Bleav in Nebraska

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Welcome to Bleav in Nebraska — the ultimate Huskers podcast hosted by Bryan Colbert. Bryan breaks down all things Big Red with expert insight, passionate takes, and a finger on the pulse of Nebraska f... more

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September 13, 2025Big Red Recap 🔴 | Nebraska Crushes Houston Christian 59-7 — Raiola, Defensive Dominance & Standout Performances!
What’s up, Husker Nation! Welcome to tonight’s Big Red Recap — where we break down a statement win from Nebraska over Houston Christian, with big performances, strong depth, and plenty of optimism.
🔥 Key Moments & Stats
Final Score: Nebraska 59, Houston Christian 7 — Huskers improve to 3-0 🏈

Dylan Raiola: Efficient and strong — 15/21, 222 passing yards, 2 touchdowns before giving way to backups in the 2nd half.

Emmett Johnson: 78 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs; set the tone early.

Dane Key: Led receivers, catching 4 passes for 104 yards and a score.

Backups Stepping Up: TJ Lateef came in and went 5/5 for 126 yards, including a deep 62-yard touchdown to Cortez Mills Jr.

Defense & Special Teams: Neb held HCU to just 160 total yards. Notable scoop-and-score from Williams Nwaneri off a Riley Van Poppel strip.
🔎 What This Means Going Forward
Confidence boost ahead of Big Ten play — starters get rest, depth earns trust.

Offensive balance with big plays through the air and on the ground.

Defense continuing to dominate, forcing mistakes and playing with energy.
🎧 Listen now for all the breakdown, reactions, and what to watch next as Nebraska rides this momentum.
📲 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share — we’ve got more Big Red action coming all season.
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21min
September 11, 2025Road to Victory: Raiola’s Hot Start, Blackshirts’ Defense, & Feeding Emmett Johnson 🔥
What’s good Husker Nation! Welcome back to the Bleav in Nebraska Podcast, the show for the fans by the fans. We are just days away from Nebraska’s matchup with Houston Christian, and this is your official Game Day Preview 🔴⚪
On today’s show, Bryan Colbert Jr. breaks down everything you need to know heading into Saturday, plus the debut of a brand new segment: BC’s Road to Victory.
🔥 Episode Rundown:
Husker Heat Check – Matt Rhule shares how Nebraska is preparing to avoid the “any given Saturday” trap. [Coach Rhule Sound]

BC’s Road to Victory – Four keys Nebraska must execute vs Houston Christian:
1️⃣ Start Fast – Raiola opened 9-for-9 vs Akron, finishing with 364 yards & 4 TDs. Can he set the tone early again?
2️⃣ Keep Airing It Out – Nebraska’s 494 passing yards vs Akron was the 2nd-most in school history! Raiola is completing 78% with 607 yards & 6 TDs through two games.
3️⃣ Blackshirts Defense – 1st shutout since 2009. Only 17 total points allowed this season. Passing defense ranked among the nation’s best. Another shutout incoming? 👀
4️⃣ Feed Emmett Johnson – Back-to-back 100-yard games, on pace for 1,400 yards. Emmett’s versatility has RB1 written all over it.

Bleav It or Not – Will Emmett Johnson hit 200+ all-purpose yards this Saturday? Bryan makes his call – do you Bleav It?
👉 Nebraska is chasing a 3-0 start before their biggest test of the season. Can Raiola, EJ, and the Blackshirts keep rolling?
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22min
September 09, 2025Big Red Rewind: Matt Rhule on Houston Christian Prep, Raiola, & More | 9.8 Press Conference
Welcome back to Big Red Rewind, where we bring you the full sound from Nebraska’s key media sessions so you don’t miss a beat.
Today, we rewind to Matt Rhule’s Monday press conference as the Huskers prepare for Houston Christian. Coach Rhule had plenty to say about his team’s growth, areas of focus, and the road ahead.
⏱️ Press Conference Timeline:
0:22 – Opening statement

2:16 – Houston Christian preview

3:48 – Turner Corcoran update

4:36 – Punt return game adjustments

6:40 – Heinrich Haarberg’s blocking role

7:36 – Luke Lindenmeyer development

11:03 – OL performance evaluation

11:22 – Archie not punting in game

12:25 – Final non-conference game thoughts

15:32 – 11am start schedule prep

17:51 – “Faceless opponent” mentality

21:33 – TJ Lateef progress

23:33 – Value of high-level high school football for college readiness

25:49 – Dylan Raiola & TJ Lateef relationship

28:08 – Dylan Raiola’s performance review

31:09 – What Dawson Merritt & Kade Pietrzak’s playing time means to recruits

33:11 – Secondary play breakdown

34:57 – DeShon Singleton’s impact
👉 Whether you’re locked into every word or catching up on the key storylines, Big Red Rewind has you covered.
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41min
September 09, 2025HISTORIC WIN! Huskers Dominate Akron 68-0 | Raiola, Emmett Johnson & Blackshirt Defense Shine
he Nebraska Cornhuskers delivered a historic 68–0 beatdown of Akron in the home opener at Memorial Stadium — their largest margin of victory since 2012 and first shutout since 2009! Bryan Colbert Jr. is here to break down ALL the action from a night that Husker fans will remember for a long time.
On today’s episode:
🏈 Dylan Raiola delivers! — Starts 9-for-9, finishes with a career-high 364 yards & 4 TDs before giving way to TJ Lateef & Jalen Gramstad.

🚀 Weapons everywhere — Jacory Barney (132 yards), Dane Key (TD snag), Nyziah Hunter (82 yards), Luke Lindenmeyer & Quinn Clark with their first TDs.

💪 Emmett Johnson leads the ground game — Career-high 140 yards & 2 TDs, including a 47-yard house call on the opening drive!

🔒 Blackshirts back in form — Secondary allows just 62 passing yards for the 2nd straight week; 40 different players record tackles.

🖤 Donovan Jones earns his Blackshirt — What it means and why it matters for this defense.

❓ Bleav it or Not: Will Nebraska pitch another shutout next week vs. Houston Christian?
Nebraska put the entire Big Ten — and the College Football Playoff committee — on notice with this performance. Husker Nation, the vibes are immaculate, and this team looks dangerous.
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28min
September 07, 2025Big Red Recap 🔴 | Husker Domination: 68-0 vs Akron — Raiola, Emmett Johnson & More!
What’s up, Husker Nation? Welcome to your Big Red Recap—your postgame breakdown of a historic night in Lincoln. Nebraska erased Akron 68–0 and made it clear: this offense is for real.
Key Highlights:
Final Score: Nebraska 68–0 over Akron—home opener dominance. ESPN.com

Dylan Raiola: Completed 24/31 for 364 yards and 4 touchdowns—classy exit before the second half. ESPN.com+1

Emmett Johnson: Another powerful night—140 rushing yards on 14 carries with 2 TDs (long of 47 yards). ESPN.com+1

Receiving Corps: Jacory Barney Jr. racked up 132 yards through the air, while the WR group showed explosion and depth.
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13min
September 06, 2025Husker Game Day Preview 🔥 Nebraska vs Akron | Keys to Victory & Predictions
Husker Nation—it’s GAME DAY! 🎉 Welcome to the Bleav in Nebraska Podcast Game Day Preview with your host, Bryan Colbert Jr. The Huskers return home to Memorial Stadium to take on Akron, and we’ve got everything you need to know before kickoff.
🔥 What’s Inside This Episode:
🎙️ Matt Rhule sound: Hear what the head coach had to say about this matchup

✅ What went right vs Cincinnati: Dominant run game, Raiola flashes, defense bends but doesn’t break

👀 Players to watch from Akron: QB Ben Finley, RB Jordan Grant, WR/TE Jake Newell

🛡️ Nebraska pass defense: Why Akron’s WR room shouldn’t be a big threat

⚡ Offensive outlook: Why Raiola could have his best start yet against this defense

🔮 Predictions: How Nebraska can start 2-0 and keep momentum rolling
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19min
September 06, 2025Fanstake CEO Greg Glass Joins the Show 🔥 | NIL, Husker Fans & the Future of College Sports
Husker Nation—welcome back to the Bleav in Nebraska Podcast! 🎧 The podcast for the fans, by the fans. Today we’ve got a special guest: Greg Glass, CEO of Fanstake.
Fanstake is shaking up the college sports world, giving athletes a fair shot at their value while bringing fans closer to the action than ever before.
🔥 What We Cover in This Episode:
Greg’s vision for Fanstake and why it’s different from any NIL platform out there

How athletes can benefit without sacrificing their education 🎓

Why fans are the true power brokers in shaping teams and futures

What the rise of NIL means for programs like Nebraska football

How Fanstake is creating a path where everybody wins
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28min
September 01, 2025RB1 Emmett Johnson Joins the Show 🔥 | 108 vs Cincy, Arrowhead Vibes & Akron on Deck
Husker Nation—let’s go! It’s Victory Monday and Nebraska’s RB1, Emmett Johnson, is in the building. Bryan Colbert Jr. and Husker insider Kieron Williams sit down with EJ after the 20–17 win over Cincinnati for an exclusive conversation you don’t want to miss.
🔥 Emmett Johnson: The Conversation
Workhorse night: 25 carries, 108 yards + 7 receptions

Offseason evolution: added good weight, recovery routine, and insights from Ameer Abdullah

Mindset of RB1: leadership, bell-cow workload, and embracing big stages

Arrowhead energy: why it felt like a home game and what that does for the team

Locked for Week 2: film rolling on Akron—“Y’all can expect a show.”
📝 Quick Game Notes
Dylan Raiola: 33/42, 243 yds, 2 TD—poise and finish

Culture on display: bounce-back mentality and Malcolm Hartzog’s clutch INT
🎮 Bleav It or Not
Will Emmett lead Nebraska in all-purpose yards again?
Bryan: Bleav it. Kieron: Bleav it. Tell us where you stand.
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23min
August 29, 2025Big Red Rewind 🎙️ | Emmett Johnson Reacts After Huskers Win Over Cincinnati 🔥
Husker Nation — welcome back to the Big Red Rewind! 🎧
Today we bring you the full media availability from Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson after the Huskers’ thrilling 20–17 win over Cincinnati in Kansas City.
🔥 What You’ll Hear:
Johnson’s faith in the Blackshirts defense and why he was smiling on the sideline during the Bearcats’ final drive

His special bond with Malcolm Hartzog, and the words he told him before the game-saving interception 💯

Why he gives all credit to the offensive line and the mentality that keeps him pushing forward

Reflections on playing at Arrowhead Stadium in front of Husker Nation — “best fans in college football” 🙌

A heartfelt request for prayers following a tragedy back home in Minneapolis ❤️
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5min
August 29, 2025Big Red Rewind 🎙️ | Matt Rhule Postgame After Huskers Edge Cincinnati 🔥
Husker Nation — welcome back to the Big Red Rewind! 🎧
In this episode we bring you the full postgame press conference from Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule after the Huskers’ season-opening 20–17 win over Cincinnati in Kansas City.
🔥 Key Takeaways from Rhule:
On Malcolm Hartzog’s INT: “He doesn’t talk a lot, he just makes plays.”

On Dylan Raiola: Why this was one of Raiola’s most mature games yet, making veteran decisions in clutch moments.

On Emmett Johnson: Praised his 108-yard night, his pass protection, and his ability to keep drives alive.

On Cincinnati’s QB: Respect for Brendan Sorsby’s dual-threat performance and how tempo challenged Nebraska’s defense.

On the Fans: Nearly 95% of Arrowhead tickets sold were to Husker Nation — their noise caused multiple false starts.

On Moving Forward: Emphasis on fixing red-zone execution, adjusting to tempo, and making the jump from Week 1 to Week 2.
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11min

FAQs about Bleav in Nebraska:

How many episodes does Bleav in Nebraska have?

The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.