Common Fan - A Nebraska Football Podcast

By T.J. Birkel, Matt Owens, Geoff Langenberg

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December 16, 2024Nebraska vs BC, CFP Rundown, Big Ten Bowl Predictions & More!
The Common Fans break down the first ever 12 team college football playoff, Nebraska’s bowl game, and the other Big Ten bowl matchups:
Predictions for each first round CFP game.
Who has the hardest path? Who is best positioned to win it all?
Who could make a run? Possible cinderella stories.
How close is Nebraska? When can Husker fans start dreaming of the CFP?
Predicting all the Big Ten bowl matchups.
Plus, the boys spend a significant amount of time looking at Nebraska’s matchup with Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl:
Comparisons to the Gotham Bowl, Bob Devaney’s first bowl game in 1962.
Nebraska beat Miami 36-34 to finish 9-2, as Devaney turned around a program that had been in a historically bad phase.
Which Huskers will even play?
Neither coordinator calling the offense or defense was in their respective role to start the season.
BC comes in at 7-5, having won three out of their last four after switching quarterbacks late in the season.
Head Coach Bill O’Brien is no stranger to the Big Ten.
This and so much more on the latest episode of the Common Fan Podcast.

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You can now find all Common Fan videos and articles on www.huskermax.com as well as www.si.com/college/college-football/team/nebraska-cornhuskers.
For more Husker coverage, check out Carriker Chronicles: https://carrikerchronicles.com/
For more college football coverage, check out The College Huddle: https://thecollegehuddle.com/
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57min
December 09, 2024Frost to UCF, Pinstripe Bowl, Some Good Portal News, CFP & More!
The Common Fans break down all the latest Husker news:
It’s official: Nebraska will play Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl in New York City on December 28.
Fan base seems torn: some disappointment about the bowl destination and the opponent, combined with excitement about the first bowl game since 2016.
Ultimately, it’s a step in the right direction.
Also, the crew discusses Scott Frost’s return as head coach at the University of Central Florida.
Happy for him? Don’t want him to do well? Somewhere in between? It feels like Husker Nation is all over the map.
Plus, the boys discuss the latest with the transfer portal and the College Football Playoff:
Emmett Johnson is back!
After initially declaring for the portal, the talented RB says he’s coming back to Nebraska.
There will be lots more portal activity. Husker fans just need to wait until the dust settles and try to relax.
Finally, the debate over Alabama vs. SMU in the first ever 12 team CFP bracket.
The Common Fans conclude that Alabama and the rest of the SEC are a bunch of whiners.
This and so much more on the latest episode of the Common Fan Podcast.
Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@commonfanGBR
Check out our website: www.commonfan.co
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You can now find all Common Fan videos and articles on www.huskermax.com as well as www.si.com/college/college-football/team/nebraska-cornhuskers.
For more Husker coverage, check out Carriker Chronicles: https://carrikerchronicles.com/
For more college football coverage, check out The College Huddle: https://thecollegehuddle.com/
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54min
December 03, 2024Holgorsen is N, DC Candidates, Bowl Destination Wish List, Portal Drama, & More!
The Common Fans break down all the latest Husker news:
Defensive coordinator Tony White officially leaving for the same role at Florida State.
Will defensive line coach Terrance Knighton follow him there?
Dana Holgorsen locked in as offensive coordinator with a 2-year contract.
Garrett McGuire out (but still w/the program), Daikiel Shorts in as WR coach.
Huskers losing major contributors to the transfer portal.
What to make of the coach and player carousel?
This is college football in 2024. While unsettling for fans, it’s as easy as it’s ever been to replace top coaches and players with other top coaches and players.
Let the dust settle before losing your mind about the latest news.
There will certainly be more to come.
Plus, the Common Fans discuss bowl game possibilities and national signing day:
Nashville, New York, Phoenix, Charlotte? Which bowl game will the Huskers end up in?
Is it better to have a bigger name, higher quality opponent, or a lesser one the Huskers would be more likely to beat?
Recruiting: Huskers currently sit at the #20 class in the country according to Rivals, and the #22 class according to 247.
Some big names still out there with the potential to land at Nebraska.
This and so much more on the latest episode of the Common Fan Podcast.
Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@commonfanGBR
Check out our website: www.commonfan.co
Our Partners:
You can now find all Common Fan videos and articles on www.huskermax.com as well as www.si.com/college/college-football/team/nebraska-cornhuskers.
For more Husker coverage, check out Carriker Chronicles: https://carrikerchronicles.com/
For more college football coverage, check out The College Huddle: https://thecollegehuddle.com/
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47min
December 02, 2024Nebraska's Disappointing Finish Raises the Stakes for Bowl Game and 2025 Season
Nebraska's Disappointing Finish Raises the Stakes for Bowl Game and 2025 Season
The Common Fans break down Nebraska’s mind-boggling, infuriating, ridiculous loss to Iowa.
For the second consecutive season, Nebraska was in a tie game against Iowa with under 25 seconds left in regulation, with the ball.
For the second consecutive season, Nebraska turned it over and gave up the game winning field goal before even getting to overtime.
Huskers dominant in most phases of the game, except where it matters most: the scoreboard.
Still making too many little mistakes against disciplined teams.
Special teams a disaster that must be addressed in the offseason.
Coach Rhule’s biggest hurdle–which may well define his tenure at Nebraska–will be figuring out how to start winning close games instead of losing them.
Ultimately, the loss to Iowa and the 1-5 finish to the season raise the stakes for Rhule. Fans will be hankering for a bowl win, and anxious for the Year 3 leap he saw at Temple and Baylor.
Plus, the boys wade into the debate about Nebraska’s captains not shaking the Iowa captains’ hands before the game.
The Common Fans are of the school that you just shake hands and beat them on the field.
It’s a rivalry; we’ve certainly seen much worse across college football.
But if you’re going to make a thing about not shaking hands, then you have to go win the game.
Iowa has been plenty disrespectful over the years, and they love manufactured outrage.
But the no-handshake stunt feels like the team’s focus is taken away from other things–like making field goals, returning punts, and tackling.
Ultimately you have to win this game. Everything else is a distraction.
This and so much more on the latest episode of the Common Fan Podcast.

Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@commonfanGBR
Check out our website: www.commonfan.co
Our Partners:
You can now find all Common Fan videos and articles on www.huskermax.com as well as www.si.com/college/college-football/team/nebraska-cornhuskers.
For more Husker coverage, check out Carriker Chronicles: https://carrikerchronicles.com/
For more college football coverage, check out The College Huddle: https://thecollegehuddle.com/
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1h 7min
November 27, 2024Keeping Dana Holgorsen and Beating Iowa: A Common Fan Thanksgiving
It’s another View from the Blandstands, with the Omaha World Herald’s Evan Bland joining the Common Fans to talk about the big win over Wisconsin and look ahead to Iowa.
Huskers are going bowling!
Possible bowl destinations.
The Dana Holgorsen impact: simplifying the playbook, promoting competition, improving performance.
What does Holgorsen’s future hold?
Does he want to be a head coach again? Will he be back at Nebraska?
Plus, looking ahead to Iowa:
Night game in 20 degree temperatures.
Iowa has been very strong at home.
Hawkeyes on 4th string quarterback.
They may not need much in the passing game – Kaleb Johnson is one of the best running backs in the country.
Iowa rushing offense vs Nebraska rush D: strength on strength.
Would most Husker fans be happy with 7-5 at this point?
Finally, some turkey talk:
Favorite Thanksgiving dishes and side dishes.
What are we thankful for when it comes to Nebraska football?
This and so much more on the latest episode of the Common Fan Podcast.

Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@commonfanGBR
Check out our website: www.commonfan.co
Our Partners:
You can now find all Common Fan videos and articles on www.huskermax.com as well as www.si.com/college/college-football/team/nebraska-cornhuskers.
For more Husker coverage, check out Carriker Chronicles: https://carrikerchronicles.com/
For more college football coverage, check out The College Huddle: https://thecollegehuddle.com/
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1h 6min
November 25, 2024Nebraska Football: Let's Go Bowling Baby!
The Common Fans are jubilant as they discuss Nebraska’s first win over Wisconsin in 12 years.
Husker Nation is dancing in the streets as the Big Red gets to bowl eligibility for the first time since 2016.
The Nebraska offense played with fearless abandon, carrying the day and never letting Wisconsin make it interesting.
It wasn’t just beating the Badgers but how they did it: the Husker offense had its way with Wisconsin.
Dylan Raiola, Emmett Johnson, Jacorey Barney and more show what this offense can be.
Time to pay Dana Holgorsen whatever he wants to stay as offensive coordinator.
Plus, the boys talk about what it means for the program and the fan base:
Resetting the narrative for the entire season.
Rhule said this will be the only time we celebrate six wins…but we are absolutely celebrating.
Bowl memories for a new generation of fans.
Promise for 2025 and beyond.
This and so much more on the latest episode of the Common Fan Podcast.

Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@commonfanGBR
Check out our website: www.commonfan.co
Our Partners:
You can now find all Common Fan videos and articles on www.huskermax.com as well as www.si.com/college/college-football/team/nebraska-cornhuskers.
For more Husker coverage, check out Carriker Chronicles: https://carrikerchronicles.com/
For more college football coverage, check out The College Huddle: https://thecollegehuddle.com/
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1h 1min
November 21, 2024Will Nebraska Finally Get the Badger Off Their Back?
It’s another View from the Blandstands, with the Omaha World Herald’s Evan Bland joining the Common Fans to talk about the latest Husker news and look ahead to Wisconsin.
Discussing Matt Rhule’s comments from the weekly press conference.
With 105 man roster limits coming next season, Nebraska will have no choice but to cut players in the offseason.
Rhule’s assessment of Dana Holgorsen’s offense.
Comments about players not doing their jobs.
Necessity of Nebraska getting to a bowl game.
Re-hashing the multiple crazy plays that defined the USC game.
Dana Holgorsen’s comments about poor WR blocking and RBs missing holes.
Discussing belief vs. hope.
Expanded role for Heinrich Haarberg?
Where does Nebraka fit in the playoff era of college football? What should the expectation be for Husker fans be year-in and year-out.
Plus, looking ahead to Wisconsin.
Battle of the dysfunctional programs.
Badgers have fired their OC and will call plays by committee.
Head coach Luke Fickell feeling the urgency.
Still time for Nebraska to flip the script on this season.
This and so much more on the latest episode of the Common Fan Podcast.
Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@commonfanGBR
Check out our website: www.commonfan.co
Our Partners:
You can now find all Common Fan videos and articles on www.huskermax.com as well as www.si.com/college/college-football/team/nebraska-cornhuskers.
For more Husker coverage, check out Carriker Chronicles: https://carrikerchronicles.com/
For more college football coverage, check out The College Huddle: https://thecollegehuddle.com/
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1h 2min
November 18, 2024Is Nebraska Football Cursed?
The Common Fans discuss Nebraska’s heartbreaking loss to USC.
The loss to USC perfectly sums up the last decade of Husker football.
The unlucky bounces, the inability to make crucial stops on defense when needed, the offense not being able to convert key opportunities: all of it is all too familiar to the Big Red faithful.
The painful loss leaves the Common Fans wondering if Nebraska football is cursed.
Can the Huskers win one of their last two to get to a bowl game?
Have we seen enough through nearly two years of Matt Rhule to believe the team will turn a corner and take off in 2025?
Examining the Dana Holgorsen impact.
The good-but-not-great Nebraska defense.
This and so much more on the latest episode of the Common Fan Podcast.
Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@commonfanGBR
Check out our website: www.commonfan.co
Our Partners:
You can now find all Common Fan videos and articles on www.huskermax.com as well as www.si.com/college/college-football/team/nebraska-cornhuskers.
For more Husker coverage, check out Carriker Chronicles: https://carrikerchronicles.com/
For more college football coverage, check out The College Huddle: https://thecollegehuddle.com/
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58min
November 13, 2024How Much of a Difference Can Dana Holgorsen Make?
It’s another View from the Blandstands, with the Omaha World Herald’s Evan Bland joining the Common Fans to talk about the big Dana Holgorsen news and look ahead to USC.
What Dana Holgorsen brings to the table.
How much of a difference can we really expect him to make this late in the season?
Discussing the changes we might see in the Nebraska offense.
Adopting Nebraska’s playbook more than implementing the Air Raid…but will there be any new wrinkles?
Holgorsen has a reputation for being a coach who is good at using the players at his disposal and putting them in positions to succeed.
Will Holgorsen be back in the same role in 2025? What about the rest of the offensive staff?
Rhule proves once again that he refuses to stand pat and will make whatever changes he needs to make in order to get this right.
Plus, looking ahead to USC.
Will Dylan Raiola be healthy enough to play vs. USC?
USC having to prepare for a new offensive coordinator, Nebraska having to prepare for new USC starting QB Jayden Maiava.
Assessing USC Head Coach Lincoln Riley’s comments about Holgorsen, Nebraska as a program, and the upcoming game.
Finally, if Husker fans could pick one of the last three games as a guaranteed win, which one would it be?
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You can now find all Common Fan videos and articles on www.huskermax.com as well as www.si.com/college/college-football/team/nebraska-cornhuskers.
For more Husker coverage, check out Carriker Chronicles: https://carrikerchronicles.com/
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1h 3min
November 11, 2024A Common Fan Tribute to Veterans (+ Comparing Rhule and Frost in Year 2)
The Common Fans are joined by longtime friend Nic Olsen, a fellow Common Fan and U.S. Army veteran.
Nic talks about his journey from enlistment through basic training, and shares his experiences through six years in the Army:
Going through basic training.
Deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Differences between servine in Iraq vs. Afghanistan.
Watching classic Husker games while deployed.
What Veterans Day means to him.
The Common Fans also discuss a thought provoking email from a loyal listener, asking if things are any better at this point under Rhule as compared to the Frost tenure at the same point:
Slow start in year one with reasons for optimism in year two surrounding a new quarterback.
Moral victories around games with Ohio State.
Losses that should have been wins (but no wins that should have been losses.)
Talented skill position players in the slot (Wandale / Barney Jr)
A side of the ball that gave us flashes of confidence (the offense with Frost and the defense with Rhule).
A highly sought after coach who hired a bunch of his friends to make up his staff.
Below average special teams.
The boys agree the offense is the main problem, and hone in on the offensive line in particular.
One thing can alter the trajectory of the program for the better: get at least one more win and get to a bowl game in Year 2.
This and so much more on the latest episode of the Common Fan Podcast.
Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@commonfanGBR
Check out our website: www.commonfan.co
Our Partners:
You can now find all Common Fan videos and articles on www.huskermax.com as well as www.si.com/college/college-football/team/nebraska-cornhuskers.
For more Husker coverage, check out Carriker Chronicles: https://carrikerchronicles.com/
For more college football coverage, check out The College Huddle: https://thecollegehuddle.com/
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1h 11min

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