This week on the Five Heart Podcast, Greg and Minnie will recap the game last week against USC. Emmett Johnson's brilliant performance and the epic appearance of the Blackout were overshadowed by Dylan Raiola's season-ending injury and the offensive collapse that came with it.

The Husker offense was rendered ineffectual in the second half, mustering just three points after the break. Freshman TJ Lateef struggled at times, but should settle into his new role now that he has a full week of preparation.

In fact, Lateef's mobility could prove a useful wrinkle for defenses who have sold out to stop the run. TJ has a strong arm, but he needs to be unleashed. That means that Dana Holgorsen also needs to be unleashed.

Let's see how Nebraska responds when they go to the Rose Bowl to face the Bruins. UCLA is 3-5 but has put some interesting notches in the win column.

It's time to finish the season strong! Go Big Red!

This time around on Huskers Happy Hour, we contemplate a finish to the 2025 season without Dylan Raiola. The Blackout was a rousing success…except for not winning the game.

After looking a little shaky when being tossed into the fire against Southern Cal, T.J. Lateef takes over at QB against UCLA in a Big 10 After Dark matchup in the Rose Bowl. The players have a mantra for it, but Emmett Johnson’s explosion onto the national scene may be the best weapon for helping T.J.’ find success.

In any case, we have plenty to cover and may have a guest to give a rest from 100% of my voice. So pile in and fire up your comments. What do the Huskers have to do to avoid another LA sweep.

In this episode of Monday Night Therapy, Minnie and Fred discuss Nebraska’s heartbreaking 21–17 loss to USC, focusing on Dylan Raiola’s fibula fracture and its ripple effect. They condemn the “hip-drop tackle” that caused the injury and debate its legality, agreeing that the Huskers’ offense faltered after Raiola went down. Minnie praises his toughness and leadership—he even tried to return before realizing the break’s severity—and notes he’ll have surgery but should recover in 10–12 weeks.

The hosts recount the emotional “Blackout” atmosphere in Memorial Stadium, where fans unified behind the team despite the eventual loss. Fred and Minnie note how the injury disrupted Nebraska’s rhythm and allowed USC to capitalize. They also discuss backup quarterback TJ Lateef, acknowledging his difficult position with limited reps but hoping his first full week of preparation will pay off.

Beyond the game, they reflect on Nebraska’s offensive line struggles, Matt Rhule’s leadership and public persona, and fan expectations for the rest of the season. Minnie defends Rhule’s long-term rebuilding approach and O-line coach Donovan Raiola, while Fred urges visible progress. The show closes with optimism for Lateef’s debut against UCLA, praise for Emmett Johnson’s breakout season, and faith that Nebraska’s future remains “huge.”

The Huskers lost more than the game Saturday night, losing sophomore quarterback Dylan Raiola for the remainder of the season with a broken fibula.

The Trojans spoiled a special night for the Huskers, coming from behind twice to win 21-17. And they did it in ways we expected, by running the ball at our defensive front and by taking away Nebraska's big plays.

While an early three and out for the Blackshirts turned into a long drive and a touchdown, and while the home team went into the locker room at halftime up 14-6, an empty and fruitless third quarter allowed SC to get back into the game. When we burned two timeouts in the third quarter, the second on a 4th and 1 where we didn't go for it AND missed a field goal, the electricity left the stadium and even the fourth quarter light show couldn't bring it back. The Huskers we knew were gone.

And on top of all of that, we have a started quarterback out for the year and a freshman quarterback who will need to grow up quickly, as we have three games left and none of them are named Akron or Houston Christian.

But regardless...Go Big Red...Always.

Get ready for an exciting episode of the Five Heart Podcast as we dive into the Nebraska Cornhuskers' recent victory against Northwestern, securing the team's bowl eligibility! We're riding high on this win and can't wait to discuss what it means for the future of the Huskers.

We’ll also be joined by a special media guest who will provide in-depth analysis and insights into the upcoming showdown against the formidable USC Trojans. The clash on Saturday night, set for 6:30 PM Central in Lincoln, promises to be electrifying, especially with the “Blackout” theme! The Cornhuskers will be decked out in all black uniforms, and they’re encouraging fans to do the same. Even our DC John Butler asked for fans to be "DESTRUCTIVE AND LOUD"!

And for our beloved Holgormaniacs, don’t miss our special Five Heart Theater segment starring your hosts, Greg and Minnie. They’ll be bringing their signature humor and insights in this fun skit!

Let’s cheer on Nebraska and make this a night to remember! Go Big Red!

It's time once again to talk Husker football, both a review of last weekend’s victory against Northwestern and a preview of the upcoming blackout clash against Southern Cal.

And the referees.

Some folks will always try to shame you into just accepting and overcoming shoddy zebra quality in the Big 10, but after a decade or more of this, it’s pretty obvious it’s not coincidence. But we’ll chat about it.

So pop on in and let’s talk about that, the games, Teddy’s injury, Maiava vs. the Husker secondary, and anything else you want to bring up in the comments.

Huskers Happy Hour - pour your favorite cold one and join us!

The latest Monday Night Therapy opened with relief and cautious optimism as Minnie and Fred celebrated Nebraska’s sixth win, putting the Huskers at 6–2 and bowl eligible for the first time in years. Despite the milestone, fans remain divided—some thrilled with progress, others frustrated by “ugly wins.” Minnie and Fred agreed that injuries, inconsistent offensive line play, and lingering mistakes have made this season a grind, but one worth appreciating.

They reviewed recent games, noting impressive wins over Cincinnati, Michigan State, Maryland, and Northwestern, and the lone disappointment at Minnesota, which they blamed on poor preparation and coaching. Special teams earned praise—especially Kenneth Williams, whose 95-yard kick return sealed the Northwestern victory and earned him Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week. Running back Emmett Johnson’s 124-yard game also drew admiration, cementing him as one of the Big Ten’s top rushers.

Looking ahead to the blackout game vs. USC, Minnie and Fred predicted a high-scoring shootout, emphasizing Nebraska’s home-field advantage and USC’s injuries. The episode closed on a hopeful note—Nebraska may not be perfect, but the team is improving, the fan base is re-energized, and the bowl drought is finally over. Go Big Red.

This week on the Overreaction Show, Greg, Hoss, and Jake will discuss and break down Saturday's 28-21 win over the Northwestern Wildcats.

As has been the Huskers' modus operandi in conference play, it was not a pretty game. It was, in fact, ugly. But as we have also seen most of this season (the exception being Minnesota, really), there were glimpses of some really stellar individual performances.

Kenneth Williams had a return that would have had Lyell Bremser on his feet. Emmett Johnson continued to showcase his abilities. And the defense did just enough to help secure Nebraska's second-straight bowl-eligible season.

The Huskers are 6-2. They are 3-2 in conference play and begin their Pac 12 swing next week with the USC Trojans at home followed by a trip to the Rose Bowl to face UCLA. If we've learned anything from the Big Ten in 2025 it's that anything is possible.