Game-Changing Special Teams and an Improved Blackshirts Unit Tell the Story of Nebraska’s Win Over MSU
by T.J. Birkel Nebraska surged to a 14-0 1st quarter lead over Michigan State on Saturday, and it seemed like the Huskers might put the Spartans away early. Then the Big Red failed to take advantage of numerous highlight plays by the defense and special teams–including two interceptions and an excellent punt return by Jacory […]
Spartan Podcaster Picks Michigan State to Beat Nebraska in Lincoln
by T.J. Birkel Nebraska and Michigan State will come into Saturday’s game having traversed very similar trajectories so far in 2025: both teams are 3-1; both were undefeated in the non-conference, with wins over Power Four conference opponents; and both most recently lost to a ranked Big Ten team. The Huskers, of course, fell to […]
Four Questions for the Nebraska Football Team Headed Into the Bye Week
by T.J. Birkel The Nebraska football team lost 30-27 on Saturday to a Michigan team that frankly looked more talented and more physical than the Huskers. It was a disappointing outcome for Husker Nation, as the Big Red has now lost 28 consecutive games to ranked opponents, to go along with six consecutive losses in […]
In Getting Pushed Around by Michigan, Nebraska Football Once Again Fails to Meet the Moment
by T.J. Birkel Nebraska lost to Michigan 30-27 in another missed opportunity: playing a ranked, conference opponent at home on national TV. The sense of momentum in the program was palpable going into the game; the loss, and the disappointing way the Huskers got beat on both lines of scrimmage, have blunted that to some […]
Can Nebraska Top Michigan? Wolverine Podcaster Says No — Plus Thoughts on Bryce Underwood, 1997, and More
by T.J. Birkel After three consecutive wins to open the season, the Nebraska football team will begin conference play against Michigan on Saturday. The Wolverines come into the game at 2-1 and ranked #21 in the AP poll and #20 in the coaches poll. Their only loss so far was to a very good Oklahoma […]
Four Questions for Nebraska Football Headed Into the Massive Game Against Michigan
The Nebraska football team – owners of a 3-0 record after a strong trio of non-conference games – will play arguably its biggest game in years against Michigan on Saturday. It’s a chance to beat a top 25 opponent. A chance to beat a big name Big Ten brand. And it’s a chance to build […]
Another Beatdown for Nebraska Football in Lincoln. Now, It’s Time to Prove It.
The Nebraska football team delivered its second overpowering performance in as many weeks, dominating Houston Christian in every phase of the game and, more importantly, getting through another non-conference tune-up game without any major injuries. The Huskers cruised to a 59-7 win against the overmatched Huskies in front of another sold out Memorial Stadium crowd. […]
Four Questions for the Nebraska Football Team Headed Into the Game Against HCU
There wasn’t much to complain about in Nebraska’s absolute domination of Akron on Saturday night, as the Huskers drubbed the Zips 68-0 to improve to 2-0. The Big Red will have one more tune-up game against Houston Christian before the Michigan game on September 20. While Husker fans have dreams of Dylan Raiola touchdown passes […]
Exhale, Husker Nation: That’s What It’s Supposed to Look Like for Nebraska Football
The Nebraska football team pummeled Akron 68-0 on Saturday night, doing very little wrong in one of their most lopsided victories in years. It was the team’s first shutout since the 2009 Holiday Bowl, the most points a Nebraska team has scored since 2012, and quite possibly the most fun Husker Nation has had in […]
Four Questions for the Nebraska Football Team Headed Into the Akron Game
by T.J. Birkel It sure is fun to watch a Saturday full of college football games with the comfort of already having a win under your belt, isn’t it? After securing the W on Thursday night, that’s what the Huskers got to do over the weekend. Now that the dust has settled on a fantastic […]