Big Red Junkies - Nebraska Football Podcast

Jed Burks, Matt Layher, BJ Layher
  • 4.8 (17)
  • Football
  • Updated Weekly

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

  1. 19h ago

    Nebraska vs Ohio Recap: Huskers Blow Past Ohio 49-21

    Nebraska Football opened the season with a 49-21 win over Ohio, but this recap breaks down why the Huskers looked rattled early before the offense flipped a switch in the second half. NEW FAN HUB: https://brj-hub.web.app/ We get into Jamal Rule's absurd freshman debut (most rushing yards by a true freshman since 2004, three total touchdowns), Mekhi Nelson's flashes out of the backfield, and why the run game finally took over once Nebraska decided to lean on Ohio in the heat. We also break down Calandria's shaky start and second-half turnaround, Andrew Marshall's shutdown day in coverage, Riley Van Poppel looking like an absolute problem on the d-line, and some real head-scratcher moments from Gunnar Guttula at right tackle. Throw in some ugly penalties, a rough red zone showing, a wild story about a fan's heart stopping in the stadium heat, and our weekly prop bet results, and this one's got a lot more to unpack than a 28-point win usually does. 00:00 Intro 02:40 Wild Story: Fan's Heart Stops in the Heat 08:01 Jamal Rule and the RB Room Pop Off If you enjoyed this episode, please Like and Subscribe! #gbr #huskers #nebraska #cfb #b1g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Aug 31

    OHIO vs Nebraska Football PREVIEW | Game Week Preview & Props

    Nebraska Football finally kicks off the 2026 season against Ohio, and the Big Red Junkies break down both rosters, the coaching turnover in Athens, and what it all means for game day. NEW FAN HUB: https://brj-hub.web.app/ We dig into Ohio's brand new offense under first-year head coach John Houser, a makeshift O-line, and quarterback Nick Paulus taking over for Parker Navarro. On defense we talk up safety DJ Walker and what Ohio actually brings back. On the Nebraska side we're watching the offensive line gel, Anthony Calandria running the show for Dana Holgerson's offense, the running back room with Jamal Rule, Makai Nelson and Isaiah Mosey, TJ Lateef's mop-up duty, and Jaseer Whittington leading a defensive line that should feast on Ohio's inexperienced tackles. We also get into a full slate of prop bets, spreads, and our final score predictions for Matt Rhule's season opener. 00:00 Intro: Game Week Is Finally Here 04:45 Fun Fact Rabbit Hole: Haunted Asylum in Ohio 09:05 Ohio's Overhauled Offense & New Coach 12:57 Ohio's Defense and DJ Walker 23:30 Prop Bets: Calandria, O-Line & More 38:57 Final Score Predictions If you enjoyed this episode, please Like and Subscribe! #gbr #huskers #nebraska #cfb #b1g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Aug 31

    Nebraska Running Backs, NIL Buzz & Our PFF Husker Draft

    Nebraska Football preview time: we dig into the running back room hype, Troy Dannen's NIL comments, and get fired up for kickoff with our second annual PFF Husker Draft. NEW FAN HUB: https://brj-hub.web.app/ We break down why EJ Barthel keeps calling this the deepest running back room he's had, what Jamal Rhule's calm podium presence (and apparent 245 bowling game) tells us about the true freshman, and why Mekhi Nelson handled his offseason legal situation like a pro. We also get into Troy Dannen's comments on NIL spending and the stadium project, plus whether the buzz around the defense under Dana Holgorsen and John Butler is real or just preseason hype. Then we run our full PFF grade fantasy draft, picking guys like Justin Evans, Owen Chambliss, Anthony Calandria, Vincent Shavers, Williams Nwaneri, Jasir Whittington, Andrew Marshall, and a late flyer on Jamal Rhule himself. Matt Rhule's fingerprints are all over this roster and we've got thoughts on almost every name on it. 00:00 Intro 03:51 Running Back Room: Hype or Real? 14:38 Troy Dannen Talks NIL Spending 18:35 Is the Defense Actually Buzzing? 20:48 PFF Husker Draft Kicks Off 32:41 Late Flyer: Drafting Jamal Rhule If you enjoyed this episode, please Like and Subscribe! #gbr #huskers #nebraska #cfb #b1g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Aug 20

    Nebraska Football PROP BETS: Returning Production, O-Line Buzz

    Nebraska Football's fall camp buzz gets the full breakdown as the Big Red Junkies preview the 2025 Huskers season, from Matt Rhule going silent with local media to the offensive line's massive investment up front. NEW FAN HUB: https://brj-hub.web.app/ We break down Nebraska's top-10 returning production numbers, the real question marks on the defensive line, and Jeep Wade's overhaul of the offensive line with guys like Gunnar Gottula and Grant Brix. Elijah Blazek from The Average Joe Sports Show joins to talk Dante Whittington's Aaron Donald vibes, linebacker Owen Chambliss anchoring the front seven, and the receiver room battle between Jacory Barney, Isaiah Hunter and Quaid Gilmore. We close it out with a full slate of season prop bets covering sacks allowed, turnover margin, red zone defense and how many home games the Huskers actually win. 00:00:00 Kickoff: Quietest Offseason Ever 00:01:37 Rhule Goes Silent With Local Media 00:07:55 We Need a Toyota Camry, Not a Corvette 00:13:27 Are Huskers Really Bigger and Stronger? 00:18:32 Position Battles Beyond the Obvious Jones 00:23:33 Jeep Wade's O-Line Techniques and Investment 00:28:02 D-Line Questions: Whittington's Aaron Donald Vibes 00:36:50 Did Butler Lose Faith in the Defense? 00:43:47 Season Prop Bets Kick Off 01:00:48 Red Zone Defense Was a Disaster 01:18:16 Home Win Total: Trap Game vs Maryland 01:22:17 Wrap-Up and Show Plugs If you enjoyed this episode, please Like and Subscribe! #gbr #huskers #nebraska #cfb #b1g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Aug 13

    Husker's Schedule BREAKDOWN | Big Ten Win Totals For Every Team

    Nebraska Football preview: the Big Red Junkies break down Big Ten win totals for every 2025 opponent and give game-by-game record predictions for the Huskers' full schedule. NEW FAN HUB: https://brj-hub.web.app/ We get into Rob Orich's first fall camp press conference, the encouraging health reports coming out of practice, and why that matters heading into year three under Matt Rhule. From there we rapid-fire through Big Ten win totals for Michigan State and Pat Fitzgerald's rocky return, Maryland and Mike Locksley's hot seat, Indiana's Fernando Mendoza replacement search, Oregon and Dan Lanning's shaky playoff history, Washington's Halloween trip to Lincoln, Illinois under Brett Bielema, Rutgers, Ohio State's brutal road slate, and Iowa being Iowa no matter who they lose. We also touch on the QB battle buzz, the deep linebacker room, and why this might be the healthiest fall camp Nebraska's had in years. Then we flip to Nebraska's full 2025 schedule and make game-by-game picks, including our thoughts on Dylan Raiola leaving for Oregon, whether the Huskers can hang with Indiana, and why the Washington game on Halloween might be the biggest of Matt Rhule's tenure so far. We close it out reading a listener's bold predictions on breakout freshmen like Dylan Berryman and Danny Odom. 00:00:00 Intro: Strap In, It's a Long One 00:03:11 Rob Orich's Fall Camp Presser 00:05:20 Big Ten Win Totals: Michigan State 00:12:23 Indiana's Title Hangover Debate 00:17:55 Oregon and Dan Lanning's Playoff Ceiling 00:21:10 Washington's Boom-or-Bust Season 00:28:16 Ohio State's Brutal Road Slate 00:34:27 Iowa Being Iowa, As Usual 00:41:26 Nebraska Schedule Picks Kick Off 00:50:20 Washington: Nebraska's Game of the Year If you enjoyed this episode, please Like and Subscribe! #gbr #huskers #nebraska #cfb #b1g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Aug 2

    Nebraska Husker's All-Time Defense: Suh, Wistrom, Minter and More #gbr

    The Big Red Junkies build Nebraska's all-time defensive dream team, drafting the best D-tackles, ends, linebackers and DBs since the Devaney era. It's the defensive companion to our offense draft and things get spicy fast. We start with the easiest call in program history, Ndamukong Suh, and argue whether he actually deserved that Heisman before diving into a deep-cut case for Jim Scow at the other tackle spot. From there it's Grant Wistrom and Broderick Thomas up front, then a real debate on whether Trev Alberts or Jarrett Ruud deserves the linebacker crown next to Lavonte David. In the secondary we crown Mike Minter but give real burn to Mike Brown, Ralph Brown, Prince Amukamara and Cam Taylor-Britt. We also touch on whether Andrew Marshall or Williams Winery could ever crash a list like this down the road. Drop your own picks in the comments, and yeah, tell Jed to shut up while you're at it. 00:00 Intro and AI Screwup Recap 03:40 Ndamukong Suh's GOAT Case 13:10 Ends and Linebackers: Wistrom to Ruud 18:43 Defensive Backs: Minter vs Mike Brown If you enjoyed this episode, please Like and Subscribe! #gbr #huskers #nebraska #cfb #b1g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Jul 26

    Ranking Nebraska's All-Time Best Offense by Position

    The Big Red Junkies build Nebraska football's all-time offense position by position, arguing out tackles, guards, centers, receivers, running backs and quarterbacks from the Devaney era to now. We start up front with Zach Wiegert and Bob Brown before Will Shields and Dean Steinkoehler take over the guard spot, then argue whether Dominic Raiola or Aaron Taylor deserves the center nod. At receiver we go deep on whether Irving Fryar's raw numbers actually hold up next to Johnny Rogers, Stanley Morgan Jr. and a one-year wonder in Trey Palmer. The running back debate turns into a real argument, Mike Rozier's the unanimous number one but we go back and forth hard on Lawrence Phillips versus Ahman Green and Ameer Abdullah for the two spot. And at quarterback, no surprise, it's Tommy Frazier at the top with Eric Crouch, Scott Frost, Tommy Armstrong and Adrian Martinez all getting their due. Old heads and new fans are both going to have opinions on this one. 00:00 Intro 02:45 Tackles: Wiegert vs Bob Brown 07:50 Guards and Centers: Shields, Raiola, Taylor 14:15 Is Irving Fryar Overrated? 23:39 Rozier vs Lawrence Phillips Debate 31:26 Quarterbacks: Frazier, Crouch and Company If you enjoyed this episode, please Like and Subscribe! #gbr #huskers #nebraska #cfb #b1g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Jul 16

    Nebraska Lands Surprise RB Tikey Hayes From Penn State

    Nebraska Football just added a running back nobody saw coming, and we break down what Tikey Hayes actually brings to the Huskers backfield in this quick-hit recap. BJ, Jed and Matt dig into the Tykee Hayes transfer from Penn State by way of Iowa Western, his ridiculous high school numbers, and why a four-star recruit ended up in juco before landing in Lincoln. They talk through how he stacks up with Jamar Mosey and Quentin Ives, whether he can compete for early snaps, and connect the timing of his commitment to the McKay Nelson charges getting dropped the same day. There's also talk about NIL money allocation on the roster, a shoutout to a very confident Big Red Junkies fan named Alex Steele, and info on the crew's new college fantasy football league for listeners. Casual, opinionated, and full of Husker football talk as we get closer to kickoff. 00:00 Intro and Fantasy League Shoutout 04:22 Tykee Hayes Joins the Huskers If you enjoyed this episode, please Like and Subscribe! #gbr #huskers #nebraska #cfb #b1g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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

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