Locked On Nebraska - Daily Podcast on the Nebraska Cornhuskers

Well, it’s all over for Nebraska football in that opening seven-week stretch of the season that we spent months anticipating. And the Huskers lost the final two games, as most predicted. But no one saw this coming. Not a three-point loss against Oregon after a three-point loss against Indiana. Not with Dylan Raiola coming off the bench to beat his old team. Not blowing leads in the fourth quarters of both games and losing the coaching battle twice in the final 15 minutes. We’re reacting to Raiola’s performance, to Nebraska’s lack of an offensive plan, to its defensive struggles late and to the special teams errors and inefficiency that helped keep the Ducks close. The Huskers are 5-2 to enter the bye week. But the record tells only a small part of the story. Join us for our thoughts on the latest episode of misery for Matt Rhule team.

Our Friday Nebraska football mailbag topics are split between your reviews of the Huskers’ Week 6 loss against Indiana and the battle looming on Saturday night at Oregon. Matt Rhule and Nebraska missed an opportunity against the Hoosiers. But if they make amends this week in Eugene, is all well in Husker Nation to begin the bye week? Would an 8-4 regular season be viewed as progress if it doesn’t include an upset victory for Nebraska? What are your best Nebraska game day memories? Are the Huskers playing up to expectations on the offensive line? Where is the “smart money” leaning on this Nebraska trip to Oregon? And why? Join us for all of that and more on this Friday.

We’re two days and some change from kickoff at Autzen Stadium. And the possibility of a Dylan Raiola-vs.-Nebraska matchup is getting very real. On Wednesday, Oregon QB Dante Moore was ruled out for Saturday night against the Huskers, opening the door for Raiola’s second start of the season — a week after he was benched for poor play against UCLA — against his former team. This is a mouth-watering scenario for Nebraska and its fans after Raiola left the Huskers last winter. The Moore news overshadowed other developments on the injury front for both teams. We cover all of that in this episode, in addition to announcement from Nebraska on the all-in ticket prices for Memorial Stadium seats in 2027. And we’re making our picks for Week 7 in the Big Ten and around college football. Join us.

Oregon football is reeling after a loss to UCLA. Nebraska is angry after losing to Indiana. Connor sits down for a crossover episode on this Tuesday with Spencer McLaughlin, host of Locked On Ducks, to discuss the upcoming late-night clash between the Huskers and Ducks Saturday in Eugene. On the agenda: the Oregon QB situation, with Dylan Raiola, Brock Thomas and the starter, Dante Moore, attempting to return from injury; the challenge for Oregon of facing Anthony Colandrea; the Ducks’ must-win situation and Nebraska’s mindset after its first setback of this season.

More heartbreak for Matt Rhule’s Nebraska football team on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Indiana walked out of Lincoln with a 20-17 win against the Huskers. It felt like an Iowa game. Only this time for Nebraska, the devastating loss came against the defending national champion Hoosiers. What a missed opportunity. We’re diving in on this Sunday to the fourth-down decisions that led to an Indiana touchdown and a turnover on downs by the Huskers, both in critical fourth-quarter moments. Did Anthony Colandrea get sped up late in the game? How should Nebraska grapple with the fact that it controlled this game for 48 minutes and still suffered its first defeat of the season? Again, the officiating was a storyline. And does Nebraska need to make a change in the kicking game? Join us for a full review.

Big Ten playoff hopes waver as Iowa, Ohio State, and Oregon face mounting pressure. Can the Big Ten still send more than two teams to the College Football Playoff, or will the SEC dominate the expanded field? The panel dissects Iowa’s must-win clash at Washington, Ohio State’s playoff outlook, and Penn State’s credibility as Vegas favorites against USC. Lively debate spotlights quarterback injuries, defensive struggles, and rising concerns about the conference’s depth. Hot takes include whether Curt Cignetti’s Indiana Hoosiers can stay relevant and if Minnesota, Northwestern, and Wisconsin are unexpectedly holding up the Big Ten West. Plus, UCLA’s upset potential at Oregon, poll controversies, and unique sideline rituals keep the banter sharp. Get expert insights on which teams have the best chance to punch a playoff ticket—and which might fall short.

Big Noon is drawing near. Jacob Goins of Locked on Hoosiers sits down with Mitch Sherman to dissect the important storylines and matchups for the big game Saturday in Lincoln. Ahead of Indiana’s visit to Memorial Stadium, we’re talking about Curt Cignetti’s approach to this opponent for the Hoosiers — and the same with Matt Rhule on the Huskers’ side. Where are both teams vulnerable? What’s a strength that each side might like as they assess the opponent in Week 6. Does Nebraska have the firepower at the line of scrimmage to keep pace with Indiana’s experience and size? And what is the value of the Hoosiers’ 21-game winning streak weighed against a 10-year drought for the Huskers when they face ranked opponents? We break it all down. Join us.

What about the first five games of this Nebraska football season make you feel differently than a month ago about the Huskers? Are you still OK with the number of wins you set as an expectation before the season? Turns out, this isn’t a difficult question to answer, as our hosts see it. Connor and Mitch lay out the case for Nebraska to reach eight or nine wins in the regular season. And if the Huskers don’t, it’s going to feel like a disappointment. What’s Curt Cignetti talking about at the start of this Indiana-Nebraska week? What about Matt Rhule? And why was Rhule on the HBO series “Lanterns” on Sunday night? The Big Ten chided the officials from the Maryland-Nebraska game. Join us as we move a step closer to a big Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

The road to 5-0 is complete for Nebraska football. And it came with some bumps along the way on Saturday. Nebraska beat Maryland 48-23 at Memorial Stadium by scoring 34 unanswered points after the Terps twice built two-score leads in the first half. The Huskers showed the composure that we’ve come to expect from Matt Rhule’s fourth team. They seized the moment with a pick-six by Dwayne McDougle that changed the complex of the game. Anthony Colandrea led the way with a heavy dose of his heroics, even on a day when he wasn’t at his sharpest through the air. Really, Nebraska just waited out the Terps, believing that Maryland would eventually fold. And it did. What does it all mean for the Huskers as they turn a corner toward Indiana, the defending national champion? Let’s start the conversation now. Join us.

Lincoln Riley faces intense scrutiny after USC mishandles a crucial moment and falls to Oregon, raising questions about culture and leadership in the Trojans’ locker room. Can Riley’s squad rebound against a struggling Washington team at home, or will pressure hit a breaking point? Meanwhile, Iowa stuns Michigan with a dramatic finish—setting up a high-stakes clash with undefeated Ohio State in Iowa City. Are the Hawkeyes poised for another giant upset? The Big 10 Squad breaks down the Big Ten’s must-watch matchups, key storylines, and playoff implications. Discussion spans player development at USC, Iowa’s relentless defense, Ohio State’s shaky run support, and the playoff picture for Michigan, Penn State, and Wisconsin. Fan picks, conference predictions, and bold score forecasts round out the Big Ten’s most comprehensive weekend preview. Will underdogs prevail, or do powerhouses hold their ground?

Nebraska football offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen and DC Rob Aurich met with the media on Tuesday. They’re laying it on thick this week — and not just about Maryland, the Huskers’ opponent Saturday that brings a two-game losing streak into Memorial Stadium. “It didn’t all suck,” Holgorsen said about Nebraska’s second half on offense at Michigan State. We’re watching in real time as Aurich’s defense grows up, gaining confidence because of the trust instilled by the first-year DC. Standout individual plays are on the upswing for the Blackshirts. What’s next for Nebraska offensively and defensively as the schedule turns soon into a monster? Join us for a full rundown from Tuesday in Lincoln.

It’s Monday, which means the time is here to check in around the Big Ten at opponents ahead for Nebraska football. Nothing but drama in Week 5 around the league. Dylan Raiola took center stage for Oregon in L.A.. Iowa delivered karma at the Big House. Illinois fired its defensive coordinator. Washington went down late at night as PJ Fleck went full vampire-mode on one of his linebackers. This is Maryland week, not Indiana week in Lincoln. But we’re talking about both of Nebraska’s next two opponents at home. We’ll get a kickoff time and a TV network on Monday for the Oct. 10 game against the Hoosiers. Also, where does Nebraska sit in the national rankings at the one-third mark of the regular season? Join us for answers and analysis.

The Friday Nebraska football mailbag is here. We start, on this eve of the Huskers’ Big Ten opener, with a hypothetical: What will happen if Nebraska is in position to host a CFP first-round game in December? It’s a great question. We think we know the answer — and will seek clarity with the athletic department as a result of this mailbag question. Is Nebraska football abandoning its middle class with the Memorial Stadium re-seat? Is there a Big Ten team on a parallel track with Nebraska this fall? Did NC State’s gaffe in the end zone last week against Vanderbilt remind you of anything from Nebraska’s recent past? We’ve got a basketball question about a court-storming scenario. And we didn’t forget our picks and predictions for Week 4. It’s all here. Join us.