The Omaha World Herald’s Evan Bland joins the Common Fans to talk about the Michigan game, the first third of the season, and reasons for optimism for the Huskers in 2025.

Reasons for optimism in 2025:

• Dylan Raiola is playing at an elite level.
• Best group of wide receivers Nebraska has had in years.
• Pass defense is the best in the nation.
• Special Teams is drastically improved.
• Lots of young talent on D.
• The importance of the next four games.
• Which game on the schedule represents Nebraska’s best change to get a win over a ranked team?

The crew also gets real:

• Losing at the line of scrimmage – how much can be fixed in season?
• Concern about the front seven on defense.

Plus, the boys discuss the ridiculous national narrative surrounding Raiola, what to expect from Michigan State, and how much the food in the press box has improved with the new stadium vendor.

This and so much more on the latest episode of the Common Fan Podcast! As always, GBR for LIFE!

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The Common Fans are spicy as they discuss Nebraska’s frustrating loss to Michigan.

• Nebraska lost–at times badly–at both lines of scrimmage.
• The Nebraska run defense was gashed to the tune of almost 300 yards.
• The Husker offensive line could not contain Michigan’s defenders, and the offense didn’t do much of anything in the 2nd half.
• Special teams bugaboos rear their ugly head again.

What it all means for the Big Red:

• No one is calling for any firings, but it feels like the team should be further along in year 3.
• Offensive line was supposed to be a strength of the team and Dylan Raiola was running for his life all afternoon.
• The defense’s ability to stop the run is officially a problem.
• Lots of youth on defense, and new coaches, so there’s hope they can improve significantly as the season goes on.
• Dylan at times needs to get rid of the ball or move in the pocket sooner, but otherwise he had a very strong performance and kept Nebraska in the game.
• Bye week is good for the team but it’ll be a long two weeks for the Common Fans out there.

This and so much more on the latest episode of the Common Fan Podcast! As always, GBR for LIFE!

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Brian Christopherson joins the Common Fans to discuss the big game against Michigan and Nebraska’s 2025 season to date.

• How much can we take from Akron and HCU?
• Trying to contain the running threat posed by Michigan’s Bryce Underwood and Justice Haynes.
• Looking at Nebraska’s strengths vs. the Wolverines.
• Still no clarity at RB after Emmett Johnson.
• Will Nebraska be able to move the ball vs. Michigan’s defense?
• The strength of John Butler’s defense.
• Special teams still holding steady.

Plus, we look at some big picture topics with BC:

• Recruiting update.
• How this team is different than Matt Rhule’s first two years in Lincoln.
• How high is the ceiling for the 2025 Huskers?

This and so much more on the latest episode of the Common Fan Podcast! As always, GBR for LIFE!

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