Husker247: A Nebraska athletics podcast
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.
Episodes
July 4, 2025 • 47 mins
Happy Independence Day from Husker247!
We wanted to celebrate with a special podcast where we check in with radio veteran Josh Peterson, who undertook a passion project to rank every loss Nebraska has had using a special concocted scale that heavily weighs pain.
Take some time out of your busy holiday and learn about the Groin Kick Chronicles.
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July 1, 2025 • 45 mins
This week Mike Schaefer is joined by Josh Peterson as the two discuss Nebraska football’s recruiting momentum and then what 2025 might have in store.
Things start with recruiting as the two discuss Nebraska’s additions along the offensive line and how the class has gone with a strong June after an icy cold spring.
Then they discuss Nebraska football’s offseason, where this team could be sitting heading into Matt Rhule’s third ye...
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June 29, 2025 • 52 secs
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June 29, 2025 • 52 secs
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Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein is your courtside seat to the inner workings of the sport. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country...
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June 24, 2025 • 42 mins
Nebraska football recruiting is on a nice little run and Husker247 wants to talk through all of it on this week’s podcast.
Things start with Friday’s commitment of Luke Sorensen, how the Huskers landed him, why he’s a throwback from a different era and more on the tight end.
From there the Husker247 trio discussed both Monday commitments of defensive back Danny Odem and running back Jamal Rule.
Finally a conversation about Nebra...
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Nebraska football had a massive recruiting weekend in terms of the Battle at the Boneyard, a Hudl recruiting symposium and an official visit weekend.
Lincoln also hosted 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins, who along with 247Sports analyst Tom Loy, made the trek to see what was happening in Nebraska.
Ivins broke down his experience on the Husker247 Podcast, his thoughts on the facilities, what he’s heard from recruits and...
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June 4, 2025 • 34 mins
It’s full on recruiting season for college football as Nebraska is no different than anywhere else with big visit weekends and recruiting events going on now that it is June.
Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss what is happening this weekend and with Nebraska football recruiting as they go through through the Hudl event happening, Nebraska’s Battle at the Boneyard and the official visit weekend ahead.
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May 28, 2025 • 57 mins
The Husker247 Podcast covered a lot of ground in Wednesday’s episode as there was no shortage of random topics to dive into.
Things started with the baseball team and Nebraska’s win of the Big Ten tournament. Who were the heroes of the week? How did Nebraska course correct a possibly rough season?
Then a quick Look at the North Carolina regional and what waits for the Huskers.
After the baseball talk dies down there’s a discussi...
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May 22, 2025 • 61 mins
The Husker247 Podcast gathered on Thursday to get caught up on some of the May happenings with Nebraska football and the conversation surrounding it.
The trio decided to discuss the toughest games for Nebraska in the forthcoming season with each of Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer talking through their lists and order. Who is the most difficult game? Which games does everyone include? Which one was only incl...
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May 20, 2025 • 25 mins
In this edition of the Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss the road for the Huskers at the Big Ten Tournament, which begins Tuesday night against Michigan State with Oregon waiting on Friday.
Nebraska will start Ty Horn against Michigan State, but how do the Huskers line up pitching behind him? What will Nebraska’s lineup look like against the Spartans and top starter Joseph Dzie...
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May 14, 2025 • 32 mins
The Husker247 HoopsCast convened for a quick rundown of the Huskers roster and some scheduling news for the 2025-26 season.
The podcast started with Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson breaking down the commitment of Fridrik Leo Curtis and how the big man from Iceland fits for the immediate future and the long-term plan for Fred Hoiberg.
From there the two discussed Nebraska’s roster overall and how things are shaking out for...
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May 13, 2025 • 46 mins
The Husker247 Podcast returns at full strength as Michael Bruntz tells Mike Schaefer, Brian Christopherson and the listeners about Adrian Martinez’s presence in Norway and the three discuss 2025 freshmen that haven’t arrived, Dylan Raiola and more.
Which late arriving freshman have the potential to help out early in their careers? Which, if any, defensive linemen could take the Keona Davis route? What to make of linemen like Shawn...
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May 6, 2025 • 54 mins
Coming out of spring what is Husker247 ready to buy or sell as it relates to the Huskers and the 2025 season?
Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson run through a handful of topics and discuss how they feel about Nebraska’s defense, its offensive line, Emmett Johnson, Dylan Raiola turnover worthy plays, special teams and more.
Then the two discuss Nebraska’s two most recent commitments in Jase Reynolds and Trae Taylor before a d...
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May 1, 2025 • 11 mins
When Nebraska lands a Top247 quarterback but he’s still years away there’s a lot to discuss and that’s why Mike Schaefer brought 247Sports analyst Allen Trieu on the Husker247 Podcast on Thursday.
Trieu broke down how Taylor and his family reached their decision, other teams involved and what the quarterback could bring to Nebraska.
Then the two discussed the challenges of a quarterback committing this early, why Nebraska might l...
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April 30, 2025 • 44 mins
The Husker247 Podcast gathered to discuss the Husker Games, the transfer portal, Nebraska’s spring overall and a big recruiting decision on Thursday.
Mike Schaefer filled Brian Christopherson in on what took place Saturday, some of the competitions and which players further down the roster had stand out days.
Then the two discussed the latest news out of the transfer portal including players like Ian Flynt, Jack McCallister, Gran...
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April 25, 2025 • 28 mins
In this week's episode of the Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast, we discuss Nebraska's series win over Northwestern last weekend, a midweek loss to Kansas where Nebraska didn't have much to show for good at-bats and preview the upcoming series at Maryland.
In the second segment, Husker247's Mike Schaefer joins to discuss the Husker baseball season and much more.
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April 22, 2025 • 49 mins
The Husker247 Podcast returned on Tuesday to wade through several items in what is going to be a busy week for Nebraska football.
First there’s the transfer portal where the Huskers are likely to look to take a player or two. Where are the Huskers with former North Dakota State running back Charmar Brown?
Then what can we expect as more and more players leave Nebraska to get closer to future roster limits?
Following the portal disc...
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Nebraska Baseball officially begins the back half of its conference schedule this weekend with a three-game set against Northwestern. Before the Huskers start the back nine of their schedule, we’ll discuss the weekend series with Iowa, the midweek win over Creighton and why the time is now for Husker Baseball.
In the second segment, Nebraska closer Luke Broderick joins to discuss his role in the Husker bullpen, his transition fro...
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April 16, 2025 • 44 mins
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April 10, 2025 • 41 mins
In this week’s episode of the Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast, Michael Bruntz recaps the last couple weeks of the regular season that saw the Huskers knock off a pair of ranked foes, but drop mid-week in-state games.
In the second segment, Nebraska Baseball play by play voice Nick Handley joins to discuss promising signs for the Husker offense and how the back half of the schedule shapes up for the Big Red.
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