Husker247: A Nebraska athletics podcast

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.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down where things stand for Nebraska basketball's transfer portal targets, including a pair who has already visited and two more on campus early this week. Check it out.

This week's Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast quickly previews the team's ranked matchup at Oregon. Who needs to step up for the Big Red this week against the Ducks and how do these two ranked foes match up?

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down a newsy day for Nebraska basketball in the transfer portal. Nebraska picked up a commitment from Sam Orme of Belmont, a sharp shooter from the outside who will fit well in Nebraska's offense. Nebraska also officially announced the return of Braden Frager. What does the reigning Big Ten sixth man of the year mean for the roster and where can he get even better?

Nebraska basketball continues its search in the transfer portal and there are a few names to keep an eye on heading into the weekend. Who should fans know? How would they fit? Brian Christopherson explains.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss the news that forward Berke Buyuktuncel has entered the transfer portal and where that leaves things for Nebraska’s returning group going into next season. The guys also discuss a few names linked to Nebraska so far in the transfer portal.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 are putting the cookies out on transfer portal eve as Fred Hoiberg and his staff look to add to next year’s roster and continue the momentum of their Sweet 16 run. What’s atop the Husker wish list this spring? How will the returning pieces fit together?

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 take a look at sophomores and second year players that could hold the key for Nebraska in 2026. Defensive line feels like an especially important group where those kinds of players need to step up this season. Does this group hold the keys to how much depth Nebraska truly has this season?

On the diamond this week, Nebraska baseball continued its success in midweek games, this time winning a 6-5 decision over Creighton in Omaha. With the Huskers approaching the midpoint of the season, what’s stood out and who have been the stories of the first half of the season at the plate and on the mound?  In the second segment, Nebraska play by play voice Nick Handley joins to give his thoughts on the season thus far, predict a breakout player in the second half of the year and look ahead at an intriguing April for the Big Red.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson continue their post-spring discussion -- this time focusing on the incoming transfers. Who stood out most in the spring game and who will be key in the fall?

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 begin a post-spring discussion of players worth filing away as potential depth contributors in the fall.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down Nebraska’s Red-White Game — what did they see? What worked? What didn’t? There’s discussion of Nebraska’s running back group, both lines and one position group that looks as good as advertised coming out of the 15 practices. In the second segment, the guys discuss Nebraska basketball’s NCAA Tournament exit and what’s ahead when the transfer portal opens in April.

The Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast is back after a brief, basketball-caused hiatus. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Huskers current streak of good play, which finds them ranked and trending well as the midpoint of the season approaches.  In the second segment, Nebraska pitcher Cooper Katskee joins to discuss his road to Nebraska, this year’s team and how going to Miami of Ohio changed him as a pitcher.  Listen in.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss the Huskers' upcoming Sweet 16 matchup with Iowa in Houston on Thursday. Who needs to step up? What can we learn from the two previous meetings? What are keys in the game? Listen in.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down the day that was for Nebraska basketball, which knocked off Vanderbilt 74-72 in Oklahoma City to advance to the program's first-ever Sweet 16. Who stood out in Saturday's win, what did players have to say after the game?

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss the Huskers' opening-round win over Troy from Oklahoma City. What were the stories of the game, what did it mean and what awaits Nebraska in Saturday night's matchup against Vanderbilt?

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 talk a little football with a big helping of basketball down the road the week. Brian takes his turn at ranking the top three position groups on Nebraska's spring roster. Listen in.

March Madness is HERE! Join Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander as they pick the winner for EVERY game of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. They will take you from Dayton all the way to Indianapolis. Who do the guys have winning it all? Tune in to find out! (0:00) Intro + Norlander is doin’ more stuff with brackets (1:00) This is the bracket preview … it’s different from yesterday (7:00) East Region Picks & Predictions (24:00) South Region Picks & Predictions (37:45) West Region Picks & Predictions (53:00) Midwest Region Picks & Predictions (1:05:30) Who is the 12 seed or worse most likely to make a run? (1:10:00) Final Four Picks! Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.” Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected] Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠ For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

Follow Inside College Basketball Now on Apple or Spotify Jon Rothstein breaks down his bracket.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down Nebraska basketball's NCAA Tournament draw, keys to the matchup and how the Huskers can reset things after a disappointing effort in Chicago.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down the picture at wide receiver and defensive back for the Big Red this spring. Where do the position battles rage strongest and where does wide receiver rank on the confidence scale? In the second part of the pod, the guys discuss the open practice period and which groups stood out at first view.

The Monday edition of the Husker247 Daily breaks down what we learned from Nebraska defensive coordinator Rob Aurich and offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen. How is quarterback Anthony Colandrea affecting things for both Nebraska's offense and defense? How is install going for the Husker defense?

The Husker247 crew of Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson offer a few takeaways from the first two weeks of Nebraska football's spring practices.

In this week's episode of the Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast, we discuss the Huskers' five-game week that included three games at Auburn and a pair of home matchups against foes from the Summit League. What did we learn about this team in those five games and what's still out there for this club. We break down the start of Dylan Carey, who is among the national leaders in several hitting categories. In the second segment of the podcast, Nebraska baseball play by play announcer Ben McLaughlin joins to offer his thoughts on the start to the season and much more.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the Wednesday spring practice media availability with Nebraska's quarterbacks and running backs -- two key groups as the Huskers continue to roll through spring practices.

Husker247 talks through Nebraska basketball's loss to UCLA to wrap up its West Coast swing. Everything is still in front of the Big Red, but what does Nebraska need to do to reverse its recent trend of up and down play?

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 discuss several newcomers standing out in spring ball thus far, and one position where a returning player must be a hit. In the second half of the podcast, the guys discuss Nebraska basketball's stay on the West Coast and what's left for Nebraska over the final two games of the regular season.