Husker247: A Nebraska athletics podcast

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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: Intro2:35: Keys to the Game between Nebraska and Washington27:00: Picks to Click29:46: Oddly-specific predictions32:55: Score predictions 

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: Intro0:30: Nebraska emerges from its bye week10:54: Parity reigns in the Big Ten26:09: What we learned from Nebrasketball’s three exhibition games

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: Intro1:16: Biggest Surprises 12:58: What's left on the schedule27:04: Who needs a big back half of the season?