Corn Nation: for Nebraska Cornhuskers fans

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, the Terrific Trio discusses numerous topics of the week.It is Big Ten Media Days, and Minnie, Fred, and Greg will provide any necessary updates from Chicago.Also, the Huskers defensive unit this past week was given the moniker of "potentially elite." Now part of that will be new Defensive Coordinator Rob Aurich, who has a history of elevating defenses of the teams he has coached. But another part of that will be added depth across the defensive squad, as there were eight players added to the defensive side of the ball this transfer portal season. How will the new additions merge with the players on the roster to bring about the best version of the Blackshirts?Meanwhile, down South, a former Nebraska defender is involved in a lawsuit from his most recent school after jumping from Ole Miss to LSU on the coattails of his head coach. How will it all play out for him and others in this breach of contract lawsuit?More Big Ten football teams are selling ad space on their jerseys. Who are the newest? And what business would do the same for Nebraska?

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, the show opens with light-hearted belly-aching about the new Nebraska Bud Light cans. Not that they don't look sweet, but that it's Bud Light. Plenty of good breweries in Nebraska. C'mon! Also, a list was shared that has grades of all of the returning Big Ten quarterbacks. Better throw quotes around returning, because Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea is on that list, and he will make his Big Ten debut. Also, the national champion Indiana Hoosiers saw their starting quarterback be the number one overall draft selection. So they will have a new quarterback also. So who made this list? And are they functionally insane? Also, this week on the show, Minnie poses a question about Nebraska going to the SEC IF the SEC ever broke away from the NCAA (apparently they're displeased that NIL leveled the playing field - GM). So what type of debate will that bring? And somewhere in there, we'll mention the medical retirement from the NFL of a former Husker tight end.

The latest Five Heart Podcast covered Nebraska recruiting, transfer portal news, Michigan’s ongoing controversies, and a lighthearted Big Ten-themed music challenge. The hosts opened by celebrating 2027 quarterback commit Trae Taylor’s rise to five-star status, praising both his Elite 11 performance and his dedication to recruiting future Huskers. They also discussed Nebraska adding running back Tikey Hayes, viewing the transfer as valuable depth for the backfield while acknowledging the uncertainty surrounding Mekhi Nelson’s availability.The emotional centerpiece of the show was the return of site founder Jon Johnston following his recent stroke. Johnston shared the story of suffering the medical emergency while visiting Las Vegas, undergoing an emergency thrombectomy, and beginning a challenging rehabilitation process. Despite lingering fatigue and speech difficulties, he maintained his trademark humor, describing surreal hospital experiences, discussing his recovery, and expressing optimism about making occasional appearances on future live shows. The hosts warmly welcomed him back and encouraged listeners with his positive attitude and determination.Later, the panel debated Michigan’s latest off-field issues before transitioning into a fun segment pairing every Big Ten football program with a song reflecting its personality. The creative exercise produced humorous comparisons, nostalgic music references, and spirited discussion, culminating with each host selecting a song for Nebraska that reflected the program’s proud history, frustrating recent struggles, and enduring optimism. The episode concluded with appreciation for the fan community and the traditional “Go Big Red” signoff.

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, the show opens up with discourse about the 2021 Nebraska Cornhuskers, dubbed the greatest 3-9 team in college football history (and not even by us). Why is this team, in the midst of Scott Frost's tumultuous tenure, regarded so highly, especially by outsiders? The offensive line over the course of the last (insert your preferred number here) year has been, well, offensive. But there is renewed vigor with the addition of Geep Wade as the OC Coach this off-season. The assistant who transformed Georgia Tech's offensive line is now at the helm of Nebraska's with the hope being that this ragtag bunch of misfits can become the second coming of the Pipeline. We look at the 2026 offensive line, which has size, depth, and for the first time in five years, competent leadership. Also on the docket, Nebraska's newest 4-star wide receiver commit is from the highly touted, top-100 player Khalil Taylor. The 2027 class continues to improve, and the future continues to look bright. Lastly, there's a new sponsorship deal that Monster Energy has brokered with the Big XII. What's the monetary benefit for the teams and how will BYU handle the addition of an energy drink patch on its uniforms while Mormons can't consume caffeine?

You're seeing it all correctly. Do not adjust your antennae.Minnie is BACK!This week on the Five Heart Podcast, the unexplainable legal trouble of current and former Husker athletes. How does the distraction affect the Huskers? Will this provide some on-the-field clarity as far as who will be the designated number one RB in the Fall?Also, the wonderful people at ESPN put out a list of the best football players to wear the numbers. You have to assume 0-99. Why would we not? How many Huskers made the list? And how wrong will ESPN be?While we thought we were done mentioning a certain disgraced former college football quarterback, Minnie says there's just a little more meat on the Brendan Sorsby bone, so we will have that as well.Also, news from our "friends" in the great cheddar state - it appears Wisconsin is hiring former (and again, disgraced) Nebraska Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst. We will join Minnesota Tony in laughing at their misfortune, talking about the Badgers adding a Culvers(tm) patch on their uniforms, and discuss a similar patch on Nebraska's new unis.

No, that's not our iTunes star rating (but it should be)!The NCAA announced this week that the world of college athletics is changing as the institution is enacting a new rule for college athletics eligibility.Five years to play five seasons.It doesn't exactly mean that student-athletes will conclude their collegiate careers by age 23/24. But it does effectively remove redshirt years and sports-specific waivers.I know what you're thinking. I asked myself the same questions. And we will discuss all things NCAA and how it affects the college sports landscape, especially for our beloved Huskers.Also, and I can't believe there's more taffy to pull, but we'll have another - and probably final - update on the Saga of Brendan Sorsby. In brief, it seems highly unlikely that Sorsby will be playing football anywhere in the United States in 2026, either in college or the NFL. But hey, there's always a chance he gets on with a CFL team this summer.The temperatures continue to rise this summer, and it has definitely been a HOT June for Husker football recruiting. Minnie, Fred, and Greg will discuss where the Cornhuskers are for this month and for the 2027 recruiting class.

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, the final resolution from Lubbock, Texas as Brendan Sorsby is OUT of the Texas Tech program, looking instead at the supplemental draft. WE DID IT! WE WON! Those bastards from Texas got what was owed 'em! In other news, the Savannah Bananas invaded Lincoln last week, playing to a stadium crowd at Memorial Stadium that was their third largest attendance in Bananas history! Husker legends Eric Crouch and Dr. Tom Osborne were among the Nebraska dignitaries on the scene. In Nebraska recruiting news, the 'skers received a couple more commitments from another busy June weekend, and 2027 quarterback commit Trae Taylor caught a little social media backlash. Greg and Fred will talk all about it on this week's Five Heart Podcast, as well as an “appropriate” time to start “jonesing” for football, as posed by one of the members of our Live community!

The talk all week long has been about Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby winning his injunction (with the help of a Lubbock, Texas judge) , how the journeyman quarterback will avoid punishment for gambling on games in which his team was playing. This has united most college football fans to bring down the hammer of hatred upon the Red Raiders, making them the lepers of college football. However, Sorsby's renewed eligibility makes Texas Tech a legitimate contender for the national title. While that hatred and loathing builds, programs like Nebraska and Georgia are requesting their teams to not schedule Tech in any athletic competition. And the Big XII is also looking into other options. Meanwhile, back on the home front, Trae Taylor was granted his fifth star as the Nebraska commit prepares for his final season of high school football at Millard South. And Nebraska had a successful weekend with recruits visiting campus. We'll break it all down on this episode of the Five Heart Podcast.