Big Red Junkies - Nebraska Football Podcast

By Jed Burks, Matt Layher, BJ LayherSports Football

Big Red Junkies - Nebraska Football Podcast episodes

October 12 Nebraska vs Oregon PREVIEW: Huskers Hunt a Road Upset in Eugene
Nebraska Football previews a wild late-night trip to Oregon as the Huskers try to bounce back from a tough Indiana loss and prove they belong with the Ducks.
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BJ, Jed, and Matt break down Oregon's shaky quarterback situation between Dylan Raiola, Dante Moore, and Brock Thomas, plus tight end Jamari Johnson and receiver Evan Stewart on offense. On the other side of the ball they talk Bear Alexander, Jamari Washington, and Minnesota transfer Koi Perich for the Ducks defense. For Nebraska, it's all about Anthony Calandria's third-down magic, Owen Chambliss holding down the defense, and what Matt Rhule needs from this team on a short week and a long road trip to Eugene. They close it out with eight prop bets, a full spread and total breakdown, and their final score predictions for a 10 p.m. kickoff at Autzen.
00:00 Intro: Oregon Hate Week
06:28 Weird Eugene Facts: The Slug Pageant
08:24 Oregon's Offense Breakdown
11:26 Oregon's Defense and Dan Lanning Meltdown
19:06 Nebraska's Keys to the Game
27:22 Prop Bets and Score Predictions
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47 min
October 12 Nebraska vs Indiana RECAP: Huskers Show They Belong in Heartbreaking Loss
Nebraska Football dropped a gut-punch of a game to unbeaten, defending national champion Indiana, and the Big Red Junkies are back with the full recap, reaction, and what this game actually means for the Huskers moving forward.
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We break down the fourth-and-nine decision that still has fans split, why Matt Rule said he should've called timeout on that back-breaking fourth down play, and why Anthony Calandria's performance on third down (and his legs) kept drives alive all afternoon. Jamal Rule gets love for his physical downhill running, true freshman Dylan Berryman flashes in limited snaps, and Owen Chambliss and Owen Stoudmire anchor a defensive front that held Indiana's nation-leading rushing attack to just 65 yards. We also get into Isaiah Hunter's role in Dana's offense, Kurt Signetti's gameplan adjustments at halftime, and why this loss feels completely different from the last decade of Nebraska getting blown out by ranked teams. Plus a mailbag question on whether the Huskers are mentally cursed against ranked opponents, PFF grades, and this week's prop bet results.
00:00 Intro: Sunburned and Hyped
03:04 The Crowd Was Electric
04:41 The Fourth and Nine Debate
09:13 "You're Dumb": The Perspective Argument
14:32 Dana's Play Calling Breakdown
19:58 Rule Explains the Fourth Down Timeout
24:18 Defense Shuts Down Indiana's Run Game
36:21 Mailbag, PFF Grades and Props
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49 min
October 07 Nebraska vs Indiana PREVIEW: Battle of the Unbeatens
Nebraska football gets its biggest test yet as the Huskers host No. 7 Indiana in a battle of unbeaten teams this Saturday in Lincoln, and the advanced stats, including SP+ rankings, say this one's a true toss-up heading into Big Noon Kickoff on FOX.
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BJ, Matt, and Jed dig into why the analytics have this game way closer than anyone expected back in August, from Josh Hoover cleaning up his turnovers to Turbo Richard's absurd chunk-run numbers out of the backfield. They talk about what Anthony Calandria, Jamal Rule, and the offensive line need to do to keep Calandria upright, and where Owen Chambliss, Andrew Marshall, and the Husker secondary can attack Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh. They break down Indiana's nasty defensive front led by Toby Asunsanmi and Mario Landino, debate whether Jacory Barney and Isaiah Hunter can finally get going downfield, and talk about Dawson Merritt's role behind Chambliss at linebacker. They also compare Matt Rhule's staff to Curt Cignetti's group, run through a full board of prop bets, and give their real picks against the spread for Saturday's Big Noon Kickoff on FOX. Plus some truly weird Hoosier state trivia you did not ask for.
00:00 Intro: Big Game Week
01:01 Stats Make This Shockingly Close
05:31 What the Hell Is a Hoosier?
09:11 Turbo Richard Breaks Down the Offense
12:47 Indiana's Nasty Defensive Front
17:54 Key Players for the Huskers
23:18 Prop Bets and Predictions
41:14 Score Picks and Line Movement
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49 min
October 06 Nebraska vs Maryland RECAP: BlowOUT Despite Brutal Officiating, Stays 5-0
Nebraska Football improves to 5-0 with a wild win over Maryland, and this recap digs into the ugly officiating, Rhule's postgame fire, and whether the Huskers are finally for real.
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We get into Calandria's big day through the air, Quasi hauling in 11 catches, and the linebacker leadership from Owen Chambliss on a day full of flags. On defense, Dwayne McDougle's pick-six swings momentum after a rough first quarter, and we talk through the growing pains up front with Gunnar Gatula, Tree Babalade, and the run-blocking question marks that are showing up on tape. We also break down Matt Rhule going after the officials postgame, Dana Holgerson's in-game offensive adjustments, and Oric's defensive answers after Maryland came out hot. Plus we hand out game balls, run through the PFF grades, and recap the prop bet picks before looking ahead to Indiana.
00:00 Celebrating 5-0
02:28 Refs Ruin the First Half
12:19 Breaking Down the Offense
16:59 O-Line Struggles and Gatula Debate
20:58 Defense Flips the Script
29:33 Game Balls, PFF Grades and Props
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41 min
October 01 Nebraska vs Maryland PREVIEW: MD Defense Is Wide Open
Nebraska Football heads into homecoming with a Big Ten preview of Maryland, and the Terps are in full meltdown mode under Mike Locksley. We break down what a battered, possibly coachless Maryland team means for the Huskers on both sides of the ball.
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We get into Malik Washington's numbers, the Maryland run game without injured back DeJuan Williams, and why Iverson Howard hasn't found room all year. On defense we talk about how exposed the Terps secondary is over the middle, and why guys like Luke Lindenmeyer, Isaiah Hunter and Quinn Gilmer could have big days through the air. We also touch on Andrew Marshall locking down one side of the field, Jamal Rule's health, Daniel Wingate anchoring Maryland's defense, and whether Nebraska's Calandria-led offense keeps rolling at 41.5 points a game. Plus the Locksley buyout numbers, weird Maryland history facts, and a full set of predictions against the spread heading into Saturday's 3pm kick at Memorial Stadium.
00:00 Locksley Rumors and Homecoming Setup
03:26 Weird Maryland Facts
06:01 Maryland Offense Breakdown
10:29 Maryland's Leaky Defense
17:02 Locksley Buyout and Coaching Drama
34:29 Final Score and Spread Predictions
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40 min
September 28 Nebraska Football vs Mich St RECAP: Huskers Roll to 4-0
Nebraska Football recap: the Huskers move to 4-0 after knocking off Michigan State on the road in their first Big Ten test of the season.
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We get into the blocked punt that turned into points, Matt Rule's basketball-style timeout usage, and why the offense still can't find a rhythm to start the third quarter. Calandria threw it away instead of forcing anything and still has zero turnover-worthy plays on the year, while Owen Chambliss and Andrew Marshall keep making winning plays on defense. We talk about Jamal Rule's early injury and what it means for the run game, Williams Vandary's breakout start, and Jasher Whittington quietly balling out on the interior. Plus our weekly PFF grades, the prop bet results from the Michigan State game, and mailbag questions on the run game and where this team really stands after its first Big Ten win.
00:00 Intro
01:00 Nebraska's 4-0 Vibe Check
02:35 The Break We Finally Capitalized On
06:27 Defense Exposed by Tempo
22:09 Handing Out Game Balls
29:42 PFF Grades & Prop Bets
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40 min
September 21 Nebraska Rolls to 3-0 After Beating North Dakota 34-7
Nebraska Football improves to 3-0 after a 34-7 win over North Dakota, and the Big Red Junkies break down why this defense looked more in control than in either of the first two games.
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We hand out game balls on both sides of the ball, talking about Dylan Raiola's efficiency, Jamal Rule's historic freshman rushing pace, Isaiah Hunter's big target share, and a bounce-back game from Van Poppel up front. We also dig into Rob Ochoa's defense flying to the ball, argue about whether the running back room with Rule, Calandria and Nwuli is the best Nebraska's had since the 2012 Pelini-era trio of Ameer Abdullah, Rex Burkhead and Braylen Heard, and answer a loaded mailbag on completion percentage targets, running back workload management, and whether Nebraska is saving Rule for Big Ten play. Then we run through the prop bet results from last week and set the standings for our prediction hub before Nebraska heads into conference play against Michigan State.
00:00 Intro
01:24 Recap: 34-7 Win Over North Dakota
05:39 Offense and Defense Breakdown
10:20 Game Balls: Rule, Van Poppel and More
16:44 Mailbag: Running Backs and QB Play
28:10 Props Recap and Standings
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37 min
September 14 North Dakota vs Nebraska Football PREVIEW | 3-0 Under the Lights
Nebraska Football gets ready for North Dakota as the Huskers chase a third straight win under the lights in Lincoln. We break down the Fighting Hawks' surprisingly good offense, the FCS numbers that matter, and why this one might not be the total blowout the spread suggests.
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We get into what Dylan Raiola and this offense have looked like through two games, why Jamal Rule keeps stacking rushing yards, and whether Nizaya Hunter finally gets more targets. On defense we talk Andrew Marshall, Victor Evans stacking good games, and whether the pressure numbers finally turn into sacks. We also dig into North Dakota QB Jerry Kaminsky's absurd completion percentage, head coach Eric Schmidt's ties to Rob Orich, and why the Fighting Hawks are a legit top-10 FCS team that beat up on Kansas State last year. Plus PFF grade recap, our prop bets for the week, and final picks against the spread and total.
00:00 Intro & Show Kickoff
01:15 Previewing 3-0 North Dakota
04:17 Grand Forks Trivia Gets Weird
08:05 North Dakota's Offense Breakdown
15:04 Key Players for Both Squads
20:10 Props, Picks & Predictions
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46 min
September 14 Nebraska Football Recap: Huskers Steamroll Bowling Green
Nebraska Football cruised past Bowling Green for a comfortable, workmanlike 2-0 start, and we're recapping every big moment from the win.
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We get into Dylan Raiola's cleanest game yet, zero turnover-worthy plays through two games and a 91.7 PFF grade that led the whole roster. We talk the two-back rotation of Jamal Rule and Mekhi Nelson, why Jacory Barney is finally staying on his feet for those deep shots, and the offensive line's surprising pull-blocking magic from Pritchett and Justin Evans. On defense we break down Andrew Marshall's tackles for loss, Victor Evans locking down the second corner spot, and why the run defense looks completely different than a year ago even as the pass rush still has work to do. We also cover Eddie George's postgame comments about calling Matt Rhule for coaching tips, that wild fireball that dropped into the stands during the postgame show, and run through our weekly prop bet recap plus pick 'em standings heading into the North Dakota preview.
00:00 Celebrating a Comfortable 2-0 Win
02:37 Fireball Nearly Hits Fans
07:15 Raiola's Clean, Mistake-Free Night
14:42 Handing Out the Game Balls
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28 min
September 08 Nebraska vs Bowling Green PREVIEW: Huskers Ready to Feast on Bowling Green
Nebraska Football preview time as the Big Red Junkies break down Huskers vs Bowling Green, a game that should be a lot less stressful than the Ohio opener.
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We break down Bowling Green's offense and defense, including Division II transfer QB Jay Cassantine, running back Austin Denty, and linebacker Dorian Pringle, then talk about what we want to see from Nebraska this week. That means more touches for Jamal Rule, a cleaner day from Gunnar Gottula on the offensive line, a full workload for Marcus Wintringer, and hopefully a debut for Owen Chambliss. We also run through our weekly PFF fantasy draft results (shoutout to Anthony Calandria's monster grade) and go question by question through our prop bets on rushing yards, passing yards, run defense, third down conversions, and the final score against the Falcons. Plus a truly bizarre Bowling Green history fact that has nothing to do with football.
00:00 Intro and Bowling Green Hype
05:03 Bowling Green's Wildest Museum Fact
07:00 Bowling Green Offense and Defense Breakdown
12:59 Huskers' Key Players to Watch
19:06 PFF Fantasy Draft Recap and Prop Bets
35:54 Final Score Predictions and Spread
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42 min

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We laugh, we drink, we talk all things Nebraska Cornhusker Football. Similar to our drinks, our opinions are strong. The only thing we're experts in is having fun. If you're an ADULT Husker fan,…