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The official home for audio programming from Corn Nation, SB Nation’s community for fans of the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers.

  1. 2d ago

    The Return of Monday Night Therapy: What Can We Believe About Nebraska?

    Monday Night Therapy focuses on what Nebraska fans actually know about the 2026 offense rather than relying on offseason hype. Minnie Hunt and Jon Johnston examine the measurable progress made under offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen, noting improvements in scoring offense, total offense, rushing, yards per play, and third-down efficiency from 2024 to 2025. Holgorsen also says this year’s offense has been installed and understood unusually quickly, although that does not necessarily mean it is his best offense in years. A major topic is quarterback Anthony Colandrea and whether he is a better fit for Holgorsen’s system than Dylan Raiola. Colandrea brings experience, mobility, quick processing, and the ability to extend plays, all of which fit Holgorsen’s flexible offense. His 2025 statistics—3,459 passing yards, 23 touchdowns, nine interceptions, and 649 rushing yards with 10 touchdowns—provide encouraging evidence, although Nebraska still has to see how he performs under pressure. The biggest unanswered question is replacing Emmett Johnson, who accounted for 40.7 percent of Nebraska’s offensive yardage last season. Rather than relying on one replacement, Nebraska may distribute carries among several backs while also using Colandrea’s running ability. Overall, the evidence is encouraging, but the first three games should reveal much about Nebraska’s offensive identity and potential. Tune in next week as we dive deeper into the Husker offense.

  2. 6d ago

    Five Heart Podcast: Nebraska Husker Football Fall Camp & Husker Volleyball Red & White Scrimmage

    The Five Heart Podcast focuses heavily on Nebraska football as fall camp gets underway, with particular excitement surrounding the revamped defense. The hosts discuss new defensive coordinator Rob Aurich and safeties coach Tyler Yelk, praising their football backgrounds, straightforward personalities, and enthusiasm for Nebraska. The new 4-2-5 defensive scheme is expected to improve Nebraska’s ability to stop the run by putting more bodies near the line of scrimmage. The hosts also highlight significant offseason gains in player size and strength, including 667 pounds of added lean mass and 188 pounds of lost fat across the roster. Several defensive players receive attention, including Dexter Foster, Vincent Shavers and Dwayne McDougal. The defense is emphasizing turnovers, with a goal of creating three takeaways every practice, while coaches are stressing tackling and forcing fumbles. The discussion also turns to the offensive line, Justin Evans’ development at center, and the addition of transfer linemen and new coaching personnel. The hosts remain cautiously optimistic about Nebraska’s improvement. The latter portion covers Nebraska volleyball, which enters the season ranked No. 1 after another deep postseason run. The team is described as veteran-heavy and cohesive under new head coach Dani Busboom Kelly.

  3. Aug 7

    Five Heart Podcast: Husker Fall Football Camp Begins and Hope Springs Eternal

    We are likely going to have a lively show for you good folks Thursday night. Fall football camp began this week, and the spotlight is on Lincoln. How is the team looking as Fall camp begins? What words of wisdom were given at Big Ten Media Days? Somehow we missed that Dr. Tom Osborne was named to the Nebraska Hall of Fame, making him the first living person to receive the honors. That came before the legend had a bit of a fall this week. Husker defenders (future Blackshirts) are calling new DC Rob Aurich a genius. Perhaps this week the trio will dive more into his coaching history and successes, and help tell the story of how he ended up in Lincoln. The Akron Zips, you remember them (68-0 last season) are raffling off the opportunity for a fan to help script the first offensive drive of their home opener. So it has us wondering what plays we would call if Nebraska ever sold that opportunity. And yeah…I think that's about the only newsworthy things that happened this week. Let us know if the comments if we missed anything. GBR. Always. Even in the face of Armageddon.

  4. Jul 31

    Five Heart Podcast: Big Ten Media Days, Husker Defense, and NCAA Players Sued by Ole Miss

    This week on the Five Heart Podcast, the Terrific Trio discusses numerous topics of the week. It is Big Ten Media Days, and Minnie, Fred, and Greg will provide any necessary updates from Chicago. Also, the Huskers defensive unit this past week was given the moniker of "potentially elite." Now part of that will be new Defensive Coordinator Rob Aurich, who has a history of elevating defenses of the teams he has coached. But another part of that will be added depth across the defensive squad, as there were eight players added to the defensive side of the ball this transfer portal season. How will the new additions merge with the players on the roster to bring about the best version of the Blackshirts? Meanwhile, down South, a former Nebraska defender is involved in a lawsuit from his most recent school after jumping from Ole Miss to LSU on the coattails of his head coach. How will it all play out for him and others in this breach of contract lawsuit? More Big Ten football teams are selling ad space on their jerseys. Who are the newest? And what business would do the same for Nebraska?

  5. Jul 24

    Five Heart Podcast: Husker Beer, Big Ten Quarterbacks, and Nebraska to the SEC?

    This week on the Five Heart Podcast, the show opens with light-hearted belly-aching about the new Nebraska Bud Light cans. Not that they don't look sweet, but that it's Bud Light. Plenty of good breweries in Nebraska. C'mon! Also, a list was shared that has grades of all of the returning Big Ten quarterbacks. Better throw quotes around returning, because Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea is on that list, and he will make his Big Ten debut. Also, the national champion Indiana Hoosiers saw their starting quarterback be the number one overall draft selection. So they will have a new quarterback also. So who made this list? And are they functionally insane? Also, this week on the show, Minnie poses a question about Nebraska going to the SEC IF the SEC ever broke away from the NCAA (apparently they're displeased that NIL leveled the playing field - GM). So what type of debate will that bring? And somewhere in there, we'll mention the medical retirement from the NFL of a former Husker tight end.

  6. Jul 17

    Five Heart Podcast: Big Ten Song Match Up

    The latest Five Heart Podcast covered Nebraska recruiting, transfer portal news, Michigan’s ongoing controversies, and a lighthearted Big Ten-themed music challenge. The hosts opened by celebrating 2027 quarterback commit Trae Taylor’s rise to five-star status, praising both his Elite 11 performance and his dedication to recruiting future Huskers. They also discussed Nebraska adding running back Tikey Hayes, viewing the transfer as valuable depth for the backfield while acknowledging the uncertainty surrounding Mekhi Nelson’s availability. The emotional centerpiece of the show was the return of site founder Jon Johnston following his recent stroke. Johnston shared the story of suffering the medical emergency while visiting Las Vegas, undergoing an emergency thrombectomy, and beginning a challenging rehabilitation process. Despite lingering fatigue and speech difficulties, he maintained his trademark humor, describing surreal hospital experiences, discussing his recovery, and expressing optimism about making occasional appearances on future live shows. The hosts warmly welcomed him back and encouraged listeners with his positive attitude and determination. Later, the panel debated Michigan’s latest off-field issues before transitioning into a fun segment pairing every Big Ten football program with a song reflecting its personality. The creative exercise produced humorous comparisons, nostalgic music references, and spirited discussion, culminating with each host selecting a song for Nebraska that reflected the program’s proud history, frustrating recent struggles, and enduring optimism. The episode concluded with appreciation for the fan community and the traditional “Go Big Red” signoff.

  7. Jul 10

    Five Heart Podcast: Nebraska Offensive Line Discussion

    This week on the Five Heart Podcast, the show opens up with discourse about the 2021 Nebraska Cornhuskers, dubbed the greatest 3-9 team in college football history (and not even by us). Why is this team, in the midst of Scott Frost's tumultuous tenure, regarded so highly, especially by outsiders? The offensive line over the course of the last (insert your preferred number here) year has been, well, offensive. But there is renewed vigor with the addition of Geep Wade as the OC Coach this off-season. The assistant who transformed Georgia Tech's offensive line is now at the helm of Nebraska's with the hope being that this ragtag bunch of misfits can become the second coming of the Pipeline. We look at the 2026 offensive line, which has size, depth, and for the first time in five years, competent leadership. Also on the docket, Nebraska's newest 4-star wide receiver commit is from the highly touted, top-100 player Khalil Taylor. The 2027 class continues to improve, and the future continues to look bright. Lastly, there's a new sponsorship deal that Monster Energy has brokered with the Big XII. What's the monetary benefit for the teams and how will BYU handle the addition of an energy drink patch on its uniforms while Mormons can't consume caffeine?

  8. Jul 3

    Five Heart Podcast: The Band is Back Together

    You're seeing it all correctly. Do not adjust your antennae. Minnie is BACK! This week on the Five Heart Podcast, the unexplainable legal trouble of current and former Husker athletes. How does the distraction affect the Huskers? Will this provide some on-the-field clarity as far as who will be the designated number one RB in the Fall? Also, the wonderful people at ESPN put out a list of the best football players to wear the numbers. You have to assume 0-99. Why would we not? How many Huskers made the list? And how wrong will ESPN be? While we thought we were done mentioning a certain disgraced former college football quarterback, Minnie says there's just a little more meat on the Brendan Sorsby bone, so we will have that as well. Also, news from our "friends" in the great cheddar state - it appears Wisconsin is hiring former (and again, disgraced) Nebraska Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst. We will join Minnesota Tony in laughing at their misfortune, talking about the Badgers adding a Culvers(tm) patch on their uniforms, and discuss a similar patch on Nebraska's new unis.

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