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  1. 18h ago

    Nebraska vs. North Dakota || Week 3

    Monday Night Therapy featured Minnie Hunt and Corn Nation writer Aaron Rastovski discussing Nebraska’s dominant 56-7 victory over Bowling Green and looking ahead to North Dakota. The Huskers produced 546 total yards while holding Bowling Green to just 169, providing one of the most complete performances Nebraska has shown in recent years. The hosts were particularly impressed with quarterback Anthony Colandrea, praising his ability to make quick reads, fire accurate passes into tight windows, throw deep, and contribute as a runner. They also highlighted the depth at wide receiver, with Jacory Barney and Kwazi Gilmer each catching two touchdown passes. Nyziah Hunter has yet to become heavily involved, but the hosts believe having three dangerous receivers will eventually create major problems for opposing defenses. Nebraska’s running back room also received considerable praise. Freshman Jamal Rule impressed with his balance, vision, physicality, and ability to make plays, while the overall depth gives Dana Holgorsen plenty of offensive options. The improved offensive line and tight-end blocking were also noted. Defensively, Nebraska has been dominant but must improve against zone-read concepts. North Dakota presents a tougher challenge, featuring an experienced quarterback and offensive line. The hosts expect Nebraska to win comfortably but believe North Dakota will provide valuable preparation for Big Ten play.

  2. 1d ago

    Corn Nation Overreaction: Biggest Takeaways from Nebraska's Big Win over Bowling Green

    Nebraska cruised past Bowling Green 56-7, giving Greg and Jake plenty to celebrate while also identifying areas that still need improvement before Big Ten play. The hosts agreed the Huskers handled an inferior opponent exactly as expected, though an early interception and Bowling Green’s fourth-quarter touchdown showed that Nebraska cannot afford similar mistakes against tougher competition. Anthony Colandrea continued to impress, completing 20 of 24 passes for 222 yards and four touchdowns. The hosts praised his decisiveness, quick processing, mobility, and willingness to throw with authority. T.J. Lateef also looked poised in limited action, completing 6 of 8 passes for 60 yards and a touchdown. Nebraska’s running game was balanced, with Jamal Rule, Mekhi Nelson, and Isaiah Mozee each receiving opportunities, and Nelson earned particular praise for his all-around ability and renewed appreciation for football. Jacory Barney Jr. and Kwazi Gilmer each caught two touchdown passes, marking the first time since 2010 that Nebraska had two receivers record multiple touchdown catches in the same game. Defensively, Andrew Marshall, Dexter Foster, and Vincent Shavers stood out, while Derek Wacker added a fumble-return touchdown. However, the hosts remain concerned about Nebraska’s defensive-line size and pass rush. Overall, they believe Nebraska is in a strong position heading into North Dakota and Big Ten play.

  3. 1d ago

    Five Heart Podcast: Rule’s House - There’s a New Sheriff in Town

    All the talk this week has been freshman phenom Jamal Rule, who rushed for over 100 yards and finished with three total touchdowns in his college debut, propelling the Nebraska Cornhuskers to a 49-21 win over Ohio. If that was all you knew, you'd think that Nebraska probably jumped out to a big lead and coasted to an easy victory. But as Lee Corso would say, "not so fast, my friend!" The Huskers trailed early, giving up a 68-yard pass on the first play from scrimmage. The Bobcats would score two plays later. In fact, Nebraska led by just one point at halftime. So what happened? ADJUSTMENTS! It finally happened! On this week's Five Heart Podcast, Fred, Minnie, and Greg will provide a quick recap of the game and turn our attention to Bowling Green. Also, ranting about the absurdity in Ann Arbor as Michigan was gifted an extra second, which led to a Hail Mary pass and, ultimately, a win over the MAC’s Western Michigan.

  4. 6d ago

    Huskers Happy Hour - Nebraska - Early challenge, held their ground

    Season 3 of the Huskers Happy Hour is kicking off tonight at 8pm CST and the blazing hot opener against the Ohio Bobcats is over, thank gawd. The Huskers got an early challenge, held their ground, turned things around and finally stopped making the mistakes which made the scoreboard take longer to catch up to Nebraska’s control of the game.We’ll go over all that plus focus some on the offensive side debuts of Anthony Colandrea and true freshman running back Jamal Rule, both of whom looked good their first time sporting the Husker scarlet.There was a little vomit, some lead-blocking defensive lineman, complete offensive dominance the last five drives and more, so join me tonight & bring your comment games! The more comments we get, the more fun we have.

  5. Sep 8

    Monday Night Therapy: Week 2 Nebraska vs Bowling Green

    Monday Night Therapy recaps Nebraska’s 49-21 victory over Ohio while looking ahead to Bowling Green. Although the Huskers won comfortably, the discussion emphasizes that the game was far from a dominant performance early on. Nebraska struggled with penalties, committing nine for 65 yards, while the secondary surrendered an immediate touchdown because of a blown coverage. Special teams also failed to make much of an impact, and wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer was criticized for several dropped passes. The defensive line remains another concern, particularly its inability to consistently generate pressure or contain opposing offenses. On the positive side, Nebraska avoided turnovers and produced numerous explosive plays. Freshman running back Jamal Rule emerged as a major highlight, while Mekhi Nelson provided an effective complement in the backfield. The new offensive line also showed significant improvement, particularly with pulling linemen and physical short-yardage formations. The hosts believe Nebraska’s offense is considerably more advanced than its defense, which is learning a new system under a new coordinator. The conversation also examines Michigan’s controversial victory over Western Michigan, including the disputed extra second that allowed a game-winning Hail Mary. Finally, the hosts preview Bowling Green, led by former NFL star Eddie George, and discuss college football’s rapidly changing landscape, NIL money, player compensation, and the possibility of players eventually gaining greater control over their economic future.

  6. Sep 8

    Corn Nation Overreaction: Digesting the Huskers’ 49-21 Season-Opening Win

    On this week's Corn Nation Overreaction, Jake and Greg break down the season-opening win over the Ohio Bobcats. 49-21. Nebraska covered the spread. On paper, it looks like a big, bad victory. But if you watched the game, you may have…concerns. It wouldn't be the most unheard of thing for an upstart from the Mid-American Conference to go into a Big Ten stadium and cause a ruckus. But Ohio is a capable opponent and will likely challenge for the MAC crown (though Western Michigan may have other ideas). Here's what it was from my eyes. A team that was locked in a battle at halftime made whatever changes they needed to to dominate their opponent in the second half. That has not always been the case with recent iterations of the Huskers. It was also a coming out party for freshman Jamal Rule who ran for over 100 yards and scored three times in his collegiate debut. He was aided by a successful air attack as QB Anthony Colandrea threw for almost 300 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions. But…that defense…we'll talk about it.

  7. Sep 4

    Five Heart Podcast: Nebraska Hosts Ohio this Saturday

    The Five Heart Podcast returns for game week as Nebraska prepares to open the 2026 football season against Ohio. Greg, Fred, and Minnie discuss the growing optimism surrounding the Huskers after a long offseason, while acknowledging the familiar skepticism among fans. They explain the meaning behind “Five Heart,” describing players who give maximum effort and contribute through intangibles that may not appear on recruiting rankings or stat sheets. The conversation also covers Nebraska volleyball, which has started the season impressively and is gaining national exposure through marquee events at AT&T Stadium and Wrigley Field. The hosts discuss the team’s undefeated start, upcoming matches, and concern over Andi Jackson’s ankle injury. Football eventually dominates the discussion. The hosts examine comments from offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen and defensive coordinator Rob Aurich, particularly their expectations for Anthony Colandrea, the running back rotation, defensive physicality, and player development. They debate Nebraska’s rapidly changing roster, NIL money, and the difficulty of learning new players in the modern transfer-portal era. The episode also features the return of “Five Heart Theater,” with a hilarious fictional Matt Rhule press conference. Finally, the hosts make season predictions. Minnie predicts 10-2, Fred 8-4, and Greg boldly predicts an undefeated 12-0 season, while all three expect Nebraska to defeat Ohio in the opener.

  8. Sep 1

    Monday Night Therapy: Ohio Bobcats Game Preview

    On Monday Night Therapy, Minnie Hunt welcomes Mike Corrigan of BobcatAttack.com to preview Nebraska’s season opener against the Ohio Bobcats. Corrigan explains his long connection to Ohio football, dating back to 1998, and discusses how Frank Solich transformed the program after leaving Nebraska. Ohio has won seven consecutive bowl games and enters Lincoln with an experienced, physical defense featuring several transfers from Power Four programs. Corrigan expects the Bobcats to rely on their defense, control the clock, and keep the game close. Despite that, he predicts a Nebraska victory on Saturday. The discussion then turns to Nebraska’s roster, with the hosts examining the large number of returning players and transfers. They expect improvement along both lines but acknowledge that the team’s cohesion remains uncertain until the new players take the field. The show also celebrates Nebraska volleyball after the Huskers swept No. 2 Texas. The hosts praise the team’s depth, chemistry, talent, and sportsmanship, while discussing the season-ending injury to Texas star Andi VanderWal. They believe Nebraska has a legitimate opportunity to compete for another national championship. The episode closes with Husker history, memories of Frank Solich and Bo Pelini, a tour of Husker memorabilia, and lighter conversation about pets, fish tanks, and Arizona wildlife.

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