Husker247: A Nebraska athletics podcast

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.