Gary Sharp joins the Common Fans to share his reactions to the Cincinnati game and talk about what’s next for Nebraska football.

• Gary saw plenty of issues for the Huskers to fix, but the game didn’t fundamentally change his outlook for the Big Red in 2025.
• Defensive line, depth at running back are obvious areas in need of improvement.
• Gary also mentions the linebacker play as something he was surprised at.
• The good news: there were several mistakes that can be chalked up to game-one sloppiness. The key will be cleaning those up in the next two weeks.
• Also plenty to like from the game.
• Solid outing from Dylan.
• Plus-two turnover margin.
• And, of course, a Nebraska W.

Plus, the crew gets into some timely questions:

• What does Matt Rhule want from this offense?
• If Nebraska goes into the Michigan game at 3-0, will they be ranked?
• What’s fair to expect from this defense?
• Is all of this building for 2026?

This and so much more on the latest episode of the Common Fan Podcast! As always, GBR for LIFE!

Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@commonfanGBR

Check out our website: www.commonfan.co

Our Partners:

You can now find all Common Fan videos and articles on www.huskermax.com as well as www.si.com/college/college-football/team/nebraska-cornhuskers.

For more Husker coverage, check out Carriker Chronicles: https://carrikerchronicles.com/

For more college football coverage, check out The College Huddle: https://thecollegehuddle.com/

The Common Fans discuss Nebraska’s thrilling win over Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium.

• The Huskers showed plenty of promise on Thursday night, but the team also has lots to work on.
• The Nebraska team that showed up at Arrowhead Stadium does not look like a playoff team…but that doesn’t mean the Big Red can’t still put together a special run in 2025.
• The most important thing was getting out of Kansas City with a W, and the Huskers accomplished that. With the next two games against Akron and Houston Christian, there’s time to work on everything else.
• Dylan Raiola looked solid, and kept mistakes to a minimum, but the Common Fans wonder if/when we’ll see the offense open it up.
• The defense looks like a mixed bag after one week. Highlighted by some perfectly timed turnovers, the overall unit looks more explosive than in 2024. At the same time, the run defense looked awfully leaky at times.
• After dominating the 2nd quarter, and taking a 13-3 lead into halftime, the Big Red looked poised to put Cincinnati away. Instead, the Huskers opening drive of the 2nd half stalled, and they were in a battle to the end.
• Malcolm Hartzog made the play of the game, with a game-sealing interception in the end zone.
• The Common Fans are celebrating all the Ws, and it feels great to see the Huskers open the season 1-0.

This and so much more on the latest episode of the Common Fan Podcast! As always, GBR for LIFE!

Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@commonfanGBR

Check out our website: www.commonfan.co

Our Partners:

You can now find all Common Fan videos and articles on www.huskermax.com as well as www.si.com/college/college-football/team/nebraska-cornhuskers.

For more Husker coverage, check out Carriker Chronicles: https://carrikerchronicles.com/

For more college football coverage, check out The College Huddle: https://thecollegehuddle.com/

The Common Fans celebrate the end of the offseason and the beginning of another season of Nebraska football! Before getting to their bold predictions, there is much to discuss regarding the latest and greatest surrounding Husker football:

• The debate over whether or not you can be a fan of more than one college football team.
• National commentators predicting Nebraska in the playoffs.
• Josh Pate, Phil Steele, Geoff Schwartz, Brandon Walker, and Zack Guggenheim among those predicting playoff potential for the Huskers this season.
• Nebraska has announced captains for the 2025 season.
• Matt Rhule’s podcast.
• Nebraska’s depth chart for the opener against Cincinnati.
• Four bold predictions for Nebraska football in 2025.

And much more!

Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@commonfanGBR

Check out our website: www.commonfan.co

Our Partners:

You can now find all Common Fan videos and articles on www.huskermax.com as well as www.si.com/college/college-football/team/nebraska-cornhuskers.

For more Husker coverage, check out Carriker Chronicles: https://carrikerchronicles.com/

For more college football coverage, check out The College Huddle: https://thecollegehuddle.com/