, and give their real picks against the spread for Saturday's Big Noon Kickoff on FOX. Plus some truly weird Hoosier state trivia you did not ask for. 00:00 Intro: Big Game Week 01:01 Stats Make This Shockingly Close 05:31 What the Hell Is a Hoosier? 09:11 Turbo Richard Breaks Down the Offense 12:47 Indiana's Nasty Defensive Front 17:54 Key Players for the Huskers 23:18 Prop Bets and Predictions 41:14 Score Picks and Line Movement If you enjoyed this episode, please Like and Subscribe! #gbr #huskers #nebraska #cfb #b1g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska Football improves to 5-0 with a wild win over Maryland, and this recap digs into the ugly officiating, Rhule's postgame fire, and whether the Huskers are finally for real. NEW FAN HUB: https://brj-hub.web.app/ We get into Calandria's big day through the air, Quasi hauling in 11 catches, and the linebacker leadership from Owen Chambliss on a day full of flags. On defense, Dwayne McDougle's pick-six swings momentum after a rough first quarter, and we talk through the growing pains up front with Gunnar Gatula, Tree Babalade, and the run-blocking question marks that are showing up on tape. We also break down Matt Rhule going after the officials postgame, Dana Holgerson's in-game offensive adjustments, and Oric's defensive answers after Maryland came out hot. Plus we hand out game balls, run through the PFF grades, and recap the prop bet picks before looking ahead to Indiana. 00:00 Celebrating 5-0 02:28 Refs Ruin the First Half 12:19 Breaking Down the Offense 16:59 O-Line Struggles and Gatula Debate 20:58 Defense Flips the Script 29:33 Game Balls, PFF Grades and Props If you enjoyed this episode, please Like and Subscribe! #gbr #huskers #nebraska #cfb #b1g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska Football heads into homecoming with a Big Ten preview of Maryland, and the Terps are in full meltdown mode under Mike Locksley. We break down what a battered, possibly coachless Maryland team means for the Huskers on both sides of the ball. NEW FAN HUB: https://brj-hub.web.app/ We get into Malik Washington's numbers, the Maryland run game without injured back DeJuan Williams, and why Iverson Howard hasn't found room all year. On defense we talk about how exposed the Terps secondary is over the middle, and why guys like Luke Lindenmeyer, Isaiah Hunter and Quinn Gilmer could have big days through the air. We also touch on Andrew Marshall locking down one side of the field, Jamal Rule's health, Daniel Wingate anchoring Maryland's defense, and whether Nebraska's Calandria-led offense keeps rolling at 41.5 points a game. Plus the Locksley buyout numbers, weird Maryland history facts, and a full set of predictions against the spread heading into Saturday's 3pm kick at Memorial Stadium. 00:00 Locksley Rumors and Homecoming Setup 03:26 Weird Maryland Facts 06:01 Maryland Offense Breakdown 10:29 Maryland's Leaky Defense 17:02 Locksley Buyout and Coaching Drama 34:29 Final Score and Spread Predictions If you enjoyed this episode, please Like and Subscribe! #gbr #huskers #nebraska #cfb #b1g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska Football recap: the Huskers move to 4-0 after knocking off Michigan State on the road in their first Big Ten test of the season. NEW FAN HUB: https://brj-hub.web.app/ We get into the blocked punt that turned into points, Matt Rule's basketball-style timeout usage, and why the offense still can't find a rhythm to start the third quarter. Calandria threw it away instead of forcing anything and still has zero turnover-worthy plays on the year, while Owen Chambliss and Andrew Marshall keep making winning plays on defense. We talk about Jamal Rule's early injury and what it means for the run game, Williams Vandary's breakout start, and Jasher Whittington quietly balling out on the interior. Plus our weekly PFF grades, the prop bet results from the Michigan State game, and mailbag questions on the run game and where this team really stands after its first Big Ten win. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Nebraska's 4-0 Vibe Check 02:35 The Break We Finally Capitalized On 06:27 Defense Exposed by Tempo 22:09 Handing Out Game Balls 29:42 PFF Grades & Prop Bets If you enjoyed this episode, please Like and Subscribe! #gbr #huskers #nebraska #cfb #b1g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska Football improves to 3-0 after a 34-7 win over North Dakota, and the Big Red Junkies break down why this defense looked more in control than in either of the first two games. NEW FAN HUB: https://brj-hub.web.app/ We hand out game balls on both sides of the ball, talking about Dylan Raiola's efficiency, Jamal Rule's historic freshman rushing pace, Isaiah Hunter's big target share, and a bounce-back game from Van Poppel up front. We also dig into Rob Ochoa's defense flying to the ball, argue about whether the running back room with Rule, Calandria and Nwuli is the best Nebraska's had since the 2012 Pelini-era trio of Ameer Abdullah, Rex Burkhead and Braylen Heard, and answer a loaded mailbag on completion percentage targets, running back workload management, and whether Nebraska is saving Rule for Big Ten play. Then we run through the prop bet results from last week and set the standings for our prediction hub before Nebraska heads into conference play against Michigan State. 00:00 Intro 01:24 Recap: 34-7 Win Over North Dakota 05:39 Offense and Defense Breakdown 10:20 Game Balls: Rule, Van Poppel and More 16:44 Mailbag: Running Backs and QB Play 28:10 Props Recap and Standings If you enjoyed this episode, please Like and Subscribe! #gbr #huskers #nebraska #cfb #b1g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska Football gets ready for North Dakota as the Huskers chase a third straight win under the lights in Lincoln. We break down the Fighting Hawks' surprisingly good offense, the FCS numbers that matter, and why this one might not be the total blowout the spread suggests. NEW FAN HUB: https://brj-hub.web.app/ We get into what Dylan Raiola and this offense have looked like through two games, why Jamal Rule keeps stacking rushing yards, and whether Nizaya Hunter finally gets more targets. On defense we talk Andrew Marshall, Victor Evans stacking good games, and whether the pressure numbers finally turn into sacks. We also dig into North Dakota QB Jerry Kaminsky's absurd completion percentage, head coach Eric Schmidt's ties to Rob Orich, and why the Fighting Hawks are a legit top-10 FCS team that beat up on Kansas State last year. Plus PFF grade recap, our prop bets for the week, and final picks against the spread and total. 00:00 Intro & Show Kickoff 01:15 Previewing 3-0 North Dakota 04:17 Grand Forks Trivia Gets Weird 08:05 North Dakota's Offense Breakdown 15:04 Key Players for Both Squads 20:10 Props, Picks & Predictions If you enjoyed this episode, please Like and Subscribe! #gbr #huskers #nebraska #cfb #b1g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska Football cruised past Bowling Green for a comfortable, workmanlike 2-0 start, and we're recapping every big moment from the win. NEW FAN HUB: https://brj-hub.web.app/ We get into Dylan Raiola's cleanest game yet, zero turnover-worthy plays through two games and a 91.7 PFF grade that led the whole roster. We talk the two-back rotation of Jamal Rule and Mekhi Nelson, why Jacory Barney is finally staying on his feet for those deep shots, and the offensive line's surprising pull-blocking magic from Pritchett and Justin Evans. On defense we break down Andrew Marshall's tackles for loss, Victor Evans locking down the second corner spot, and why the run defense looks completely different than a year ago even as the pass rush still has work to do. We also cover Eddie George's postgame comments about calling Matt Rhule for coaching tips, that wild fireball that dropped into the stands during the postgame show, and run through our weekly prop bet recap plus pick 'em standings heading into the North Dakota preview. 00:00 Celebrating a Comfortable 2-0 Win 02:37 Fireball Nearly Hits Fans 07:15 Raiola's Clean, Mistake-Free Night 14:42 Handing Out the Game Balls If you enjoyed this episode, please Like and Subscribe! #gbr #huskers #nebraska #cfb #b1g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska Football preview time as the Big Red Junkies break down Huskers vs Bowling Green, a game that should be a lot less stressful than the Ohio opener. NEW FAN HUB: https://brj-hub.web.app/ We break down Bowling Green's offense and defense, including Division II transfer QB Jay Cassantine, running back Austin Denty, and linebacker Dorian Pringle, then talk about what we want to see from Nebraska this week. That means more touches for Jamal Rule, a cleaner day from Gunnar Gottula on the offensive line, a full workload for Marcus Wintringer, and hopefully a debut for Owen Chambliss. We also run through our weekly PFF fantasy draft results (shoutout to Anthony Calandria's monster grade) and go question by question through our prop bets on rushing yards, passing yards, run defense, third down conversions, and the final score against the Falcons. Plus a truly bizarre Bowling Green history fact that has nothing to do with football. 00:00 Intro and Bowling Green Hype 05:03 Bowling Green's Wildest Museum Fact 07:00 Bowling Green Offense and Defense Breakdown 12:59 Huskers' Key Players to Watch 19:06 PFF Fantasy Draft Recap and Prop Bets 35:54 Final Score Predictions and Spread If you enjoyed this episode, please Like and Subscribe! #gbr #huskers #nebraska #cfb #b1g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska Football opened the season with a 49-21 win over Ohio, but this recap breaks down why the Huskers looked rattled early before the offense flipped a switch in the second half. NEW FAN HUB: https://brj-hub.web.app/ We get into Jamal Rule's absurd freshman debut (most rushing yards by a true freshman since 2004, three total touchdowns), Mekhi Nelson's flashes out of the backfield, and why the run game finally took over once Nebraska decided to lean on Ohio in the heat. We also break down Calandria's shaky start and second-half turnaround, Andrew Marshall's shutdown day in coverage, Riley Van Poppel looking like an absolute problem on the d-line, and some real head-scratcher moments from Gunnar Guttula at right tackle. Throw in some ugly penalties, a rough red zone showing, a wild story about a fan's heart stopping in the stadium heat, and our weekly prop bet results, and this one's got a lot more to unpack than a 28-point win usually does. 00:00 Intro 02:40 Wild Story: Fan's Heart Stops in the Heat 08:01 Jamal Rule and the RB Room Pop Off If you enjoyed this episode, please Like and Subscribe! #gbr #huskers #nebraska #cfb #b1g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska Football finally kicks off the 2026 season against Ohio, and the Big Red Junkies break down both rosters, the coaching turnover in Athens, and what it all means for game day. NEW FAN HUB: https://brj-hub.web.app/ We dig into Ohio's brand new offense under first-year head coach John Houser, a makeshift O-line, and quarterback Nick Paulus taking over for Parker Navarro. On defense we talk up safety DJ Walker and what Ohio actually brings back. On the Nebraska side we're watching the offensive line gel, Anthony Calandria running the show for Dana Holgerson's offense, the running back room with Jamal Rule, Makai Nelson and Isaiah Mosey, TJ Lateef's mop-up duty, and Jaseer Whittington leading a defensive line that should feast on Ohio's inexperienced tackles. We also get into a full slate of prop bets, spreads, and our final score predictions for Matt Rhule's season opener. 00:00 Intro: Game Week Is Finally Here 04:45 Fun Fact Rabbit Hole: Haunted Asylum in Ohio 09:05 Ohio's Overhauled Offense & New Coach 12:57 Ohio's Defense and DJ Walker 23:30 Prop Bets: Calandria, O-Line & More 38:57 Final Score Predictions If you enjoyed this episode, please Like and Subscribe! #gbr #huskers #nebraska #cfb #b1g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska Football preview time: we dig into the running back room hype, Troy Dannen's NIL comments, and get fired up for kickoff with our second annual PFF Husker Draft. NEW FAN HUB: https://brj-hub.web.app/ We break down why EJ Barthel keeps calling this the deepest running back room he's had, what Jamal Rhule's calm podium presence (and apparent 245 bowling game) tells us about the true freshman, and why Mekhi Nelson handled his offseason legal situation like a pro. We also get into Troy Dannen's comments on NIL spending and the stadium project, plus whether the buzz around the defense under Dana Holgorsen and John Butler is real or just preseason hype. Then we run our full PFF grade fantasy draft, picking guys like Justin Evans, Owen Chambliss, Anthony Calandria, Vincent Shavers, Williams Nwaneri, Jasir Whittington, Andrew Marshall, and a late flyer on Jamal Rhule himself. Matt Rhule's fingerprints are all over this roster and we've got thoughts on almost every name on it. 00:00 Intro 03:51 Running Back Room: Hype or Real? 14:38 Troy Dannen Talks NIL Spending 18:35 Is the Defense Actually Buzzing? 20:48 PFF Husker Draft Kicks Off 32:41 Late Flyer: Drafting Jamal Rhule If you enjoyed this episode, please Like and Subscribe! #gbr #huskers #nebraska #cfb #b1g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska Football's fall camp buzz gets the full breakdown as the Big Red Junkies preview the 2025 Huskers season, from Matt Rhule going silent with local media to the offensive line's massive investment up front. NEW FAN HUB: https://brj-hub.web.app/ We break down Nebraska's top-10 returning production numbers, the real question marks on the defensive line, and Jeep Wade's overhaul of the offensive line with guys like Gunnar Gottula and Grant Brix. Elijah Blazek from The Average Joe Sports Show joins to talk Dante Whittington's Aaron Donald vibes, linebacker Owen Chambliss anchoring the front seven, and the receiver room battle between Jacory Barney, Isaiah Hunter and Quaid Gilmore. We close it out with a full slate of season prop bets covering sacks allowed, turnover margin, red zone defense and how many home games the Huskers actually win. 00:00:00 Kickoff: Quietest Offseason Ever 00:01:37 Rhule Goes Silent With Local Media 00:07:55 We Need a Toyota Camry, Not a Corvette 00:13:27 Are Huskers Really Bigger and Stronger? 00:18:32 Position Battles Beyond the Obvious Jones 00:23:33 Jeep Wade's O-Line Techniques and Investment 00:28:02 D-Line Questions: Whittington's Aaron Donald Vibes 00:36:50 Did Butler Lose Faith in the Defense? 00:43:47 Season Prop Bets Kick Off 01:00:48 Red Zone Defense Was a Disaster 01:18:16 Home Win Total: Trap Game vs Maryland 01:22:17 Wrap-Up and Show Plugs If you enjoyed this episode, please Like and Subscribe! #gbr #huskers #nebraska #cfb #b1g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska Football preview: the Big Red Junkies break down Big Ten win totals for every 2025 opponent and give game-by-game record predictions for the Huskers' full schedule. NEW FAN HUB: https://brj-hub.web.app/ We get into Rob Orich's first fall camp press conference, the encouraging health reports coming out of practice, and why that matters heading into year three under Matt Rhule. From there we rapid-fire through Big Ten win totals for Michigan State and Pat Fitzgerald's rocky return, Maryland and Mike Locksley's hot seat, Indiana's Fernando Mendoza replacement search, Oregon and Dan Lanning's shaky playoff history, Washington's Halloween trip to Lincoln, Illinois under Brett Bielema, Rutgers, Ohio State's brutal road slate, and Iowa being Iowa no matter who they lose. We also touch on the QB battle buzz, the deep linebacker room, and why this might be the healthiest fall camp Nebraska's had in years. Then we flip to Nebraska's full 2025 schedule and make game-by-game picks, including our thoughts on Dylan Raiola leaving for Oregon, whether the Huskers can hang with Indiana, and why the Washington game on Halloween might be the biggest of Matt Rhule's tenure so far. We close it out reading a listener's bold predictions on breakout freshmen like Dylan Berryman and Danny Odom. 00:00:00 Intro: Strap In, It's a Long One 00:03:11 Rob Orich's Fall Camp Presser 00:05:20 Big Ten Win Totals: Michigan State 00:12:23 Indiana's Title Hangover Debate 00:17:55 Oregon and Dan Lanning's Playoff Ceiling 00:21:10 Washington's Boom-or-Bust Season 00:28:16 Ohio State's Brutal Road Slate 00:34:27 Iowa Being Iowa, As Usual 00:41:26 Nebraska Schedule Picks Kick Off 00:50:20 Washington: Nebraska's Game of the Year If you enjoyed this episode, please Like and Subscribe! #gbr #huskers #nebraska #cfb #b1g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices