Welcome back to Bleav in Nebraska — I’m your host Bryan Colbert Jr.

We start with official 2026 football kickoff times and what they mean for the vibe in Lincoln, including the Ohio opener (Sept. 5, 11 a.m. FS1), early home slate spots like Bowling Green (Sept. 12, 6 p.m. FS1), North Dakota (Sept. 19, 6:15 p.m. BTN), plus big calendar notes like Black Friday at 11 a.m. on CBS and Illinois Friday night (Nov. 6, 7 p.m. FOX).

Then we hit recruiting — Nebraska’s push up front and why “building in the trenches” is the clearest sign of where this program is headed.

And we close with Husker heartbreak, reflecting on a historic softball run and what it meant for the state, the standard, and what comes next.

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Welcome in to another episode of the Bleav in Nebraska Podcast — I’m your host Bryan Colbert Jr.

Today is a full Nebraska basketball transfer portal update:
OUT: Berke Büyüktuncel, Quentin Rhymes, Justin Bolis, and Ugnius “Uggy” Jarusevicius (with destinations noted).

IN: We break down Nebraska’s new faces, including Kadyn Betts, Boden Kapke, Taj DeGourville, Sam Orme, Trevon Leonhardt, and Damon Wilkinson — what each brings, and how the roster fit could raise Nebraska’s ceiling next season.

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Husker Nation, today is ALL football We’re celebrating Nebraska’s NFL Draft weekend led by Emmett Johnson landing with the Kansas City Chiefs, plus six more Huskers signing UDFA deals. Then we hit the massive news in Lincoln: the $600M Memorial Stadium renovation plan is officially approved with a target completion for 2028. And recruiting stays hot — Nebraska lands 4-star 2027 safety Corey Hadley Jr.

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Husker Nation, the season may be over — but the headlines are just getting started We’re breaking down the Nebraska hoops transfer portal: Braden Frager is back, Berke Büyüktuncel enters, Justin Bolis and Quentin Rhymes move on, and Nebraska adds Belmont forward Sam Orme with Boise State forward Drew Fielder visiting. Plus, Rienk Mast gets a huge opportunity with an invite to the Portsmouth Invitational as he chases the next level.

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Husker Nation, we’ve got a packed episode Fred Hoiberg wins Coach of the Year, we react to Nebraska’s Sweet 16 loss to Iowa and the wild end to the Vanderbilt game, plus a quick shoutout to the Lady Huskers. Then it’s all spring football: Anthony Colandrea’s first big spring game showing — 2 TDs through the air, made plays with his legs, and receivers Jacory Barney and Quinn Clark had standout days.

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Nebraska Football Head Coach Matt Rhule speaks to the media after the Huskers' 2026 Red-White Spring Game.

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Nebraska Basketball head coach Fred Hoiberg speaks to the media after the Huskers heartbreaking loss to Iowa in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen

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Husker Nation, we’ve got a celebration episode! Nebraska basketball just made history — the Huskers are in the Sweet 16 for the first time ever after a wild finish vs Vanderbilt, and now they’ve got a familiar opponent up next. We preview the matchup, revisit past meetings, and talk what Nebraska has to do to keep the run alive. Plus: Spring Game this Saturday with QB eyes on Anthony Colandrea, and Nebraska adds a speed weapon to the 2027 class with Miami Palmetto WR Kaden Howard committing.

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Nebraska hoops ended the regular season with an OT win over Iowa — a game that shouldn’t have been that close, but the Huskers showed toughness and chemistry when it mattered most. We break down the slow start, the glaring lack of size, why Rienk Mast has to be more consistent, and how the OT finish can translate to tournament basketball.

And here’s the big part: with that win, Nebraska finishes No. 2 in the Big Ten and locks up a double-bye — massive in a conference this deep.

Then we switch gears to spring football. Nebraska just held a 150-play scrimmage, and both coordinators had strong notes — especially about Anthony Colandrea’s mobility and pace, plus defensive transfers standing out as Rob Aurich installs his scheme. We’ll also look ahead to the Red-White Spring Game on March 30, 2026.

To close it out: Bleav It or Not — Fred Hoiberg should win Big Ten Coach of the Year after what he’s done with this program.

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Husker Nation… I’m gonna keep it real — I’m HOT after Nebraska’s ugly loss to an unranked UCLA team. The Huskers shot 38.8% and went 5-of-24 from three, and the slow-start problem is officially costing them. We break down what it means with one regular-season game left, and how it impacts Nebraska’s fight for a top-4 Big Ten spot and double-bye. We also hit women’s hoops after a brutal Big Ten tourney loss to Indiana, and what that does to Nebraska’s NCAA tournament hopes. Then we close with football: why the media is being critical of Emmett Johnson’s combine, why I think it’s overblown, and why Nebraska Pro Day (March 25) is HUGE for his draft stock.

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