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Big Red Junkies - Nebraska Football Podcast

Big Red Junkies - Nebraska Football Podcast

By: Jed Burks Matt Layher BJ Layher
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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 #blackshirtsJed Burks, Matt Layher, BJ Layher Football (American)
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  • Nebraska vs Houston Christian Preview | OLD SCHOOL Husker Beatdowns are Back

    Nebraska vs Houston Christian Preview | OLD SCHOOL Husker Beatdowns are Back
    Sep 9 2025
    Huskers vs. Houston Christian (preview with prop bets & predictions).Secondary: Brief Akron postgame vibes, Matt Rhule’s halftime fire, team stat trends, depth chart notes (e.g., Pritchett), and BRJ fantasy scoring chatter. Nebraska just emptied the clip on Akron—and now it’s get-right, stay-mean week. Houston Christian’s rolling into Lincoln, and we’re ready to feast. Let’s talk how the Huskers bully this matchup and where the smart props live. We open with a quick Akron debrief and Matt Rhule’s halftime switch-flip—exactly the edge Husker fans have been begging for. Then it’s a clean preview of Houston Christian: tempo, run game, and where Nebraska should choke out drives. We hit the numbers, the tendencies, and one wild special teams moment you won’t believe. Finally, we go full BRJ: prop bets, over/unders, and how this should set the tone before the Big Ten grind. 00:00 Intro + Akron afterglow, Rhule’s halftime edge 23:55 Opponent Offense – Houston Christian tendencies, pace, run focus 26:04 Opponent Defense – TFLs allowed, key defenders, where NU eats 33:22 Funny/Interesting Fact – HCU history name change & former Husker kicker 49:53 Prop Bets – Sacks, YPP, missed tackles, fumbles, “what’s higher?” angles 01:03:51 Predicting the Game – Mindset, tune-up expectations, drop your scores Husker Nation—how nasty should this get? Drop your score prediction and your favorite prop in the comments. GBR. #NebraskaFootball #Huskers #GBR #MattRhule #BigTen #CollegeFootball #HuskerNation #BRJ #DylanRaiola #Blackshirts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Huskers vs Akron Preview: Tune-Up or Trap? | Nebraska Football Prop Bets + Picks

    Huskers vs Akron Preview: Tune-Up or Trap? | Nebraska Football Prop Bets + Picks
    Sep 3 2025
    It’s “handle your business” week. We break down Akron like real Husker fans do—no fluff, just what matters on Saturday. We open with a few takeaways from Cincinnati, then flip straight into the Akron preview. We hit how the Zips want to play on offense, why this year’s defense is basically a reset, drop one ridiculously fun Akron history nugget (yes, that Chuck Taylor), run through our prop bets, and plant the flag that Nebraska is moving to 2–0. Chapters below. What say you, Husker Nation—too confident or not confident enough? Drop your score and best prop in the comments. #NebraskaFootball #Huskers #GBR #HuskerNation #MattRhule #BigTen #CollegeFootball #HuskerPodcast #Akron #Cornhuskers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Huskers vs Cincinnati PREVIEW + Bold Score Predictions

    Huskers vs Cincinnati PREVIEW + Bold Score Predictions
    Aug 25 2025
    This one’s all about Thursday night: Nebraska vs Cincinnati. We break down what Raiola and the Huskers offense absolutely have to do to walk out 1–0. We open with why this matchup matters and how it sets the tone for the season. From there, it’s a straight shot into Dylan Raiola—what we’ve seen, what worries us, and what has to click with the receivers and O‑line. We get into Cincinnati’s profile and where Nebraska can exploit them, the few spots the Bearcats can make life annoying, and the exact things we want to see from Rhule’s game plan. Then we close with score predictions and where the Huskers need to be better in money downs. It’s blunt, it’s fan-first, and we’re not sugarcoating a thing. 📌 TOPICS COVERED: 00:00 Intro – Why this Cincinnati game matters 01:00 Nebraska Offense – Raiola expectations & WR timing 03:00 O‑Line & Run Game – What has to work early 10:00 Matchup Talk – Where Cincinnati can punch back 11:00 Adjustments – How Nebraska should counter 14:00 Predictions – Win/Loss talk & confidence level 15:00 Money Downs – 3rd down, red zone, finishing drives 22:00 Re‑Set – What will tell us the story by halftime 23:00 What We Want to See – Identity checks on offense 25:00 Final Thoughts – Keys we’ll live or die by What say you, Husker Nation—are we overrating the offense or is this the night Raiola plants the flag? Drop your score and your #1 key in the comments. #NebraskaFootball #Huskers #HuskerNation #GBR #MattRhule #DylanRaiola #CollegeFootball #BigTen #HuskerPodcast #Cornhuskers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
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