Corn Nation: For Nebraska Cornhuskers Fans

It's time for this week’s episode of the Huskers Happy Hour! And we’re not too damn happy at all, are we? Oh no, we’re not. In about 10 days, we’ve gone from that scrappy ball team who owns the 4th quarter and was thinking about 10 wins or so to a group who just got steamrolled by a mid-Minnesota squad for a 6th straight loss to P.J. So we’ve got plenty to talk about, am I right? Oh yes, we do! The offensive line can’t block and the defense can’t tackle. And it sounds like Northwestern is cut from the same cloth as Minnesota, so that game may not be the break they thought it would when the season started. But hey, let’s talk about it now that we’ve had a couple days to calm down, shall we? Or have we?

In this episode of Monday Night Therapy, hosts Minnie and Fred open the “Husker Hope Hotline” to process Nebraska’s humiliating 24–6 loss to Minnesota. The duo describe the defeat as one of the worst under Matt Rhule, marked by offensive line breakdowns, poor communication, and a lack of grit that contradicted the program’s supposed progress. They vent about mental mistakes, ejections, and coaching failures, while debating whether offensive line coach Donovan Raiola deserves to stay given his limited success developing players. Minnie presents a chart showing years of thin recruiting and poor depth, while Fred argues the unit still lacks cohesion and leadership. The conversation shifts to NIL disparities and coaching contrasts with Minnesota’s PJ Fleck, whom they credit for maximizing modest talent. They lament Nebraska’s inability to execute “basic football,” questioning whether Rhule’s staff can truly develop players in the modern era. The hosts defend quarterback Dylan Raiola’s toughness despite constan

"Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies." Andy Dufresne wrote those words to his friend Red once he had crawled through a river of, well, you know how the movie goes. Buckle up, Husker fans, we're in the river where we don't want to be. Instead of winning our second consecutive road game for the first time since 2006, the Huskers did next to nothing Friday night in Minneapolis, falling to the Minnesota Golden Gophers 24-6. Nebraska never got its offense off the ground, and what little yardage it could muster was negated by nine sacks for 63 yards. Even taking away the penalties (6/65 compared to 3/30 for Minnesota), the Huskers were simply outplayed. And you hate to see it. Maybe you hated seeing the all-white uniforms. Maybe the pink accents instead of the traditional red caused a visual anomaly for the Huskers. This game was lost on the offensive line. And the maddening part is that it provides a blueprint for the remaining Husker opponents on how to beat us

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, Greg and Minnie will discuss this Friday night's game in Minneapolis against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. You know them. You dislike them. The Fightin' Fleckies! The Huskers are 5-1 and 2-1 in the Big Ten following the win over the Maryland Terrapins. It was another game that wasn't pretty but the team showed determination and dare we say...heart! The Huskers lost the interior eight minutes (the four minutes before halftime, the four minutes after halftime). But Nebraska owned the fourth quarter, outscoring the hosts 10-0 as Dylan Raiola threw one more touchdown than he did an interception, leading the Huskers to victory. Now it's time for the only trophy game that matters...the $5 Bits of Broken Chair Trophy. Nebraska. Minnesota. The Huskers. The Gophers. A piece of broken chair. A wonderful opportunity to raise funds for the Team Jack Foundation. Row the boat? Not today. GBR!

This episode discusses how the team who pisses games away has become straight money in the 4th quarter. And by the way, James Franklin has been fired at Penn State and will Matt Rhule be replacing him the Sunday after the Iowa game??? I was at the Monday Press conference & will give you my takeaways from that. As for the watchers & listeners out there, I’m looking for you to pour your favorite Happy Hour cold one and share your thoughts as well - the comment game has grown strong the last two weeks - keep it up! Huskers Happy Hour - tune in, drink up & get happy.

Minnie Hunt and Fred open Monday Night Therapy with lighthearted banter about Minnie’s dog, Willie, before diving into the week’s major story: Penn State firing James Franklin after three straight losses. The hosts debate what went wrong for Franklin, from team fatigue to locker-room discord, and express surprise at how quickly Penn State pulled the trigger. This naturally leads to speculation about Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule—given his Penn State ties—but both agree the rumors are mostly clickbait. Minnie emphasizes Rhule’s strong relationship with Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen, citing a recent example of Dannen instantly granting a scholarship at Rhule’s request. They also discuss Rhule’s family ties to Lincoln and how content he seems building Nebraska’s program. Fred adds that Penn State fans don’t appear enthusiastic about Rhule as a candidate, and both conclude he’s unlikely to leave. After that, they shift to the Maryland win and Nebraska’s 5-1 record, celebrating the team’s newfound grit a

The latest episode of Corn Nation Overreaction celebrated Nebraska’s rise to No. 25 in the national rankings after moving to 5-1, sparking discussion about the meaning—and timing—of college football polls. Greg, Hoss, and Jake debated whether early rankings carry any real weight or simply fuel bias and conversation. They agreed that while polls are mostly meaningless until the College Football Playoff rankings appear around Halloween, they remain fun for fans and media alike. Conversation turned to speculation about Penn State’s coaching future, with the crew dismissing rumors that Matt Rhule might leave Nebraska, calling it highly unlikely and illogical from either side. They also revisited the Huskers’ gritty 34-31 win over Maryland, condemning a cheap shot on quarterback Dylan Raiola and praising the toughness Nebraska showed in closing out another game that past teams would have lost. Running back Emmett Johnson drew special acclaim for his 176-yard day and Ameer Abdullah-like determination, while the

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, Greg and Minnie look back at Nebraska's first Big Ten Conference win of the season, last Saturday's 38-27 win against Michigan State. There was good, there was bad, and to cap off the reference to one of the top westerns of all time, there was ugly. But this Nebraska team is different. There will be a bit of a player focus as the pair spend some time talking about wide receiver Dane Key. While it may not look like the former Kentucky Wildcat has been incredibly productive, stats as well as teammate and coach testimonials tell a different tale. Minnie will share her knowledge of the Maryland Terrapins with the Holgormaniacs and we'll collect predictions for this Saturday's game.

The Huskers finally end their 40+ day homestand with the first stop in College Park, Maryland, for a showdown with the #1 Terps. Along with Michigan State post-game and the Maryland preview, we’ll talk about how Big 10 expansion from the west coast may have benefitted the Huskers most of all. And, of course, we’ll go wherever our HHH viewer comments take us - you guys have really been ramping up your game the past few weeks! In addition? You wanted her - you got her. Mylie will be dropping in to give us a volleyball update & a post-thrashing of Penn State certainly seems like a fine time to bring her in.

Minnie and Fred open Monday Night Therapy celebrating Nebraska’s 38–27 win over Michigan State, then pivot to a Maryland preview with guest Matt Germack of SB Nation/Testudo Times. Matt explains “September Maryland”: 19–3 in September over five years, 12–22 afterward. He says the Terps’ defense is notably improved with a legit pass rush (freshmen edge duo Sidney Stewart and Zaheer Mathis), but the offense is unbalanced: an anemic run game and shaky O-line have forced heavy RPO passing. Standout freshman QB Malik Washington looks poised and accurate, but Maryland’s fourth-quarter collapse vs. Washington (after leading 20–0) highlighted play-calling issues and inexperience. He notes Maryland leads the Big Ten in sacks and can exploit pressure-to-sack tendencies, a concern versus Nebraska’s developing tackles. Crowd edge may favor Nebraska: it’s Maryland’s fall break, so attendance could dip. Special teams could swing the game—Maryland’s kicker is reliable short, punter is excellent, but kickoff coverage leaks;

This week on Corn Nation Overreaction, the guys are talking about the weekend's win over Michigan State. Despite scoring on their first drive and blocking a punt for a touchdown on the Spartans' first drive (shout out Special Teams!), at times the Huskers looked lost. The interior quarters (second and third) were pretty atrocious. At one point, the Huskers, who had opportunity after opportunity to put the game away, trailed the visitors by a touchdown. So what happened? What was the moment that flipped the proverbial script and set the Huskers back on track to victory? At the personnel level, how did the players grade out? It was another wild weekend in the Big Ten, as UCLA proved you don't need coaches to beat top ten teams. Honestly, it feels like the conference is so topsy-turvy (we're going for legitimate words today).

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, it's time to get back in the saddle and preview some Nebraska football. The 3-1 Huskers host the 3-1 Michigan State Spartans for the fourth straight home game (fifth if you include Husker Nation's takeover of Arrowhead Stadium). Nebraska is coming off a 30-27 loss to Michigan. Sparty also won their first three games just to lose their conference opener. The Spartans have two wins over lesser competition (Western Michigan and Youngstown State) as well as a two-point win over the ACC's Boston College. Yes, the same Boston College that Nebraska beat in the Pinstripe Bowl at the end of 2024. Every indication is that the Huskers will not see a defensive front like Michigan's, probably for the rest of the season. So heading into this weekend, are you optimistic? What's your mindset? Where are your five hearts? We'll peel back the bandages and prepared to hope again.

It is once again game week and, once again, some Michigan twerps are barging into Lincoln. So we’ll take a look at Sparty and what they’ll bring to the party and hazard a guess or two as to what if any changes the Huskers will be unearthing. I’ll be broadcasting from another Colorado motel, but I haven’t made up my mind where that will be yet, as the last few days in the mountains will involve whatever wanderlust grabs my fancy. The snot & sneezing were gone the morning after last week’s show and further trail adventures have only gotten better by the day, although some sleet on Monday was unexpected, but better than rain. So check on Huskers expectations with one loss under the belt.

On this episode of Monday Night Therapy, Minnie and Fred welcome Matt Sheehan from Locked On Spartans to preview Nebraska–Michigan State. Matt says MSU’s offense has taken a big step: QB Aiden Childs is smarter with the ball and dangerous on designed or scramble runs, with NFL-caliber targets like Nick Marsh. The offensive line is improved but dealing with injuries, including a sidelined left tackle. The problem is defense—especially the pass rush. After allowing big yards to USC and even Youngstown State, MSU has struggled to generate pressures or sacks, leaving the secondary exposed. Run defense is “serviceable,” special teams are a real strength (elite punter, solid kicker/returns), and the fanbase is split between “be patient in Year 2” and “this isn’t good enough.” Matt predicts a shootout, calling it a “first to 30” game and picking Nebraska 34–29, while warning that Childs could keep it close if protection holds. In the back half, the crew switches to birthday fun as Minnie turns 50, sharing throwba

The Nebraska Cornhuskers had a bye week after completing the first third of the 2025 football season. The Huskers are 3-1 (0-1 in the Big Ten). This week's show is going to be an analysis/assessment of the first four games. Hoss will have scouting reports on how opponents defend Dana Holgorsen's offense. He also has a few ideas on how we can defend Michigan State when the Spartans come to town next week. The bye week for Nebraska was a day of chaos across the Big Ten, with close games seemingly coast to coast. The trio will discuss that as well and prepare you for Sparty.

Well, it's the end of September and we're a third of the way through the 2025 football season. Nebraska is 3-1 with lopsided wins over inferior opponents. But the recent loss to Michigan that opened up conference play shined a spotlight on areas of weakness, where our beloved Huskers need to improve. Offensive line, defensive line, tackling. While we still have eight games in and the transfer portal is not open, I think the case can be made to prioritize the Jimmy's and Joe's up front. It was once said that top tier linemen are fewer and far between than five-star skill players. I think we can say our wide receiver room took a giant leap forward in the off-season. The same evolution needs to happen in the trenches. So it's the bye week and hopefully adjustments will be made. We'll find out next week against Michigan State. Like, Subscribe, get those notifications.

On this episode of Monday Night Therapy, Minnie and Fred reflect on Nebraska’s close but frustrating loss to Michigan. They joke about the “rite of passage” of attending a home game defeat, yet emphasize there were positives. Minnie insists Nebraska is “dangerous” despite negativity from fans, praising Dylan Raiola’s talent and leadership. Still, the offensive line’s struggles dominate discussion, with seven sacks allowed, ongoing injuries, and questions about coaching and recruiting misses. Fred highlights how repeated false starts and unprepared tackles signal deeper staff issues. The hosts note that while the defensive line lacks past power, creative schemes could mitigate weaknesses. They criticize slow-developing offensive plays that leave Raiola vulnerable, calling for quicker passes, screens, and perhaps a more air-raid approach. NIL challenges and limited depth at running back also surface, illustrating how Nebraska lags in the new era of player compensation. Beyond Xs and Os, they recap a rainy

The Nebraska Cornhuskers played valiantly, displaying a degree of mental toughness that fans have been waiting for for years. But there are no such things as moral victories, and after Nebraska's 30-27 loss to #18 Michigan, today can cause us to feel empty or hollow. The defense gave up some big runs that tilted the stats and the game. It looked at times like we forgot how to tackle, and the CBS announcers noticed, frequently remarking about the form tacking by the Wolverine defenders while our defenders attempted arm tackles, ran past the ball carrier, or just plan whiffed. We tried to go for it on fourth down on the first drive and came up empty. We missed a field goal that could have forced overtime. We left points on the field. But hear me out. Dylan Raiola eclipsed the 300-yardmark while practically running for his life all game. Jacory Barney Jr. added to his career touchdown total with two really nice receiving scores. Dasan McCullough played like a man possessed, and Javin Wright was the game's l

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, Greg and Minnie will quickly recap Nebraska Football's 59-7 win over the Huskies of Houston Christian University. A week after the 68-0 destruction of Akron, the Huskers posted another lopsided win, and got into the depth charts in the process. The starters sat the second half, giving an opportunity to TJ Lateef, Cortez Mills Jr, Kwentin Ives, and a host of others to maintain the standard that Dylan Raiola and Co. established in the first half of the contest. But as Good Ol JR would say, "business is about to pick up" this weekend when the #21 Michigan Wolverines come to Lincoln. This marks the eighth game between the schools since Nebraska joined the Big Ten Conference, most of he match-ups going the way of the Wolverines. Will this be the year that the Huskers overcome Michigan, beat a ranked team, and finally take the next step into recovering their place among the college football elite?

This week, the main topic will be Michigan, of course, as the Big 10 season opens. Will the Blackshirts shine or will Justice Haynes run wild. Will Bryce Underwood have another freshman meltdown? How about former Husker Ernest Hausmann - how will he fare? Of course, we’ll look back to the HCU game as both the starters and the backups shined once again. And there was that Bud Crawford fight, of course