Big Red Junkies - Nebraska Football Podcast

Big Red Junkies - Nebraska Football Podcast

We laugh, we drink, we talk all things Nebraska Cornhusker Football. Similar to our drinks, our opinions are strong. The only thing we're experts in is having fun. If you're an ADULT Husker fan, enjoy! Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC73U1tj7YUjUndtjLtRyxHA Unofficially sponsored by Jägermeister #gbr #huskers #nebraska #nebraskafootball #huskerpower #blackshirts

Episodes

The Sky is Falling? | Raiola is a BUST? | Michigan vs Nebraska Recap

September 23, 2025 • 36 mins
Somber? Sure. Sky-is-falling? Hell no. Nebraska got mauled up front—but Raiola and the defense showed real growth. Let’s talk like adults, Husker Nation. We open on the fan meltdown and why it’s overcooked. Then we get into the real football: the DL held up better than most expected, but the O-line (especially at LT) was a problem all night. We argue the Elijah Pritchett vs “Gunner Tool” question and why penalties > drive-killing ...
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Nebraska vs Michigan: Raiola vs Underwood, Houseman Returns, and the ONE Thing NU Must Do

September 15, 2025 • 67 mins
HATE WEEK. We’re talking how Nebraska can rock a juiced Memorial Stadium and make Michigan feel it early. Yes, we said it: punch them in the mouth. ▶ What’s inside: We start with Michigan’s offense—freshman QB Bryce Underwood (live arm, legit runner) and RB Justin Haynes (big-play merchant) vs Nebraska’s pressure looks. We get into why Underwood’s efficiency craters under heat and why NU’s third-down defense could flip the game. T...
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Nebraska vs Houston Christian Preview | OLD SCHOOL Husker Beatdowns are Back

September 9, 2025 • 68 mins
Huskers vs. Houston Christian (preview with prop bets & predictions).Secondary: Brief Akron postgame vibes, Matt Rhule’s halftime fire, team stat trends, depth chart notes (e.g., Pritchett), and BRJ fantasy scoring chatter. Nebraska just emptied the clip on Akron—and now it’s get-right, stay-mean week. Houston Christian’s rolling into Lincoln, and we’re ready to feast. Let’s talk how the Huskers bully this matchup and where the ...
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Huskers vs Akron Preview: Tune-Up or Trap? | Nebraska Football Prop Bets + Picks

September 3, 2025 • 64 mins
It’s “handle your business” week. We break down Akron like real Husker fans do—no fluff, just what matters on Saturday. We open with a few takeaways from Cincinnati, then flip straight into the Akron preview. We hit how the Zips want to play on offense, why this year’s defense is basically a reset, drop one ridiculously fun Akron history nugget (yes, that Chuck Taylor), run through our prop bets, and plant the flag that Nebraska i...
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Huskers vs Cincinnati PREVIEW + Bold Score Predictions

August 24, 2025 • 44 mins
This one’s all about Thursday night: Nebraska vs Cincinnati. We break down what Raiola and the Huskers offense absolutely have to do to walk out 1–0. We open with why this matchup matters and how it sets the tone for the season. From there, it’s a straight shot into Dylan Raiola—what we’ve seen, what worries us, and what has to click with the receivers and O‑line. We get into Cincinnati’s profile and where Nebraska can exploit the...
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Are the Blackshirts an Issue? | Is the Nebraska's D-Line TOO SMALL?

August 21, 2025 • 33 mins
Everybody’s chirping that Nebraska’s defense is too small, too green, and not ready for Big Ten smash‑mouth. Nah. We’re calling BS—and we brought receipts. We kick off Week Zero with a straight‑up rant about the national narrative and why the spring/summer “offense struggled” headlines never credit a defense that’s actually making strides. Then we dive into Tony White vs. John Butler résumé talk and how fans read that matchup, the...
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Emmett Johnson, Sack Totals & Punt Returns – Nebraska Season Predictions Get Heated #gbr

August 12, 2025 • 69 mins
We’re putting our money (and our shots) where our mouths are – it’s time for the Big Red Junkies 2025 Nebraska Football Prop Bet Special! This episode is all about bold Huskers predictions. BJ, Matt, Jed, and guest Elijah Herbel from the Average Joe Sports Show  ⁨@TheAJSportsShow⁩  go line-by-line through our official season-long over/unders for 2025. We’re talking Dylan Raiola’s passing yards, Emmett Johnson’s workload, sack to...
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Will Nebraska’s BLACKSHIRTS Hit the 40/20 Mark in 2025?

August 5, 2025 • 6 mins
Matt Rhule says the magic formula is 40 sacks and 20 takeaways. So can Nebraska actually pull it off in 2025? In this episode, the Junkies dive into what it’ll take for Nebraska to reach that all-important “40/20” defensive mark—40 sacks and 20 takeaways. This is the goal Rhule laid out when he first got to Lincoln, and hitting it has historically meant double-digit wins for teams across the country. We break down what it would t...
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Will Dylan Raiola PASS for 3400+ Yards in 2025?

July 31, 2025 • 11 mins
Dylan Raiola is walking into Lincoln with little to no Heisman hype — can he actually sling it for 3,400+ yards in this season? The Junkies break down a bold stat line prediction for Dylan Raiola’s freshman season — and whether he can reach 3,400 passing yards in 2025. If he does, it would be the second-highest total in Nebraska history. They dive into how realistic that number is based on Nebraska's offensive scheme, Raiola's tal...
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2025 Nebraska Football Schedule Breakdown | Bold Takes & Big Wins?

July 29, 2025 • 113 mins
Can Nebraska finally break through in 2025—or are we setting ourselves up for heartbreak again? We’re breaking it ALL down, game by game. Elijah Herbel from Average Joe Sports Show joins the Big Red Junkies to deliver a no-BS preview of Nebraska's full 2025 football schedule. We go through every matchup and give our raw, unfiltered takes—what scares us, where we can dominate, and what Matt Rhule absolutely HAS to get right in Year...
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CORNHUSKER FANTASY | Dylan Raiola Goes #1 in Our FIRST Nebraska Fantasy Draft

July 26, 2025 • 32 mins
It's Husker fantasy draft time, and things got real spicy right out the gate. In this special offseason episode of Big Red Junkies, BJ, Jed, and Matt hold a Nebraska Football–only fantasy draft—but with a twist. Instead of touchdowns and yards, players earn points based on their PFF game grades, with a 10-snap minimum. From Dylan Raiola going No. 1 overall to sleeper picks like Elijah Judy, Kai Wallin, and KeShon Singleton, this d...
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Who’s OVERRATED, Who’s Screwed? | Big Ten Power Rankings

July 21, 2025 • 23 mins
The Big Ten preseason predictions are out—and we’ve got some things to say. In this episode, the Big Red Junkies go all-in on Nebraska's 2025 outlook: the disrespect from national media, the brutal schedule setup, and the real expectations for Matt Rhule in year three. We break down Nebraska’s standing in the new-look B1G, react to where the Huskers landed in the Cleveland.com media poll, and give our unfiltered takes on what succ...
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Nebraska’s $1 Billion Mistake? | Stadium Debate

July 19, 2025 • 20 mins
Should Nebraska spend nearly a BILLION dollars renovating Memorial Stadium—or just build a brand new one? The Big Red Junkies aren’t pulling punches in this episode. BJ, Jed, and Matt dive headfirst into the latest stadium update chaos, breaking down Troy Dannen's comments, the ghost of Trev Alberts' Texas A&M disaster, and the absurd price tag now rumored to be as high as $700 million to $1 billion. And for what—lipstick on a 100...
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Why Nebraska’s 2026 Recruiting Class Is TINY (And That’s Okay)

July 4, 2025 • 17 mins
The Huskers have just 12 commits for 2026. Is Matt Rhule asleep at the wheel—or five steps ahead of the game? In this episode of the Big Red Junkies, BJ, Jed, and Matt dive into what looks like a shockingly small recruiting class for Nebraska Football in 2026. But don’t panic. The crew breaks down why this shift might be more about strategy than desperation. We hit on: Why the class might stay under 16 total commits Wh...
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DEBATING / RANKING | Husker Head Coaches since T.O.

June 26, 2025 • 33 mins
We can all agree, Nebraska Football hasn't been the same since T.O. left, nearly 3 decades ago. It started alright with Frank Solich, but Bill Callahan, Bo Pelini, Mike Riley and Scott Frost drove our proud and once dominant program into near oblivion. The Jury is still out on Matt Rhule, but things are looking more positive than they have since the 90's. We're debating. #huskers #gbr #nfl #americanfootball #football #collegefoo...
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Position Preview | Black Shirt Trenches

June 17, 2025 • 41 mins
Question marks abound, for Terry Braden and Phil Snow. We're diving into what we expect and are excited to see. #gbr #nfl #collegefootball #huskers #podcast #nebraskafootball #huskersfootball #cfb #kansascitychiefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Position Preview | WR & TE | DEEPEST Room?

June 14, 2025 • 41 mins
People seem to think this is a STACKED ROOM for the Huskers. We're diving into what we expect and are excited to see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Position Preview | RUNNING BACKS | E$$

June 4, 2025 • 23 mins
Is it Heisman or BUST? Do we have an RB2 or RB3? This is one of the lightest rooms on the team. We're diving into what we expect and are excited to see. #gbr #nfl #collegefootball #huskers #podcast #nebraskafootball #huskersfootball #cfb #kansascitychiefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Position Preview | Offensive LINE

May 28, 2025 • 20 mins
The Huskers O-Line may be the most talented we've seen in decades. Coach Raiola has been given the power and the support to make a huge leap this season. We're diving into what we expect and are excited to see. #gbr #nfl #collegefootball #huskers #podcast #nebraskafootball #huskersfootball #cfb #kansascitychiefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Position Preview | Linebackers & DBs

May 25, 2025 • 25 mins
Husker DC John Butler has the full backing of Matt Rhule. These two prosition groups are fully loaded, and ready to make big leaps headed into 2025. We're breaking down depth charts and expectations. #gbr #nfl #collegefootball #huskers #podcast #nebraskafootball #huskersfootball #cfb #kansascitychiefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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