Bleav in Nebraska

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  • Freshman Punter’s Emotional Moment 💔 | WR Room Breakdown 🔥 & Nyziah Hunter Breakout Buzz

    Husker Nation — this one hits hard AND gets you hyped.

    I’m Bryan Colbert Jr., and this episode of the Bleav in Nebraska Podcast has it all: emotion, elite talent breakdowns, and bold predictions.

    🔥 Husker Heat Check:

    The football world stopped scrolling when freshman punter Archie Wilson got emotional at the podium 💔. We’ll play the sound and talk about the reality of being thousands of miles from home, the sacrifices these athletes make, and why this moment resonated across social media.

    🚀 Position Group Breakdown – Wide Receivers:

    This WR room might be Nebraska’s most dangerous unit in years. With a new OC who loves vertical shots, here’s why this group is a nightmare for Big Ten defenses:

    • Dane Key – Kentucky transfer with 1,870 yards & 14 TDs over 3 seasons
    • Jacory Barney Jr. – Breakaway speed + 447 receiving yards last year
    • Nyziah Hunter – Cal transfer, 578 yards & 5 TDs as a freshman
    • Janiran Bonner, Demitrius Bell, Quinn Clark, Keelan Smith – depth with size & versatility
    • Cortez Mills Jr. – standout freshman already winning 1-on-1s
    • 👀 Bleav It or Not:
      Fans voted — Nyziah Hunter is the WR they believe will break out in 2025 (32% of the vote). At 6’1, 205 lbs, with speed and size to be a matchup nightmare, Holgorsen’s offense could unlock his full potential in the slot. I Bleav It.

      🎧 Listen now for the viral moment, position deep dives, and a fan-fueled debate on who will be the Huskers’ next WR1.

      📲 New episodes every week — Apple, Spotify, YouTube — wherever you get your podcasts.


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      24 min
    • Nebraska’s Aussie Punter in Tears at Press Conference— BIG RED REWIND

      Husker Nation — you can’t scroll past this!
      In an emotional Nebraska Football media moment, freshman punter Archie Wilson from Australia opens up about being 10,000 miles from home—and breaks down in tears talking about his mom, dad, and little brothers.

      What we’re breaking down today:

      • The emotional moment Archie says, “I love them a lot... I miss them... sorry”
      • How quickly he’s already becoming a team favorite with his energy and talent
      • The real human side of college athletics beneath the cleats and helmets
      • Don’t miss this unfiltered, must-hear press conference—powerful under pressure.

        LET’S GO, HUSKERS—and yes, more media drops like this are coming weekly.


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        11 min
      • 🔥 Emmett Johnson on Doak Walker List! 💪 John Butler Speaks & Nebraska a CFP Sleeper?! 👀

        Husker Nation — LET’S GO! 🙌 Welcome back to the Bleav in Nebraska Podcast, the show for the fans, by the fans! I’m your host Bryan Colbert Jr., and today’s episode is 🔥 from start to finish.

         

        🔥 Husker Heat Check:

        Our RB1 Emmett Johnson just landed on the Doak Walker Award watch list — honoring the best RB in college football 🏆. After a monster finish to last season (908 all-purpose yards, most RB catches since 2007), Johnson is primed to go OFF in Dana Holgorsen’s offense 💪. Could he be the best back in the Big Ten this year? 👀

         

        💥 Big Red Rewind:

        Defensive Coordinator John Butler finally speaks! 🗣️ From tackling to physicality to setting the tone like true Blackshirts, Butler lays out exactly how this defense will hit harder than ever. Remember — his first game calling plays? Just a bowl win over Boston College, holding them to two points in the first half. 💣

         

        🛡 Defensive Storylines:

         

        Can this transfer-heavy D-line dominate the Big Ten trenches?

         

        How Butler’s rotation could keep guys fresh AND dangerous

         

        Why this group could be the scariest part of the 2025 Huskers

         

        👀 Bleav It or Not:

        Is Nebraska a legit CFP sleeper?! The Athletic says yes.

        Here’s why:

        1️⃣ Matt Rhule’s Year 3 magic — double-digit wins & title games at Temple & Baylor

        2️⃣ A favorable Big Ten schedule — only plays Michigan & Penn State from the top 6 🏟️

         

        We break down the path, the matchups, and what it would take for Nebraska to shock the college football world 🌎.

         

        🎧 Listen NOW and join the conversation, Husker Family!

        📲 New episodes every Monday and Thursday — Apple, Spotify, YouTube — wherever you get your podcasts.


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        32 min
      • Big Red Preview Takeaways: Depth Chart Shifts, Standouts, & Emmett Johnson’s 1,300-Yard Season!?

        Husker Nation, we’re back with another packed episode of Bleav in Nebraska! 🏈

        Nebraska returned to Memorial Stadium for the Big Red Preview and we’ve got a full breakdown — from key depth chart shifts to the biggest standouts on both sides of the ball. Hear why Elijah Pritchett’s move to left tackle and Teddy Prochazka at right tackle could mean big things for our O-line, how Dylan Raiola looked in 11‑on‑11 work, and why this transfer-heavy defense might be the most intriguing unit on the field.

        We’ll also highlight playmakers like Emmett Johnson, Mekhi Nelson, and Keelan Smith, plus hear from Matt Rhule on what he saw from the fans and his squad during the preview.

        And in today’s Bleav It or Not, we tackle a hot topic from Huskers Reddit: Will Emmett Johnson top 1,300 all-purpose yards this season? You know where I stand — but what do you think?

        🎧 Listen now for all the practice notes, player performances, and bold predictions Husker Nation needs before the season kicks into gear!


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        33 min
      • Don't F This Up! + Mac Markway Injury NEWS & Recruiting

        Welcome back, Husker Nation, to the Bleav in Nebraska podcast—the Husker podcast for the fans, by the fans. Host, Bryan Colbert Jr., opens the show with heartbreaking news as tight end Mac Markway is out for the 2025 season after complications with his ACL recovery.

        🧯 Husker Heat Check kicks things off with the Markway injury update, including comments from both Matt Rhule and OC Dana Holgorsen on what went wrong.

        🔎 Episode Rundown:

        🩼 Injury Fallout

        • Mac Markway’s ACL surgery failed

        • Holgorsen details the moment they knew something was off

        • What it means for the tight end depth chart in 2025

          🔁 Next Man Up: Tight End Room Breakdown

          -- Luke Lindenmeyer: TE1 in waiting

          -- Heinrich Haarberg: Taysom Hill-type weapon?

          -- Carter Nelson: Highest upside in the room

          -- The stats show Holgorsen is ready to feed the tight ends

          Boerkircher & Lindenmeyer combined for just 2 catches before Holgo… then exploded late in the season.

          🍻 Big Red Preview Goes Historic

          • For the first time ever… beer will be sold at Memorial Stadium during a football event

          • What this moment means for the fanbase—and how they can protect the future of this policy (“Don’t F it up!”)

            🕶️ Husker Culture Shoutout

            • Tommie Frazier tailgates are different

            • This generation walks because the 90s fans crawled 🗣️

              🏀 Bryce McGowens Signs with the Pelicans

              • Former five-star Husker is now on his third NBA team

              • Why every pro Husker is a billboard for the next generation of Nebraska talent

                🧠 Bleav It or Not

                • Tory Pittman, elite DB from Omaha, is projected to commit to the Huskers

                • He’s ranked #17 nationally in the 2027 class

                • We break down what his commitment would mean after a tough 2026 decommitment

                  🎧 Listen now, leave a review, and share with your favorite Husker fan. GBR always.


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                  35 min
                • Fall Camp Day 1: Standouts, Emmett Johnson + Matt Rhule's Big Message

                  Welcome back, Husker Nation, to the Bleav in Nebraska podcast—the show for the fans, by the fans. I’m your host, Bryan Colbert Jr., and today we dive into Day 1 of Fall Camp for Nebraska football!

                  We stayed patient and waited until practice wrapped so we could bring you the realest insights from Monday’s session. Let’s break it down:

                  🏈 Fall Camp Takeaways:

                  • High energy from coaching staff

                  • RB2 battle heating up between Mekhi Nelson and Isaiah Mozee

                  • Update on Kwinten Ives’ injury

                  • OL surprises: Gottula gets first LT reps over Bama transfer Elijah Pritchett

                  • Matt Rhule speaks to the media—hear his quotes in our Big Red Rewind

                    🚨 Injury Updates:
                    We run through the list of limited or unavailable players from Day 1, including wideout Demitrius Bell, linebacker Roger Gradney, and D-lineman Gabe Moore.

                    🔥 Husker Heat Check:
                    Fall Camp itself gets the 🔥 this week—energy, competition, and a few surprise standouts.

                    📈 Bleav It or Not:
                    Is Emmett Johnson really set for a breakout season? SI thinks so. We break down the numbers, the workload, and why the staff didn’t bring in more RBs from the portal.

                    💬 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the pod. And always—Go Big Red!


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                    23 min
                  • Big Ten Media Day - Matt Rhule & Dylan Raiola SHINE + Memorial Stadium 8th Best in Big Ten??

                    Welcome back to Bleav in Nebraska, the podcast for the fans, by the fans — hosted by Bryan Colbert Jr.

                    🔥 In Episode 10, we’re diving into Big Ten Media Days where Matt Rhule brought the heat and made it clear: Nebraska is coming. We break down Rhule’s biggest soundbites, including his praise for sophomore QB Dylan Raiola and how their bond could fuel a massive year for the Huskers.

                    🎤 Also in this episode:

                    • Dylan Raiola’s media debut: Poised, polished, and ready to lead

                    • Husker Heat Check: Why Matt Rhule won Big Ten Media Day

                    • Bleav It or Not: Memorial Stadium ranks 8th in the Big Ten — fair or foul?

                      📊 Full Big Ten Stadium Rankings (USA Today):
                      Ohio State, Penn State, Oregon, Michigan, Washington... where does Nebraska fall? Let’s talk about it.

                      📢 Husker Nation — drop your take in the comments:
                      ➡️ Where should Memorial Stadium rank?
                      ➡️ Will Raiola be a top 3 Big Ten QB in 2024?

                      👇 LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more Husker interviews, breakdowns, and fan-driven debates!


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                      34 min
                    • Dylan Raiola's Youth Football Camp, BTN Top 4 ranking & A Husker Tradition Continues

                      Welcome back to Bleav in Nebraska — the podcast for the fans, by the fans, hosted by Bryan Colbert Jr.

                      Today’s show is all about impact and legacy.
                      We kick things off by honoring a beloved Husker tradition—the annual Nebraska Football Road Race, inspired by the unforgettable Jack Hoffman run. Now over a decade strong, the race still finishes with a symbolic 69-yard stretch, just like Jack’s legendary touchdown. Over $300,000 has been raised for pediatric brain cancer research in his name.

                      Then, we shift to a new tradition in the making: Dylan Raiola hosted his first youth football camp in Lincoln—and he did it with class, purpose, and a strong support system. We celebrate what it means for a young QB to give back this early in his career.

                      In this week’s Big Red Rewind, we pull audio straight from Raiola’s camp—including some player surprises and offseason notes (yes, EJ's transformation is real 👀).

                      And to wrap things up in Bleav It or Not:
                      The Big Ten Network ranked Dylan Raiola as the No. 4 QB in the Big Ten heading into 2025. Is it too soon? Just right? And what does that say about Nebraska's ceiling this season?

                      All that and more on this week's Bleav in Nebraska.

                      📢 Segment Highlights:
                      • Husker Heat Check: Tradition lives on with the Jack Hoffman-inspired Road Race 🏃‍♂️

                      • Bleav It or Not: Top 4 Big Ten QB? BTN thinks so 👀


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                        17 min
                      • Nebraska's Big Week: Key Injury Update, Hoops Additions & Top 7 Big Ten Ranking?!

                        Welcome back to Bleav in Nebraska — the official voice of Husker Nation, hosted by Bryan Colbert Jr.

                        This Thursday, we’ve got a jam-packed show starting with a 🔥 Husker Heat Check:
                        Offensive lineman Gunnar Gottula is officially cleared and back for fall camp after offseason surgery. What does his return mean for a reshaped Husker offensive line and a rushing attack already gaining 130+ yards per game?

                        Then it’s time for our first-ever Red Rewind — featuring the best soundbites from this week’s Husker Hoops pressers as Pryce Sandfort and Kendall Blue are introduced to the Big Red faithful.

                        • Why Sandfort flipped from Iowa

                        • How Blue’s unique skillset could reshape Fred Hoiberg’s offense

                        • And which one might be used as a 6’6” point guard 👀

                          After that, we turn to Bleav It or Not — because Nebraska is being picked 7th in the Big Ten this year, per Pick Six Previews. They finished 13th last year. Is a Year 3 Matt Rhule surge coming?

                          Plus:

                          • Jack McVeigh goes OFF in Summer League

                            It’s all in Episode 8 of Bleav in Nebraska — subscribe, leave a review, and tell a fellow Husker fan!


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                            29 min
                          • Ndamukong Suh Retires: The Greatest Blackshirt Ever?

                            Welcome back to Bleav in Nebraska — the official voice of Husker Nation, hosted by Bryan Colbert Jr.

                            We kick things off with this week’s 🔥 Husker Heat Check, breaking down Nebraska’s recent recruiting misses, including top linebacker Calvin Thomas and four-star ATH Jacob Eberhart. With the 2026 class now ranked No. 47 nationally, is it time to panic — or stay patient?

                            Then we dig deep into a full Running Back Room Breakdown:

                            • Can Emmett Johnson be the guy?

                            • Why OC Dana Holgorsen believes Kwinten Ives is ready to take the leap

                            • What to make of freshmen Jamarion Parker and Connor Booth’s freakish high school numbers

                            • Plus, the loss of Dante Dowdell and what it means moving forward.

                              Finally, we wrap with a special “Bleav It or Not” tribute to a legend:
                              Ndamukong Suh is hanging it up — but is he the greatest Blackshirt of all time? Bryan makes the case with stats, hardware, and historic dominance.

                              📝 Topics Covered:

                              • Nebraska’s recruiting ranking update

                              • Calvin Thomas and Jacob Eberhart decisions

                              • RB depth chart insights from Holgorsen

                              • Suh’s legacy by the numbers

                              • “Bleav It or Not” segment returns!

                                🎧 Listen now, leave a review, and hit that subscribe button so you never miss a snap.

                                #BleavInNebraska #Huskers #NebraskaFootball #NdamukongSuh #Recruiting #BigTenFootball #HuskerNation #Cornhuskers #Blackshirts #RBRoom


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                                33 min

                              About Bleav in Nebraska

                              From the publisher's feed

                              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…