Josh Peterson joins the Common Fans to discuss all the latest with Husker football.

The Penn State question:

• Would Matt Rhule leave for Happy Valley?
• How high would he be on PSU’s list?
• Does anybody really know anything?
• What Penn State needs to show their fans.
• What Matt Rhule needs to hear to stay.

On the upcoming game against Minnesota:

• Would Husker fans actually like P.J. Fleck if he was Nebraska’s coach?
• Assessing where quarterback Drake Lindsey fits among the QBs the Blackshirts have faced this season.
• Nebraska looks like the better team–but are they ready to take the next step and get the Gopher off their back?

The big picture:

• Did the Maryland game indicate a renewed commitment to the run game for Nebraska?
• Is this defense just getting better and better?
• And finally, discussing the ceiling for this 2025 Nebraska squad.

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

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The Common Fans discuss Nebraska’s comeback win against Maryland on Saturday.

• The Huskers give up two 10 point leads, and were losing with under two minutes to go, before pulling out a 34-31 victory.
• HUGE PROGRESS: Putting together not one but two 4th quarter scoring drives to ultimately propel the team to victory.
• SPECIAL TEAMS AGAIN! The kickoff return team has entered the chat.
• The Blackshirts–despite not playing their best game–bowed up when it mattered.
• Emmett Johnson absolutely carried the team in arguably his best game as a Husker.
• Nyziah Hunter emerging as a major threat.
• Despite three picks, Dylan showed his heart and his toughness in leading Nebraska to the win.
• Offensive line takes a major step forward.
• Plus, discussing where the 5-1 Huskers fit in the broader Big 10 conversation.
• It’s a brave new world in 2025, and the Common Fans are celebrating all the Ws!

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Brandon Vogel from The Counter Read joins the Common Fans to talk about the win over Michigan State and look ahead to Saturday’s game vs. Maryland.

• Perhaps the biggest takeaway from the win over Michigan State was the huge step forward taken by the defense.
• Blackshirts becoming a havoc defense.
• The way the Huskers finished–scoring 24 unanswered points even after stalling in the middle part of the game–makes the 2025 squad seem different from other recent Nebraska teams.
• Do Husker fans need to calm down and enjoy the win?
• What’s behind Nebraska’s inability to protect Dylan? What to make of the offensive line so far?
• Brandon’s take on the excellent play from Mike Ekeler’s special teams units so far.
• Is Ekeler the best hire Matt Rhule has made?
• Message to all Common Fans: don’t message Husker players on social media!

Also, the crew pivots to Saturday’s game vs. Maryland:

• Taking a look at what we know about the Terps.
• Mike Locksley’s team is a surprising 4-1 so far, leading the Big Ten in sacks and coming in with a strong pass defense.
• Maryland offense struggling so far.
• Discussing what it means that the Huskers are getting to College Park a day early.
• Brandon sees a tight game, with Nebraska ultimately prevailing.
• And finally, Nebraska's got a chance to be 6-2 or 7-1 going into the USC game. That would feel like real improvement and real momentum for the program. Discussing the importance of the next three games.

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The Common Fans discuss Nebraska’s roller coaster win over the Spartans.

• Nebraska looked like they were going to cruise to victory after opening a 14-0 lead early in the game.
• After MSU scored 21 unanswered points, the Big Red appeared lost.
• Huskers come roaring back to take over the game and ultimately win comfortably, 38-27.
• Breakthrough game for the defense.
• Special teams comes up huge.
• Dylan doesn’t quit.
• Discussing Nebraska’s offensive identity: do the Huskers need to prioritize pounding the rock more?

Plus, the boys discuss the need to enjoy the win:

• College football can be too much of a beauty pageant, with fans and pundits focused on margin of victory and individual stats over wins and losses.
• Nebraska would have lost this game more often than not over the last ten years, and they turned it into a double digit victory. That’s progress.
• There’s more parity in the game than ever before, and we should celebrate every W.

Huskers at 4-1 and everything this team wants to accomplish is still out in front of it.

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The Omaha World Herald’s Evan Bland joins the Common Fans to talk about the Michigan game, the first third of the season, and reasons for optimism for the Huskers in 2025.

Reasons for optimism in 2025:

• Dylan Raiola is playing at an elite level.
• Best group of wide receivers Nebraska has had in years.
• Pass defense is the best in the nation.
• Special Teams is drastically improved.
• Lots of young talent on D.
• The importance of the next four games.
• Which game on the schedule represents Nebraska’s best change to get a win over a ranked team?

The crew also gets real:

• Losing at the line of scrimmage – how much can be fixed in season?
• Concern about the front seven on defense.

Plus, the boys discuss the ridiculous national narrative surrounding Raiola, what to expect from Michigan State, and how much the food in the press box has improved with the new stadium vendor.

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The Common Fans are spicy as they discuss Nebraska’s frustrating loss to Michigan.

• Nebraska lost–at times badly–at both lines of scrimmage.
• The Nebraska run defense was gashed to the tune of almost 300 yards.
• The Husker offensive line could not contain Michigan’s defenders, and the offense didn’t do much of anything in the 2nd half.
• Special teams bugaboos rear their ugly head again.

What it all means for the Big Red:

• No one is calling for any firings, but it feels like the team should be further along in year 3.
• Offensive line was supposed to be a strength of the team and Dylan Raiola was running for his life all afternoon.
• The defense’s ability to stop the run is officially a problem.
• Lots of youth on defense, and new coaches, so there’s hope they can improve significantly as the season goes on.
• Dylan at times needs to get rid of the ball or move in the pocket sooner, but otherwise he had a very strong performance and kept Nebraska in the game.
• Bye week is good for the team but it’ll be a long two weeks for the Common Fans out there.

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Brian Christopherson joins the Common Fans to discuss the big game against Michigan and Nebraska’s 2025 season to date.

• How much can we take from Akron and HCU?
• Trying to contain the running threat posed by Michigan’s Bryce Underwood and Justice Haynes.
• Looking at Nebraska’s strengths vs. the Wolverines.
• Still no clarity at RB after Emmett Johnson.
• Will Nebraska be able to move the ball vs. Michigan’s defense?
• The strength of John Butler’s defense.
• Special teams still holding steady.

Plus, we look at some big picture topics with BC:

• Recruiting update.
• How this team is different than Matt Rhule’s first two years in Lincoln.
• How high is the ceiling for the 2025 Huskers?

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The Common Fans discuss Nebraska’s dominating win over Houston Christian and look ahead to the long-awaited Michigan game.

• For an 11am kickoff after a massive win over Akron last weekend, both the team and the crowd still brought the energy.
• The Dane Key coming out party.
• Defense dominates, but much stiffer tests await.
• Do we need to worry about the front seven on defense going into Big Ten play?
• Starters out by halftime.
• Is Kwinten Ives the #2 running back?
• Dylan Raiola shines again, and backup quarterback TJ Lateef continues to impress.
• Cortez Mills, Rex Guthrie, and plenty of other young guys shine.
• And of course, the question on everybody’s mind: will UCLA win a single game this year?

After the large – and expected – victory, all of Husker Nation anxiously turns their focus to Michigan this week. It’s a huge opportunity for the Big Red as they look to continue their momentum in Matt Rhule’s third year.

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