Everybody’s chirping that Nebraska’s defense is too small, too green, and not ready for Big Ten smash‑mouth. Nah. We’re calling BS—and we brought receipts.

We kick off Week Zero with a straight‑up rant about the national narrative and why the spring/summer “offense struggled” headlines never credit a defense that’s actually making strides. Then we dive into Tony White vs. John Butler résumé talk and how fans read that matchup, the “undersized linebackers” debate vs. raw athleticism, and why a faster, smarter, more cohesive front can still bully people when it counts.

We also hit on the D‑line coaching shift—speed + power, master one move, play as a unit—and what that means on Saturdays. Plus a quick note on special teams (Archie Wilson and the punt team vibes) and the single‑digit leadership tradition carrying forward.

Are we overconfident or dead‑on about this defense? Drop your hottest take below—what’s the ONE spot you’re most confident in on D?

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We’re putting our money (and our shots) where our mouths are – it’s time for the Big Red Junkies 2025 Nebraska Football Prop Bet Special!

This episode is all about bold Huskers predictions. BJ, Matt, Jed, and guest Elijah Herbel from the Average Joe Sports Show  ⁨@TheAJSportsShow⁩  go line-by-line through our official season-long over/unders for 2025.

We’re talking Dylan Raiola’s passing yards, Emmett Johnson’s workload, sack totals, turnovers, and even punt return production (yes, we went there). Plus, heated debates on All-Big Ten nods, Holgorsen’s offensive throttle, and which players are primed for breakout seasons.It’s stat talk, smack talk, and just enough whiskey-fueled trash talk to keep it classic Big Red Junkies.

What do you think, Husker Nation — which of these props would you hammer the over on? Drop your takes in the comments and we’ll add you to the official spreadsheet!

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Matt Rhule says the magic formula is 40 sacks and 20 takeaways. So can Nebraska actually pull it off in 2025?

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Dylan Raiola is walking into Lincoln with little to no Heisman hype — can he actually sling it for 3,400+ yards in this season?

The Junkies break down a bold stat line prediction for Dylan Raiola’s freshman season — and whether he can reach 3,400 passing yards in 2025. If he does, it would be the second-highest total in Nebraska history. They dive into how realistic that number is based on Nebraska's offensive scheme, Raiola's talent, the O-line situation, and the weapons surrounding him.Matt Rhule’s game management style, Dana Holgorsen’s long-term plans, and the strength of Nebraska’s running game all come into play in the over/under discussion. Expect hot takes, stat math, and plenty of disagreement on whether Raiola’s arm will carry Nebraska to the Big Ten title game.

Do you think Dylan Raiola clears 3,400 yards in 2025? Drop your over/under pick in the comments — no fence-sitting allowed, Husker Nation.

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Can Nebraska finally break through in 2025—or are we setting ourselves up for heartbreak again? We’re breaking it ALL down, game by game.

Elijah Herbel from Average Joe Sports Show joins the Big Red Junkies to deliver a no-BS preview of Nebraska's full 2025 football schedule. We go through every matchup and give our raw, unfiltered takes—what scares us, where we can dominate, and what Matt Rhule absolutely HAS to get right in Year 2.

We’re talking:

Cincinnati at Arrowhead and Dylan Raiola’s debut spotlight

Is Michigan at home actually winnable this year?

Why Michigan State and Minnesota feel like trap games

The November schedule that could make or break Rhule’s narrative

Over/unders on wins, breakout players, sacks, and special teams improvements

This is THE episode for any Husker fan who wants honest talk, bold predictions, and zero corporate fluff.

📌 TOPICS COVERED:

What’s your bold prediction for Nebraska’s 2025 season? More than 9 wins? Less than 6? Drop your thoughts in the comments—let’s hear it, Husker Nation!

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It's Husker fantasy draft time, and things got real spicy right out the gate.

In this special offseason episode of Big Red Junkies, BJ, Jed, and Matt hold a Nebraska Football–only fantasy draft—but with a twist. Instead of touchdowns and yards, players earn points based on their PFF game grades, with a 10-snap minimum. From Dylan Raiola going No. 1 overall to sleeper picks like Elijah Judy, Kai Wallin, and KeShon Singleton, this draft dives deep into who's about to pop off in 2025.

We talk:

Why Dylan Raiola might not be the best fantasy pick

The sneaky transfer WR with top-5 SEC grades 👀

Who’s got something to prove: Rocco Spindler, MJ Sherman, Marques Watson-Trent

The under-the-radar Huskers that could win this league

And which pick was straight-up “a bet”

It’s fun, it’s nerdy, it’s opinionated—it’s everything you love about Big Red Junkies.

👇 Drop your top 5 Husker fantasy picks in the comments! Who’d you take first overall based on PFF grades?

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The Big Ten preseason predictions are out—and we’ve got some things to say.

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Should Nebraska spend nearly a BILLION dollars renovating Memorial Stadium—or just build a brand new one? The Big Red Junkies aren’t pulling punches in this episode.

BJ, Jed, and Matt dive headfirst into the latest stadium update chaos, breaking down Troy Dannen's comments, the ghost of Trev Alberts' Texas A&M disaster, and the absurd price tag now rumored to be as high as $700 million to $1 billion. And for what—lipstick on a 100-year-old pig?

The guys argue hard for starting fresh: a new stadium across from Pinnacle Bank Arena, with modern amenities that reflect where college football is headed—not stuck in 1923. They also tackle:Why nostalgia shouldn’t block progressThe fake comparison to billion-dollar NFL stadiumsThe hidden cost of "piecemeal" upgrades over timeGrass field update (spoiler: it’s dead)The quiet crumbling of the NCAA's power structureAnd yeah… they want cornstalks in the end zones too.

Drop your take below: Should Nebraska build a brand new stadium, or keep pouring cash into Memorial?

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The Huskers have just 12 commits for 2026. Is Matt Rhule asleep at the wheel—or five steps ahead of the game?

In this episode of the Big Red Junkies, BJ, Jed, and Matt dive into what looks like a shockingly small recruiting class for Nebraska Football in 2026. But don’t panic. The crew breaks down why this shift might be more about strategy than desperation.

We hit on:

Why the class might stay under 16 total commits

Whether roster limits or a full cupboard of young talent is driving the small size

How Matt Rhule is killing it at retaining players (no mass exodus like other programs)

The new reality of recruiting through the transfer portal

Why events like Nebraska’s Adidas 7-on-7 tournament are low-key recruiting gold

How long-term relationship building (like with Williams Nwaneri) is reshaping Husker targets

What the staff gets right that past regimes never did—adaptation and branding

And we couldn’t help but rant about the flood of Ohio State, Oregon, and Texas gear in Omaha. Husker Nation’s youth movement needs a damn spark—and Rhule might be the one to reignite it.

👉 What do YOU think about the direction of this 2026 class? Is Rhule playing chess while everyone else plays checkers? Drop your take below.

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We can all agree, Nebraska Football hasn't been the same since T.O. left, nearly 3 decades ago. It started alright with Frank Solich, but Bill Callahan, Bo Pelini, Mike Riley and Scott Frost drove our proud and once dominant program into near oblivion. The Jury is still out on Matt Rhule, but things are looking more positive than they have since the 90's. We're debating.

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