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Locked On Nebraska - Daily Podcast on the Nebraska Cornhuskers
Hosted by Locked On Podcast Network, Mitch Sherman, Connor Happer · EN
Locked On Nebraska is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis and insider info for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Hosted by Mitch Sherman of The Athletic and Connor Happer of Omaha's 1620 The Zone, the Locked on Nebraska podcast provides your daily fix on the Huskers with special guests, expert opinions, film reviews, interviews, recaps, local analysis and coverage of all things Huskers and the Big Red. From iconic Memorial Stadium to Pinnacle Bank Arena, the Devaney Center and Haymarket Park, the Locked on Nebraska podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoop on the biggest stories inside the Huskers' locker room and around the Big Ten. The Locked On Nebraska podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your team. Every day.
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A 2026 Nebraska football version of the Huskers’ Sweet 16 basketball run?
Yesterday00:38:47Tap to summarizeWelcome to the quietest week on the sports calendar. Not this year, though, with the World Cup to be decided on American soil. Regardless, it’s quiet around Nebraska football as the Huskers progress through July toward Big Ten media days and training camp. This week, we’re stepping back to ask a few provocative questions about Nebraska football. How did all the basketball success really affect Matt Rhule’s program? What would a football version of the Sweet 16 in hoops look like for Nebraska this year? And what players could be the face of the program in 2026? Also, some puzzling results from the MLB Draft for Nebraska baseball. Join us. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Husker Day at the K Use the link below to receive a discounted price to purchase game tickets and parking for Husker Day at the K – July 18 as the Kansas City Royals host the San Diego Padres. Fans who buy these specially themed tickets will receive a cobranded Royals-Nebraska tumble. Just stop by the area inside Gate A to get your tumbler. Here’s the link to buy tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lockednebraska2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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What we’re overlooking this summer that will matter for Nebraska football in 2026
3d ago00:38:38Tap to summarizeWe’re back. It’s been a disjointed week here at the Locked On Nebraska podcast. But thanks for your patience. On this Friday, we’re answering your questions, as always, with a stuffed mailbag episode. To start, we rank in importance parts of this roster that could swing the Huskers from a six-win team (or worse) to an eight-win team (or better.). What’s under the radar this offseason, and what are we making more of than we should? Has Nebraska ever signed four top-100 recruits in the same class? Should college football find a non-traditional venue to showcase its sport like hockey does with the Winter Classic? Do fourth-year seniors from 2025-26 still have a shot to play this year? What will it take for Matt Rhule’s team to be feared? And is Nebraska alienating too many of its fans with stadium and arena re-seats? Join us. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)' Husker Day at the K Use the link below to receive a discounted price to purchase game tickets and parking for Husker Day at the K – July 18 as the Kansas City Royals host the San Diego Padres. Fans who buy these specially themed tickets will receive a cobranded Royals-Nebraska tumble. Just stop by the area inside Gate A to get your tumbler. Here’s the link to buy tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lockednebraska2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →BIG 10 SQUAD: Big 10 QB/WR CONTROVERSIAL Rankings | Where Nebraska ranks
4d ago00:29:26Tap to summarizeOn3’s latest quarterback and receiver rankings spark heated debate—can elite quarterback-receiver duos truly explain team success, or do inconsistencies between individual and duo rankings leave fans scratching their heads? The Locked On Big Ten Squad analyzes controversial placements: Why is Jayden Maiava ranked third among Big Ten quarterbacks, yet his top wideout drops to an honorable mention? Does the meteoric rise of Purdue’s Josh Hoover and Nick Marsh make sense, or is it pure off-season hype? Attention shifts to the Iowa Hawkeyes’ win total—set at 7.5 by FanDuel. Can Iowa’s new-look offense and a lean senior class maintain Kirk Ferentz’s historic winning consistency against heavyweights like Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington? Predictions fly, rivalries flare, and bold calls are made. Is an eight-win season realistic, or are the Hawkeyes set for a step back in a loaded Big Ten? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Is Michigan State a major hurdle for a 4-0 Nebraska football start?
1w ago00:35:59Tap to summarizeWe’re officially in the stretch run to preseason camp for Nebraska football. Over the next nine weeks, we will preview the matchups for each of the Huskers’ nine Big Ten games in 2026. It starts with the Michigan State Spartans, on the schedule to host Nebraska on Sept. 26 in the conference opener for both teams. Will the Pat Fitzgerald-coached Spartans pose a serious threat to Nebraska’s bid for a perfect September? What concern does pose with its returning quarterback. Matt Sheehan of Locked On Spartans joins us to break it all down. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Husker Day at the K Use the link below to receive a discounted price to purchase game tickets and parking for Husker Day at the K – July 18 as the Kansas City Royals host the San Diego Padres. Fans who buy these specially themed tickets will receive a cobranded Royals-Nebraska tumble. Just stop by the area inside Gate A to get your tumbler. Here’s the link to buy tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lockednebraska2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Grades for the new Big Ten football coaching lineup. And what they mean for Nebraska
1w ago00:37:41Tap to summarizeWe’re back from the holiday weekend. On this Monday, we’ve got a bonus mailbag, with questions left over from earlier in the summer. We’re ranking the Big Ten football coaching hires from the last cycle. Who’s most likely to win big in 2026? What’s the biggest impact of 5 for 5 for Matt Rhule and Nebraska football? Why all the crying and moaning about the running back position? Did the rugby punting of Archie Wilson matter for the Huskers in 2025? Was Bo Pelini’s program better at the end for him than Rhule’s current version? One coach, more than the others over the past 25 years, has recruited more future NFL talent to Nebraska. Which one? And should Nebraska look to the west for another protected rival? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Husker Day at the K Use the link below to receive a discounted price to purchase game tickets and parking for Husker Day at the K – July 18 as the Kansas City Royals host the San Diego Padres. Fans who buy these specially themed tickets will receive a cobranded Royals-Nebraska tumble. Just stop by the area inside Gate A to get your tumbler. Here’s the link to buy tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lockednebraska2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Nebraska mailbag: Hand-wringing, 5-for-5 worries, USA soccer and Husker hoops similarities?
1w ago00:40:40Tap to summarizeIt’s a special, Fourth of July mailbag, with football topics that include: Nebraska’s running back depth, chopped liver, Shawn Eichorst’s return to the Big Ten, All-American foods, the 1995 Huskers. Also, is negativity driving you away? If so, come back, football season is near. There are still questions about the application of the new five-for-five rules. Does the World Cup remind you of something that you saw in March involving Nebrasketball? And what if relegation came to college football? Jump in during your long weekend. And have a happy and safe holiday! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Husker Day at the K Use the link below to receive a discounted price to purchase game tickets and parking for Husker Day at the K – July 18 as the Kansas City Royals host the San Diego Padres. Fans who buy these specially themed tickets will receive a cobranded Royals-Nebraska tumble. Just stop by the area inside Gate A to get your tumbler. Here’s the link to buy tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lockednebraska2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →BIG 10 SQUAD: Ranking the BEST Head Coaches in the Big 10 | Where Matt Rhule sits
2w ago00:32:25Tap to summarizeBig Ten coaching rankings ignite debate as Curt Cignetti’s meteoric rise at Indiana challenges Ryan Day’s Ohio State dominance. Can Cignetti’s underdog playbook outshine traditional powerhouses if given equal resources? The discussion also spotlights Kyle Whittingham’s consistency, questions Dan Lanning’s performance in pressure games, and evaluates where Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies truly fit in the new Big Ten landscape. Washington’s daunting 2026 schedule faces scrutiny—can the Huskies surpass expectations with key matchups against USC, Oregon, Penn State, and Iowa? The conversation breaks down Washington’s roster strengths and weaknesses, Jedd Fisch’s offensive strategy, and what it will take for the Huskies to clear FanDuel’s 7.5 win total projection. Which Big Ten coach would you want leading your team through a gauntlet, and how will conference newcomers shake up the hierarchy? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The football decisions that led to Nebraska’s precarious situation at running back
2w ago00:36:50Tap to summarizeDid the football problems that came into focus this week for Nebraska at running back actually start months ago? We’re here on the brink of July to look back at decisions made by Nebraska coaches and the football front office to stay out of the transfer portal at running back for the second consecutive year. Why did they do it? The status of Mekhi Nelson, arrested this week in Florida, is unknown. But the Huskers knew long ago about their lack of depth and experience at the spot. To whom might they look for help? Also, is Wisconsin about to make another mistake? Did the Badgers hit a home run in teaming with Culver’s? And if Nebraska did something similar, the match is an easy one to make. We finish with news on the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame – and sons of baseball players who golf. Join us. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Husker Day at the K Use the link below to receive a discounted price to purchase game tickets and parking for Husker Day at the K – July 18 as the Kansas City Royals host the San Diego Padres. Fans who buy these specially themed tickets will receive a cobranded Royals-Nebraska tumble. Just stop by the area inside Gate A to get your tumbler. Here’s the link to buy tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lockednebraska2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Trouble for Nebraska football at a spot where it cannot afford to take a hit?
2w ago00:37:13Tap to summarizeWe’re here later than usual to start this midsummer week with reaction to the news that Nebraska running back Mekhi Nelson was arrested in Florida. The Huskers are already thin and inexperienced at his position on the field — and now face an uncertain situation to enter the final month before training camp opens. EA Sports ranked the Huskers’ talent for the company’s latest video game masterpiece. Who’s underrated? Who’s overrated? What do the rankings tell us about Nebraska? Trae Taylor is now the official MVP of the Elite 11. And Nebraska basketball took a turn under the spotlight on Monday. We react to Fred Hoiberg’s assessment of his 2026-27 squad. New leaders are emerging. Join us for a full episode. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Husker Day at the K Use the link below to receive a discounted price to purchase game tickets and parking for Husker Day at the K – July 18 as the Kansas City Royals host the San Diego Padres. Fans who buy these specially themed tickets will receive a cobranded Royals-Nebraska tumble. Just stop by the area inside Gate A to get your tumbler. Here’s the link to buy tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lockednebraska2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Did disappearing rivalries contribute to the downfall of Nebraska football?
3w ago00:40:25Tap to summarizeWe’ve got a packed mailbag on this final Friday of June. Thanks to our loyal listeners and viewers for bringing us the questions. In this episode, we talk more about the new Nebraska uniforms. What is Adidas getting out of this deal? Might the lack of traditional rivalries be contributing to Nebraska’s struggles as a program? If other teams got to pick their perfect conferences, who would take Nebraska as a rival? Will TJ Lateef stick around for another year if he’s not the starting quarterback? Why isn’t Tommie Frazier more revered by college football fans? How will Rob Aurich’s defense use the linebackers? We pick sporting events to attend if we were time travelers. And finally, another tribute to George Darlington. Join us. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Husker Day at the K Use the link below to receive a discounted price to purchase game tickets and parking for Husker Day at the K – July 18 as the Kansas City Royals host the San Diego Padres. Fans who buy these specially themed tickets will receive a cobranded Royals-Nebraska tumble. Just stop by the area inside Gate A to get your tumbler. Here’s the link to buy tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lockednebraska2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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