Husker Nation… if you’re still undefeated after a road win like THAT, you’re not a cute story anymore

In this episode of Bleav in Nebraska (headlines from Dec 12–15), we hit three big storylines:

Husker Heat Check — Statement win at No. 13 Illinois
Nebraska goes into Champaign and pulls off an 83–80 road gut-check, capped by a last-second game-winning three from Jamarques Lawrence. We break down how the Huskers survived multiple Illinois runs, what that finish says about Nebraska’s late-game execution, and whether this team is built to win ugly in Big Ten play — or if they’re simply scorching hot right now.
And we’ve got to talk about it: Pryce Sandfort drops a career-high 32 in a game that felt like a “season-defining” moment.

Nebraska Football — New staff is official + bowl prep tone
It’s official: Nebraska announces Rob Aurich as defensive coordinator and Geep Wade as offensive line coach. We discuss what kind of identity Matt Rhule is trying to build with these moves — and the one thing we need to see in the bowl game that signals this program is leveling up.

Vegas Bowl storyline — Utah’s ‘last ride’ angle
Nebraska vs Utah already mattered… but now it comes with a massive emotional storyline: Kyle Whittingham stepping down after the Las Vegas Bowl. That means Nebraska gets a chance to crash a farewell moment and make a loud statement heading into the next phase of the Rhule era.

Wrap + what’s next
Subscribe, rate, and review ️ — and don’t miss our next episode: bowl matchups + what this hoops start really means for March expectations.

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Husker Nation… HUSKER HEAT CHECK TIME. Nebraska just routed Creighton 71–50 in Lincoln, making it three wins over the Jays in the last four years—and the momentum is getting LOUD. The Big Red is now 10–0, riding the longest active win streak in the country (13), and this start ties the best start in Nebraska men’s hoops history.

Next up? A ranked Illinois team—and that’s the kind of game that tells you exactly how real this group is. Measuring-stick vibes. No ducking smoke.

Then we flip it to football : Nebraska closes 2025 with the Las Vegas Bowl vs Utah on Dec. 31 at Allegiant Stadium (2:30 p.m. CT on ESPN). Big picture: Year 3 of the Rhule era ends with back-to-back bowl trips and real momentum. And we hit the reported staff movement—Rob Aurich (San Diego State edge coach) being linked as Nebraska’s next defensive coordinator after John Butler’s exit, plus the OL coach change with Donovan Raiola out and Geep Wade reportedly the likely replacement.

Tap in—hoops is surging, football is shifting, and Nebraska is stepping into a defining stretch.

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Husker Nation — we’ve got MAJOR news out of Lincoln. ️ Nebraska’s Big Ten Running Back of the Year, Emmett Johnson, has officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, and his decision sends shockwaves through the Huskers’ offseason.

In this episode, I dive into why Johnson is heading to the league now, what NFL scouts love about his game, and how his breakout season shaped his draft stock. Then we turn the focus to the future: What happens to Nebraska’s running back room now? Who steps up? Which young backs have the tools to take the next jump? And does Matt Rhule need to hit the transfer portal to replace one of the most productive backs in the Big Ten?

We break down:

• Johnson’s decision & NFL projection
• Nebraska’s returning RB depth
• Potential portal targets & internal candidates
• How the offense shifts without its do-it-all playmaker

If you love Huskers football and want the real outlook on the 2026 backfield, this episode is for you.
Tap in, Husker Nation — big changes are coming.

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