Episodes

  • 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
  • Are the Blackshirts an Issue? | Is the Nebraska's D-Line TOO SMALL?

    Are the Blackshirts an Issue? | Is the Nebraska's D-Line TOO SMALL?
    Aug 21 2025
    Everybody’s chirping that Nebraska’s defense is too small, too green, and not ready for Big Ten smash‑mouth. Nah. We’re calling BS—and we brought receipts. We kick off Week Zero with a straight‑up rant about the national narrative and why the spring/summer “offense struggled” headlines never credit a defense that’s actually making strides. Then we dive into Tony White vs. John Butler résumé talk and how fans read that matchup, the “undersized linebackers” debate vs. raw athleticism, and why a faster, smarter, more cohesive front can still bully people when it counts. We also hit on the D‑line coaching shift—speed + power, master one move, play as a unit—and what that means on Saturdays. Plus a quick note on special teams (Archie Wilson and the punt team vibes) and the single‑digit leadership tradition carrying forward. Are we overconfident or dead‑on about this defense? Drop your hottest take below—what’s the ONE spot you’re most confident in on D? #NebraskaFootball #Huskers #HuskerNation #GBR #MattRhule #TonyWhite #BigTen #CollegeFootball #Blackshirts #BigRedJunkies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Emmett Johnson, Sack Totals & Punt Returns – Nebraska Season Predictions Get Heated #gbr

    Emmett Johnson, Sack Totals & Punt Returns – Nebraska Season Predictions Get Heated #gbr
    Aug 13 2025
    We’re putting our money (and our shots) where our mouths are – it’s time for the Big Red Junkies 2025 Nebraska Football Prop Bet Special! This episode is all about bold Huskers predictions. BJ, Matt, Jed, and guest Elijah Herbel from the Average Joe Sports Show ⁨@TheAJSportsShow⁩ go line-by-line through our official season-long over/unders for 2025. We’re talking Dylan Raiola’s passing yards, Emmett Johnson’s workload, sack totals, turnovers, and even punt return production (yes, we went there). Plus, heated debates on All-Big Ten nods, Holgorsen’s offensive throttle, and which players are primed for breakout seasons.It’s stat talk, smack talk, and just enough whiskey-fueled trash talk to keep it classic Big Red Junkies. What do you think, Husker Nation — which of these props would you hammer the over on? Drop your takes in the comments and we’ll add you to the official spreadsheet! #NebraskaFootball #Huskers #GBR #MattRhule #DylanRaiola #CollegeFootball #HuskerNation #HuskerPodcast #BigTen #GoBigRed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Will Nebraska’s BLACKSHIRTS Hit the 40/20 Mark in 2025?

    Will Nebraska’s BLACKSHIRTS Hit the 40/20 Mark in 2025?
    Aug 6 2025
    Matt Rhule says the magic formula is 40 sacks and 20 takeaways. So can Nebraska actually pull it off in 2025? In this episode, the Junkies dive into what it’ll take for Nebraska to reach that all-important “40/20” defensive mark—40 sacks and 20 takeaways. This is the goal Rhule laid out when he first got to Lincoln, and hitting it has historically meant double-digit wins for teams across the country. We break down what it would take to get there: John Butler's attacking style and what it means for the pass rush How Nebraska’s defensive depth at JACK, EDGE, and DB could create chaos Why opponents playing from behind may boost our takeaway numbers What chunk games like Akron and HCU will mean for piling up stats Why 40/20 might be the minimum if Nebraska wants to win 11 games You’ll also hear our takes on Rhule’s tone, the confidence in the defensive line, and what this means for the Big Ten race in 2025. #NebraskaFootball #Huskers #MattRhule #Blackshirts #CollegeFootball #BigTen #GBR #HuskerDefense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Will Dylan Raiola PASS for 3400+ Yards in 2025?

    Will Dylan Raiola PASS for 3400+ Yards in 2025?
    Aug 1 2025
    Dylan Raiola is walking into Lincoln with little to no Heisman hype — can he actually sling it for 3,400+ yards in this season? The Junkies break down a bold stat line prediction for Dylan Raiola’s freshman season — and whether he can reach 3,400 passing yards in 2025. If he does, it would be the second-highest total in Nebraska history. They dive into how realistic that number is based on Nebraska's offensive scheme, Raiola's talent, the O-line situation, and the weapons surrounding him.Matt Rhule’s game management style, Dana Holgorsen’s long-term plans, and the strength of Nebraska’s running game all come into play in the over/under discussion. Expect hot takes, stat math, and plenty of disagreement on whether Raiola’s arm will carry Nebraska to the Big Ten title game. Do you think Dylan Raiola clears 3,400 yards in 2025? Drop your over/under pick in the comments — no fence-sitting allowed, Husker Nation. #NebraskaFootball #Huskers #DylanRaiola #MattRhule #BigTen #HuskerNation #CollegeFootball #HuskerPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • 2025 Nebraska Football Schedule Breakdown | Bold Takes & Big Wins?

    2025 Nebraska Football Schedule Breakdown | Bold Takes & Big Wins?
    Jul 29 2025
    Can Nebraska finally break through in 2025—or are we setting ourselves up for heartbreak again? We’re breaking it ALL down, game by game. Elijah Herbel from Average Joe Sports Show joins the Big Red Junkies to deliver a no-BS preview of Nebraska's full 2025 football schedule. We go through every matchup and give our raw, unfiltered takes—what scares us, where we can dominate, and what Matt Rhule absolutely HAS to get right in Year 2. We’re talking: Cincinnati at Arrowhead and Dylan Raiola’s debut spotlight Is Michigan at home actually winnable this year? Why Michigan State and Minnesota feel like trap games The November schedule that could make or break Rhule’s narrative Over/unders on wins, breakout players, sacks, and special teams improvements This is THE episode for any Husker fan who wants honest talk, bold predictions, and zero corporate fluff. 📌 TOPICS COVERED: What’s your bold prediction for Nebraska’s 2025 season? More than 9 wins? Less than 6? Drop your thoughts in the comments—let’s hear it, Husker Nation! #NebraskaFootball #Huskers #MattRhule #CollegeFootball #BigTen #GBR #HuskerNation #HuskerPodcast #ElijahHerbel #BigRedJunkies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 53 mins