Corn Nation: For Nebraska Cornhuskers Fans

In this lively and wide-ranging episode of the Five Heart Podcast, hosts Greg and Minnie deliver a fun-filled Thursday night show covering everything from Husker football scheduling to mascot debates and punter strategies. They reflect on Nebraska’s fall sports schedule, with emphasis on notable night games and a long-anticipated matchup against Akron, a game rescheduled from the Scott Frost era that was canceled due to lightning. They also dive into the potential of the 2025 Nebraska baseball team in the NCAA Tournament, revealing cautious optimism despite long odds. A big focus of the episode is Nebraska’s new Australian punter, highlighting the increasing influence of rugby-style punting in college football. The duo debates the merits of adding a female mascot to complement Herbie Husker, sparking humorous exchanges about mascot family dynamics. They also showcase the redesigned Memorial Stadium turf and discuss the implications of in-stadium alcohol sales and re-entry policy changes. Fans engage throughou